Austin has no shortage of places for gay guys to mix and mingle. Start at the buzzing gay bars downtown on 4th Street - grab a Shiner Bock and let your eyes wander. Feel like line dancing? The clubs below hosts the loudest and gayest parties in Austin every night.

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Austin has a good selection of gay dance clubs. Check out our list of the best and most popular ones in the city
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Oilcan Harry's
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211 W 4th St, Austin, USA
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Oilcan Harry's is a popular Warehouse District gay club and one of Austin's most frequented gay venues.
This boisterous gay nightclub welcomes mostly younger crowds coming to enjoy the hot go-go boys, themed nights, and late-night drag shows. The interior is spacious, whilst outside there's a patio area that's perfect for mingling.
Situated next to the popular Rain bar, Coconut Club, and several other gay clubs, Oilcan Harry's is the ideal location for a spot of bar hopping.
Mon:14:00 - 02:00
Tue:14:00 - 02:00
Wed:14:00 - 02:00
Thu:14:00 - 02:00
Fri:14:00 - 02:00
Sat:14:00 - 02:00
Sun:14:00 - 02:00
Last updated on: 14 Sep 2026
Last updated on: 14-Sep-2026
Highland Lounge
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404 Colorado St, Austin, USA
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Highland Lounge is an energetic Austin gay club, boasting a spacious dance floor and good music. Keep an eye on their events, as they occasionally book big name DJs, such as Nina Kraviz, who you will rarely see in a venue of this size.
Located in the popular Warehouse District of the city, the Highland Lounge is mere moments from the best gay nightlife. Just up from 4th street, Highland is right by gay clubs Rain and Oilcan Harry's.
Inside the venue you'll find hot bartenders, upbeat dance music, and friendly customers. Outside there's a large patio, ideal for mingling.
Throughout the week Highland Lounge offers a variety of theme nights, including drag bingo and Disney-inspired DJ sets.
Mon: Closed
Tue: Closed
Wed: Closed
Thu: Closed
Fri:21:30 - 03:30
Sat:21:30 - 03:30
Sun: Closed
Last updated on: 14 Sep 2026
Last updated on: 14-Sep-2026
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Coconut Club
310B Colorado St, Austin, USA
Show on mapCoconut Club is a tropical-themed nightclub at the very heart of Austin, TX. It's an open-air rooftop lounge situated near the Colorado River and close to Oilcan Harry's and other gay bars.
A great place to cool down with a piña colada after throwing it back to Brazilian Funk, Hip-Hop, and more, courtesy of their rotating set of talented DJs. They also hot a drag brunch. Check their socials for the lineup.
Mon: Closed
Tue: Closed
Wed:21:00 - 02:00
Thu:21:00 - 02:00
Fri:21:00 - 02:00
Sat:13:00 - 02:00
Sun:17:00 - 02:00
Last updated on: 15 Sep 2026
Last updated on: 15-Sep-2026
Barbarella
611 Red River Street, Austin, USA
Show on mapDubbing itself as "a dance club for people who don't like dance clubs," Barbarella is a Downtown night spot that keeps the energy high with multiple dance floors, packed theme nights, and DJs who know how to get a crowd moving.
The club draws a diverse mix of partygoers, from college-aged kids to folks with graying hair! Its staple TuezGayz night brings a queer-curated blend of indie, electro, and dance beats.
Mon: Closed
Tue:22:00 - 02:00
Wed:21:00 - 02:00
Thu:22:00 - 02:00
Fri:21:30 - 02:00
Sat:21:30 - 02:00
Sun: Closed
Last updated on: 15 Sep 2026
Last updated on: 15-Sep-2026
Swan Dive
615 Red River Street, Austin, USA
Show on mapSwan Dive is the perfect party place for gays who love everything pop music! This QPoC-owned live music venue, a little sister to Barbarella, often hosts dance parties, drag shows and queer-eokes. From brat summer to Beyonce, the place is always thumping with great music enjoyed by an even better crowd.
Check Swan Dive's socials for information about upcoming events.
Mon: Closed
Tue:22:00 - 02:00
Wed: Closed
Thu:22:00 - 02:00
Fri:22:00 - 02:00
Sat:22:00 - 02:00
Sun: Closed
Last updated on: 15 Sep 2026
Last updated on: 15-Sep-2026
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