Gay Turku Bars & Dance Clubs

Bar Suxes is a gay bar that has been a refuge of equality and self-expression in Turku's nightlife scene since 2004. Within its walls, patrons can truly be themselves while enjoying friendly and welcoming restaurant behaviour.

On Thursdays and Sundays, Bar Suxes rings with karaoke tunes. Fridays and Saturdays bring a pulsing dance floor and fabulous DJ sets. During the day, it serves as a chill cafe to read magazines, play board games with friends, or access the free WiFi over coffee. 

Visit their Facebook page for updated opening hours.

Sitting beside the Turku library, Bar Ö is the ultimate blend of cool and cosy. This carbon-neutral haven boasts a laid-back vibe with smooth drinks, tapas, and artsy delights. From DJs spinning tunes to live gigs, it's the town's smoothest spot.

Decked out with comfy sofas and a summer terrace, Bar Ö is a chill, gay-friendly bar that feels like your coolest friend's living room.

Standing on Turku's trendy former prison turned swanky neighbourhood, KBC Taproom serves criminally good craft brews and tasty grub. Kakola Brewing Company slings their signature sippers like smooth ales, citrusy sours, and hoppy IPAs through 16 ever-flowing taps, plus a lineup of natural wines. Their brick oven turns out mouthwatering pizzas that make the perfect pair for your choice of drink.

Post up on the chill patio or belly up to the bar inside while taking in remnants of the old slammer. When in need of great local pints and plates, this spot's the perfect hideout.

Three flights up from Eerikinkatu 8's street level lies the sparkling Ullakko (Attic), the city's best-kept secret adventure. Once home to the legendary Cafe Noir, Ullakko is now a bar, cafe, and the world's smallest disco in one.

Bartenders whip up magical concoctions like aviation and negroni cocktails or personalized surprises. Grab a bubbly and wander the whimsical garden, dance the night away in the world’s tiniest disco, or chat in the quirky explorers’ bar. With mystical rose walls, glittering curtains, grassy nooks, and drinks to match each room’s vibe, Ullakko offers a dreamy, eclectic night out. It’s a mini round-the-world trip without leaving Turku.

Dynamo is a popular, gay-friendly nightclub that has been bringing the heat to Turku's underground scene since '97. It has two floors pumping with live acts and sweet DJ beats every weekend. The staff's chill, the drinks won't drain your wallet, and it's one of the safer clubs to catch a buzz in.

It lures in backpackers wanting a taste of the city's alt culture along with locals craving the freshest non-mainstream tracks. You can find everything from Daft Punk to grungy metal blaring from the speakers and stage upstairs while dance classics set a groove downstairs. Chat, dance, or post up at the bar on the cheap as you soak in Dynamo's minimalist vibe.