Torino has always been one of the most LGBT+ friendly in Italy since the 70s when FUORI!, the first gay liberation movement in Italy, was born. Since then, Torino and the whole Piedmont have always played an important role in the fight for LGBT+ rights in Italy. In 1982, it is introduced in every hospital the possibility of having the transition process and the sex reassignment surgery for free. And lastly, in 2016, a regional law against every kind of discrimination is approved, protecting also against homophobia and transphobia.

In this article, you will find a guide on LGBT+ associations, bars, clubs, and parties in Torino.

Associations

Below you will find the main LGBT+ organizations in Torino.

Arcigay Torino "Ottavio Mai"

Arcigay association is in Torino with the committee "Ottavio Mai", which organizes many events and initiatives aimed at promoting inclusivity and fighting discriminations against LGBT+ people.
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Arcilesbica

The association Arcilesbica aims at fighting discrimination against lesbian women and give them more visibility. It also operates with events and initiatives promoting those values.
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Friendly Piemonte. Omofobia, no grazie

Friendly Piemonte is an action that fights any kind of bullying motivated by homophobia and transphobia. It is realized through a label that is put on the doors of public spaces, such as bars, shops, etc.
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Gay-friendly bars in Torino

A list of gay-friendly bars in Torino, where you can have an aperitivo or drink a coffee in good company.

Nora Book & Coffee

Nora Book & Coffee is a literary café, where you can sit and drink a coffee in the company of a good LGBT+ themed book, thanks to the wide selection of the café.

Address: Via delle Orfane 24/D
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Aperitivo Portafortuna

An aperitivo organized every Thursday in Torino. There is no fixed schedule for this event, so you have to check the official Facebook group to find out the dates.

Rhum-More

Rhum-More is a gay-friendly bar, excellent for aperitivo as well as for dinner. You can taste very good liquors and, as the name suggests, different kinds of rhum.

Address: via Bonelli 15/c
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Gay clubs and parties in Torino

Torino offers a selection of gay clubs and parties if you want to have fun on different days.

Bananamia @ Centralino Club

Every friday night, in Centralino Club on via delle Rosine 16, you will find Bananamia, a party where pop music and 90s music is played, awaited for the whole week.
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Qimanji

Every Saturday night, in Vogue club on via Andrea Doria 9, Qimanji takes place. A funny party for an awesome night.
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Queever

On Sunday, it's time for Queever, the iconic Turin gay party that doesn't take place regularly, but once every now and then. Drag queens, pop music, and a cool location are the winning formula.

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June 8th, 2021