Welcome to Orlando — the most-visited city in America, and one of the country’s original gay-travel destinations. Between the theme parks and the convention halls, a lot of visitors never find out where the LGBTQ+ community actually goes out. Here’s the short answer: downtown. If you’re looking for gay Orlando nightlife — drag, Latin nights, dancing, and a welcoming crowd — Anthem is your home base at 100 N Orange Ave, right in the heart of Downtown Orlando.
Where we are (and how easy it is to get here)
Anthem sits in the Church Street / Downtown Orlando entertainment district — the most walkable corner of the city’s nightlife. If you’re staying at a downtown hotel, you can likely walk. Coming from International Drive, the convention center, or the theme-park resorts? It’s a quick 15–20 minute rideshare. We’re also just blocks from Lake Eola, the Kia Center, and the Dr. Phillips Center — so if you’re downtown for a concert, show, or game, we’re your after-party.
There’s something on every night you’re in town
Anthem is open seven nights a week, so whatever night your trip lands on, there’s a reason to come out:
- Thursdays — Latin night. A beginner-friendly salsa lesson (no partner needed) followed by social dancing, then a late-night Latin drag show.
- Fridays — drag + Sapphic Fridays. Drag, DJs, and a dedicated night for women, femmes, and sapphic energy.
- Saturdays — the big dance floor. House and progressive beats that turn downtown electric.
- Sundays — day party + live sing-alongs. The warm, easygoing reset.
- Mondays — keep the weekend going. Low-key cocktails and music.
Want the exact lineup for the nights you’re here? Check this week’s events before you come.
¡Bienvenidos! Bem-vindos! For our international guests
Some of Orlando’s biggest international crowds come from Latin America — and Anthem is where that energy lives after dark. Our Latin nights bring salsa, bachata, reggaetón, and perreo to downtown every week. Si visitas Orlando desde México, Colombia, Puerto Rico o cualquier parte de Latinoamérica, esta es tu pista de baile. Se você está visitando de Brasil, venha dançar com a gente. All are welcome, every night.
Plan your visit
- Address: 100 N Orange Ave, Downtown Orlando, FL 32801.
- Age: 21+ for most nights (select events are 18+ — check the event page).
- Cover: Many nights are free; some special events are ticketed online in advance.
- Happy Hour: Monday–Friday, 3–7 PM — 25% off your full check and a $12 menu.
- Getting here: rideshare drops right out front; downtown parking garages are a short walk.
Visitor FAQ
Is there a gay bar in downtown Orlando?
Yes. Anthem is downtown Orlando’s LGBTQ+ bar and nightclub, at 100 N Orange Ave on Church Street, open seven nights a week.
What’s the best gay bar in Orlando for visitors?
Orlando’s LGBTQ+ nightlife spreads across the Milk District, Ivanhoe Village, and downtown. For visitors, downtown is the most walkable and central — Anthem sits right in it, with a different themed night every day of the week. Explore the full scene in our best gay bars in Orlando guide.
Is Anthem walkable from downtown hotels?
Most downtown Orlando hotels are within a short walk. From the International Drive resort area or the theme parks, it’s a 15–20 minute rideshare.
Which nights have drag shows and Latin nights?
Latin nights are on Thursdays, drag runs throughout the week (including Fridays), and Saturdays are the big dance floor. See drag shows in Orlando and this week’s events for exact times.
Come find your people downtown
Wherever you’re visiting from, there’s a place for you here. See what’s on while you’re in town, and read the official Visit Orlando LGBTQ+ guide for more. Live loud, love proud — Anthem, 100 N Orange Ave, Downtown Orlando.
