9th Pride Barcelona and Gaixample

The 9th PRIDE Barcelona will take place from 28th June to 9th July, when Barcelona will become the capital of the LGTBI community.

As part of the PRIDE celebrations, the Barcelona Shopping Line would like to invite you to the 9th Gaixample Retail Fair on Saturday 1st July. The Gaixample’s LGTBI and gay-friendly shops will be taking part to introduce locals and visitors to their products.

You’ll find craftsmen and women, bookshops, sex-shops, tattoo parlours, opticians, travel agencies, male cosmetics as well as a spa together with a number of stalls selling food and drink. You’ll also be able to enjoy product demonstrations, cosmetic and beauty treatments and even get a piercing.

In the evening you’ll be able to enjoy live music, drag queen performances and the best music by renowned DJs.

More info: www.acegal.org

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