2026 International Women's Festivals & Retreats
Lez Luv compiled a list of known international women’s festivals and retreats. If you have one you would like to add, please contact Cynthia here. Please note that event with the rainbow heart in the photo is where Cynthia will be leading a Tantra workshop.
RE-ALIGN WITH YOUR INNER COMPASS
Costa Rica
23-29 May | 29 May - 5 June
You will be led through this experience by two passionate women who will guide you deeper into clarity of vision and depth of soul. We will weave a loving web of connection to ourselves and one another where shift happens with grace, true presence and laughter.
ALPHINE HEARTS CLIMBING FESTIVAL
Göschenen, Switzerland
20-23 August
We are Alpinehearts, a group of international women & queer climber friends, now a non-profit organisation. We are building a new climbing festival in the Alps! Super excited to have this initiative up and running, and to be sharing this journey with you.
ALPHINE HEARTS CLIMBING FESTIVAL
Göschenen, Switzerland
20-23 August
We are Alpinehearts, a group of international women & queer climber friends, now a non-profit organisation. We are building a new climbing festival in the Alps! Super excited to have this initiative up and running, and to be sharing this journey with you.
London, UK
19-30 March
The London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival, Europe's largest LGBTQ+ film event. Held every spring, it features a diverse lineup of lesbian films, documentaries, and shorts.
Austria
5-9 March
An international festival celebrating animation by women and genderqueer artists through competitions, curated screenings, workshops, and networking.
Swansea, UK
Feb, Apr, May, Aug, Nov
Retreats and workshops for retreats to LGBTQ+ women & nonbinary folks.
Bologna, Italy
11-13 April
Founded in Bologna in 1993 by the Cultural Lesbian Association Visibilia, it features global films by women exploring lesbian and feminist lives, culture, and history.
Warsaw & other cities, Poland
4-17 April
The program will feature a strong representation of comedies.
Rome, Italy
23-26 April
Celebrates the strength and unity of our community, to foster a spirit of solidarity and activism, leaving participants inspired to continue the struggle for lesbian rights.
France
19-27 April
The 3rd Dramagouine Festival, a LESBOQUEER celebration for International Lesbian Day of Visibility 2025. Featuring 150+ Sapphic artists, it's free and open to all (donations welcome).
San Antonio, Spain
8-12 May
Velvet Ibiza attracts women from all walks of life who come together to enjoy a unique blend of music, dance and community spirit.
Washington DC, USA
17 May - 8 June
2025 marks the 50th Anniversary of Pride celebrations in Washington, DC! The Capital Pride Alliance is excited for Washington, DC to host WorldPride 2025 and share this momentous and exciting milestone with our international community.
Palermo, Italy
25-31 May
Held in Palermo, the festival champions film culture, challenges discrimination, and celebrates diversity through bold, independent, and experimental cinema with a focus on emerging talent.
Lesvos, Greece
27-31 May
Five days of internationally renowned electronic music DJs, eclectic live music, cinema, stimulating workshops, beach parties, wild swimming, ranch life and much more.
Fuengirola, Spain
30 May - 1 June
Set of parallel activities where you can enjoy sports, cultural and leisure activities in different parts of Fuengirola (Málaga) and its surroundings.
Skala Eressos, Greece
2-4 June
If you fancy staying a few days longer after Queer Ranch Festival this year we would like to recommend a 3 day queer film festival following on from 2-4 June in the magical open air cinema in Skala Eressos - details to follow.
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Berlin, Italy
7 June
Founded in Rome in 2022 by Marta Massarelli and Lucy Bellotti, Safffo is an artistic collective creating independent queer/dyke* spaces that center consent, expression, and creativity—offering an alternative to mainstream LGBTQIA+ nightlife.
Devon, United Kingdom
13-16 June
Out & Wild is all about connecting through shared experiences. We design our activities to be welcoming, inclusive and accessible (and lots of fun!).
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Costa Rica
21-27 June
A 7-day retreat experience that blends insightful facilitation with relaxation, play, and deep connections with your new-found community.
Ostuni, Italy
26-29 June
An LGBTQIA+ festival in Ostuni, southern Italy, promoting queer culture and inclusion through shows, talks, and workshops—mainly aimed at youth—to challenge prejudice and fight discrimination.
Nottingshamshire, UK
3-7 July
Unity Fest aims to create a safe space for lesbian, bi, trans, queer women and those who are non-binary, to unite and encourage social interaction, friendship, and acceptance of one another.
Berlin, Germany
19-20 July
Europe’s largest Lesbian and Gay Festival, hosted by Berlin’s Regenbogenfonds e.V., returns to Nollendorfplatz with 5 Festival Worlds—Film, Politics, and more—and a showcase of LGBT* organizations.
Barcelona, Spain
25-27 July
Launched in 2023, Barcelona's Women's Festival is a space by and for women to freely express their identities. It features diverse music acts, sports, art, food, and social events.
Denmark
19-26 July
The subjects of feminism and queerness are at the heart of our week on Femø. We really enjoy the simple things, like cooking together, dancing, swimming in the sea, sitting around the bonfire, singing, and laughing together. Every day, participants offer workshops for everyone to join
Sign up here.
Goschenen
21-24 August
e are building a new climbing festival in the Alps! Super excited to have this initiative up and running, and to be sharing this journey with you.
Ireland
9 August
Run by queer and female volunteers across Europe, Dykonic is an independent festival celebrating queer voices and underrepresented artists through music and community.
Copenhagen, Denmark
14-16, August
A dedicated festival during Copenhagen Pride for women, lesbians, LBT+ people, genderqueer and non-binary folks, and artists. Held in the heart of historic Copenhagen, it’s part of the larger Pride celebration with access to all the vibrant events honoring love, LGBTQ+ identities, and community."
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Greece
27 August - 5 September
We offer an experiential, soul stirring journey of connection and transformation. We will travel to ancient archeological sites and beyond to explore the history & beautiful culture of Greece, focusing on the feminine aspects and influences.
Vicq-sur-Gartempe, France
22-23 August
Discover this summer the 6th edition of the LEZART FESTIVAL, an associative, supportive, participatory event, which features emerging artists from the Lesbian, Queer, Feminist scene.
Palma, Spain
29 August - 6 September
Seven days full of activities: conferences with international speakers, workshops, nature, gastronomy and the best international artists and DJs.
Oban, Scotland
5-8 September
What's Oban Lesbian Weekend all about? *Castles, Ceilidh, Comedy & Cruises! *We have top Scottish comedy entertainer & DJ, KAREN DUNBAR, as our main host for the weekend.
Darlington, MD, USA
5-7 September
Join us in celebrating 50 years of women’s music, culture, and community in 2025. Join us today and into the future to make the world a safer place with freedom and equal rights for girls, women, and nonbinary sisters from all walks of life.
Skala Eressos, Greece
7-20 September
This festival is not only a celebration of diversity and inclusivity, it also provides a unique opportunity for women from around the globe to come together in friendship, connection, learning, and empowerment.
Sweden
28 September - 5 October
Since 2012, this festival has spotlighted queer films that challenge norms and expand LGBTQ+ representation, with year-round events like school screenings and Pride showings across Sweden.
Bologna, Italy
19-21 September
Lesbian filmfestival in Bologna.
Denmark
24 October - 2 November
One of the world’s oldest LGBTQIA+ film festivals, MIX CPH is a volunteer-run, non-profit event that champions visibility, diversity, and inclusion through films exploring queer experiences and social issues.
Vienna, Austria
12-16 November
We have been presenting outstanding current productions of international queer filmmaking as well as hand-picked historical works on the big screen once a year. All films in the QUEERTACTICS program are Austrian premieres.
Madrid, Spain
11-23 November
LesGaiCineMad, Madrid’s leading International LGBTQIA+ Film Festival since 1996, showcases 100+ films, panels, and industry events each year, serving as a major hub for Spanish-speaking queer cinema.
France
30 October - 2 November
Focused on lesbian visibility and self-representation, this annual festival features films by women directors for/by lesbians, offering a vital platform for diverse lesbian and feminist perspectives, fostering debate and community.
Belfast, Ireland
14-22 November
Curated week highlighting new queer art and culture. It focuses on works that explore queer ideas and disruptive imagination, sparking important conversations about sexuality and gender. empowerment.