Counting down to Europride in Lisbon
A major focus for Portugal's LGBTQ community.
In 2025, EuroPride will come to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.
Taking place from 14-22 June, Lisbon EuroPride will feature workshops, cultural events, and celebrations.
One of the highlights will be the Lisbon Queer Film Festival, hosted by the Cinemateca Portuguesa.
Sport will also be a focus, with a designated sports festival held in Lisbon during the event.
The Human Rights Conference will be held from 19-20 June.
The parade will be held on 21 June and will be followed by the closing ceremony of EuroPride 2025.
What's life like for LGBTQ people in Portugal?
What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Portugal? Let’s take a look at some of the key equality indicators.
Is homosexuality legal in Portugal?
Yes. Same-sex sexual activity was decriminalised in 1982.
Same-sex sexual activity was first decriminalised in 1852,under Mary II and Ferdinand II, but it was made a crime again in 1886, under Louis I, and Portugal gradually became more oppressive of homosexuals until and throughout the dictatorship years. It wasn’t until 1982 that same-sex sexual activity was decriminalised again, and the age of consent was equalised with different-sex activity at 14 years of age in 2007.
Are there anti-discrimination protections in place for LGBTQ people in Portugal?
Yes. A comprehensive anti-discrimination framework is in place. This was enshrined in the country’s constitution in 2004.
Is there Marriage Equality in Portugal?
Yes. Marriage Equality was embraced in 2010.Legal recognition of same-sex relationships began in 2001.
What’s life like for LGBTQ people in Portugal?
Historically, Portugal has been a socially conservative part of the world, but things have changed. It’s now a relatively welcoming and accepting place for LGBTQ people.
There is a vibrant and visible LGBTQ community.
The ILGA report on LGBTQ Equality in Europe ranked Portugal 11th overall. With a total score of 66.99%, Portugal scored strongly across the board but lost points on the criteria of Hate Crime & Hate Speech.
