Padua hosts numerous LGBTQIA+ associations and collectives where you can socialize or be part of city politics. In particular:
In the "Sociality" section there are those groups that aim to create a welcoming, fun and inclusive environment for the community: from parties to sports activities.
In the "Politics" section you will find groups and associations that have a more critical and politically engaged approach.
Attention: some of the links on the page refer to sites in Italian only. In this cases, we suggest you to use the automatic translation of the browser you are using
The "Canone Inverso" cappella choir is made up of LGBT and heterosexual people, without any discrimination of orientation and gender identity. Through music, pop but not only, the group mixes activism and culture.
Founded in 2013 within the Circolo Arcigay Tralaltro of Padua, it was registered as a full-fledged association in January 2014. Always looking for people who want to join, do not hesitate to contact them!
The Gruppo Emmanuele is a Catholic LGBT association that is committed to promoting the acceptance and inclusion of LGBTQI+ people within the Catholic Church and society in general.
The group aims to promove a constructive dialogue between Catholic ethics and the reality of LGBT people, making the Christian community aware of the importance of respecting the dignity of all people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Il Mandorlo is a Christian group of LGBT+ young people, formed with the aim of creating an open and safe place where the themes of sexuality and (Christian) religion can intersect.
This group, officially presented on January 23, 2022, organizes activities and moments of socialization for young people between the ages of 18 and 35 and aims to be an active part of the LGBTQIA+ community and the Paduan Church, and beyond.
Leather Friends Italy is a group of men born from a passion for the fetish world (not just leather) and who are committed to promoting events and parties in Italy. Although not exclusively Paduan, the association often meets in the city
The goal is not to remain just a list of names, but to become a group of true friends sharing common passions.
Momo Trekking is an LGBT group dedicated to hiking and trekking, born with the aim of bringing together people with the same passion for the mountains and for outdoor activities.
The group was founded in 2019 and welcomes hikers of all experiences and levels of difficulty, offering the opportunity to discover and have fun together discovering the beauty of the mountain area.
Progetto Tiresia is an intersectional artistic and cultural group that is committed to creating a new artistic dimension to give voice to stories invisible by society.
The project proposes projects, workshops and events with the aim of creating an inclusive space where people can talk and listen to each other, bringing out often overlooked stories and experiences.
The group organizes local events without a fixed location.
The New Generation Nord Est is a group of young kinksters, open from neophytes to more experienced people, especially under 35, who want to explore and share their interest in BDSM in a young and welcoming environment.
It meets monthly for the "Kinks & Drinks" munch: an aperitif where those who participate can share experiences, ideas and fantasies on a wide range of BDSM practices, in order to create an inclusive and exchange environment.
Antéros was founded by a group of young people with the aim of creating a meeting and socializing place for LGBTQIA+ folks.
Antéros was the main promoter of the Bi Visibility Day Padova in 2017, the first public square event in Italy for the World Day of Visibility and Bisexual Pride.
Tralaltro, the Paduan section of the Arcigay group, has been committed since 1997 to raising political awareness and promoting inclusive artistic and cultural events.
Among the main activities we find the Youth group, which meets every Monday, the theater group which meets every Monday, the Senior group and the women's group. Furthermore, it is one of the main souls of Padova Pride which takes place in June.
Collettivo Schiara is an informal group of LGBT activists who come together to support important causes, but without ever giving up their passion for trashy culture.
Made up mainly of intellectual nerds and Nietzchians who immigrated to Padua, the group shares a great passion for pop culture, voices outside of history and computer culture. The collective worked hard to create this map, so be kind.
The Collettivo Kosmos is a transfeminist student group founded at the University of Padua during the 2017/18 academic year.
Every Thursday evening, the collective organizes InclusiviTea, a weekly appointment that takes place in the ASU (Via Santa Sofia, 5), where people can meet to converse in total freedom, without judgments and share ideas around a cup of tea and biscuits.
"Librati" is a women's bookshop born in 2014 in Padua. The project was conceived by a group of women passionate about feminist culture and women's thought.
The bookshop is a place for discussion and sharing where you can buy books and take part in cultural, political and social events related to the female world and beyond.
LSO La Tana is an occupied social laboratory that serves as a space of self-determination and collective laboratory, belonging to the CSO Pedro network.
It is not an exclusively LGBT place but with many meetings dedicated to gender and sexuality themes, such as the crochet course and the creative space every Tuesday, Froc3 da Salotto, Polyaperitifs and the drag course.
The local committee of "Non una di meno" in Padua seeks to actively involve the feminist and queer community in the fight against gender-based violence and gender inequalities.Â
The group, composed mainly (but not only) of women of all ages and social origins, organizes demonstrations, meetings and campaigns for gender equality. Every year she organizes the transfeminist strike on March 8th
Since 2018, Padova Pride has been responsible for organizing the annual city Pride march, and the cultural and political events that accompany it.
Every year the event attracts more than 10,000 people to the square.
Participation is open and encouraged, get in touch with the organizing committee to participate!
The Collettivo Squeert is a transfeminist group from Padua. Born in the network of CSO Pedro, the group is characterized by its horizontal and assembly nature.
The collective regularly organizes public meetings, workshops and events, with the aim of raising public awareness on the issues of gender discrimination, antagonistic activism and the fight against heteropatriarchy.
In 2023, it was one of the promoters of Queer Parade, alt left Queer Parade.
If you know of other associations or collectives in Padua, let us know by sending an email to collettivoschiara@gmail.com