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2025 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 the event with the rainbow heart in the photo, where Cynthia will be leading a Tantra workshop.

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Swansea, UK

7 March, 4 April, 16 May 

Retreats and workshops for retreats to LGBTQ+ women & nonbinary folks.

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Warsaw & other cities, Poland 

4-18 April

The program will feature a strong representation of comedies.

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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.  

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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Vicq-sur-Gartempe, France

 22-24 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.

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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