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Pride Golf
Golfbaan Waterland Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Join the Pride Golf tournament at Golfbaan Waterland Amsterdam.
Pride Basketball Tournament
Sporthal Van Hogendorp, Amsterdam
Join the Tigers Pride Basketball Tournament, a special World Pride Edition.
Beach Water Polo Tournament
Marineterrein, Amsterdam
Join the Sport Pride Beach Water Polo Tournament during WorldPride Amsterdam at the Marineterrein, the day before the Canal Parade.
Unmute Yourself workshop Queer edition
QueerHub, Amsterdam
Building confidence, self-esteem, and community through creative activities and a social mixer.
Pride University presents Bring Your Own Ally
A'DAM Tower, Amsterdam
What does it truly mean to be an ally to the queer community? Moderated by Doeta Aartsma, we’ll be in conversation with none other than Loiza Lamers, Jurre Geluk and MEROL.
World Pride Bridgedrive
NH Amsterdam Schiller, Amsterdam
Join Rainbow Bridge Amsterdam for a grand bridge tournament in the heart of the city during World Pride 2026. Combines competitive play with a festive Pride atmosphere.
Pride Make-up Workshop
H'ART Museum, Auditorium, Amsterdam
Join COC Amsterdam and ColorCrew for a colourful Pride Make-up Workshop. Discover creative makeup looks, celebrate self-expression, and get inspired, whether you're a beginner or an enthusiast.
Queer Pride Tennis Toss
Smashing Pink Amstelpark Tennis, Amsterdam
Every year during Amsterdam Pride, Smashing Pink hosts a fun, open tennis toss event where everyone is welcome to celebrate Pride and play tennis.
Sweetie Darling Blockparty
The Social Hub, Amsterdam
For the third year, Sweetie Darling and The Social Hub host their annual Pride Blockparty! Expect a mix of disco, house, and tech-house, a delicious barbecue, refreshing cocktails, and vibes from The Darlings.
9th Sweat for Pride: Crossfit Pride WOD Edition
Crossfit Zeeburg, Amsterdam
Join the 9th annual Sweat for Pride for a high-energy CrossFit-inspired workout to celebrate diversity and support inclusivity in sports.
9th Sweat for Pride
CrossFit Zeeburg, Amsterdam
Sweat for Pride is an energetic CrossFit event during Pride Amsterdam where sport, inclusivity and community come together. Join in, train together and celebrate diversity!
Q Kitchen by Aydin & Nata
Buurthuis De Horizon, Amsterdam
A cooking social bringing together LGBTQ+ food lovers and friends for cooking sessions, socializing, and great food at Buurthuis De Horizon in Amsterdam West.
Queertied Peer Rope with Beginner Workshop
Small gym hall, Rotterdam
A playful, welcoming rope hangout for the queer community and allies to explore shibari, connection, and silliness with safety and care. Includes an optional beginner's workshop.
Queer Caribbean Party
Club Up and Tequila Club, Amsterdam
From cocktails to Caribbean Fête: celebrate WorldPride with the queer Caribbean community. Three days of music, culture, connection and pure energy.
Silver Foxes
Het Amsterdams Theaterhuis, Amsterdam
A hilarious play exploring aging, belonging, and adversity as three middle-aged men navigate personal challenges in funny, touching, and surprising ways.
Girls Nights
Skatepark Sweatshop, The Hague
A monthly skate night for girls and queer people of all ages and skill levels. A safe space to skate and meet new like-minded people.
The Birdcage (1996)
Melkweg, Amsterdam
A screening of the groundbreaking 90s comedy 'The Birdcage', presented by Rapido before the World Pride Opening Event, with an introduction by Nico van den Berg.
Queer Poetry Anthology: the Queer Joy & Gender Euphoria Edition by Unwanted Words
American Book Center, Amsterdam
Join the presentation of the Queer & Feminist Poetry Anthology Vol. II: Queer Joy & Gender Euphoria Edition by the queer poetry platform Unwanted Words.
Mykki Blanco
Melkweg, Amsterdam
Mykki Blanco pushes the boundaries of hip-hop, blending noise and experimental elements with club and trap influences. They are a groundbreaking pioneer in the 'queer rap' subgenre, treading a subversive path in a historically problematic genre.
Waiting for Marsha
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (Rabozaal), Amsterdam
New York, 1969. In a bar full of music, color, and tension, the frustration of the queer community culminates in the Stonewall riots, the starting point of the international fight for equal rights and visibility.
Las Hustlerboy by REYER
COKO space, Amsterdam
A choreographic experiment in power, intimacy, exchange, and a little bit of p0rn.
Kim Dracula
TivoliVredenburg (Ronda), Utrecht
Australian artist Kim Dracula blends metalcore, trap, and opera. Known for a viral metal cover of Lady Gaga's 'Paparazzi', their music is a genre-bending sonic carnival.
World Pride Music Festival
AFAS Live, Amsterdam
World Pride Music Festival comes to Amsterdam in 2026 for an unforgettable two-night celebration of music, unity, and pride.
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DeLaMar, Amsterdam
Experience the iconic Broadway classic in the full English version, an intimate rock musical written by Jonathan Larson, the man behind the iconic musical Rent.
A Dadaist Variety Show
Plein Theater, Amsterdam
A variety show with bingo, comedians, magicians, and musicians, directed by Zena Wood. A show for everyone, really.
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DeLaMar Theater, Amsterdam
Experience the iconic Broadway classic, an intimate rock musical by Jonathan Larson, creator of Rent, performed entirely in English.
RuPaul's Drag Race Star - Tynomi Banks
Lellebel: Queer Bar, Amsterdam
See Canada's Drag Race superstar Tynomi Banks perform for the first time in Europe at Lellebel during World Pride Amsterdam 2026.
Cosmic Disco (Discoland X Celestial Bodies)
Sociëteit De Kring, Amsterdam
Dance all night with Discoland, a glitter-soaked cover band. Enjoy live music, DJs and the cosmic chaos of Celestial Bodies, featuring fantasy, fashion and spectacular performances.
Big Tears + Support
Resistor, Leiden
Dublin's Big Tears brings their lo-fi bubblegum garagecore punk to the stage for a high-energy show, with a support act to be announced.
Rapido & Funhouse present World Pride Opening Event
Melkweg, Amsterdam
Kick off WorldPride Amsterdam 2026 with a high-energy club night hosted by Rapido & FunHouse, featuring two rooms, international DJs, and dazzling drag performances.
Rapido & Funhouse
Melkweg Amsterdam, Amsterdam
WorldPride kicks off with a special opening night at Melkweg, hosted by Rapido & FunHouse. Expect an energetic club night with two rooms, international DJs and dazzling drag shows!
Men-only
FunHouse World Pride Friday
WestWeelde, Amsterdam
FunHouse kicks off World Pride weekend with its first show at WestWeelde, an uplifting night of dance, play, and shared energy on the dancefloor with the theme of Unity.
XLSIOR Mykonos
Panama, Amsterdam
The internationally renowned festival brand XLSIOR MYKONOS makes its debut in Amsterdam with an exclusive event at Panama Amsterdam, as part of WorldPride 2026.
Night At Our Place – Pride Edition
Treehouse NDSM, Amsterdam
Night at Our Place — Pride edition with electronic music, DJs, performances by drag collective Samt und Seuche, flash tattoos, the Queertropolis exhibition and vegan food by Vegan Bear Chef!
Pride Outdoor Cinema: Southern Sorceresses (2020) + Degenere (2023)
Radio Radio, Amsterdam
Filmhuis Cavia and Radio Radio are collaborating during Pride with two outdoor screenings! On Friday 31th of July we'll show two beautiful queer documentaries from Latin America.
DJ Bone presents FURTHER x HE.SHE.THEY. World Pride
Paradiso, Amsterdam
A World Pride collaboration between FURTHER and HE.SHE.THEY., this party is rooted in queer liberation, POC expression, and underground dance culture.
LAUNDRETTE …IsBurning
Lofi, Amsterdam
For WorldPride in Amsterdam, LAUNDRETTE is joining IsBurning for a Pride opening party.
Friday is NYX | PRIDE
club NYX, Amsterdam
This Pride transforms Friday is NYX into a technicolor fever dream! This is your invitation to taste the rainbow.
More News
Amsterdam & Netherlands
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Europe & World
Culture & Lifestyle
- Michiel van Erp Film on Amsterdam's AIDS-Era Gay Scene to Open Netherlands Film Festival
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- In cinemas: 'Des Preuves d'Amour' Highlights Non-Biological Mother's Fight for Recognition
- Heated Rivalry's Queer Hockey Romance Soundtrack Skates Into Billboard Top 10
Coming Up
Utrecht
The Mad Sexton of the Dom Tower
Domtoren, Michaëlskapel, Utrecht
Razor-sharp theater about our Queer history. A fast-paced history lesson and a cutting black comedy in one, at the location where it all began.
Rainbow Festival
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
A festive afternoon for LGBTQ+ people with intellectual disabilities, featuring music, dancing, games, creative activities, and opportunities to meet new people.
T4T Day: BIPOC Trans Picnic
Utrecht, Utrecht
A chill picnic day for BIPOC trans and non-binary people to connect, share food, and chat. Includes a guided sketching workshop. Admission is free, but sign-up is required.
Queer Book Club: Hijab Butch Blues
Julianapark, Utrecht
Come discuss books and make new friends at this queer book club meeting in the park. This month's book is 'Hijab Butch Blues' by Lamya H.
The Hague
Woordenvol in the Park: WU X FFÛH X Het Zwarte Schaap X Ik Spreek
Zuiderparktheater, The Hague
A mini-festival in the park featuring a book swap, poetry, an open mic, readings, live music, and food. A versatile day full of literary influences, encounters, and exchange.
OUR STORIES — Chinese Queer Artists in The Hague
Nowhere Netherlands, The Hague
A group exhibition by three Chinese queer artists exploring themes of love, memory, identity, care, and survival through painting, photography, and installation.
City Walks: The Hague's Queer History Summer 2026
Haags Historisch Museum (Meeting Point), The Hague
Join a two-hour walking tour to discover The Hague's rich queer history, activism, and emancipation. Guides share stories and invite participants to share their own experiences.
Blahaj Blast
COC Haaglanden, The Hague
A monthly social event for transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals to meet in a safe and supportive environment. Allies are also welcome.
Rotterdam
TransCafé COC Rotterdam
COC Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A cozy 'second living room' for everyone exploring gender variations. A safe and welcoming space to connect, share experiences, and be yourself.
Queer Cafe: Watch Party
Time Window, Rotterdam
A cozy and very sapphic Sunday evening watching 'I Kissed a Girl' Season 2. Join us for drama, live commentary, snacks, and community.
Queer Sunday Café + Vintage Market
OASE Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Join your local lesbians for coffee and an activity! We plan an activity and games designed to help break the ice to build friendships and feel part of Rotterdam’s queer community. There will be also Vintage Market at Oase!
Sunday Afternoon Salon
COC Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A cozy Sunday afternoon for LGBTQI+ individuals aged 50 and over, with drinks, snacks, and an optional shared meal.
Other cities
Leiden LGBT+ event: Penultimate Edition
Gaycafé De Roze Beurs, Leiden
Welcome to the LGBT+ Leiden social event. This will be one of the last events held at Gaycafé De Roze Beurs before it closes its doors permanently.
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