High Heels Hurray
Wednesday, 22-07-2026, 14:30, H'ART Museum, AmsterdamThe opening of the COC Amsterdam & Shakespeare Club at the H'ART Museum, the community hub for the entire queer community during Amsterdam Pride since 2016.
Events in Amsterdam
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FetLife & Friends Gaming Night
Wednesday, 22-07-2026, 18:00, ReRoll Works, AmsterdamA relaxed board gaming evening for the FetLife community and friends, hosted by Board Gayming. Open to everyone.
Amsterdam Pride: Queer Story Night & Open Mic
Wednesday, 22-07-2026, 18:30, ABC Amsterdam, AmsterdamJoin a Queer story theme night with an open mic. The theme is 'role models', featuring readings from authors and an open stage for stories, poetry, and songs.
The Modern Hell of Queer Dating
Wednesday, 22-07-2026, 20:30, Plein Theater, AmsterdamA new musical about Tom the Twink, who finds himself stuck in Dating Hell and must escape the clutches of The Slutty Devil.
Unconditional
Thursday, 23-07-2026, 14:00, H'ART MUSEUM, AmsterdamA musical poetry performance 'Unconditional' by Pete Statham & 2in1voud, presented by the Shakespeare Club of COC Amsterdam at the H'ART Museum.
Visibly So
Thursday, 23-07-2026, 14:00, H'ART MUSEUM, AmsterdamThe Literary Salon of Pink City Village Amsterdam presents a discussion on three historical LGBTQ+ torchbearers in literature and photography.
Literary Salon Pink City Village Amsterdam
Thursday, 23-07-2026, 14:00, H'ART Museum, AmsterdamA literary salon presented at Worldpride 2026, featuring discussions on three historical LGBTQ+ cultural touchstones, including books and photography.
ONVOORWAARDELIJK
Thursday, 23-07-2026, 14:00, H'ART MUSEUM, AmsterdamMusical poetry UNCONDITIONAL, a performance by Pete Statham & 2in1voud. Join us during the Shakespeare Club of COC Amsterdam e.o. at the H'ART Museum.
Queer Fairy Tales (Dutch Spoken)
Thursday, 23-07-2026, 19:30, Podium Mozaïek, AmsterdamAn enchanting afternoon for all ages, where classic fairy tales are given a queer twist. Experience familiar stories where everyone can be themselves and love is celebrated in all its forms.
Storytelling: Queer Fairy Tales by Willemijn Hordijk
Thursday, 23-07-2026, 19:30, Podium Mozaïek, AmsterdamTwo princes who love each other? Or a princess who used to be a prince? You might not expect it in fairy tales, but Willemijn Hordijk tracked down queer fairy tales and tells them in her own style.
HAHA HOMO
Thursday, 23-07-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamA night of razor-sharp humor and hilarious relatability, featuring the best queer comedians of the moment. No clichéd jokes about the community, but hard-hitting jokes by the community.
WorldPride Month Double Bill: Pasvorm & Johnny Tranca is f*cking with Brahms
Thursday, 23-07-2026, 20:30, Plein Theater, AmsterdamA double bill featuring 'Pasvorm', a solo performance on gender identity by Peer Roosen, and 'Johnny Tranca is f*cking with Brahms', a drag king solo by Ariadna Rubio Lleo.
Queer Storytelling Night in the Foyer
Thursday, 23-07-2026, 20:30, Podium Mozaïek, AmsterdamAn evening of stories, poetry, and music celebrating the power of stories within the queer community, organized by the Queer & Feminist Poetry Club.
MOVING LOVE – films by and for queer refugees
Friday, 24-07-2026, 14:00, H'ART Museum, AmsterdamMoving Love presents ten cinematic portraits of queer refugees about love, identity, and resilience. Screening at the Shakespeare Club in the H’ART Museum.
Loveswim
Friday, 24-07-2026, 15:00, Roeicentrum Berlagebrug, AmsterdamOn July 24, 2026, LoveSwim returns with the most colorful queer swimming event of the summer.
The Importance of Being Barrie
Friday, 24-07-2026, 15:00, H'ART Museum, AmsterdamIn this light, moving solo performance, Barrie Stevens, at 82, reflects on a rich and unconventional life, connecting his story with the work of his idol, Oscar Wilde.
Roots & Rainbows
Friday, 24-07-2026, 18:30, ADAM TOREN, AmsterdamCelebrate culture, identity, and queerness at Roots & Rainbows, the first event by Queer Unity. Expect meaningful conversations, spoken word, storytelling, music, and community connection in the unique setting of The 360, A’DAM Tower on 24 July.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Friday, 24-07-2026, 19:00, Het Amsterdams Theaterhuis, AmsterdamA bold, playful and outspoken queer interpretation of William Shakespeare’s classic comedy, where four lovers get lost in a chaotic, glittering world of feuding fairies.
Queer Latin Dance Night at LOLA Lijn
Friday, 24-07-2026, 19:00, LOLA Lijn Buurtkamer, AmsterdamA queer Latin dance night with a Kizomba workshop, social dancing with DJ Chantal, and delicious empanadas.
Violet Chachki
Friday, 24-07-2026, 19:00, Melkweg, AmsterdamFashion icon, burlesque star, and drag visionary Violet Chachki comes to Club Chrome for an evening of dance-pop, avant-garde performances, and high-fashion drag.
Storytelling: Different I, Maybe by Geoffrey van der Ven
Friday, 24-07-2026, 19:30, Podium Mozaïek, AmsterdamAn intimate, confronting performance about the course of shame, being excluded, and the ways we stand strong.
PRIDE KNIGHTS: RAUM INVITES SEXYLAND X BODY X NO LIMITS! ART CASTLE
Friday, 24-07-2026, 20:00, Club RAUM, AmsterdamFrom drag king quest to an endless dance floor. An alternative Pride event where different worlds meet and there is room for both theatrical chaos and collective care.
Tim in a bag
Friday, 24-07-2026, 20:30, Plein Theater, AmsterdamThe unsuccessful cabaret duo 'The Sorrow of Drenthe' has split up. When Tim suddenly dies, Albert is forced to go solo in this ode to unconventional mourning.
World Pride Workouts @ PRIDE PARK
Saturday, 25-07-2026, 10:00, Vondelpark, AmsterdamLet yourself be carried away by the best international fitness presenters who will motivate, challenge, and make you shine. Whether you come to sweat, dance, connect, or simply enjoy the atmosphere.
The Goblin Market - Pride Edition
Saturday, 25-07-2026, 12:00, Treehouse NDSM, AmsterdamThe Goblin Market is a queer maker market by queer weirdos for everybody, featuring fashion, zines, art, tarot readings, and more.
Milkshake Festival
Saturday, 25-07-2026, 12:00, Westerpark, AmsterdamA major, open-minded electronic dance festival renowned for its gender-inclusive atmosphere, vibrant decor, and celebration of diversity in Amsterdam.
Pride Walk
Saturday, 25-07-2026, 13:00, Dam Square, AmsterdamJoin the 14th edition of the Pride Walk in Amsterdam, a powerful demonstration for the rights and visibility of the LGBTQ+ community.
Junior Pride x Pride Park
Saturday, 25-07-2026, 13:00, Vondelpark, AmsterdamJunior Pride in Vondelpark is an event for children, families, teachers and everyone who wants to experience Pride together.
An Afternoon with the Society for Unnatural Letters
Saturday, 25-07-2026, 14:00, H'ART Museum, AmsterdamCelebrate 45 years of the Society for Unnatural Letters and the launch of the Vrijplaats collection with new queer work. Special guest: Gerbrand Bakker.
Pabllo Vittar
Saturday, 25-07-2026, 19:00, Melkweg, AmsterdamAward-winning Brazilian pop icon and drag queen Pabllo Vittar brings her DJ-set–driven party night, Club Vittar, to Melkweg for WorldPride 2026.
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)
Saturday, 25-07-2026, 19:15, Melkweg, AmsterdamA special Pride screening of the iconic 90s road movie, introduced by drag queen ChelseaBoy. Follow two drag queens and a transgender woman on a journey of self-discovery through the Australian outback.
Death Becomes Her (1992)
Saturday, 25-07-2026, 19:30, Melkweg Amsterdam, AmsterdamA special Pride screening of the 90s black comedy 'Death Becomes Her,' presented by Drags of Anarchy with an introduction by drag artist ChelseaBoy.
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Zeedyke Sloterdyke Edition
Saturday, 25-07-2026, 23:00, ISOamsterdam, AmsterdamFLINTA-centred crew Zeedyke celebrates Pride with a Latin-infused party at DIY space ISO, featuring a headline set from reggaetón icon Rosa Pistola.
House of Flava
Saturday, 25-07-2026, 23:00, Pacific Amsterdam, AmsterdamPacific celebrates Pride with a night of house, disco, ballroom and spectacular performances. Free entry.
Women-only
Dykes on Bikes
Sunday, 26-07-2026, 09:00, Boothuis Nieuw-West, AmsterdamJoin the 18th edition of Dykes on Bikes for a scenic 150km motorcycle ride for women in and around Amsterdam, sharing a passion for riding.
The Big Opening World Pride Kids
Sunday, 26-07-2026, 10:30, ARTIS, AmsterdamCelebrate the start of an unforgettable summer and be among the first to discover the Natural Heroes expedition! Set off on an adventure through inspiring animal stories, meet natural heroes and celebrate together!
Walk around Sloterplas
Sunday, 26-07-2026, 10:30, Het Boothuis, AmsterdamJoin a 5.6-kilometer walk around the Sloterplas lake. The morning starts with coffee, followed by the walk which includes a break at a queer-friendly location.
Pride Church Service Oude Kerk
Sunday, 26-07-2026, 11:00, Oude Kerk Amsterdam, AmsterdamThe Oude Kerk community is hosting a special service. Everyone is welcome to take part in ancient traditions, just as you are. Sandro Kortekaas of LGBT Asylum Support will preach.
Fetish Concert with Queer Notes
Sunday, 26-07-2026, 11:00, H'ART Museum, Church Hall, AmsterdamThe H'ART Museum hosts the Netherlands' Fetish Concert, bringing together classical music and fetish culture in a setting that stimulates both musically and visually.
Traversing the Mist
Sunday, 26-07-2026, 12:30, Podium Mozaiek, AmsterdamThis tangibly embodied, voyeuristic journey spans the full spectrum of fear, desire, discovery, physicality, community, ageing, and death.
Boxing A Pelo
Sunday, 26-07-2026, 14:00, Boogieland Boxing Club, AmsterdamA unique event uniting dance, boxing, and fetish culture with a workshop, performance, and panel discussion by Fernando Troya & Jay Muller.
GAY&A
Sunday, 26-07-2026, 14:30, H'ART museum, Auditorium, AmsterdamA moving, funny and personal production about love, identity and family secrets in the 1980s. Familiar, poignant and painfully topical. (Dutch with English surtitles)
House Concert Marcel Beekman (tenor) and Steven Faber (piano)
Sunday, 26-07-2026, 15:30, Grachtenhuis Rozengracht 55 H, AmsterdamMarcel Beekman and Steven Faber give an intimate house concert featuring music by Schumann, Liszt and Chopin, exploring the less 'straight' or 'binary' aspects of these composers and their work.
Cabaret La Gaîté – Pride Cabaret
Sunday, 26-07-2026, 16:00, Roode Bioscoop, AmsterdamExperience a WorldPride Extravaganza with burlesque as the Roode Bioscoop theatre transforms into a smokey twenties nightclub, complete with variety acts and film footage.
Fetish Apéro XXX
Sunday, 26-07-2026, 16:00, Eagle Amsterdam, AmsterdamA social all-gender Fetish gathering for fetishists and the curious to come together in a relaxed, safe, and social manner during World Pride.
ITA: Queer Theatre History Tour
Sunday, 26-07-2026, 16:30, Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, AmsterdamDuring Pride Week, join a guided tour to discover the queer history of Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, exploring iconic locations and learning about groundbreaking artists.
Night on the Edge — book presentation
Sunday, 26-07-2026, 17:00, American Book Center, AmsterdamJoin the presentation of the photo book 'Night on the Edge', an oral history and memorial about Amsterdam’s queer performers of the 1990s.
Bare Bones Gayming
Sunday, 26-07-2026, 17:00, Free Willie, AmsterdamA naked board gaming night for the queer community. Connect with fellow free spirits in a relaxed, judgment-free, and clothing-optional setting.
WorldPride Month: Embrace it all as it is
Sunday, 26-07-2026, 20:30, Plein Theater, AmsterdamQueer Palestinian musician Mohammed Aref and his band The Habibs perform self-written songs blending pop, world music, and Arabic/Western influences.
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GIRLS WON’T BE GIRLS
Sunday, 26-07-2026, 20:30, Het Zonnehuis, AmsterdamGIRLS WON'T BE GIRLS is a vibrant break-up with everything you thought you knew about womanhood. In a world of boxes, labels and glass ceilings, we create space for new perspectives.