WorldPride Conference
Thursday, 06-08-2026, 08:00, Beurs van Berlage, AmsterdamThe WorldPride Amsterdam Human Rights Conference, taking place from August 5-7, 2026, focuses on connecting and inspiring people in the fight for equal rights.
Events in Amsterdam
Map viewTomorrow, 6 August
Een quickie met Robbeduz en Thorn de Vries
Thursday, 06-08-2026, 19:00, Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, AmsterdamAn evening with two separate queer performances: 'BODySCAN 223' by Robbeduz and Guenter Raler, and 'SCHILLEN' by Thorn de Vries, as part of ITA's Pride programming.
Expo: ‘Unity’ - WorldPride Amsterdam 2026
Thursday, 06-08-2026, 19:00, Meervaart, AmsterdamA photography exhibition focusing on identity, visibility, connection, and inclusion within the LGBTQIA+ community, as part of WorldPride Amsterdam 2026.
Silver Foxes
Thursday, 06-08-2026, 19:00, Het Amsterdams Theaterhuis, AmsterdamA hilarious play exploring aging, belonging, and adversity as three middle-aged men navigate personal challenges in funny, touching, and surprising ways.
Teaches of Peaches (2024)
Thursday, 06-08-2026, 19:15, Melkweg, AmsterdamIn honor of the Peaches concert on August 7th, we are showing the recent documentary 'Teaches of Peaches' one more time. Concert attendees receive a 50% discount!
Jim Queen
Thursday, 06-08-2026, 19:30, Pathé de Munt, AmsterdamJim Queen is a hilarious, wild ride through identity, image, and the absurd things we do to be seen — and to stay queer.
Trans Podium
Thursday, 06-08-2026, 19:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamAn open stage night where transgender individuals can share their talents, from singing and spoken word to instrumental music, in a warm and supportive atmosphere.
Frieda Belinfante (WorldPride Edition)
Thursday, 06-08-2026, 20:15, Meervaart (Blauwe Zaal), AmsterdamExperience the extraordinary life of Frieda Belinfante—cellist, conductor, WWII resistance hero, and queer pioneer—in this acclaimed one-woman musical, presented in English for WorldPride Amsterdam.
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Thursday, 06-08-2026, 20:30, DeLaMar, AmsterdamExperience the iconic Broadway classic in the full English version, an intimate rock musical written by Jonathan Larson, the man behind the iconic musical Rent.
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Thursday, 06-08-2026, 20:30, DeLaMar Theater, AmsterdamExperience the iconic Broadway classic, an intimate rock musical by Jonathan Larson, creator of Rent, performed entirely in English.
DIP | CONFESS - World Pride Edition
Thursday, 06-08-2026, 22:00, Paradiso - Basement, AmsterdamShow your true colors at CONFESS, the new queer house and techno night in the basement of Paradiso, featuring a lineup of leading queer DJs, live performances, and more.
Friday, 7 August
Queer Latin Night Amsterdam!
Friday, 07-08-2026, 19:00, Nieuwland, AmsterdamA queer Latin night party celebrating Latin music and queer culture at Nieuwland Amsterdam.
Een quickie met Or Sebastian en Drek Manor
Friday, 07-08-2026, 19:00, Bookshop at ITA, AmsterdamAs part of Pride, queer artists Or Sebastian and Drek Manor each present their own unique performance on the same evening at The Bookshop.
Women-only
Singles Meet & Greet Offline Dating x Bar Buka Amsterdam
Friday, 07-08-2026, 19:00, Bar Buka Amsterdam, AmsterdamAll the single ladies, gather! This is the singles event where you can meet new women offline at Bar Buka Amsterdam.
PEACHES
Friday, 07-08-2026, 19:00, Melkweg, AmsterdamNo Lube So Rude Tour. Experience the energetic, challenging, and liberating electro-punk of Peaches, the iconic musician, producer, and performance artist.
Slayground
Friday, 07-08-2026, 19:30, Tolhuistuin, AmsterdamA 14+ drag extravaganza! A drag show created by queer youth, FOR queer youth! Featuring international Drag Race legends from the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States!
Opus 1 Ball
Friday, 07-08-2026, 20:00, Het Concertgebouw, AmsterdamBlack Pride Ball Amsterdam and Amsterdam Sinfonietta present a unique fusion of classical music and ballroom culture, a spectacular tribute to the ballroom scene and diversity.
Kinky Talk - Fetish at Pride
Friday, 07-08-2026, 20:00, Fosbury & Sons, AmsterdamAn open and accessible session exploring fetish visibility and representation in LGBTQIA+ spaces, with Q&A and a panel of community voices.
KUEER LAPIS
Friday, 07-08-2026, 20:00, Podium Mozaïek, AmsterdamThe Queer Pacific Collective presents an interdisciplinary program of storytelling, music, performance, and ceremony rooted in Pacific traditions and diaspora.
Madam by Night invites: Boogie House
Friday, 07-08-2026, 21:00, Madam, AmsterdamExperience Amsterdam's highest dance floor as Madam invites local and international DJs for a music-filled weekend, featuring Boogie House.
BACKDOOR x WE PARTY – World Pride 2026
Friday, 07-08-2026, 22:00, Club PANAMA, AmsterdamThe world-famous party brand WE PARTY from Madrid returns to Amsterdam for World Pride 2026 with a spicy, seductive 'PICANTE' edition at club PANAMA.
Friday is NYX
Friday, 07-08-2026, 23:00, Club NYX, AmsterdamThis World Pride we’re going bigger, louder and queerer than ever. From POP to HOUSE, R&B to pure genre chaos, VIN is your playground on Friday at Club NYX.
Horse Meat Disco
Friday, 07-08-2026, 23:00, TILLATEC, AmsterdamCelebrate WorldPride on the dancefloor with the legendary Horse Meat Disco, flying in from London for one very special night of disco, house, and soul.
HEADRUSH X BEN MANSON
Friday, 07-08-2026, 23:00, Akhnaton, AmsterdamHeadrush takes over Akhnaton for a night of relentless techno and fierce queer energy, headlined by Parisian DJ Ben Manson. Features an XXL playroom hosted by MisterB.
Pyxls x HD Heaven
Friday, 07-08-2026, 23:59, Melkweg (OZ), AmsterdamThis WorldPride, PYXLS and HD Heaven host a club night dedicated to Hyperpop, PC Music, and Euro Trance, where the past, present, and future of pop collide.
Saturday, 8 August
World Pride Run 2026
Saturday, 08-08-2026, 11:00, Vondelpark - Blue Tea House, AmsterdamLace up your running shoes for the World Pride Run 2026. A festive 5K through Vondelpark for everyone who wants to celebrate Pride on the move.
Kids Pride: Egg
Saturday, 08-08-2026, 14:00, Theater De Krakeling (Westerpark), AmsterdamA musical children’s show about two male penguins with a big wish: their own chick. A true and moving story about love and families that look a little different.
WorldPride March
Saturday, 08-08-2026, 15:00, Amsterdam, AmsterdamThe WorldPride March is a powerful demonstration of visibility, solidarity and resistance, showing that everyone has the right to be themselves and love who they want.
World Pride Drag Bingo Royale
Saturday, 08-08-2026, 17:30, Spijkerbar, AmsterdamGay Gambling - Drag Bingo World Pride Edition. Hilarious weekly Drag Bingo hosted by the legendary Miss Dora Royale!
LESBIQUE
Saturday, 08-08-2026, 22:00, Club Church, AmsterdamA community-based queer party in Amsterdam, creating a platform to party, meet-up, and enjoy the work of queer and underground artists.
Club Chrome: Pride Closing Party
Saturday, 08-08-2026, 22:00, Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, AmsterdamITA and Melkweg are closing WorldPride 2026 with a grand finale. This performance party brings together theater, club culture, and queerness for one last night of celebration.
Pon Di Pride
Saturday, 08-08-2026, 23:00, Melkweg, AmsterdamPon Di Pride returns to Melkweg with a club night and a ball, creating a safe space for the like-minded and like-spirited BPOC LGBTQI+ community.
TILLATEC invites: BOUDICA + HOWL + PERVERT
Saturday, 08-08-2026, 23:00, TILLATEC, AmsterdamWe’re closing out our WorldPride celebrations the only way we know how: with divas, dolls and the trade!
RAUM invites …IsBurning x Gay Haze
Saturday, 08-08-2026, 23:00, Club RAUM, AmsterdamRAUM invites ...Isburning together with Brussels-based Gay Haze during the second week of World Pride.
PowerHause
Saturday, 08-08-2026, 23:00, Akhnaton Amsterdam, AmsterdamA queer circuit house experience in Amsterdam. It’s a night where music, freedom and connection take control with international and local DJs.
3xNYX
Saturday, 08-08-2026, 23:00, Club NYX, Amsterdam3xNYX is Amsterdam’s queer club night. And of course we’re celebrating a special World Pride edition! For this edition we’re going for iconic back-to-back sets.
HYPERPRIDE
Saturday, 08-08-2026, 23:00, Parallel, AmsterdamA diverse night of techno and trance to close out WorldPride with a bang, featuring local and international selectors.
Tropikali by Night
Saturday, 08-08-2026, 23:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamA special WorldPride edition of Tropikali at the iconic Paradiso, featuring Latin-spiced house in the main hall and Balkan/SWANA pop in the basement.
Monday, 10 August
Trans Swimming
Monday, 10-08-2026, 13:00, Amsterdam, AmsterdamA safe, enclosed swimming session for transgender and non-binary individuals, hosted by a transgender lifeguard and a non-binary person in Amsterdam.
Wednesday, 12 August
We Will Rock You
Wednesday, 12-08-2026, 20:00, DeLaMar, AmsterdamExperience the only official Queen musical, a spectacular show featuring over 20 legendary hits. Join the rebellion in a future where rock music is forbidden and help bring it back to life.
Sunday, 16 August
Pink in Kadoelen
Sunday, 16-08-2026, 13:00, Buurtkamer Kadoelen, AmsterdamA monthly pink networking meeting at Buurtkamer Kadoelen in Amsterdam North. A place to meet each other, with friends and family also welcome.
Men-only
Rope Touch: Naked Shibari Practice
Sunday, 16-08-2026, 14:00, Westerpark, AmsterdamMonthly beginner-friendly naked practice meetings for men in Amsterdam. Learn and discover Shibari in a friendly and safe environment.
Wednesday, 19 August
Lorca
Wednesday, 19-08-2026, 19:30, Lab 111, AmsterdamExperience the premiere of the audio film 'Lorca', featuring a listening session, a talk with the creators, and poetry inspired by the Spanish queer poet Federico García Lorca.
Thursday, 20 August
Out in Tech Amsterdam
Thursday, 20-08-2026, 19:00, Saarein, AmsterdamJoin our monthly after work drinks event, a relaxed social gathering hosted at Cafe Saarein for LGBTQ+ people and allies in the tech industry.
REDD.
Thursday, 20-08-2026, 19:30, Paradiso - Upstairs Room, AmsterdamThe 19-year-old Australian artist REDD. uses music as an outlet, sharing their identity with the world at the intersection of punk and hip-hop.
Saturday, 22 August
Dripped
Saturday, 22-08-2026, 19:00, Bitterzoet, AmsterdamDripped is a queer day party and growing community created for the girls, gays, and theys who love connection, and good energy, all while being home by midnight.
Queer Prom
Saturday, 22-08-2026, 20:00, Mezrab, AmsterdamIt’s the dinner dance and school graduation party you wish you had in high school. A moment to celebrate being queer and have the prom you always wanted, complete with prizes, games, and dancing.
Wednesday, 26 August
Locking & Waacking Forever Battles 2026
Wednesday, 26-08-2026, 10:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamThe world's best Locking and Waacking dancers battle it out in The Warrior Edition, a format designed to push dancers to their highest level.
Friday, 28 August
Q Kitchen by Aydin & Nata
Friday, 28-08-2026, 18:00, Buurthuis De Horizon, AmsterdamA cooking social bringing together LGBTQ+ food lovers and friends for cooking sessions, socializing, and great food at Buurthuis De Horizon in Amsterdam West.
Angels in America
Friday, 28-08-2026, 18:00, Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, AmsterdamA revival of Ivo van Hove's radical 2008 production of Tony Kushner’s brilliant and award-winning play, Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes.