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.
25 July – 8 August 2026
WorldPride Amsterdam 2026
The world's biggest LGBTQ+ celebration comes to Amsterdam. Everything happening across the city during WorldPride, all in one place.
Upcoming Events
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FLINTA
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.
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.
Daniela Mercury
Monday, 27-07-2026, 19:00, Melkweg, AmsterdamDaniela Mercury is the definition of a multi-talented artist, with a 43-year career that includes 26 albums, 9 DVDs, and over 20 million records sold. A Latin Grammy winner, she remains one of the most respected icons in Brazilian music.
A Rainbow of Romantic Music
Tuesday, 28-07-2026, 20:00, The Concertgebouw, AmsterdamCellist Harriet Krijgh and friends perform works by influential queer composers like Tchaikovsky, Britten, and Bernstein, bringing their stories and music to life.
A WILD Night
Tuesday, 28-07-2026, 21:00, BOOM Chicago, AmsterdamCelebrate Pride with Club WILD during A WILD Night, an evening of hot performers, energy, inspiration, and extravaganza at BOOM Chicago.
Durand Bernarr
Wednesday, 29-07-2026, 19:00, Melkweg, AmsterdamThe Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and creative force brings a fresh perspective to the world of progressive R&B, having collaborated with artists like Erykah Badu and Anderson .Paak.
The Little Menace
Wednesday, 29-07-2026, 20:30, Plein Theater, AmsterdamA collaborative music and theatrical project mixing dark minimal soundscapes and deconstructed dance music with theatrical drag, showcasing a non-binary persona driven by intense, unfiltered emotions.
WHAM! 10 Days in China (2026)
Wednesday, 29-07-2026, 21:15, Melkweg, AmsterdamIn 1985, WHAM! made history as the first Western pop group to perform in communist China. This film reveals the untold story of this iconic tour with newly restored footage.
Sam Bettens (solo) + Sem Jansen
Wednesday, 29-07-2026, 21:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamAfter years as the frontman of the Flemish band K's Choice, Sam Bettens takes a new step with the release of his first Americana album 'Coming Home'.
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Thursday, 30-07-2026, 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.
FLINTA
Lesbian (Love) Songs and Other Lesbian Chatter
Thursday, 30-07-2026, 20:30, Boom Chicago, AmsterdamA warm and funny show with queer comedians, featuring beautiful songs, hilarious anecdotes, and sketches about lesbian life.
Bieke
Thursday, 30-07-2026, 20:30, Cinetol, AmsterdamAn evening filled with dutch music that makes you feel connected to being human! Tipped by WINQ NL, National radio and WORLDPRIDE. Biekes music explores radical vulnerability, inviting the audience to embrace themselves as they are. Expect a night filled with strong band sounds, dancing and sometimes, right in the feels.
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Thursday, 30-07-2026, 20:30, DeLaMar Theater, AmsterdamExperience the iconic Broadway classic, an intimate rock musical by Jonathan Larson, creator of Rent, performed entirely in English.
Mykki Blanco
Friday, 31-07-2026, 19:30, Melkweg, AmsterdamMykki 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.
World Pride Music Festival
Friday, 31-07-2026, 20:00, AFAS Live, AmsterdamWorld Pride Music Festival comes to Amsterdam in 2026 for an unforgettable two-night celebration of music, unity, and pride.
A Dadaist Variety Show
Friday, 31-07-2026, 20:30, Plein Theater, AmsterdamA variety show with bingo, comedians, magicians, and musicians, directed by Zena Wood. A show for everyone, really.
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FunHouse World Pride Friday
Friday, 31-07-2026, 22:00, WestWeelde, AmsterdamFunHouse 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.
LAUNDRETTE …IsBurning
Friday, 31-07-2026, 23:00, Lofi, AmsterdamFor WorldPride in Amsterdam, LAUNDRETTE is joining IsBurning for a Pride opening party.
BOPS
Friday, 31-07-2026, 23:00, The Other Side, AmsterdamA radiant celebration of queer spirit and musical delight, playing pop bangers from artists like Ariana, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and more. Come as you are or have always dreamed of being.
Our People: a Celebration of Black and Queer Voices
Saturday, 01-08-2026, 20:00, The Concertgebouw, AmsterdamJoin tenor Freddie Ballentine and pianist Kunal Lahiry on a musical journey to 'be who you are', featuring music from Schubert to Nina Simone and ballroom dancers.
POOF DOOF Amsterdam - Hosted by Chili Con Carneval, Sweetie Darling & Red Rave
Saturday, 01-08-2026, 22:00, Sissi's, AmsterdamAustralia’s iconic queer party POOF DOOF teams up with Dutch party powerhouses for a World Pride Parade After Party with techno, house, queer dance and pop.
Gay Disko - Pride Amsterdam Afterparty
Saturday, 01-08-2026, 23:00, Oliva, AmsterdamFollow the call of the disco ball for a Pride afterparty where disco meets house. A night of glitter, sweat, and dancing until dawn.
We Are Them
Sunday, 02-08-2026, 18:30, Melkweg, AmsterdamGet ready for the biggest drag show in the world and the defining drag event of WorldPride Amsterdam 2026, featuring a jaw-dropping, international cast of drag superstars.
Choir Festival: Queer Voices Unite
Monday, 03-08-2026, 19:00, The Concertgebouw, AmsterdamHear the most beautiful voices during the international choir festival Queer Voices Unite! No fewer than eight queer choirs from around the world will be performing, presented by Carolien Borgers and Jeangu Macrooy.
UNITY Concert
Tuesday, 04-08-2026, 18:00, Museumplein, AmsterdamJoin 25,000 visitors for the WorldPride UNITY Concert at the Museumplein! A concert that makes the world tremble with love, freedom and connection!
Queer Prom Night
Wednesday, 05-08-2026, 20:00, Het Concertgebouw, AmsterdamExperience the high school prom as it always should have been: inclusive, proud, and full of queer joy. Hosted by Vera Siemons and Annefleur Schipper, this glamorous night features live music in the Grote Zaal.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.