The annual Winq Awards will return to the Internationaal Theater Amsterdam on September 24, celebrating key figures in the Dutch LGBTQ+ community. The evening will be hosted by podcaster Annefleur Schipper and writer Sharvin Ramjan.
Read moreThe police's LGBTQ+ network, RITA, received more than 170 reports of discrimination and violence during the second weekend of WorldPride. The incidents, ranging from verbal abuse to physical assault, highlight ongoing safety concerns for the community.
Read moreA jury led by Cornald Maas has selected the winners of the Amsterdam Canal Parade awards, recognizing boats for their creativity, powerful messaging, and interpretation of the 'Unity' theme.
Read moreHundreds of thousands lined the canals for the WorldPride parade, a vibrant celebration of community that unfolded smoothly despite heightened security and minor protest disruptions.
Read moreA 42-year-old man received 40 hours of community service after shouting death threats at a WorldPride open-air cinema in Amsterdam-West. The conviction was secured in less than a day through a fast-track court procedure.
Read moreThe pop superstar will take the stage at the Afas Live this Saturday for a special 'Club Confessions' performance alongside celebrated trans DJ Honey Dijon during Amsterdam's WorldPride celebrations.
Read moreA court has dismissed a legal challenge from local residents who sought to cancel WorldPride events at the Homomonument over noise concerns, ensuring the celebrations can proceed as planned.
Read moreThousands gathered at Amsterdam's Homomonument to honor the victims of the recent terror attack in Berlin, sending a clear message of resilience and unity as the city's own WorldPride gets underway.
Read moreOver 70 incidents reported, primarily targeting community members on public transport.
Read moreThe first major event of WorldPride 2026 saw thousands march from Dam Square to Vondelpark in a protest for LGBTQIA+ inclusion and solidarity, officially opening the multi-day festival.
Read moreDuring the final weekend of WorldPride 2026, Amsterdam will host a series of large-scale street parties across the city center, from the Dam to the Reguliersdwarsstraat.
Read moreThe 27th annual Amsterdam Pride Run was a sold-out success this past Sunday, with 700 runners and walkers taking to the streets of Watergraafsmeer in a celebration of sport and LGBTQ+ visibility.
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