Things to do during Pride Amsterdam 2026
Pride! That needs no explanation, of course: finally a colorful Amsterdam again this year with nothing but love for everyone. With this year's theme LOVE. Go July 25 to August 8, 2026 we celebrate the freedom to be yourself and that you – which we find perfectly logical – can love whoever you want. With as the highlight The Canal Parade: The world-famous boat parade sails on Saturday 1 August 2026 from 12:00 to 18:00. We celebrate, certainly, but Pride is also a moment to take a critical look at what can still be improved, where allies can contribute and how we can make the world more inclusive.
Throughout the entire week, activities, lectures, and events are being organized across Amsterdam, and it is being tackled on a grand scale.
Zet woensdag 29 juli in je agenda, want de historische Sint-Olofskapel verandert voor een avond in een vrolijke, muzikale Pride Bingo. Drag, muziek en veel gezelligheid. De avond wordt georganiseerd door Paleis van de Weemoed en maakt deel uit van een initiatief waarbij ondernemers, horecazaken en maatschappelijke organisaties op en rond de Zeedijk samen Pride vieren en laten zien waar de buurt voor staat: verbinding, diversiteit en een kleurrijk karakter.
Op het programma staat een muzikale bingo, spectaculaire drag performances en Coby van Dam als host. Maak er een complete avond uit van en schuif vooraf aan bij Vermeer’s Wijnkamer voor een goed glas wijn en bijpassende bites. Zo begin je de avond helemaal in stijl.
Een avond vol glitter, disco en een flinke dosis Pride-energy, dan moet je op vrijdag 31 juli bij Avani Museum Quarter Amsterdam zijn. Het hotel organiseert All Pride, No Pause: een feestelijke Drag Disco Bingo show waar bingo nét even anders wordt gespeeld.
Een mix van disco classics, hilarische bingo-momenten en spectaculaire drag performances. Er is een optreden van Drag Race Holland-winnares Vanessa Van Cartier, begeleid door Gio Diekemaen Miss Icy.
This is the festive kick-off of Pride Amsterdam. On Saturday 25 July, the entire Vondelpark will be transformed into a cheerful festival area full of music, sports, art and everything that makes Pride so special.
There are performances on two stages (hello Tropical Stage!). A Rainbow Market, yoga on the grass, glitter face painting, and lots of cheerful people. From boxing to bingo and from queer kids From grandpa with a fan: everyone is welcome. Nothing is mandatory, everything is allowed.
Do you want to stay informed and not miss anything? Then hold the Pride Amsterdam website for all tips about parties, events, lectures and more.
Milkshake is backIt is no ordinary festival: it is a celebration of freedom, love, creativity, and just plain fun, and immediately one of Europe's most famous queer festivals. On the grounds of Westerpark, you will find multiple stages, bizarre outfits, glitter from head to toe, and a colorful mix of artists that will blow you away.
No boxes, no musts, just dancing and being who you are. Milkshake is what you get when Paradiso and AIR throw a party together. And believe us: they do it well. Score here your tickets! (tickets from €86,50)
The highlight of Pride Amsterdam? The legendary Canal Parade of course. On Saturday, August 1, more than 80 colorfully decorated boats sail through the canals – from queer organizations to large companies and everything in between.
The atmosphere? Music, dance, colour, glitter and love everywhere. Whether you are on a boat or sitting with your feet in the grass along the quay: this is the moment to celebrate the freedom of the city together.
The route is from Oosterdok via the Amstel and Prinsengracht to Westerdok. Tip: be on time, the quays are so full.
Of course the Reguliersdwarsstraat; one of the most colorful and inclusive nightlife streets in Amsterdam. There is always something to do here, but during Pride it is extra fun. If you feel like having a party (or a lot of parties), you can go crazy here until the early hours. (A good place for the after).
But Amsterdam is bursting with street parties during Pride Week, especially with the predicted warm weather. The entire city center is transformed into a Pride zone, from Marnixstraat to Stoperaplein and from Reguliersdwarsstraat to Dam Square. Follow the music…
We are here for the Drag Olympicssss!! But there is always a lot of fun stuff to do around the Homomonument (in the Jordaan, so 10 points for sure). Read more
Save the best for last: we think the best part of Pride is definitely the out-of-the-air parties. Like the WorldPride Closing Concert at Museumplein.
tickets from €57,50
