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WorldPride
Amsterdam 2026

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Canal Parade WorldPride Stadium

On Saturday 1 August 2026 traditionally hosts the world-famous Canal Parade event. Because of the WorldPride we have something unique for the boat parade this year: on the Prinsengracht a WorldPride Stadium with about 10,000 seats through which the boat parade sails. A spectacular, one-off experience for both the boats and the audience, a true Once in a Lifetime Experience.

Concerts Museumplein

UNITY Concert

Tuesday 4 August | 18:00 – 23:00

Experience the WorldPride UNITY Concert with us and 25,000 visitors at the Museumplein. It will be a concert that fills the city, country and world with love, freedom and connection.

Wedding Party XXL

Thursday 6 August | 18:00 – 23:00

During the Wedding Party XXL we put love itself in the spotlight in the heart of Amsterdam. The Museumplein becomes one big, colourful and buzzing wedding celebration for all forms of love.

Closing Concert

Saturday 8 August | 18:00 – 00:00

On the iconic Museumplein the finale of WorldPride Amsterdam 2026 will take place during the WorldPride Closing Concert. An evening to come together and celebrate the close of two historic weeks.

Pride WalkWalk with us through the heart of Amsterdam, full of colour, sound and love! The annual Pride Walk traditionally ends in Pride Park (Vondelpark).View event

Pride ParkGet ready for the ultimate kick-off of WorldPride Amsterdam! 🌟 Celebrate freedom and diversity with us in the iconic Park of Love in Amsterdam. Enjoy a vibrant programme with activities for everyone, including the Rainbow Market, Sport Pride, Youth Pride and more. The Vondelpark Open Air Theatre will be the beating heart of the festivities. Don’t miss it — it will be an unforgettable start to the WorldPride weeks! 🎉🌈View event

Open Air Film FestivalDuring WorldPride Amsterdam there will be Open Air Cinemas on various dates and locations. 400 seats are available and admission is free — will we see you there?!View event

Senior Pride ConcertThe most fun party for pink seniors — though people of all ages are warmly welcome!View event

Street PartiesOn Friday 31 July and Saturday 1 August the WorldPride street parties take place. We celebrate being unapologetically and freely ourselves and put two days of bold colour into the city’s streets.View event

Canal ParadeThe world-famous Amsterdam Canal Parade. The boat parade sails through Amsterdam’s canals on Saturday 1 August 2026. Will you be there again?!View event

UNITY ConcertJoin us and 25,000 visitors for the WorldPride UNITY Concert at the Museumplein! It will be a concert that makes the city, the country and the world tremble with love, freedom and togetherness!View event

WorldPride VillageThe WorldPride Village is the meeting place for everyone during the second week of WorldPride, where LGBTI+ organisations and culture take centre stage. WorldPride Village is located in the heart of Amsterdam’s historic arts hotspot: the Museumplein. Surrounded by the Rijksmuseum, the From Gogh Museum and the Concertgebouw.View event

Human Rights ConferenceThe WorldPride Conference takes place in the Beurs van BerlageView event

Wedding Party XXLAt Wedding Party XXL we put love itself in the spotlight in the heart of Amsterdam! The Museumplein turns into one big, colourful and lively wedding celebration for all forms of love. With 25,000 visitors, many well-known artists and one huge party, you won’t want to miss it!View event

WorldPride MarchThe WorldPride March is much more than a parade. It is a powerful demonstration of visibility, solidarity and resistance. Together we show that everyone has the right to be themselves, love who they want and live freely, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.View event

Closing ConcertOn 8 August 2026 Amsterdam will light up one last time in all the colours of the rainbow. On the iconic Museumplein the finale of WorldPride Amsterdam 2026 will take place during the WorldPride Closing Concert. An evening for coming together to celebrate the close of two historic weeks!View event

Pride Programmes

Ballroom PrideBallroom was never just about being seen. It was about surviving in a world that refused to see us. Today Ballroom Pride is an important part of our community. Ballroom Pride celebrates ballroom culture as an essential part of queer history and contemporary community formation. Originating within Black and Latino queer and trans communities in the United States, […]View

Senior PrideThe life wisdom and experience of queer seniors form an essential pillar within the LGBTQIA+ community and society as a whole. Click here for an overview of the Senior Pride programme The Origins of Senior Pride From 2006 onwards, several Pride initiatives for LGBTQIA+ seniors emerged. Mokum Roze, a queer network of Amsterdam organisations for care, welfare and […]View

Sport PrideUnity in Sport! What we stand for Sport Pride stands for a sports world where everyone can be themselves. Sport is for and of everyone, but that is still not a given everywhere. For many LGBTQIA+ athletes sport doesn’t automatically feel like a socially safe or open environment. Assumptions, exclusion and a lack of visibility have […]View

Student PrideStudents unite, let’s party all night! StudentPride is the committee for LGBTQIA+ students in Amsterdam and beyond. Since 2020 we organise various student parties, give engaging talks on LGBTQIA+ culture, and compete to build the tallest tower of beer crates. This year we’ll again be in Pride Park […]View

Trans PrideTrans Pride exists because trans people have always been here — and because our safety, dignity and rights are still not guaranteed. The history of Trans Pride within Pride Amsterdam Long before Trans Pride or public visibility, trans women travelled to the Netherlands for gender-affirming surgery — often in secret, […]View

Women and PrideWe no longer ask for space, we claim it. Women first! The history of Women & Pride Women & Pride exists because women have always been part of the lhbtiqa+ community: as activists, allies, leaders and carers. Because the ‘L’ at the start of the acronym is there for a reason: in recognition of support […]View

Youth PrideThe Power of Youth: The Role of the Youth Pride Committee during Pride Amsterdam In vibrant and colourful Amsterdam, during the annual Pride celebration, a special group plays a central role in the event’s success: the Youth Pride Committee. This committee is made up of a diverse mix of young people, all united by a […]View

Arts & CultureArts & Culture is a way to increase visibility and open conversations about the LGBTIQA+ community. Making queer stories visible Arts & Culture Pride is the arts and culture programme within Pride Amsterdam that highlights queer stories, perspectives and history. Through art and culture the programme brings together creators, cultural institutions and […]View

Bi Plus PrideBi+Pride is since this summer the newest addition to Pride Amsterdam. The committee is for those who are attracted to more than one gender and are bi+: for those who identify as bi, queer, pan, fluid or flux and for those who prefer not to label themselves and just live. Whatever labels people use (or […]View

Corporate PrideA powerful signal The involvement of companies that actively commit to an inclusive and diverse society is invaluable. And this goes beyond internal HR policies. By actively participating in and supporting activities of the LGBTQIA+ community, such as Amsterdam Pride, companies send a powerful signal: everyone […]View

Fetish PrideIn a world that asks us to act ‘normal’, our visibility is our most powerful protest. Fetish Pride stands for the unconditional freedom to express your deepest self, without compromising to social norms. The programme is for everyone who recognises themselves in the world of BDSM, leather, latex, uniforms, pup […]View

Intersex PrideLove Every Body: Making intersex visible strengthens Pride We are proud to announce the Intersex Pride Committee. A long-awaited step—not only a valuable addition to Pride Amsterdam, but a necessary move toward real LGBTIQ+ inclusivity. During World Pride Amsterdam the Intersex Pride will organise a special programme dedicated entirely to intersex visibility, […]View

Junior PrideWhere it all began Junior Pride started in 2021, when teacher Elise Lodder came out to her class. The reactions on social media were overwhelming: much support, but also negative responses. That moment made one thing clear to Elise: she wanted to do more for the community. At the same time Marco Altena, chair of Youth […]View

Religious PrideSince the origin of Pride, activities with a religious or spiritual character have been organised. Over the years these initiatives have increasingly been brought together within a shared structure under the banner of Pride. From that development Religious Pride emerged. Religious Pride is supported by a committee with representatives from various religious and […]View