On Saturday 1 August 2026 traditionally hosts the world-famous Canal Parade event. Due to the WorldPride this year we have something unique during the boat parade: on the Prinsengracht a WorldPride Stadiumwith 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.
The stadium will be on the Prinsengracht between the Leidsestraat and Spiegelgracht. There are 2 types of tickets for the stadium. All Inclusive Tickets which include a seat, music until the first boat arrives, and food and drinks.
There are also Seat Only Tickets available that include only the seat. In the
stadium you can purchase food and drinks.
The Canal Parade Stadium is a unique, one-off experience you won’t find elsewhere. You’ll have the best view of the boat parade and a seat — don’t miss it!
Tickets
Tickets for the stadium go on sale Monday 1 June 2026 at 14:00. The prices
are as follows.
Seat Only Tickets
- Early Bird: €35,-
- Regular: €50,-
- Late Bird: €65,-
All Inclusive Tickets
- Early Bird: €200,-
- Regular: €250,-
- Late Bird: €275,-
Discounted tickets are available for our various communities.
Seat Only tickets are also available for Stadspas holders.
Frequently asked questions Canal Parade Stadium
I bought a Seat Only Ticket. Can I buy food and drinks somewhere?
Yes, you can buy food and drinks in the stadium.
Can I bring my own food and drinks?
No, you cannot bring your own food and drinks into the stadium. These will be taken at the entrance check.
What are the stadium opening hours?
The stadium is open from 11:00 to 17:00.
What time does the boat parade start?
The boat parade starts at 12:00 from the Oosterdok. The parade is expected to reach the stadium around 12:30.
Are there toilets in the stadium?
Yes, there are sufficient toilets in the stadium.
I accidentally bought the wrong tickets. Can I exchange them?
Tickets cannot be exchanged, we do not take back tickets and we do not refund purchased tickets.
I can no longer go to the stadium. Can I get my money back?
Tickets cannot be exchanged, we do not take back tickets and we do not refund purchased tickets.
I can no longer go to the stadium. Can I resell my tickets?
A few days before the concerts it is possible to resell your tickets safely via a resale platform. A few days before the concerts, check the Order Status page (the page where you can download your tickets). To during that period you can sell your ticket to friends/family/acquaintances.
Why do I have to personalise my tickets?
Ticket personalisation means providing your name and other additional details that are linked to the e-ticket. This information ensures the ticket is assigned to the person named on it. This is checked at the entrance by showing an ID. Ticket personalisation discourages fraud and unauthorised ticket trading.
Why can’t I download my tickets yet?
Tickets for the Canal Parade Stadium are ‘sealed’. This means tickets are locked for security reasons and only become available a few days before the boat parade. This discourages fraud and unlawful resale.
I can’t find my tickets anymore
Immediately after purchasing your ticket(s) you received a confirmation email from Weeztix containing a download link to your tickets. Search your email for sender ‘[email protected]’ or subject ‘Your ticket(s) for <<gekozen ticket>> [order number]’.
I can’t find the confirmation email from Weeztix
Use Weeztix’s search function: https://weeztix.com/nl/search
Do I need to print my tickets?
No, you do not need to print your tickets. Tickets can be scanned directly from your phone.
Are there wheelchair accessible seats available?
Yes, a limited number of wheelchair-accessible seats are available. Each attendee must have their own ticket. So, for a person using a wheelchair and a companion, two tickets must be purchased. Because wheelchair-accessible seats are limited, a maximum of one companion is allowed per wheelchair.
What happens if the boat parade and therefore the stadium are cancelled?
If an event organised by Stichting Pride Amsterdam cannot take place due to government measures beyond our control (such as severe weather, national mourning or a security threat), the event cannot be rescheduled. In that case the ticket amount will be refunded, minus any costs already incurred and non-refundable. As our events are organised on a cost-recovery basis, these costs are expected to be approximately 50% to 75% of the ticket price.
