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LGBT festivals & gay pride events in Amsterdam

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Events in Amsterdam 2024!

These are the highlights you can't miss! Everything about the CSD and Pride Week, street party, the biggest gay events and events for leather and fetish lovers.

Current events from January to December 365 days a year.

Amsterdam Light Festival 2024/25

LGBT festivals & gay pride events in Amsterdam

International artists create spectacular light sculptures around Amsterdam's Canal Ring, the River Amstel and other special locations.

13th Amsterdam Light Festival: from November 28, 2024 to January 19, 2025

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The Light Art Festival in Amsterdam

Pride Walk Amsterdam - LHBTQI+ Event in Amsterdam

Pride Walk 2025

LGBT festivals & gay pride events in Amsterdam

Your right to be who you are and to love who you want! The Pride March opens the Pride Amsterdam every year on the last Saturday in July.

Amsterdam Pride Walk 2024: Saturday, 26 July 2024 from from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Start Pride Walk: noon

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Amsterdam Bear Pride 2025

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Discover the best of the bear scene: Amsterdam Bear Pride 2024 - Unique Bear Weekend full of fun, cuddles and legendary events!

Amsterdam Bear Pride 2025: from 12 to 15 June, 2025

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Events in Amsterdam 2024!

These are the highlights you can't miss! Everything about the CSD and Pride Week, street party, the biggest gay events and events for leather and fetish lovers.

Current events from January to December 365 days a year.

PRIK Kingsnight 2025

LGBT festivals & gay pride events in Amsterdam

PRIK Kingsnight: Street party with outdoor bar, stage, DJs, performances, happy beats, pink fun and orange drinks for King's Day!

PRIK Kingsnight Street Party 2025: on April 26 and 27, 2025

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COC’s True Colors - Annual charity event of the Dutch LHBTI community

COC’s True Colors 2025

LGBT festivals & gay pride events in Amsterdam

Annual charity event of the Dutch LGBT community. Organised by the COC, the gay and lesbian organisation of the Netherlands.

COC's True Colors 2025 @ Melkweg Amsterdam: Sunday January 26, 2025 from 1:00 to 7:00 pm

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Annual LGBT Event Amsterdam

Grachtenfestival Amsterdam - The festival for classical musicj & azz

Grachtenfestival Amsterdam 2025

LGBT festivals & gay pride events in Amsterdam

The summer festival for classical music, jazz and music from other cultures. Every year with over 250 concerts at 90 different venues.

Amsterdam Canal Festival 2025: from August 15 to 24, 2025

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Leather & Fetish Pride Amsterdam

LGBT festivals & gay pride events in Amsterdam

Highlight for fetish fans in Amsterdam: sexy fetish parties, workshops, shows and the Mister Leather Netherlands competition every year.

Leather & Fetish Pride Amsterdam: from October 24 to 28, 2024

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Bear-Necessity

LGBT festivals & gay pride events in Amsterdam

Amsterdam`s most popular party for bears & friends from all over the world.

Bear-Necessity SPORT Edition @ Panama Amsterdam: Saturday December 7, 2024 from 10:00 pm to 5:00 am

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IJ-Hallen - Europe's largest monthly flea market in Amsterdam

IJ-Hallen Amsterdam

LGBT festivals & gay pride events in Amsterdam

The largest monthly flea market in Europe in Amsterdam. Here you'll find second-hand goods like furniture, home accessories and clothes.

Next market @ IJ Halls indoor market: December 7 and 8, 2024 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

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BACKDOOR Amsterdam

LGBT festivals & gay pride events in Amsterdam

The event in Amsterdam for gay and open-minded party-goers. Experience high-quality performance shows, hot Go-Go-Boys and lots of fun.

BACKDOOR EXPERIENCE - ADE 2024 @ Bar Rouge Amsterdam: Saturday October 19, 2024 from 11:00 pm to 5:00 am

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KEYHOLE

LGBT festivals & gay pride events in Amsterdam

Queer techno party in Amsterdam, organized by BACKDOOR Amsterdam. High-quality techno, intimate atmosphere and top DJs.

KEYHOLE by BACKDOOR Amsterdam @ Club AIR Amsterdam: no event

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Pride Opening Event Amsterdam: Pride Park

Pride Park 2025

LGBT festivals & gay pride events in Amsterdam

Pride Opening Event Amsterdam: Every year at the end of July the Vondelpark in Amsterdam becomes the park of love.

Amsterdam Pride Park 2025 @ Vondelpark: Friday July 25, 2025 from noon to 10:00 pm

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StreetHeart Festival 2024

LGBT festivals & gay pride events in Amsterdam

dance, drink, eat & party at the quirky streetheart festival!

StreetHeart Festival 2025 @ Club Church Amsterdam: September 2025

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You can't miss these Amsterdam gay events in 2024!

Amsterdam not only has the largest LGBT community in the Netherlands, but is also a meeting place for queer visitors and travelers from all over the world. Here are our tips on when the best LGBT festivals and gay events take place.

Amsterdam Sportswear Weekend

LGBT festivals & gay pride events in Amsterdam

Sportswear Community Event: Your Whitsun weekend in Amsterdam for all men & boys who love sportswear.

Amsterdam Sportswear Weekend 2024: from Thursday November 28 to Sunday December 1, 2024

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Milkshake Festival - annual music festival in Amsterdam

Milkshake Festival Amsterdam

LGBT festivals & gay pride events in Amsterdam

The annual music festival for diversity and respect in Amsterdam.
respect, freedom, love, tolerance

Milkshake Festival Amsterdam 2025 @ Westerpark Amsterdam: July 26 and 27, 2025

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Roze Filmdagen - The largest film festival for LGBTQ films in Amsterda

Roze Filmdagen 2025

LGBT festivals & gay pride events in Amsterdam

Pink Film Days in Amsterdam: The biggest film festival for LGBTQ films in the Netherlands.

Roze Filmdagen 2025 - 28th Amsterdam LGBTQ Film Festival: from March 19 to 30, 2025

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Crash Amsterdam - Fetish Event in Amsterdam

Crash Amsterdam 2025

LGBT festivals & gay pride events in Amsterdam

Open-air fetish event in Amsterdam. Experience hot go-go boys & porn stars, fetish shows and internationally top DJs.

Crash Festival Amsterdam 2025 - Open-Air Kinky Event: August 1 and 2, 2025

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Tulp Festival Amsterdam

LGBT festivals & gay pride events in Amsterdam

The tulip festival season in Holland marks the start of spring. Millions of colorful blossoms transform Amsterdam into a floral paradise.

11th Tulip Festival 2025 in Amsterdam: from April 1 to 30, 2025

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Our tip: Buy a tulip bud as souvenir and let it bloom at home or in your own garden.

Wasteland - Europe's largest fetish fantasy event in Amsterdam&Berlin

Wasteland Halloween Ball

LGBT festivals & gay pride events in Amsterdam

Europe's biggest fetish fantasy event in Amsterdam and Berlin. Your party with the best house music and spectacular entertainment.

Wasteland Halloween Ball 2024 @ Amsterdam: Saturday October 26, 2024 from 9:00 pm to 5:00 am

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PRIK Pride Street Party 2025

LGBT festivals & gay pride events in Amsterdam

The Pride Street Party at Bar PRIK in Amsterdam! Every year on the first weekend in August, indoor & outdoor festival and free entry!

PRIK Pride 2025 Streetparty: Friday August 1 and Saturday August 2, 2025

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Amsterdam Gay Pride - annual LGBT Festival in Amsterdam

Amsterdam Gay Pride 2025

LGBT festivals & gay pride events in Amsterdam

Popular LGBT Festival in Amsterdam every year in July & August. Highlights of the Amsterdam Pride are the Canal Parade and the Pride Walk.

Amsterdam Pride Festival 2025: from July 26 to August 3, 2025

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Pink Movie Nights: The open air cinema of Gay Pride Amsterdam

Open Air Cinema 2025

LGBT festivals & gay pride events in Amsterdam

Pink Movie Nights: The Mercatorplein open-air cinema on the Gay Pride Amsterdam. Bring your snacks and drinks. The entrance is free.

Open-air cinema @ Pride Amsterdam 2025: July/August 2025 from 10:00 pm to midnight

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Damage - The biggest cruising, dance and fetish party in Amsterdam

Damage Party

LGBT festivals & gay pride events in Amsterdam

One of the biggest cruising, dance and fetish party... Experience international top DJ's and a large cruising & BDSM area.

Damage - Party @ Het Sieraad: no event

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Official Afterparties @ Milkshake Festival Amsterdam

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The afterparties of the Milkshake Festival Amsterdam: The open air party festival continues!

Milkshake Afterparty @ Westerunie Amsterdam: Sunday July 27, 2025 from 11:00 pm

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Canal Parade - the highlight of Amsterdam Pride

Canal Parade 2025

LGBT festivals & gay pride events in Amsterdam

The Higthligt to Amsterdam Pride is the boat parade (The Canal Pride). More than 80 colourful boats full of music and exuberant atmosphere!

28th Canal Parade @ Amsterdam Pride Festival 2024: Saturday August 2, 2024 from 12 noon to 6:00 pm

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Furball Amsterdam

LGBT festivals & gay pride events in Amsterdam

Bi-monthly Butch & Bear Dance Cruise Party at Amsterdam's famous Club Church. For men only, no dress code!

Furball @ Club Church Amsterdam: Saturday January 18, 2024 from 10:00 pm to 5:00 am

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LGBT Closing Party of Pride Amsterdam at the Dam Square in Amsterdam

Pride Closing Party 2025

LGBT festivals & gay pride events in Amsterdam

Closing Party @ Dam: The Amsterdam Pride Good-Bye Party on the most famous city square in the Netherlands.

The official Closing Party of Pride Amsterdam: August 2025

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