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LGBT festivals & gay pride events in Amsterdam

Amsterdam Gay Pride 2023
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 2023: July 29 - August 6, 2023

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

11th Amsterdam Light Festival: from December 1, 2022 to January 22, 2023

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

Amsterdam Sportswear Weekend 2023: from Thursday May 25 to Sunday May 28, 2023

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BACKDOOR 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 @ Melkweg Amsterdam: Saturday October 8, 2022 from 11:30 pm to 6:00 am

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Bear-Necessity @ Panama Amsterdam
Amsterdam`s most popular party for bears & friends from all over the world.

Bear-Necessity JOCK @ Panama Amsterdam: Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 10:00 pm to 5:00 am

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Canal Parade 2023
The Higthligt to Amsterdam Pride is the boat parade (The Canal Pride). More than 80 colourful boats full of music and exuberant atmosphere!

Amsterdam 2023 Canal Parade: Saturday August 6, 2023 from noon to 6:00 pm

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COC’s True Colors 2023
Annual charity event of the Dutch LGBT community. Organised by the COC, the gay and lesbian organisation of the Netherlands.

COC's True Colors 2023: no event

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Crash Amsterdam 2023
Open-air fetish event in Amsterdam. Experience hot go-go boys & porn stars, fetish shows and internationally top DJs.

Crash Festival Amsterdam: August 2023

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Grachtenfestival 2023
The summer festival for classical music, jazz and music from other cultures. Every year with over 250 concerts at 90 different venues.

Canal Festival Amsterdam 2023: from August 11 to 20, 2023

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IJ-Hallen 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: October 8 and 9, 2022 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (indoor market)

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Get ready for Amsterdam´s best Gay Events!
Amsterdam not only has the largest LGBT community in the Netherlands, but is also a meeting place for queer visitors and travellers from all over the world. Here are our tips on when the best LGBT festivals and gay events take place.
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Is Burning
Is Burning is the gay event of Carlos Valdes. The Underground House & Electro-Party from Amsterdam.

IsBurning @ Club Atelier: Saturday 22 October 2022 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 am

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

Milkshake Indoor Amsterdam @ Amaze: Saturday October 22, 2022 from 10:00 pm to 5:00 am

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Open Air Cinema 2023
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 2023: on August 2 and 3, 2023 from 10:00 pm to midnight

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Pride Closing Party 2023
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 6, 2023 from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm

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Pride Park 2023
Pride Opening Event Amsterdam: Every year at the end of July the Vondelpark in Amsterdam becomes the park of love.

Amsterdam Pride Park 2023 @ Vondelpark: Saturday July 29, 2023 from noon to 10:00 pm

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Pride Walk 2023
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 2023: Saturday, 29 July 2023 from from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Start Pride Walk: noon

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Roze Filmdagen 2023
Pink Film Days in Amsterdam: The biggest film festival for LGBTQ films in the Netherlands.

Roze Filmdagen 2023 - Amsterdam LGBTQ Film Festival: from March 22 to April 2, 2023

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Tulp Festival Amsterdam
The Tulp festival season is traditionally the start of spring in Holland. Millions of spring flowers show their brilliant colors.

Tulips Festival 2023 in Amsterdam: April 1-30, 2023

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

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

Wasteland Wasteland Halloween @ RADION Amsterdam: Saturday October 29, 2022 from 9:00 pm to 5:00 am

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When to Amsterdam? Great Events and Highlights
Amsterdam is one of the most exciting cities in Europe. But when is the best time to travel to the Dutch capital? Here are our tips for events that will make your city trip even more exciting.
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