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LGBT festivals & gay pride events in Amsterdam

Amsterdam Bear Ball 2021
The highlight of the Amsterdam Bear Weekend. Start 8:30 pm with the election of Mister Bear Netherlands 2020, afterwards party from 8:00 pm.

Amsterdam Bear Ball 2021: March 2021

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Amsterdam Bear Weekend
The big Bears Community event every year in March in Amsterdam. Parties, pub crawls, sauna events and much more...

Amsterdam Bear Weekend 2021: March 2021

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Amsterdam Gay Pride 2020
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 2020: from Monday 27 July 2020 until Tuesday 4 August 2020

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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.

9# Amsterdam Light Festival - 26 November 2020 until 17 January 2021

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Our tip: Book a canal cruise at the time of the Light Festivals to experience the unique illuminated Amsterdam.

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

Amsterdam Sportswear Weekend 2020: May 28-31, 2020

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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 Amsterdam presents WE Supermarket - Kings Day Weekend @ Melkweg: Friday, April 24, 2020 from 11:00 pm to 6:00 am, cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic

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

Bear-Necessity Cologne: Saturday, 4 April 2020 from 11:00 pm to 5:00 am, cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic

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Canal Parade 2020
The Higthligt to Amsterdam Pride is the boat parade (The Canal Pride). More than 80 colourful boats full of music and exuberant atmosphere!

Canal Parade Amsterdam 2020: Saturday, August 1, 2020 from 12:30 pm to 18:30 pm

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COC’s True Colors 2021
Annual charity event of the Dutch LGBT community. Organised by the COC, the gay and lesbian organisation of the Netherlands.

COC's True Colors 2021: January 2021

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COC Nederland's True Colors: The event of the LHBTI community at Paradiso Amsterdam

Crash Amsterdam 2020
Open-air fetish event in Amsterdam. Experience hot go-go boys & porn stars, fetish shows and internationally top DJs.

Next CRASH Amsterdam 2020: expected in August 2020

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Damage
The biggest cruising, dance and fetish party in Amsterdam. Experience international top DJ's and a large cruising & BDSM area.

Damage Party @ JACK Amsterdam: Saturday, 9 May 2020 from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am, cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic

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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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Grachtenfestival 2020
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 2020: from August 7 to August 16, 2020

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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-Hallen: 14 and 15 March, 2020 from 09:00 am to 4:30 pm (Indoor market)

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Is Burning
Is Burning is the gay event of Carlos Valdes. The Underground House & Electro-Party from Amsterdam.

6 Years Is Burning @ Warehouse Elementestraat: Sunday, 12 April 2020 from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am, cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic

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

Milkshake Festival 2020 @ WesterPark - Saturday, July 25, 2020 from midday to 11 pm & Sunday, July 26, 2020 from midday to 11 pm

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Open Air Cinema 2020
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 2020 @ Pride Amsterdam: 29 July & 30 July 2020 from 9:00 pm to 11:30 pm

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Pride Closing Party
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 2, 2020 from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm

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Pride Park 2020
Pride Opening Event Amsterdam: Every year at the end of July the Vondelpark in Amsterdam becomes the park of love.

Amsterdam Pride Park 2020: July 25, 2020 from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm

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Pride Walk 2020
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 2020: Saturday, 25 July 2020 from from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, Start Pride Walk: noon

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Roze Filmdagen 2020
Pink Film Days in Amsterdam: The biggest film festival for LGBTQ films in the Netherlands.

Roze Filmdagen 2020 Amsterdam LGBTQ Film Festival - 23rd edition: cancelled for 2020 because of coronavirus

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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.

Amsterdam Tulip Festival: from 31. March to 30th April 2020

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

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

Wasteland Summerfest: Saturday, July 4, 2020 from 1:00 pm to 11:00 pm

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