Main Pride Weekend: Friday 1 Sep – Sunday 2 Aug 2026
Amsterdam Pride is one of the biggest and most vibrant LGBTQ+ celebrations in the world. While Pride events take place throughout several weeks, the main weekend is the heart of it all—packed with spectacular events, street parties, and, of course, the iconic Canal Parade.
Whether you’re here to party, march, or simply soak up the atmosphere, Amsterdam Pride 2026 will be unforgettable.
Saturday 1 August 2026
The highlight of the weekend is the world-famous Canal Parade on Saturday. Starting at 12:00 PM, more than 80 decorated boats will cruise through the historic UNESCO canals, celebrating freedom, love, and diversity.
Check out the route map and list of participating boats.
Friday+Saturday
Join the open-air celebrations on Friday and Saturday across the city centre, with multiple stages, DJs, and thousands of people dancing in the streets.
See the street party overview for locations and lineups.
From pop to techno, you’ll find massive parties at clubs and venues all over Amsterdam. Explore our day-by-day party guide to discover where to dance the night away.
Parties
All main Pride events take place in or near the city centre. August is high season, so we recommend booking your accommodation well in advance.
Check out our page with insiders tips on where to stay.
Hotels and mapAmsterdam will host the World Pride, and as a tradition the EuroPride will be in the same host city. The whole event last several weeks. This website is about the main gay party weekend.
Book your hotel for the Amsterdam Pride week. The hotels below are all located in the city center, close to the main events.
220+ rooms
NH Collection
Amsterdam
210+ rooms
Amsterdam
270+ rooms
Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts
Amsterdam
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