Amsterdam gay pride parade on the canals

Amsterdam Gay Pride 2025

Main Pride Weekend: Friday 1 – Sunday 3 August 2025

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 {eventyear} will be unforgettable.

 

Canal Parade

Canal Parade

Saturday 2 August
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.

Information and route map
Street Parties

Street Parties

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.

Street Parties
Indoor & Club Events

Indoor & Club Events

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.

Indoor & Club Events
Where to stay?

Where to stay?

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 map

WorldPride 2026

Amsterdam will host the WorldPride 2026! Extra events will be added to the regular pride calendar. The main party weekend will be from Fri 31 Jul - Sun 2 Aug 2026.

Hotel map

Hotels in Amsterdam

Book your hotel for the Amsterdam Pride week. The hotels below are all located in the city center, close to the main events.

Hotels in Amsterdam

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