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