02/07/2026
🏳️🌈 The WorldPride Amsterdam 2026! 🏳️🌈
History is being made this summer. From July 25th to August 8th, Amsterdam is hosting WorldPride 2026 under the powerful theme of UNITY!
This year is extra special as we celebrate incredible milestones, including 30 years of Pride Amsterdam and 25 years of marriage equality in the Netherlands. To help you navigate these two historic weeks, here is your breakdown of the absolute must-attend major events:
The Official WorldPride Lineup:
Saturday, July 25: Pride Walk & Pride Park Kick-off
11:00 - 15:00: The Pride Walk starts at Dam Square and marches with pride through the heart of the city.
12:00 - 22:00: It ends at Vondelpark (Pride Park) for a 10-hour free festival packed with main stage live music, a Rainbow Market, Sport Pride tournaments, and a Fetish@Pride safe space.
Wednesday, July 29 – Thursday, July 30: Open Air Film Festival
21:00 - 00:00: Grab a seat at Mercatorplein for free q***r cinema under the stars.
Friday, July 31 – Saturday, August 1: The Street Parties
The city center ignites! Expect massive outdoor stages and dance floors across 12+ historic locations.
Saturday, August 1: The World-Famous Canal Parade
12:00 - 18:00: 80 spectacular concept boats will transform the canals into a floating carnival. Bonus for 2026: Look out for the massive WorldPride Stadium setup on the Prinsengracht!
August 4 – August 8: WorldPride Village & Museumplein Takeover
Aug 4: The massive UNITY Concert (expect 25,000+ visitors!).
Aug 5-7: The global Human Rights Conference at Beurs van Berlage.
Aug 6: Wedding Party XXL, a massive public celebration of love.
Aug 8: The grand finale WorldPride March followed by the official Closing Concert at Museumplein.
Insider Tip: Because this is WorldPride, the city will be busier than ever. Plan your travel ahead of time, use public transit, and remember that almost all major outdoor hub events are completely free to attend!
Tag the friends you’re celebrating with, and let's get ready to paint the city in rainbows! 🌈👇