Amsterdam Pride

The internationally renowned Amsterdam Pride returns to the Dutch capital for nine days of parties, films, exhibitions, debates and other activities. Time to celebrate the 27th celebration of Amsterdam Pride!

The famous Canal Parade is arguably the highlight of Amsterdam Pride, which, year after year, steals the show! Let's hope the Dutch weather stays fine for the outdoor part of the event because it's one of the most famous festivals on the Amsterdam events calendar.

Celebrating diversity and acceptance in Amsterdam

What began as a small, one-day event in Amsterdam in 1996 has expanded to a multi-day festival, attracting more than 500.000 visitors from the Netherlands and abroad. The city's bars and clubs are typically brimming with energy and vitality for this one-of-a-kind celebration. Initially founded as a way to provide visibility, Pride has become increasingly inclusive, addressing various issues within the LGBTQ+ community.

Issues that the event focuses on include identity, acceptance, emancipation and equality. Achieving visibility and diversity is one of the main aims of the organisation, and this is achieved by organising events in public spaces.

Pride Amsterdam 2024

One of the most powerful messages of Pride celebrations has been that people from all walks of life should stand together as allies to face injustice and oppression. So, in 2024, Pride has the theme of TOGETHER, to help remind everyone we are stronger together because of our differences, not despite them.

Programme highlights of Pride Amsterdam 2024

Here's an overview of the programme highlights of Pride Amsterdam 2024:

Canal Parade

Canal Parade takes place on Saturday, August 3. This is the cherry on top, the creme de la creme of Amsterdam Pride. Read more about it down below.

Pride March

This year the Pride March is going back to its roots, gathering on Saturday, July 27 at 11am on Amstelveld. This is where, in 1977, the International Lesbian Alliance organised the first-ever Dutch Pride March. The march proceeds into town and finishes at Vondelpark.  

Pride Park

Pride Park is also in Vondelpark on Saturday, July 27. Don't miss out because there's so much happening in the park: there's the open-air theatre, the Youth Pride event, sporting events, performances, art and so much more.

Pride photography exhibition

The winning and nominated photos in the international gay photography competition will be exhibited in Westerpark during Amsterdam Pride. This year focuses on the resilience of the gay community. 

Open Air Cinema

At Oosterpark on Tuesday, July 30, Mercatorplein on Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, August 1 and Gershwinplein on Friday, August 2 there are open-air cinemas, each with 400 seats. And they are completely free! 

Video credit: Youtube / Pride Amsterdam

Amsterdam Pride street parties

Here's where all the best Amsterdam Pride street parties are happening:

Friday, August 2, 4pm-12am

• Amstelveld Pride
• Spuistraat 109 (Bar PRIK)
• Damsquare (MainStage)
• Zeedijk (Café Queenshead)
• Beursplein, (CRASH)
• Reguliersdwarsstraat 1
• Reguliersdwarsstraat 2
• Stoperaplein (Vrouwenfeest)
• Marnixstraat 246 (Waterkant)

Saturday, August 3, 3pm-12am

• Amstelveld Pride
• Spuistraat 109 (Bar PRIK)
• Damsquare (MainStage)
• Zeedijk (Café Queenshead)
• Beursplein, (CRASH)
• Elandsstraat (Café Saarein)
• Reguliersdwarsstraat 1
• Reguliersdwarsstraat 2
• Stoperaplein (Vrouwenfeest)
• Marnixstraat 246 (Waterkant)

Sunday, August 4, 2pm-11pm

• Closing Party, Damsquare

Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade

Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade is set to be the biggest highlight of Pride. More than 80 decorated boats sail along the canals carrying costumed dancers, LGBTQ+-friendly organisation representatives and statement-making, humorous decorations. The Parade attracts thousands of cheering viewers every year.

Canal Parade route and timetable 2024

Canal Parade takes place on Saturday, August 3 from 12pm-6pm. Here is an outline of the route:

• Oosterdok 
• Nieuwe Herengracht 
• Amstel
• Prinsengracht 
• Westerdok

Participating boats typically have various messages, such as promoting the peaceful coexistence of different religions, working for international freedom and celebrating all sexual orientations and genders. Let's look forward to Canal Parade 2024!

Check out the Pride Amsterdam website and plan your visit

This year's Pride celebration will be one of a kind. Get ready for a very varied and exciting programme in Amsterdam, as well as online on the PrideTV app. Check out the Amsterdam Pride website for more details.

Video credit: Youtube / De Videoproducers

 Video credit: Youtube / Pride Amsterdam