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Condé Nast TravelerJul 28

World Pride 2026 Is Heading to Amsterdam: Here's What to Know About the Dutch Host City

Twenty-six years after the first World Pride in Rome, it's headed to the Netherlands for a multi-week spectacular—here's everything you need to know ahead of time.

Hosts Canal Party with exclusive views and drinks.

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World Pride 2026FestivalCelebrates Pride with a multi-week program of events.
Pride ParkParkTakes place in Vondelpark starting July 25.
Senior Pride ConcertFestivalTakes place July 30 at Nieuwmarkt.
Canal ParadeFestivalTakes place August 1 on Nieuwe Herengracht, Amstel, Prinsengracht.
WorldPride VillageFestivalRuns August 4-8 at Museumplein.
UNITY ConcertFestivalTakes place August 4 at Museumplein.
Wedding Party XXLFestivalTakes place August 6 at Museumplein.
WorldPride Closing ConcertFestivalTakes place August 8 at Museumplein.
Rosewood AmsterdamHotelHosts Canal Party with exclusive views and drinks.
AdvocatuurBarTaking design cues from its past life as the Palace of Justice’s law courts, Advocatuur today is a lively hideaway for…
Dance Like No One Is WatchingPlaceExhibition at Rosewood Amsterdam celebrating queer identity.
Sofitel Legend The Grand AmsterdamHotelHosts Pride Cocktail party with disco decor.
Pulitzer AmsterdamHotelExhibits Jasper Abels' 'Velvet Scars' across townhouses.
Velvet Scars - A Kingdom of CourageMuseumExhibition by Jasper Abels at Pulitzer Amsterdam.
Jasper AbelsPlaceArtist exhibiting 'Velvet Scars' at Pulitzer Amsterdam.
Pride Walk DamSight
Open Air Film FestivalFestival
Street PartiesFestival
Human Rights ConferencePlace
WorldPride MarchFestival
Ravestijn GalleryPlace

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World Pride 2026 Is Heading to Amsterdam: Here's What to Know About the Dutch Host City