Event Dates
From: Wednesday, Aug 5th, 2020
To: Sunday, Aug 9th, 2020
Antwerp Gay Pride 2020
Antwerp Gay Pride takes place every August and hosts some of the best after parties we have visited this year! Don’t miss a trip to the gay village after the parade. Circuit Parties and special events at Antwerp’s legendary clubs and bars make this one pride festival something to remember.
Antwerp Gay Pride 2020 Packed full of parties, parades and politics!
Antwerp is probably one of the most open and tolerant cities in the world concerning gay rights and acceptation of the gay lifestyle. Although it’s a rather small city (population 600.000) it hosts numerous gay shops, venues and events, among them the famous Red & Blue night club, cruising bar The Boots.Antwerp actually staged Belgium’s first GLBT Pride Parade in 1979
Highlights of the week-long Antwerp Pride festival include a Pride Opening Reception on Thursday, queer city tours, several gatherings related to various fetishes (jockstraps, chaps, naked, boots, etc.), a Tranny-Oke sing-along, and myriad parties and mixers at clubs and venues throughout the city.
On Thursday night a series of open-air parties will take place in the colourful Zurenborg neighbourhood. The Draakplaats and Café Den Draak are transformed into one big party area. Friday sees the official “Extravaganza” party at Saints and Sinners while on Saturday, the Antwep Pride Parade will start at Sint-Jansplein and will follow a new route. The parade departs at Sint-Jansplein, via the Paardenmarkt, the Scheldt quays to the Gedempte Zuiderdokken as part of an effort to build a bridge to other neighborhoods and communities. from 13:00h on and the parade kicks of at 14:00h.
Don’t miss, Wave, the Pride afterparty based in the center of Antwerp, at the famous Steenplein, right on the waterside, next to Antwerp prettiest castle: het Steen. Supergays takes place on Saturday night at the Badboot Party Complex, a spectacular party boat complex with indoor and outdoor dance decks.The venue even has a heated outdoor pool which access is included in your ticket!
The closing festival takes place on Sunday, from 2pm at Grote Markt followed by a series of parties and events around the city including Drama Queen and Pink Sunday.
The gay bars and clubs in Antwerp are a little spread out; we have marked on the map where the gay village will be, which is where most of the major events will be held,
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
The Hotel Julien is ore editors choice with
it’s beautiful rooftop views & green patios.
Official Website
For further information and advice on
Antwerp Pride visit The Website
Gay Map of Antwerp
Antwerp is small and compact having a beautifully preserved old town in the centre. Having said that bars and clubs (more than 30) are spread out around the city, so its best to find a hotel close to the centre and journey out to your preferred destination. The main club, Red & Blue is located in the harbour. Famous gay monthly parties Studio 54 and Café de Love attract guys from all over Europe so book your accommodation in advance.
Video Of Antwerp Pride
Antwerp Pride 2018 – Love United!
Recommended Hotels in Antwerp
We recommend booking a hotel in the heart of gay Antwerp in the old town, close to all of the cities amenities and a quick journey to all the gay bars, clubs and restaurants.
Hotel Julien, 4 Star
Our Preference
Located around green patios in the centre of gay Antwerp, the guest rooms are situated in 2 historic buildings.
Rubens-Grote Markt
4 Star, Very Central
Hotel Rubens-Grote Market is situated less than a 1-minute walk from the lively Market Square
Hilton Hotel, 4 Star
Shopping & Partying
Located right in the centre of Antwerps gay area and next to De Meir Shopping Street and the local gay bars.
Hotel Matelote, 3 Star
Boutique & Central
This elegant boutique hotel offers luxurious design with 16th century architecture in the gay area.
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One of the great things about Belgium is its small size; most of the country’s top attractions are just under an hour’s drive away. Belgium is the perfect country for a day trip by car to explore the many historic towns and villages such as Ghent and Bruges.
The city of Ghent is truly the hidden treasure of Flanders. The heart of Ghent boasts many impressive medieval buildings including the Town Hall, the Belfry Tower, the Cloth Hall, Saint-Nicolas’ church, the old harbour and the Castle of the Counts of Flanders and there are some lovely hotels here as well
Bruges is the capital of West Flanders in the northwest. It is the most enchanting of cities, with its cobbled streets and medieval buildings. The entire city is protected by UNESCO. With all its attractions, you will need more than a day to explore this beautiful city so why not consider spending a day or two here maybe at the 5-star Hotel Dukes’ Palace Brugge
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