Event Dates
From: Thursday, August 10, 2023
To: Thursday, August 10, 2023
Antwerp Pride
Midsummer Party 2023
One of the highlights of the gay calendar during the Summer Season & marks the traditional start of Antwerp Pride.
Antwerp Pride Midsummer Party 2023
The Antwerp Midsummer party is one of the highlights of the gay calendar during the Summer Season and marks the traditional start of Antwerp Pride.
- Stay in the centre of Antwerp and take a rideshare to the party. For a unique experience, stay at the Lit D’Art Hotel, a 4 star hotel rated “Exceptional” by guests, located close to the after party and the bars. The boutique hotel offers delicious breakfasts and sublime wellness centre.
The Party
- Antwerp’s Midsummer party takes place on a sultry summer night beneath the bridges on the Draakplaats. The Den Draak pub arranges a great Midsummer Party. Join them under the railway bridges at the Draakplaats for the Antwerp Pride kick off. Start: 17:00.
- Enjoy great music, a party atmosphere and delicious food from authentic food truck vendors in one of the city’s most popular locations. This is a great party to meet new friends at the start of Antwerp gay pride.
The Venue
- The Draakplaats district is one of Antwerp’s finest neighbourhoods, with lots of pubs/bars, restaurants. It is known as being one of the most beautiful parts of the city, in the stunning art nouveau neighbourhood of Zurenborg.
- It is a 12 minute taxi ride from the Old Town.
- The Den Draak Pub, is a popular local venue with a great beer selection, large terrace and hosts some of the best Summer parties in the city.
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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.
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de Gulde Schoen
4 Star, Exceptional
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a meeting room. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. All 9 rooms feature thoughtful touches like bathrobes and slippers, living rooms and dining areas. Free WiFi and Netflix are standard, as are flat-screen TVs with cable channels.
Hotel Colvenier
4 Star, Homely
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and self parking are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. Additionally, concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe are onsite. The apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Conveniences include a washer/dryer and a living room
Hotel De Witte Lelie
4 Star, Great Value
This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, self parking, and a business center. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. All 11 rooms feature thoughtful touches like bathrobes and slippers, plus free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Guests will also find iPod docks, sitting areas, and minibars.
Hotel FRANQ
4 Star, Location
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a snack bar/deli, a conference center, self parking, and 24-hour room service are onsite. All 42 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and 24-hour room service. For a bit of entertainment, flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, espresso makers and slippers.
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Hotel Julien, 4 Star
Our Preference
The guest rooms are situated in 2 historic buildings and have a modern style. They are equipped with a bath or rain shower and free Wi-Fi. You can relax in the lounge area with books and magazines or have a drink in the bar. The spa is located in the 16th century cellars and offers a steam bath, sauna and rain shower.
Rubens-Grote Markt
4 Star, Very Central
This hotel offers light and spacious rooms as well as a luxurious suite. All units have individual climate control as well as a flat-screen TV. Some of the deluxe rooms and suites also come with a private terrace. The breakfast buffet offers a variety of hot and cold choices
Hilton Hotel, 4 Star
Shopping & Partying
The spacious, air-conditioned rooms at Hilton Antwerp Old Town feature Serenity bedding and have a 32-inch flat-screen TV. Each room includes a large desk with an ergonomic chair and a marble bathroom with a bath and separate shower. Coffee and tea facilities are provided.
Hotel Matelote, 3 Star
Boutique & Central
This elegant boutique hotel offers luxurious design with 16th century architecture, a 2-minute walk from Grand Place. Each of the rooms at hotel Matelote benefits from free wired internet and a flat-screen TV. “They also have coffee, tea making facilities and mineral water. The bathrooms include The Spa Collection toiletries.
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