Event Dates
From: Thursday, August 8, 2024
To: Thursday, August 8, 2024
One of the highlights of the gay calendar during the Summer Season & marks the traditional start of Antwerp Pride.
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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