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Backdoor is one of Amsterdam’s most popular gay circuit parties
Backdoor is one of Amsterdam’s most popular gay circuit parties taking place during the city’s biggest festivals and holiday celebrations.
- Visiting for Pride? Stay close to the city centre, home to most of Amsterdam’s gay bars and venues, as well as the big pride celebrations and parties.
The Party
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- Backdoor returns to Amsterdam for a Friday night pride celebration.
- The party takes over the main room at Melkweg with space for more than 1,500 hot guys from around the world.
- Enjoy a huge production with epic visuals and sound, the sexiest dancers in the city and a unique pride vibe you will only find in Amsterdam.
- The party runs from 10pm to 7am with guest DJs.
- Amsterdam Gay Pride is one of the most colorful pride events in Europe and has a unique pride parade on the canals across the city. It is one of the most popular events of the year, so book well in advance.
The Venue
- Melkweg, (Dutch for “Milky Way”) is a popular music venue and cultural centre in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is located on Lijnbaansgracht, near Leidseplein, a prime nightlife square of Amsterdam. It is housed in a former dairy and is divided into a number of spaces of varying sizes.
- Live it up like a rockstar at the stunning Hard Rock Hotel Amsterdam American, just a 3 minute walk from the club. The hotel has a great terrace, superb rooms and great breakfast.
Where to stay during Amsterdam Pride
The following Amsterdam Hotels are currently trending with our readers. All are close to the city’s top attractions and the pride events:
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Hotel Pulitzer is where we stay when
we visit. Stylish close to the gay bars.
For further information and advice on
Backdoor Amsterdam Pride Facebook
The Amsterdam gay scene is constantly changing with bars opening and closing all the time. The Regulierswarstraat has seen a resurgence of late with many new bars opening. The sex and cruising bars are close to Dam square.
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Highlights of previous WE Party events.
Gay life in Amsterdam is woven into the fabric of the city, and there are several areas which are home to LGBTQ+-friendly businesses, each with a distinct vibe. The town welcomes gay travellers with open arms, offering a vibrant and inclusive cityscape filled with diverse nightlife, cultural treasures, and a rich history of acceptance and celebration.
Stay in the centre, close to Dam Square, Anne Frank House, & gay-popular Warmoesstraat part of the Red Light District.
Amstel area (Rembrandtplein) a famous square with bars, cafes, & restaurants, a 10-minute walk from the centre.