Event Dates
From: Saturday, November 28, 2026
To: Saturday, November 28, 2026
Ladz is the men-only gay dance and cruise party for lads, scallies, sneakers and sports lovers in Amsterdam
LADZ Amsterdam is a men-only dance and cruise party dedicated to sportswear, sneakers and lad culture. Held at Club Church, the night combines techno with a strict fetish dress code, dancing and cruising in one of Amsterdam’s best-known gay men’s clubs.
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LADZ Amsterdam – The Party
- Next Event: Saturday, November 28, 2026
- LADZ runs from 10pm until 5am Sunday morning at Club Church.
- The party is men-only and attracts lads, scallies, gabbers, sneaker boys and sportswear fans.
- Resident DJRW and guests provide a techno-led soundtrack throughout the night.
- Club Church combines the dance floor with a lounge and dedicated cruising areas.
- Admission is €17 at the door and includes coat check. There is currently no advance ticket sale.
- LADZ operates a strict sportswear and sneaker dress code. Entry can be refused if your outfit does not meet the rules.
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LADZ Dress Code
This is a genuine fetish dress code rather than a suggestion. Dress for the theme from head to toe.
- Sneakers are compulsory.
- Wear recognised sportswear, tracksuits or authentic sports kit.
- Football, cycling, wrestling, boxing, baseball and similar team or training gear fit the theme.
- Sportswear brands such as Adidas, Australian, Everlast, Nike, Puma and Reebok are typical.
- Keep your shirt on.
- Jeans, leather, rubber, underwear, harnesses, nudity and drag do not meet the regular LADZ dress code.
Check the official LADZ dress code before attending if you are unsure about your outfit.
The Venue
Club Church – Kerkstraat 52, 1017 GM Amsterdam.
- Club Church is a gay dance, fetish and cruise club in Amsterdam’s central canal district.
- The venue combines a bar and dance floor with lounge and cruising spaces, making it particularly suited to the LADZ format.
- Leidseplein is a short walk away, with several tram and night-bus connections.
- Tram 2, 11 and 12 stop at Keizersgracht, with additional services running through Leidseplein.
- If you are staying around the central canal belt, Reguliersdwarsstraat or Leidseplein, you can walk to the party.
There is no advance sale for the regular LADZ edition. Admission is paid at the door. Check the official LADZ website for final event updates.
Upcoming LADZ Editions
LADZ runs selected Saturday editions throughout the year rather than every month.
Date Edition Sat 28th Nov 2026 LADZ Sat 30th Jan 2027 Winter White Edition Sat 8th May 2027 Amsterdam Sportswear Weekend Amsterdam Sportswear Weekend
- The May edition forms part of Amsterdam Sportswear Weekend, bringing together visitors from the wider European sneaker and sports-fetish scene.
- LADZ remains the core Saturday night party, with additional activities announced separately for the weekend. Treat individual events, venues and schedules as awaiting confirmation until published by the organisers.
Where to Stay in Amsterdam
Stay around Leidseplein or the southern canal belt for LADZ. Club Church is within walking distance and you can easily reach the gay bars around Reguliersdwarsstraat before the party.
- Banks Mansion – Best for gay nightlife. A boutique hotel on the Herengracht, between Club Church and Reguliersdwarsstraat, making it particularly convenient for a weekend centred on the city’s gay scene.
- Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American – Best for Leidseplein. A landmark hotel overlooking the square, with Club Church just a short walk through the canal district.
- Hotel Estheréa – Best for a classic Amsterdam stay. An independently styled hotel on the Singel canal, close to the Nine Streets and within walking distance of Kerkstraat.
- Hotel V Nesplein – Best for the historic centre. A stylish boutique hotel behind Dam Square with straightforward access to both the old-centre gay bars and Club Church.
Gay Amsterdam – Before the Party
For LADZ, skip an extended crawl around Reguliersdwarsstraat and try some of Amsterdam’s more male-focused bars. Spijkerbar is particularly convenient, sitting on the same street as Club Church.
- Spijkerbar – Kerkstraat 4. Long-running gay men’s bar with a pool table, local crowd and upstairs cruising area. It’s less than a ten-minute walk from LADZ and makes the most logical final stop before the party.
- PRIK – Spuistraat 109. Relaxed gay cocktail bar near Dam Square with a sociable mix of locals and visitors. Better for early drinks before moving towards Kerkstraat.
- Taboo – Reguliersdwarsstraat 45. Busy gay bar with cocktails, a street terrace and regular entertainment in the heart of Amsterdam’s principal gay nightlife street.
- Exit Café – Reguliersdwarsstraat 42. Compact late-night gay bar mixing pop, dancing and a sociable crowd directly opposite the other Reguliersdwarsstraat venues.
- The Queen’s Head – Zeedijk 20. Established gay bar overlooking the canal with DJs, drag and themed nights. A good option if you’re starting the evening around the old centre.
- Eagle Amsterdam – Warmoesstraat 90. Men-only leather and fetish club with several levels, DJs and extensive cruising areas. A natural fit for visitors coming to Amsterdam for a fetish weekend.
- Café ‘t Mandje – Zeedijk 63. Historic LGBTQ+ bar dating from 1927, offering a traditional Amsterdam brown-café atmosphere before a much heavier night at Club Church.
Other Gay Events in Amsterdam
- Furball Amsterdam – November. Men-only party for bears, cubs and admirers with DJs and a sexier dress code.
- Bear Necessity Amsterdam – December. Large bear party attracting visitors from across Europe for its winter edition.
- Amsterdam Pride – July/August. Major Pride celebration featuring parties, street events and the Canal Parade.
- Amsterdam Christmas Markets – November/December. Christmas markets, skating, seasonal events and the Amsterdam Light Festival.
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