Event Dates
From: Sunday, July 28, 2024
To: Tuesday, July 30, 2024
The festival will kick off at 3 PM at Stationsplein in Zandvoort aan Zee with the special Pride at the Beach Parade.
Rain or shine, it’s time to get out your flip-flops and swimwear as Pride Amsterdam returns to the beach at Zandvoort aan Zee from the end of July to early August.
- Stay right by the beach at Zandvoort aan Zee. Check out the Boutique Lodge Zandvoort, rated “fabylous” by guests with beautifully decorated rooms and a charming host.
Amsterdam’s Beach Pride
- Sunday 28 July 12:30 – 23:00 | Monday 29 July 01:00 – 22:00 | Tuesday 30 July 13:00 – 23:00
- Events run for three days and nights, culminating in the main event on Tuesday.
- Celebrate the right to be who you are and love who you want with an excellent program with a sea view!
Pre Party
- Awaiting dates – Pre Party | Stationsplein, 13:00-14:45 To warm up the guests at the parade, there is a pre-party prior to the Pride at the Beach parade. At 13:00 DJ Barry will play swinging music to create a good atmosphere. Also useful for people who come to Zandvoort by train.
- Rainbow Market | Gasthuisplein, 2-6 pm A rainbow market where you can get information about all kinds of LGBTI-related organizations.
Beach Parade
- On Tuesday, July 30th, – Pride at the Beach Parade | Stationsplein, 3-4 pm “Celebrate freedom” and join the Pride at the Beach parade, it is time again to show that you can be who you are in Zandvoort and love who you want.
- Join the walk at Pride at the Beach parade. From the Stationsplein in Zandvoort from 15:00 across the boulevard to the center of Zandvoort at the Raadhuisplein.
- The walk ends at 16:00 and the Pride at the Beach square party opens.
- Pride at the Beach Party | Raadhuisplein, 4-10 pm It promises to be a fantastic party with all kinds of performances, DJs and dancers. Enjoy various performances, swinging music and lots of colorful atmosphere in the center of Zandvoort.
- Stay at the Hotel La Rosa, Amsterdam Beach, rated “Superb” by guests, just one minute from the town centre.
Pride Party on the Beach
- Pride at the Beach in Zandvoort will close with a real party on the beach.
- From 16:00 enjoy nice lounge music and a drink, The party goes wild from 18:00 to 23:00.
- The event takes place at Cosmico Beach, Zandvoort.
The Venue
- Zandvoort aan Zee – A Dutch coastal town west of Amsterdam. The town is a popular seaside resort, thanks to its long, sandy beach. The beach has pop up restaurants which are open from Easter to October.
- The Park is a 50 minute drive from the centre of Amsterdam or a 40-minute ride on the train with departures every thirty minutes from Dam Square.
Recommended Hotels in Amsterdam
The following hotels are close to Amsterdam’s bustling gay nightlife scene and the pride celebrations:
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 Amsterdam close to the gay bars.
For further information and advice on
Pride at the Beach visit The 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.
Nieuwe Doelenstraat 2, 1012 Binnenstad, The Netherlands
De L'Europe Amsterdam offers luxurious accommodation along the Amstel River, in the heart of the city. This 5-star hotel includes a fitness area, spa and wellness facilities and a waterside terrace. Valet parking is available at an additional charge.
The guest rooms and suites blend a classic design, including a Carrara marble bathroom, with contemporary amenities such as Apple TV, A Bose surround sound system and motion detecting floor lighting. A nespresso machine
Vijzelstraat 4, 1017 Binnenstad, The Netherlands
Overlooking the flower market, NH Collection Amsterdam Flower Market is situated in the middle of the city centre, only 100 m from the Kalverstraat shopping area. NH Collection Amsterdam Flower Market offers free WiFi throughout the hotel.
Each air-conditioned room at NH Collection Amsterdam Flower Market features satellite TV, a work desk and tea and coffee making facilities.
Vijzelstraat 49, 1017 Binnenstad, The Netherlands
Each room in the 4-star Albus Hotel Amsterdam City Centre has a flat-screen TV with a special guest communication portal. The
and are a 3-minute walk away.This environmentally friendly hotel with Green Key Gold certification offers 75 rooms, all equipped with a Nespresso® machine, design furniture and modern wooden floors. The completely renovated bathroom has luxurious soap amenities, a rain shower, a heated and lighted mirror, an automatic lightening system and a bathrobe.
Nieuwe Doelenstraat 24, 1012 Binnenstad, The Netherlands
Built in the 17th century and therefore the oldest hotel of
, the 5-star Doelen is a boutique style hotel located along the Amstel River. The renovated hotel offers luxury rooms and free WiFi. Dam Square is a 10-minute walk away.All 81 rooms are stylishly furnished with modern amenities, including air conditioning. Guests can enjoy a drink from the minibar or make a cup of coffee or tea. Each room is also provided with a work desk and cable TV.
Prinsengracht 305, 1016 NM Amsterdam, Netherlands
This beautiful luxury apartment is located at one of the most desired locations in Amsterdam with canal view at the famous Prinsen Canal and nearly adjacent to the famous "9 Streets area". And features all amenities you would expect
Amstel 151, 1018 ET Amsterdam, Netherlands
Right in the heart of Amsterdam with views from the balcony of Amstel River. offering 2 bedrooms, a living room and a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 2 bathrooms with a bath or shower and a washing machine. Free WiFi
Singel 95, 1012 SR Amsterdam, Netherlands
This 18th Century ground floor canal house with patio/garden is close to Royal Palace offering 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and offers river views.
Amstelveld 3, 1017 JD Amsterdam, Netherlands
This Amsterdam city centre luxurious canal apartment offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, a patio with city views, free WiFi and a washing machine.
Reguliersdwarsstraat 311017 Binnenstad, The Netherlands
A cosy lunchroom in the centre of Amsterdam, where you can enjoy a good cup of coffee, delicious pancakes and various sandwiches. Downtown also has a large and sunny terrace
Popular gay coffee bar with terrace
Reguliersdwarsstraat 42, 1017 Binnenstad, The Netherlands
Very popular gay bar always packed, live DJs
Reguliersdwarsstraat 41, 1017 BK Amsterdam, Netherlands
A nice a friendly gay bar in the heart of Amsterdam with Drag Queens and Live Music
Spuistraat 109, 1012 SV Amsterdam, Netherlands
Colorful gay bar with a heated outdoor terrace for cocktails
Sint Jacobsstraat 6, 1012 NC Amsterdam, Netherlands
In The Web you are welcome as you are. In leather, rubber, latex, lycra or sportswear. Just in your jeans or naked is also allowed, of course.
Warmoesstraat 90, 1012 JH Amsterdam, Netherlands
Veteran 3-floor gay hangout for leather & denim-clad men with laser-lit dance floor & cruising area.
Warmoesstraat 86, 1012 JH Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dirty Dicks is a cozy bar with darkroom on 2 floors. We have slings, cabins, glory holes, benches and much more.
Established in 1974, making it one of the oldest Gay and fetish minded Bar institution in Amsterdam
Kerkstraat 52, 1017 GM Amsterdam, Netherlands
Gay Cruise Club, with good music and a lot of cute guys.
Lijnbaansgracht 234-A, 1017 PH Amsterdam, Netherlands
Big and popular gay nightclub with themed nights
Reguliersdwarsstraat 44, 1017 BM Amsterdam, Netherlands
Fun gay bar! The crowd is younger (early 20s) rgular drag shows
Reguliersdwarsstraat 129, 1017 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The Hottest Black & White Gay Bar in Town popular with black guys
Reguliersdwarsstraat 48, 1017 BM Amsterdam, Netherlands
This is a new lesbian bar in Amsterdam that’s on the gay street
Reguliersdwarsstraat 36, 1017 Binnenstad, The Netherlands
SOHO has been the place to be for more then 2 decades. A LGBTQIA+ home that welcomes everyone. Whether you just want to have a drink or dance the night away, you'll always have a night you (can't) remember at SOHO!
Nieuwezijds Kolk 6, 1012 PV Amsterdam, Netherlands
Low-lit gay nightspot with cocktails, free condoms & a dark room for private encounters.
Amstel 178, 1017 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands
Smart Gay Cruise bar with pooltable
Reguliersdwarsstraat 45, 1017 Binnenstad, The Netherlands
Taboo is a popular gaybar in the main gaystreet of Amsterdam. We serve coffee, cocktails and play music videos.
Damrak 61, 1012 LL Amsterdam, Netherlands
drake’s cruising is a popular award winning amsterdam cruising venue frequented by a mixed crowd. it has a spacious cruising area. it’s a popular and safe place where travellers and locals meet during the day and evening in a nightclub like atmosphere. there are free lockers and wifi.
Amstel 54, 1017 Binnenstad, The Netherlands
This is one of the oldest and trusted establishments in the Amsterdam gay scene, open to public since 1964 and formerly known as the Amstel Taveerne, this lively openminded bar close to Rembrandtplein got a full makeover in 2007, turning it into a modern video bar and getting his new name: AMSTEL FIFTY FOUR.
Amstel 50, 1017 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Bar Fame is a cozy gay bar in Amsterdam! Come in, have fun, dance and sing-a-long!
Nieuwe Doelenstraat 20, 1012 Binnenstad, The Netherlands
Café de Jaren, open since 1990, is a bright and spacious café located in the centre of Amsterdam, between Muntplein and the Amsterdam Music Theatre on Waterlooplein. Inside, high-ceilinged spaces make an attractive setting for the bar and restaurant. And at the back, the first-floor balcony and sunny canal-side terrace on the Kloveniersburgwal offer views across the River Amstel.
Mixed
Utrechtsestraat 4, 1017 VN Amsterdam, Netherlands
The first and oldest Drag Show Bar in Amsterdam!
Halvemaansteeg 14, 1017 Binnenstad, The Netherlands
Café Montmartre is the cosiest and most famous Gay Café in Amsterdam. Come by for a drink and experience it for yourself.
Zeedijk 63, 1012 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
This small gay bar is the Oldest gay bar in Amsterdam and has been around since 1927
Zeedijk 20, 1012 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Amsterdams coziest bar, famous for the drag bingo, nice music, dragshows and great view
Kerkstraat 4, 1017 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Cosy gaybar for locals and visitors welcomes you with good music, sexy and friendly atmosphere, darkroom, pooltable and more. Come as you are, play as you wish
Book with confidence. Get the best Prices from our partner Booking.com
We have chosen hotels Amsterdam that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants & bars
Aftermovie Pride at the Beach 2018
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.