Event Dates
From: Thursday, June 1, 2023
To: Sunday, June 11, 2023
Rotterdam Gay Pride 2023
Takes place each year in mid September and is one of the last major prides to take place in Europe
Rotterdam Gay Pride 2023
Rotterdam Pride returns in June 2023 to celebrate its 10th anniversary featuring 10 days of parties, events and parades.
- Visiting for Rotterdam Pride? Stay in the centre close to Beurs Station and the Pink Triangle gay district.
Rotterdam Pride Schedule
- Rotterdam Gay Pride includes several conferences and talks on LGTB rights as well as workshops and live performances and the main attraction, the Pride walk.
- Each year the pride has a special theme. All of the major shows and the parade itself revolves around this theme.
Rotterdam Pride Walk
- Friday, June 2nd 2023 – The Rotterdam Pride Walk leaves from Rotterdam Central at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome to participate in the Pride Walk through the centre of Rotterdam. (For security reasons, the exact route of the Pride Walk is never disclosed beforehand.)
- Stay at The James Rotterdam, a “Fabulous” 3 star hotel with great amenities, large rooms and a 24 hour onsite self service store and coffee shop.
Festival at Willemsplein
- Saturday, June 3rd 2023 – Enjoy a one-day festival overlooking the iconic Erasmusbrug on Willemsplein, a 19th century square in the heart of Rotterdam.
- After the pride walk, enjoy an extensive daytime program full of performances by artists, dancers and DJs..
Pride After Party
- Saturday, June 3rd 2023 – Following the festival, head to the official After Party by Blush X MYiD at Perron Club in Rotterdam from 23.00 to 06.00.
- Playing a mix of Afro, Caribbean, Vogue, Amapiano, Hip Hop and More.
Rotterdam Pride Festival
- The programme of the Pride Festival is a mix of Urban, Pop, Dance and Techno very diverse with different performances.
- The festival is jam-packed with events throughout the 7 days including drag dinners, rainbow brunches, bingo nights, cinema screenings, after parties and circuit events.
Gay Rotterdam
Rotterdam is home to some of the oldest gay bars in Europe. English is almost universally spoken and the scene is concentrated in the city center around Beurs station in the so-called ‘Pink Triangle’ from Churchillplein to Westblaak, and from Westblaak to Mauritsweg.
- Start on Van Oldenbarneveltstraat at wine bar Nostra, then cross the street to experience the exhilarating vibe at Strano, where a young and mixed clientele party. Next door, you will find the Regenboog party café host of the infamous drag bingo evenings.
- At the cosmopolitan FERRY on Westblaak, you can enjoy cocktails and upbeat music.
- Loge ’90 is a fixture in Rotterdam’s gay nightlife and has the feel of a neighbourhood pub where everyone knows each other.
- And when it’s getting really late, then the fun is just getting started at Keerweer, and at Bonaparte on the Nieuwe Binnenweg, just outside the pink triangle.
Pride Circuit Events & Parties
Several pop-up parties take place throughout the year including WTF and Now&Wow.
Where to stay in Gay Rotterdam
The following hotels are currently trending with our readers. All are close to the gay bars and cubs, and the pride festivities.
Urban Residences, Hilton, Marriott and the Bilderberg Parkhotel
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Where we stay!
Marriott Hotel is our preferred hotel when
staying in Rotterdam its close to the bars
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Hilton Rotterdam
5 Star, Luxury
Hilton Rotterdam is located in the heart of the city. All rooms and suites feature a HD TV, free coffee and tea-making facilities and a bathroom. Access to the 24-hour gym is included. The Executive rooms give panoramic views and include access to the Executive Lounge on Friday and Saturday. Executive Rooms and Suites feature a Nespresso machine and a rain shower.
Marriott Hotel
5 Star, Readers Choice
Guests can enjoy the on-site bar Pillars Bar & Kitchen. The 228 spacious hotel rooms feature views over the city’s skyline. Each room is air-conditioned and equipped with amenities such as a flat-screen TV with a dedicated TED channel, USB & HDMI portals, air-conditioning, a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. A marble bathroom with a separate shower.
citizenM Rotterdam
4 Star, Great Value
Located in the Oude Haven (Old Port) Rotterdam, this brand new citizenM Rotterdam is a stylish contemporary hotel, which is right at the city centre. Free Wi-Fi and free movies on demand are also available. Bedrooms which feature ambient lighting and a touchscreen tablet which controls the lights, LED TV, music system as well as the blinds and the temperature. The en suite bathroom features a rain shower.
Bilderberg Parkhotel
4 Star, Location
Located in the centre of Rotterdam, 800 m from Erasmus Medisch Centrum and next to Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam provides free Wi-Fi access in the lobby, an on-site restaurant and a garden. The spacious rooms come with cable TV and a minibar. The tower rooms located on the higher floors offer views of Rotterdam’s skyline.
Gay Map of Rotterdam
Rotterdam is home to some of the oldest gay bars in Europe. English is almost universally spoken and the scene is concentrated in the city center around Beurs station in the so-called ‘Pink Triangle’ from Churchillplein to Westblaak, and from Westblaak to Mauritsweg.
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Love, equality and protest at Rotterdam Pride
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Mainport
5 Star, Luxury
A full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a sauna are onsite. All 215 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and 24-hour room service. For a bit of entertainment, flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests will also appreciate thoughtful touches like espresso makers and bathrobes.
Postillion Hotel
4 Star, Stylish
This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business center, and a conference center. Other amenities include a business center, dry cleaning, and a 24-hour front desk. All 168 rooms provide free WiFi, premium bedding, and flat-screen TVs. Other amenities available to guests include rainfall showerheads, showers, and phones. Change of towels is available on request.
The James Hotel
4 Star, Readers Choice
Along with a fitness center, this smoke-free hotel has a business center and a meeting room. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, concierge services, and dry cleaning. All 144 rooms offer free WiFi, espresso makers, and Smart TVs with cable channels. Other amenities available to guests include TVs, hair dryers, and safes.
Ibis Rotterdam
3 Star, Modern Classic
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and self parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a business center, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. All rooms are soundproofed and offer free WiFi and hair dryers. Guests will also find flat-screen TVs, laptop-compatible safes, and showers.
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