Event Dates
From: Saturday, September 11, 2027
To: Saturday, September 11, 2027
Each year on the second Saturday in September Club Church takes their beat to the street.
StreetHeart Festival brings Club Church’s DJs, drag performers and queer community onto Kerkstraat for one of Amsterdam’s most distinctive LGBTQ+ street parties.
- Stay close to Club Church and the Street Party at the Dikker & Thijs Hotel an 18th-century former warehouse with beautiful canal views.
The Street Festival
- Next Edition: Saturday 11th September, 2027 – From 1 pm to 9 pm.
- StreetHeart is an annual queer street festival organised by Club Church, one of Amsterdam’s best-known gay clubs.
- The festival takes over part of Kerkstraat, filling the street with DJs, drag acts, dancers, food, drinks and an outgoing local crowd. It feels closer to a large neighbourhood party than a formal music festival, with performances taking place throughout the afternoon.
- StreetHeart welcomes the full LGBTQ+ community and friends. With colourful outfits, cheeky performances and a crowd ranging from Club Church regulars to visitors spending a gay weekend in Amsterdam.
- Treat yourself to a luxurious escape at the Banks Mansion Amsterdam, an all-inclusive boutique hotel, rated “Superb” by guests, with stylish rooms, perfect location and exceptional service, just 8 minutes walk to the Street Party.
What to expect?
- Arrive during the afternoon for the main outdoor programme, normally running from 1 pm to 9 pm.
- DJs play across the day, accompanied by drag, cabaret and performance acts.
- Bars and food stands operate around the festival area.
- The party takes place outdoors, so check the Amsterdam forecast and bring a light rain jacket.
- Kerkstraat becomes busy during the headline performances.
- Arrive before late afternoon if you want an easier entry and space near the stage.
- The celebration moves into Club Church after the outdoor programe.
Club Church After Party
- Club Church is located at Kerkstraat 52 and hosts the official continuation after StreetHeart finishes outdoors.
- Church is a men-focused gay cruise and dance club with a bar, dance floor, play areas, cabins, showers and regular themed parties.
- Visitors planning to enter should check the event listing for its dress code, admission price and audience policy.
- StreetHeart itself has a broader, mixed LGBTQ+ crowd and takes place outside the club.
The venue
- StreetHeart is held on Kerkstraat in central Amsterdam, directly outside Club Church.
- The location sits between Leidsestraat and Vijzelstraat, close to the city’s canals, Leidseplein and the Reguliersdwarsstraat gay district.
- Kerkstraat has a long connection with Amsterdam’s LGBTQ+ nightlife and remains home to several queer venues and businesses.
Getting to StreetHeart
- From Leidseplein, walk along Leidsestraat and turn onto Kerkstraat.
- The festival entrance is around five minutes away.
- From Reguliersdwarsstraat, the walk takes approximately ten minutes.
- From Amsterdam Centraal, take a tram towards Leidseplein or Vijzelgracht, then continue on foot.
- Kerkstraat is closed to traffic around the festival area, making public transport or walking the easiest option.
Recommended schedule
- 1 pm–3 pm: Arrive early, explore Kerkstraat and catch the opening DJs and performers.
- 3 pm–6 pm: The main afternoon party, with a larger crowd and regular stage appearances.
- 6 pm–9 pm: Peak street-party atmosphere and final outdoor performances.
- From 9 pm: Continue at Club Church or walk to the bars around Reguliersdwarsstraat.
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Higlights of the Streetheart Festival Amsterdam
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.
