Event Dates
From: Friday, June 19, 2026
To: Sunday, June 21, 2026
One of Antwerp’s most popular gay Summer events, the festival attracts more than 2,000 unicorns each day.
Welcome to Belgium’s Most Open-Minded Festival, an impressive start to the Summer season in Antwerp, The Unicorn Festival! One of Antwerp’s most popular gay Summer events, the festival attracts more than 2,000 unicorns each day.
- Are you visiting Antwerp for the Unicorn Festival? Stay at the Hotel ‘t Sandt Antwerpen, a 4-star hotel rated “Fabulous”, offering stylish rooms with great views and excellent location.
The Festival
- Next Edition: Friday 19th June 2026 – Sunday 21st June 2026.
- The 12th edition of Unicorn Festival is a two-day festival where everything is possible, and everybody can be themselves.
- Antwerp’s Unicorn festival features Multiple stages, a variation of music styles, food trucks, entertainment and happy people and unicorns.
- As the theme goes, “Always be yourself, Unless you can be a unicorn! Then always be a unicorn”.
- FRIDAY – 19:00 – 01:00 | SATURDAY – 14:00 – 01:00 | SUNDAY – 14:00 – 22:00
- Awaiting full lineup of events.
The Venue
- Free your mind, feel the beat and feed diversity at Unicorn’s magical festival grounds, next to the river with the most fantastic view at Antwerp City at 1ste Zeescouts Georges de Hasque, Thonetlaan 165, 2050 Antwerpen.
- The Venue is a 14 min drive from Antwerp’s Old Town, home to the city’s bustling gay scene.
Recommended Hotels in Antwerp
The following hotels are close to the city’s top attractions and a short ride to the party:
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Hotel Julien is our editors choice when
in Antwerp with its beautiful rooftop views
For further information and advice on
Unicorn Festival Antwerp, The Website
Antwerp is small and compact having a beautifully preserved old town in the centre. Having said that bars and clubs (more than 30) are spread out around the city, so its best to find a hotel close to the centre and journey out to your preferred destination. The main club, Red & Blue is located in the harbour. Famous gay monthly parties Studio 54 and Café de Love attract guys from all over Europe so book your accommodation in advance.
Address: Oude Beurs 29, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
Address: Groenplaats 32, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
Address: Korte Nieuwstraat 24, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
Address: Zand 17, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
Address: Melkmarkt 18, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
Address: Draakplaats 1, 2018 Antwerp, Belgium
Address: Falconrui 59, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
Address: Geulincxstraat 28, 2060 Antwerp, Belgium
Address: Nieuwstad 4, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
Address: Nieuwstad 6, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
Address: Tabakvest 73, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
Address: Hendrik Conscienceplein 7, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
Address: Grote Markt 21, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
Address: Van Schoonbekeplein 19, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
Address: Van Schoonbekeplein 3, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
Address: Ellermanstraat 58, 2060 Antwerp, Belgium
Address: Oudevaartplaats 8, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
Address: Grote Pieter Potstraat 21, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
Address: Lange Schipperskapelstraat 11-13, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
Address: Verversrui 15, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
Address: Van Aerdtstraat 22, 2060 Antwerp, Belgium
Antwerp, Belgium, has a thriving LGBTQ+ community and is known for being a welcoming & hosts several LGBTQ+ events and festivals throughout the year. The most prominent of these is Antwerp Pride, which typically takes place in August. Antwerp Pride includes a colorful and lively parade, parties, cultural events, and a sense of celebration and inclusivity that brings together locals and visitors alike.
Antwerp’s Red Light District is home to several gay bars and clubs. It can be a lively area for nightlife, offering a mix of entertainment options.
This trendy district is home to many bars & clubs, including gay venues. You can find a mix of nightlife options, from stylish cocktail bars to dance clubs.
Highlights of previous Unicorn Festivals in Antwerp
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