Event Dates
From: Saturday, August 10, 2024
To: Saturday, August 10, 2024
Woodpop hosts some of Antwerp’s most popular monthly events, and their signature pride edition is their biggest event
Woodpop hosts some of Antwerp’s most popular monthly events, and their signature pride edition is their biggest event of the Summer season.
- Are you visiting Antwerp Pride? The Hotel Julien is a “Superb” rated 4-star hotel located in the heart of the city with delicious breakfast options and a relaxed vibe.
The Party
- Saturday August 10th 2024 – Awaiting venue confirmation.
- Woodpop stands for love, peace and pop music. There’s no better party to celebrate Antwerp Pride Weekend.
- The party takes over the massive Waagnatie Expo & Events for a six-hour mega party at 11 pm.
- Enjoy music by international guest DJs playing a mix of everything from Dua Lipa to Katy Perry, Beyonce to Bruno Mars.
- Woodpop is all about music and dancing, a fun party atmosphere open to all.
- Mix and mingle with the sexiest people and the most over-the-top drag queens all night.
- Line up to be confirmed.
- For an Antwerp Pride experience to remember, book your stay at The Hotel August, a completely reformed old seminary, beautifully restored featuring deluxe rooms and high-end amenities.
The Venue
- Waagnatie Expo & Events – A cavernous exhibition centre in Antwerp, offering the ideal location for an epic pride kiki.
- Expect a complete venue transformation by Woodpop with pop-up bars, neon lights, sparkles and rainbows.
- The venue has all the perfect ingredients for the ultimate party; a thumping sound and light system, with plenty of space to dance.
- Waagnatie is an 8-minute drive from the bars in Antwerp’s old town. Check out the closest hotels.
Getting to the venue
- The easiest way to get to the event venue “Waagnatie” from Antwerp Central Station is by taking the tram.
- Tram 24 (from Silsburg to Havenhuis) gets off at the Antwerp London stop and departs every 10 minutes. (700m walk)
- Tram 7 (Mortsel – Eilandje), get off at the Antwerpen MAS stop, departs every 10 minutes. (350m walk)
Recommended Hotels
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The Hotel Julien is our editors choice when
in Antwerp with its beautiful rooftop views
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