Gay Amsterdam Events

Gay Amsterdam Events include the stunning Amsterdam Canal Pride in August, the Amsterdam Bear weekend in early Spring and fun national holiday, Kingsday.

Amsterdam Light Festival

From: Dec. 02.2021 - To: Jan. 23.2022

Wednesday, Sep 8th, 2021

Enjoy a beautiful experience this Winter at the annual Amsterdam Light Festival as the city is transformed into a living art gallery over seven weeks.

Bear Necessity Amsterdam

From: Feb. 05.2022 - To: Feb. 05.2022

Friday, Aug 3rd, 2018

Bear Necessity Amsterdam returns each year with different sizzling editions throughout the year and on special holidays.

Kingsday

From: Apr. 27.2022 - To: Apr. 27.2022

Monday, Oct 13th, 2014

The Netherlands celebrates Kingsday on the April 27th each year during the kings birthday. It is the largest gay party after Amsterdam Pride in August.

Backdoor Amsterdam

From: Apr. 29.2022 - To: Apr. 29.2022

Monday, Oct 11th, 2021

Backdoor is one of Amsterdam's leading circuit events held during the big holiday weekends in Europe and during special occasions.

Tropikali Festival Amsterdam

From: Jun. 12.2022 - To: Jun. 12.2022

Friday, Mar 26th, 2021

Tropikali Festival is an annual event taking place in the North of Amsterdam featuring three different parties and presenting music from around the world

Amsterdam Gay Pride

From: Jul. 29.2022 - To: Aug. 07.2022

Saturday, Nov 1st, 2014

Unlike any other gay parade this one is held on the canals of Amsterdam, in brightly decorated barges and boats. one of the most unique pride events

Pride Park Amsterdam

From: Jul. 30.2022 - To: Jul. 30.2022

Thursday, Jul 19th, 2018

you can enjoy sports and games throughout the day, get informed at the Rainbow Market and enjoy performances

Pride at the Beach Parade Amsterdam

From: Aug. 01.2022 - To: Aug. 03.2022

Thursday, Jul 19th, 2018

The opening party will start at 4 PM on Raadhuisplein in Zandvoort. An amazing party, with performances by artists & DJ’s

Rapido Amsterdam Pride Party Weekend

From: Aug. 05.2022 - To: Aug. 07.2022

Thursday, Jul 19th, 2018

Parties kick off on the Saturday with Rapido Fun House Pride Edition, at Gashouder Westergasfabriek.

FunHouse XXL Amsterdam Pride Edition

From: Aug. 05.2022 - To: Aug. 07.2022

Friday, Feb 15th, 2019

FunHouse XL Amsterdam´s big Pride party with some of the biggest DJs from around the world, Celebrate Pride season in Amsterdam

Backdoor Amsterdam Pride Edition

From: Aug. 05.2022 - To: Aug. 05.2022

Friday, May 21st, 2021

Backdoor is one of Amsterdam's most popular gay circuit parties taking place during the city's biggest festivals and holiday celebrations.

Bear Necessity Amsterdam Pride Edition

From: Aug. 06.2022 - To: Aug. 06.2022

Wednesday, Jun 23rd, 2021

The Bear Necessity party returns to Amsterdam after a long hiBEARnation for a Pride Party for bears, chasers, admirers and guys who want to have a good time.

Amsterdam Christmas Markets

From: Dec. 03.2022 - To: Jan. 08.2023

Tuesday, Oct 18th, 2016

The nights may be long and dark in winter, but you can always brighten up any day with a visit to a Christmas market in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam Bear Weekend

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Sunday, Nov 16th, 2014

Amsterdam will celebrates it’s Bear Weekend. The city of cheese, tulips and tolerance welcomes all the furry fella’s and their friends for a weekend filled with fun.

Bear Ball Amsterdam

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Thursday, Jan 24th, 2019

Bear Ball Amsterdam is the official main party of the Amsterdam Bear Weekend that takes place every March

Superball Amsterdam

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Thursday, Jan 24th, 2019

Amsterdam Superball 2021 is the biggest drag ball in Europe attracting some of the biggest drag acts. The event takes place in the Paradiso Club

Amsterdam Summer Dance Rapido on the City Beach

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Friday, Jun 11th, 2021

Rapido's “Pride at the City-Beach” event in Amsterdam is one of the most fun events in the city!

Liquid Kiddy Amsterdam

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Monday, Oct 11th, 2021

Liquid Kiddy is a Queer club party that thrives on creativity, craziness, great music and fun! It's time to set our inner child free and experience all the sexiness as if it's for the first time!

Amsterdam Leather & Fetish Pride

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Monday, Mar 27th, 2017

Amsterdam, the lively city and Capital of Holland, will be the heart of Amsterdam Fetish Pride. The event is growing in popularity.

Crash Amsterdam Fetish Pride Edition

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Monday, Jul 30th, 2018

Crash 2021 Amsterdam Fetish Pride Edition open air kinky event during Pride Amsterdam . It all promises to be extremely fun (and super sweaty)

Glowjob Amsterdam Pride

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Monday, Jul 23rd, 2018

Glowjob is the official UV light party to take place as part of Amsterdam Gay Pride

Furball Amsterdam

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Sunday, Jun 27th, 2021

Furball returns to Amsterdam for a Winter edition of its men-only party for furry friendly hot guys

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Pulitzer Amsterdam
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Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. Additionally, valet parking, coffee/tea in a common area, and 24-hour room service are onsite. All 225 rooms offer bathrobes and slippers, refrigerators and coffee makers. Free WiFi and 24-hour room service are standard, as are LED TVs with digital channels.

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The Grand
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Hotel Estheréa
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Gay Amsterdam Events

Amsterdam Light Festival

Bear Necessity Amsterdam

Kingsday

Backdoor Amsterdam

Tropikali Festival Amsterdam

Amsterdam Gay Pride

Pride Park Amsterdam

Pride at the Beach Parade Amsterdam

Rapido Amsterdam Pride Party Weekend

FunHouse XXL Amsterdam Pride Edition

Backdoor Amsterdam Pride Edition

Bear Necessity Amsterdam Pride Edition

Amsterdam Christmas Markets

Amsterdam Bear Weekend

Bear Ball Amsterdam

Superball Amsterdam

Amsterdam Summer Dance Rapido on the City Beach

Liquid Kiddy Amsterdam

Amsterdam Leather & Fetish Pride

Crash Amsterdam Fetish Pride Edition

Glowjob Amsterdam Pride

Furball Amsterdam

Gay Amsterdam Map