Queer & Pride Canal Parade P INK

Movie Nights

Don’t miss the open-air screenings of LGBTQI+ films at Mercatorplein and Gershwinplein as part of the Pink movie nights programme of Open Air Cinema. Entrance is free, and you can bring snacks and drinks with you.

Beach Pride

Pride at the Beach is a colourful LGBTQI+ festival in Zandvoort and is part of Pride

Amsterdam. Join the parties for fun, sun, diversity and glitter in all kinds of places. There will be a parade, music, culture, a beach walk, art installations, drag performances, yoga sessions, film screenings and dance.

30 JULY-1 AUGUST, PRIDEATTHEBEACH.COM

Don’t miss one of Queer & Pride Amsterdam’s most famous highlights, the spectacular Canal Parade, where the floats actually float and the public line the lengths of the canals to take in the colourful parade. This year’s route passes Oosterdok, Nieuwe Herengracht, Amstel and Prinsengracht to Westerdok.

5 AUGUST, 12-6 PM

Milkshake Festival

To coincide with Queer & Pride, Milkshake in Westerpark is an electronic dance music event with a clear message of respect, freedom, love, tolerance and fun. There are multiple outdoor stages and indoor spaces to explore, offering an array of music genres, vogue balls, and even a queer chess club.

29 & 30 JULY, MILKSHAKEFESTIVAL.COM

1 JULY, CHINCHINFESTIVAL.NL