Thank you 200,000 for an amazing Antwerp Pride
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─ August 5–9, 2026
Antwerp
Pride
2026
Every August, Antwerp celebrates diversity, inclusion, and the strength of the LGBTQIA+ community. It’s your time to shine. Discover the full program for Antwerp Pride 2026. Come celebrate. Come be fearless.
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Pride Opening Night
Main Event August 5
The official kickoff of Pride. You won’t want to miss this. -
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Music by the Water
Partner Event August 6
Come to the Scheldt quays to enjoy a concert by Laura Tesoro & Clouseau. -
![A colorful unicorn parachute lantern at a party or event, with flowers and fireworks in the background.]()
Queer families in town
Family event August 7
The event for queer families, featuring plenty of activities for children. -
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Pride in Town
Main Event
August 7An evening filled with music, poetry, ballroom dancing, and culture at Sint-Andriesplaats.
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![A group of young people participating in a Color Run event; color runners, paint, and colorful fabrics make the participants look vibrant, on the street with buildings in the background.]()
Pride Parade
Main event August 8
Belgium’s most colorful parade winds its way through the heart of Antwerp. -
![A man wearing a cap, oversized sunglasses, and a silk scarf on his head, with a colorful city in the background during a festive moment.]()
Love United Festival
Main event August 8
Dancing by the Scheldt -
![A group of people throwing colorful powder at a party or festival, laughing and celebrating under a blue sky.]()
Closing festival
Main event August 9
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Parade Live on TV
Live on TVAugust 8
Not in Antwerp? Watch the parade live starting at 1:50 p.m. on Pickx+, Proximus Showcase, Out TV, Ment POP, and RTL Plug, or stream it via GVA.be, HLN.be, Nieuwsblad.be, DeMorgen.be, Qmusic.be, TVOost.be, GO Play, VTM GO, RTBF Auvio, and RTL Play.
Antwerp Pride 2026
Recap of the Antwerp Pride Parade
Did you miss the parade? No worries—thanks to Proximus Pickx, you can watch the entire broadcast here.
─ THEME 2026
Fearless
Fearless isn’t a status. It’s a choice. The choice to keep going, even when it’s scary. To laugh out loud, to love tenderly, and to choose who you are, time and time again. Antwerp Pride isn’t celebrating a victory; it’s celebrating courage. The courage of everyone who dares to be themselves, day after day. Your story. Your space. Your moment. Be Fearless.
15+
Antwerp Pride.
5
Days packed with events
50+
Official events
150K
Visitors per edition.
─ VISITOR INFORMATION
Plan your visit
Everything you need for a hassle-free Pride experience, all in one place.
Accessibility
Take the train, tram, or bus. Antwerp Central Station is within walking distance of most events.
Interactive map
Discover all the venues, stages, booths, and first-aid stations on the official Pride map.
Cashless payments
At the Love United Festival, you can easily pay using the Pride Payment app. Fast & secure.
Safety
Safe spaces, first-aid stations, and a buddy system. Your safety is our top priority.
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