─ 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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August 5–9, 2026
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PRIDE PARADE
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LOVEUNITED FESTIVAL
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QUEER FAMILIES IN TOWN
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PRIDE VILLAGE
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INCLUSION DAY
✦ AUGUST 5–9, 2026 ✦ PRIDE PARADE ✦ LOVEUNITED FESTIVAL ✦ QUEER FAMILIES IN TOWN ✦ PRIDE VILLAGE ✦ INCLUSION DAY
─ MAIN & PARTNER EVENTS 2026
Together, we’ll make it unforgettable.
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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. -
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Pride Parade
Main event August 8
Belgium’s most colorful parade winds its way through the heart of Antwerp. -
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Love United Festival
Main event August 8
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Queer families in town
Family event August 7
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Closing festival
Main event August 9
Join us in wrapping up Antwerp Pride in style.
─ 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.
─ WHAT’S UP?
Latest news
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Discover Our 2026 Theme
Discover how you, too, can be Fearless.
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Follow our every move.
We're here for you all year round.
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We want you! Come join Antwerp Pride.
Would you like to help take Antwerp Pride to the next level?
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