─ August 5–9, 2026

Plan your visit to
Antwerp Pride

Everything you need to know for an unforgettable Antwerp Pride. From transportation to payment, from safety to accommodations. You’ll find it all here.

August 5–9, 2026

PRIDE PARADE

LOVEUNITED FESTIVAL

QUEER FAMILIES IN TOWN

PRIDE VILLAGE

INCLUSION DAY

✦ AUGUST 5–9, 2026 ✦ PRIDE PARADE ✦ LOVEUNITED FESTIVAL ✦ QUEER FAMILIES IN TOWN ✦ PRIDE VILLAGE ✦ INCLUSION DAY

─ VISITOR INFORMATION

Transportation & Accessibility

The festival grounds are located on the Scheldt quays, on the Zuid (Cockerill Quay). We recommend coming by bike or public transportation. This helps minimize disruption to local residents and contributes to a greener city.

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Smart Way to Antwerp

On the Slim Naar Antwerpen website, you can find the most up-to-date information on how to easily get to Antwerp and plan your route with ease.

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Come by bike

Bring your bike and take advantage of the free bike parking. Don’t have your own bike? Rent a bike from Velo Antwerpen or a Donkey. Blue Bike, Bolt, and Lime also offer bike-sharing services in the city. From August 5 through 9, 2026, you can even ride a Donkey 20% cheaper with the code ANTWERPPRIDE, valid for all rides in Antwerp and its districts.

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Take public transportation

Pride is easily accessible by train, tram, and bus. There are several stops located near all the events and the festival grounds.

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By car?

Are you planning to come by car? We recommend that you first explore other options. Still planning to drive? Choose a park-and-ride facility outside the city or park in one of the public parking lots. Plan your trip using the “Slim Naar Antwerpen” website. Also, keep in mind that the city center and Linkeroever are located within Antwerp’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ).

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Accommodations

Antwerp offers a wide range of accommodation options to suit every budget and available through various booking platforms. We recommend staying at the Radisson Blu Astrid.

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Parking?

You can park in one of the public paid parking lots. Street parking without a permit is not allowed. Make it easier on yourself and choose an alternative mode of transportation.

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Walking distance

Many of the main events are within walking distance of each other. The center of Antwerp is easily accessible and perfect for walking.

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Interactive map

Use our interactive map and you'll have all the addresses right at your fingertips.

─ GETTING AROUND

Interactive map

With our interactive map, you can easily find out where and when our main events, the parade, the Love United Festival, and other activities are taking place. You’ll also find helpful links to our info center, first-aid stations, water stations, and more.

THESE PARTNERS HELP MAKE ANTWERP PRIDE POSSIBLE

  • City of Antwerp Logo
  • Logo of the Province of Antwerp
  • Flanders Logo
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges Logo
  • Coca-Cola Logo
  • Proximus Logo
  • Coca-Cola Logo
  • Carrefour Logo
  • Deloitte Logo
  • Flanders State of the Art Logo
  • Capgemini Logo
  • Cargill Logo
  • Ford Logo
  • MSC Logo
  • Cronos Logo
  • National Lottery Logo
  • Bank van Breda Logo
  • Anykrowd Logo
  • MAES Logo
  • MAES Logo
  • Beeple Logo
  • Logo featuring the text "MRSHL" and the tagline "Your F&B Event Partner" on a black background, with a black-and-white design.
  • Beeple Logo
  • JADA Events Logo
  • Jada Events logo featuring white and purple text and graphic elements on a black background.
  • The artist Coopa's logo in white letters on a black background.
  • Mells-Events logo featuring a tent icon and the text "mells-events.be tents - food & beverages event concepts"