From Wednesday, August 5, through Sunday, August 9, 2026. The parade is on Saturday, August 8.

On the program page of this site. There you'll find the complete, most up-to-date schedule with all official events and partner events.

The major public events are free: the Pride Parade, the Pride Village, the Love United Festival, and the Closing Festival. For some events, such as Opening Night, you’ll need a ticket. You can find all the details for each event in the program.

Yes. Everyone is welcome, both within and outside the LGBTQIA+ community. If you have specific needs or questions about accessibility, please feel free to contact us.

If you’re coming by public transportation, get off at Antwerp Central Station and take a short walk into the city. If you’re coming by bike, we provide bike racks. If you’re coming by car, it’s best to park in one of the outlying parking lots, as street parking in the city center is limited. All the information can be found on the visitor information and map page.

On our interactive map. There you'll find the parade route, the festival grounds, the water stations, the first-aid stations, and the information booths.

At the Love United Festival and the Closing Festival, we’ll be using a cashless system via the Antwerp Pride app. Install the app, top up your digital wallet, and show your personal QR code at the bar.

In three steps: scan the code and install the app, add funds to your wallet, and show your QR code at the bar to pay. You can find the app in the App Store and on Google Play.

Absolutely. Whether you’re on foot, in a go-kart, or on a tandem bike, there’s no limit—make it as colorful as possible. Motorized vehicles are limited to 40 spots, on a first-come, first-served basis. You can find registration information and the parade rules on the “Join In” and “Partners” pages.

Antwerp Pride relies on more than 350 volunteers. Sign up on the volunteer page, and we'll get in touch.

Yes. If you're organizing an event during Pride Week, please add it via the "Add Your Event" page. That way, everyone will have a great overview of everything there is to do in the city.

There are water stations along the entire route, thanks to the support of Water-link. Bring a reusable water bottle, seek out shaded areas, and apply plenty of sunscreen. Prevention is always the best option.

Please speak to a volunteer or staff member, or go to the nearest information desk or first-aid station. You can find more information on our safety page.