The preparations for Amsterdam Pride 2024 are underway with the selection of six new Pride Ambassadors and an exciting lineup of events. Emphasizing the TOGETHER theme, this year’s celebration highlights accessibility, featuring numerous initiatives for individuals with mental and physical challenges. Here is everything you need the know about one of the most anticipated pride events in Europe!
July 27: Pride March & Pride Park
Get ready for an exhilarating experience with vibrant music floats, energetic drum corps, and thousands of voices united in celebration, protest, and advocacy. The march will culminate at Pride Park (Vondelpark), featuring a thrilling 10-hour program packed with sports, youth activities, and multiple entertainment stages. Don’t miss out—see you there!
📅 July 27
⏰ 11:00
📍 Amstelveld
July 27 – August 4: Arts & Culture
Explore Amsterdam’s vibrant Arts & Culture Pride agenda here, showcasing a myriad of events citywide this year. From theater and film to exhibitions, photography, dance, and literature, this diverse cultural program celebrates and empowers the LGBTQ+ community with contributions from both established and emerging artists.
July 31 – August 1: Open Air Cinema Mercatorplein
You’re invited to join the Open Air Cinema at Mercatorplein on Wednesday, July 31st and Thursday, August 1st, 2024. With 400 seats available, arrive early to secure your spot! The Pink movie nights welcome everyone, offering a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy films under the stars. Don’t forget your snacks and drinks—the entrance is free!
Movies:
Wednesday July 31: Love & Revolution (LGBT)
Thursday August 1: The Shiny Shrimps (sport/ humor)
August 2 – 4: Street Parties
The renowned Pride Street parties will make a comeback from August 2nd to August 4th, 2024. See below for the locations of all the street parties:
Friday August 2nd 2024
Amstelveld Pride, 16:00 – 24:00
Spuistraat 109 (Bar PRIK), 16:00 -24:00
Damsquare (MainStage), 16:00 – 24:00
Zeedijk (Café Queenshead), 16:00 -24:00
Beursplein, (CRASH), 16:00 -24:00
Reguliersdwarsstraat 1, 16:00 -24:00
Reguliersdwarsstraat 2, 16:00 -24:00
Stoperaplein (Vrouwenfeest), 16:00 -24:00
Marnixstraat 246 (Waterkant), 16:00 -24:00
Saturday August 3rd 2024
Amstelveld Pride, 15:00 – 24:00
Spuistraat 109 (Bar PRIK), 15:00 – 24:00
Damsquare (MainStage), 15:00 – 24:00
Zeedijk (Café Queenshead), 15:00 – 24:00
Beursplein, (CRASH), 15:00 – 24:00
Elandsstraat (Café Saarein), 15:00 – 24:00
Reguliersdwarsstraat 1, 15:00 – 24:00
Reguliersdwarsstraat 2, 15:00 – 24:00
Stoperaplein (Vrouwenfeest), 15:00 – 24:00
Marnixstraat 246 (Waterkant), 15:00 – 24:00
Sunday August 4th 2024
Closing Party, Damsquare, 14:00 – 23:00
August 3: Canal Parade
This is definitely the most anticipated of all the events! Experience the world-renowned Canal Parade, where approximately 80 boats adorned with vibrant decorations represent a diverse spectrum of LGBTQI+ organizations and multinational networks. This exuberant spectacle celebrates unity and diversity as boats cruise through Amsterdam’s historic canals, showcasing the community’s past, present, and future. Absolutely unmissable!
📍From Ooterdok, via Nieuwe Herengracht, Amstel and Prinsengracht to Westerdok
2024 Ambassadors
In recent years, Pride Amsterdam has selected multiple Pride ambassadors who embody the diversity and inclusivity of the LGBTI+ community. Each year, new ambassadors are added to the roster, reflecting the annual theme and expanding the representation of the community. Check out this year’s ambassadors here!
Have a look at the complete program of events and more on the Pride Amsterdam website!