The 18th edition (since 2008) of Antwerp Pride takes place from Wednesday 6 to Sunday 10 August 2025 in Antwerp. This year’s theme is “Do not just march! Listen. Understand. Commit”. Prides are a mix of celebration – parties – and activism and advocacy. For the 2025 edition, the organising committee focuses on belonging. Belonging to the society at large – the ‘outside world’ – but also belonging within the rainbow realm. 

Antwerp Pride 2025 is set to light up the city from Friday 8 to Sunday 10 August with a fierce and unapologetically queer club takeover — and it’s all happening at Club Traum, formerly Café d’Anvers. 

The Oh Honey crew, known for their electrifying party concepts and unrelenting commitment to queer nightlife, are back with a Community Weekend Pass that unlocks entry to three nights of pure liberation, community, and bass-heavy bliss.

For just €30, this limited pass offers access to an entire weekend curated in collaboration with six iconic queer collectives. Tickets dropped last week and are already selling fast, as Antwerp’s queer scene gears up for what promises to be a high-voltage celebration of identity and joy.

Friday

Each night brings its own distinctive energy. Friday kicks off with Girls @ Work, a high-femme riot helmed by Dana Montana and Babu. Think fashion-forward chaos, underground beats, and a dancefloor designed to burn bright until morning.

Saturday

Saturday sees the return of Oh Honey, this time teaming up with RADAR, a new women-led concept pulsing with sensual grooves and emotional intensity. 

The ethos is clear: full inclusivity, no phones, and a lineup built to move your body and lift your spirit. It’s not just a party — it’s a declaration of queer excellence.

Sunday

The weekend wraps on Sunday with Get Wet, an unapologetically sweaty send-off featuring Zaika and Tweeman. Expect steamy energy, a touch of mayhem, and a crowd ready to lose their inhibitions. Clothes optional, attitude mandatory.

Queer culture

This isn’t just a weekend of parties — it’s a moment for queer culture to take centre stage. For those wanting to experience the heart of Antwerp Pride from the underground up, the Community Weekend Pass is the golden ticket.

Single-night entries are also available, including access to the headline Oh Honey x RADAR event on Saturday. But for those ready to commit to all three nights of community, celebration, and desire, now’s the time to grab that pass — before it disappears into the night.

Tickets and RSVP details are available online.

Antwerp Pride 2025

• ANTWERP PRIDE 2025 | Pride in Town at Sint-Andriesplaats on Friday 8 August, with Hugo Sigal.
• ANTWERP PRIDE 2025 | MAS Darling 2025, a celebration of queer strength and creativity at the MAS.
• Antwerp hotels fully booked ahead of Ed Sheeran, Drake and Antwerp Pride weekend.
• ANTWERP PRIDE 2025 | Queer Walk on Sunday 3 and Thursday 7 August.
• City of Antwerp underlines support for Antwerp Pride and will light up buildings in rainbow colours.
• Antwerp Pride 2025 programme highlights.
• ANTWERP PRIDE 2025 | Opening Party at OLT Rivierenhof Deurne on Wednesday 6 August.
• ANTWERP PRIDE 2025 | Pride Comedy Show at Theater Het Klokhuis on Thursday 7 August.
• ANTWERP PRIDE 2025 | Post-parade Love United Festival at Cockerillkaai line-up.
• 2025 Antwerp Pride Parade keeps well-known route.
• ANTWERP PRIDE 2025 | Change Station at Antwerp-Central’s Perszaal offers safe haven to change into pride outfit.
• VIDEO | Red Sebastian’s ‘Slay’ designated official anthem for Antwerp Pride 2025.
• ANTWERP PRIDE 2025 THEME | Do Not Just March.
• Antwerp Pride 2025’s theme: “Do not just march! Listen. Understand. Commit.”.
• Antwerp Pride 2025 from Wednesday 6 to Sunday 10 August.

Antwerp Queer Arts Festival 2025

• PROGRAMME | Antwerp Queer Arts Festival 2025 from 2 to 30 August.
• ANTWERP QUEER ARTS FESTIVAL 2025 | ‘QueerPassion’, inspired by Johann Sebastian Bach.
• Antwerp Queer Arts Festival broadens horizon to Bruges and Leuven.

Darklands 2025-2026

• Beyond Darklands 2026 from Tuesday 3 to Monday 9 March at the Antwerp Waagnatie.
• Darklands organiser calls out unnecessary rules other events aren’t subjected to.
• GAY ANTWERP | Darklands 2026 becomes Beyond Darklands.
• GAY ANTWERP | Darklands 2026 changes name and concept, but keeps Waagnatie as venue.
• Darklands 2025 aims at actively welcoming FLINTA people.
• DARKLANDS 2025 | Programme & schedule highlights.
• Darklands 2025 drops token payment system in favour of top-up Darkband.
• ANTWERP | Darklands to leave Waagnatie after 2025.
• Darklands 2025 from Tuesday 25 February until Monday 3 March.
• Darklands 2025 theme: ‘Darklands Glows’, stays at Waagnatie until 2030.

The latest on LGBTQIA+ events such as prides in Belgium

• Beyond Darklands 2026 from Tuesday 3 to Monday 9 March at the Antwerp Waagnatie.
• Limburg Pride 2025 prepares for its first march in Hasselt.
• Mechelen to organise a Pride Week from 2026?.
• Bruges Pride Parade 2025 on Saturday 14 June.
• Mons Pride 2025 on Saturday 31 May.
• BRUSSELS | Pride Museum takes over MIMA from 15 June to 15 July with ‘What About Queer?’.
• NAMUR PRIDE 2025 | Pride Day, Solidarity March and community celebration.
• BRUSSELS PRIDE 2025 | Forbidden Colours calls out EU pinkwashing as Commission participates in pride but abandons LGBTQIA+ in Hungary.
• Pride Express links Ghent, Brussels and Antwerp to Pride Amsterdam on Saturday 2 August 2025.
• Leuven Pride 2025 on Saturday 27 September.
• ANTWERP PRIDE 2025 THEME | Do Not Just March.
• Queer March Ghent 2025 from 1 to 31 March.
• Belgium to host Eurovision Song Contest 2026? But in which city?.
• PinX LGBTQIA+ Film Festival in Ghent and in Antwerp from 29 January to 2 February 2025.
• ANTWERP 2025-2030 | City government agreement supports bid for EuroGames in Antwerp in 2028.
• Liège Pride 2025 on Friday 22, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 August.
• CHARLEROI PRIDE | Three days of inclusivity and festivities.