2026 marks the nineteenth (19th) edition of Antwerp Pride. From Wednesday 5 to Sunday 9 August, Antwerp in Belgium will once again be taken over by rainbow vibes. Prides are a mix of celebration – parties – and activism and advocacy. For the 2026 edition, the organising committee focuses on fearing less and being fearless.
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ANTWERP | ‘Between us. Exploring queer spaces’: Museum Aan de Stroom (MAS) hosts exhibition for 20 years Antwerp Pride, from 26 February to 30 August 2027
2026 marks the nineteenth (19th) edition of Antwerp Pride. From Wednesday 5 to Sunday 9 August, Antwerp in Belgium will once again be taken over by rainbow vibes. Prides are a mix of celebration – parties – and activism and advocacy. For the 2026 edition, the organising committee focuses on fearing less and being fearless.
First Mechelen Canal Pride on Saturday 25 July
Mechelen will make Belgian LGBTQIA+ history on Saturday 25 July 2026 when it hosts the country’s first-ever Canal Pride. Inspired by Amsterdam‘s famous canal parade but on a much smaller scale, the event will see decorated boats and canoes travel along the city’s Binnendijle waterway in a celebration of diversity, visibility and inclusion.
France welcomes 102 million visitors and earns €77.5 billion from tourism in record-breaking 2025
I turned 45 in June. I have this tradition – when possible – of not being in Belgium for my birthday. From Sweden in 2013 to the Châteaux of the Loire Valley in 2014, Lake Orta in 2015, Rome in 2016, London in 2018, North Carolina and Virginia in 2019, England in 2022, and Rotterdam…
Brussels Airlines, mixologist Manuel Wouters and Filliers launch ‘Heritage’, a new signature aperitif
Brussels Airlines has teamed up with Belgian mixologist Manuel Wouters and distillery Filliers to create ‘Heritage’, a new signature aperitif that is now exclusively available in Business Class on long-haul flights. Heritage pays homage to Belgium’s emblematic flavours: elderflower, apple and pear. This signature drink underscores the unique ‘Boutique Hotel’ approach Brussels Airlines offers its…
Fearless in uncertain times: Antwerp Pride confronts fear with hope
2026 marks the nineteenth (19th) edition of Antwerp Pride. From Wednesday 5 to Sunday 9 August, Antwerp in Belgium will once again be taken over by rainbow vibes. Prides are a mix of celebration – parties – and activism and advocacy. For the 2026 edition, the organising committee focuses on fearing less and being fearless.
ANTWERP PRIDE 2026 | Lien Van de Kelder: “Antwerp is a sanctuary and refuge”
2026 marks the nineteenth (19th) edition of Antwerp Pride. From Wednesday 5 to Sunday 9 August, Antwerp in Belgium will once again be taken over by rainbow vibes. Prides are a mix of celebration – parties – and activism and advocacy. For the 2026 edition, the organising committee focuses on fearing less and being fearless.
ANTWERP | Opening of renovated promenade terrace and restored hangars between Het Steen and Noorderterras
The renovated promenade terrace and the restored historic hangars, located between Het Steen and the Noorderterras or Northern Terrace, in Antwerp, on the Scheldt Quays, are ready. Just in time for The Tall Ships Races.
Arriva expands Paris rail ambitions with extra The Hague to Belgium connections
Dutch rail operator Arriva has unveiled plans to significantly expand its international rail ambitions by adding direct services from The Hague and Amersfoort to Paris, complementing its previously announced Groningen to Paris route. The company is now targeting a launch in early 2028, although it acknowledges that the timeline remains uncertain.
ANTWERP PRIDE 2026 | Mayor Els van Doesburg says freedom and mutual respect remain the foundation of Pride
2026 marks the nineteenth (19th) edition of Antwerp Pride. From Wednesday 5 to Sunday 9 August, Antwerp in Belgium will once again be taken over by rainbow vibes. Prides are a mix of celebration – parties – and activism and advocacy. For the 2026 edition, the organising committee focuses on fearing less and being fearless.