The City of Antwerp reported on 2 September a successful 2025 summer season, with events such as Bollekesfeest, Antwerp Pride and concerts by international artists including Ed Sheeran drawing significantly more international visitors to the city.
Tag: Pride
ANTWERP PRIDE – BEYOND PRIDE 2025 | ‘Lost Boys & Fairies’ screening on 25 September, Debate Day on 26 October
The 18th edition (since 2008) of Antwerp Pride took place from Wednesday 6 to Sunday 10 August 2025 in Antwerp. This year’s theme was “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 focused on belonging. Belonging…
ANTWERP QUEER ARTS FESTIVAL 2025 | A Night Called Quest, Friday 29 and Saturday 30 August, at De Studio
Antwerp Queer Arts Festival returns with a month of queer artistic activities in Antwerp. Sometimes it’s just in the name. Antwerp Queer Arts Festival 2025 runs from Saturday 2 to Saturday 30 August. As usual, it’s intertwined with Antwerp Pride.
Limburg Pride 2026 on Sunday 12 July
On Sunday 13 July 2025, Limburg Pride vzw, the organising committee, held its first Limburg Pride in Hasselt. A date for next year has been chosen: Sunday 12 July 2026. The host city or commune has yet to be chosen.
AUSTRIA | Introducing Vienna, hosting the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest
Austria’s capital Vienna (Wien) has been selected by host broadcaster Österreichischer Rundfunk (ORF) and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to host the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in May 2026.
Antwerp Pride 2026 from Wednesday 5 to Sunday 9 August
The 18th edition (since 2008) of Antwerp Pride took place from Wednesday 6 to Sunday 10 August 2025 in Antwerp. This year’s theme was “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 focused on belonging. Belonging…
LEUVEN PRIDE 2025 | Kinkday at Rumba on Saturday 27 September
During Leuven Pride 2025, Kinkday 2025 is a one-day (and night) event taking place on Saturday 27 September at Rumba in Leuven (Louvain), dedicated to fetishists and kinksters, with a playful nod to the queer community.
Open letter and gathering speak up for Palestine on Tuesday 5 August, the eve of Antwerp Pride 2025
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…
ANTWERP PRIDE 2025 | Pride Village during Love United and Closing Festivals
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…
Café Den Draak kickstarts Antwerp Pride 2025 on 1 August, Draakplaats becomes closed-off, car-free festival ground for Midsummer 2025
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…