Pride Amsterdam 2022: what to do in the city

Pride Amsterdam 2022 runs from July 30 to August 7, with Pride Week celebrations throughout the city.

The rainbow carpet will be rolled out in Amsterdam from July 30 to August 7 for the annual Pride Week. This year's theme: My Gender, My Pride. A week of protest, but also of connection, meeting and partying. This can be experienced in the city during Pride Amsterdam 2022.Text: Patrick Stoffer

July 30: Pride Walk

Pride Amsterdam traditionally kicks off with the Pride Walk; a demonstration for equal rights for the LGBTQIA+ community. The walk starts at 12.00:XNUMX from Dam Square, goes along the Rokin, Vijzelstraat, Weteringschans, Stadhouderskade and ends in the Vondelpark. Photo: Andy Onderstal

August 3 & 4: Open Air Cinema, Mercatorplein

On Wednesdays and Thursdays, 400 seats are available on Mercatorplein to watch various films during the Pink Film Evenings.

August 5: Pride Cocktail @ The Grand

After a two-year absence, the annual Pride Cocktail at Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam is back! On Friday, August 5, the courtyard of The Grand will be completely transformed into a colorful place where a variety of artists will perform.

August 5 & 6: Amstelveld Pride

This year too, the Amstelveld will be the arena for celebration. If the Municipality of Amsterdam has its way, this year will be the last time that the Amstelveld will erupt in celebration during Pride Week. All the more reason to dance here, meet people and create memories. The grand Friday afternoon drinks HeBiHo VrijMiBo 2022 will take place here on Friday and Our Love on Saturday.

August 6: Canal Pride

A major festival: the world-famous boat parade. Something that you absolutely should not miss during Pride Week. Stroll along the canals and view the wide variety of boats that pass by. Do you want to be assured of a front row view? claim then your place on the Pulitzer Pride Deck. Let's get this party started!Photo: Pulitzer

August 7: Closing Party

If you are one of the diehards who can't get enough of it, then there is the closure on Dam Square. During the Closing Party, various artists will bring Pride Amsterdam 2022 to a spectacular end.

Of course there are many other events you can attend, such as art performances, meetings and conferences. Look at here the Pride Amsterdam 2022 agenda with more than 300 events. Have fun and be proud!