Pride Netherlands 2025 is a nationwide celebration of LGBTQ+ visibility, with over 25 events across eight out of 12 provinces. Major highlights for the LGBTQ+ community worldwide include Pride Amsterdam, Roze Zaterdag in Zaanstad, Canal Pride Utrecht, and Pride Maastricht. Whether you’re a queer traveler visiting the Netherlands or a local looking to celebrate, this complete Pride calendar shows you exactly where and when to go. For each region, Couple of Men offers local context and highlights, followed by a chronological list of events with exact dates, cities, and links. From big names like Pride Amsterdam to grassroots parades in Geldrop, this is your go-to Pride Calendar 2025 of the queer movement in the Netherlands.
Pride Calendar Netherlands 2025 – where Pride flags fly
From the iconic canals of Amsterdam to the vibrant towns of the Achterhoek and the energetic atmosphere of Groningen, Pride season in the Netherlands is a nationwide celebration of diversity, visibility, and love. With dozens of events scheduled throughout 2025 – including major parades, queer cultural festivals, and citywide rainbow weeks – the Dutch LGBTQ+ community and its allies are preparing for another powerful year of Pride. Whether you’re planning your summer travels or seeking a safe and inclusive event closer to home, this calendar organizes all 2025 Dutch Pride events by province.
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Pride in North Holland (Noord-Holland)
As home to the world-famous Pride Amsterdam, North Holland is known for its LGBTQ+ celebrations, for example, at the Homomonument. However, beyond the capital, the Dutch province of North Holland also features smaller but equally meaningful events, such as Pride at the Beach in Zandvoort and ZaanPride, which coincides with Roze Zaterdag 2025. North Holland prides itself on offering a wide range of Pride experiences, from urban canal parades to community-focused rainbow weeks. Pride Amsterdam’s festivities stretch over multiple days, bringing together hundreds of thousands of locals and visitors for the Pride Walk, street parties, festivals, and cultural events. Meanwhile, smaller cities like Purmerend and Haarlem show that the Pride spirit is thriving beyond the big names.
- Alkmaar Pride: 23 to 31 May 2026
- ZaanPride + Roze Zaterdag Zaanstad: 28 June 2025
- Haarlem Pride: 19 July 2025
- Pride Amsterdam: 26 July to 3 August 2025
- Queer Amsterdam Pride Walk: 26 July 2025
- Pride at the Beach in Zandvoort: 28 July 2025
- Purmerend Pride: October 2025
Pride in South Holland (Zuid-Holland)
South Holland offers a dynamic and diverse Pride landscape, with events in The Hague, Leiden, Dordrecht, and Gorinchem. The Hague kicks off the season, usually in May, setting the tone with its international atmosphere and strong political messaging. Dordrecht’s riverside pride brings vibrant energy to the south, while Leiden and Gorinchem showcase the strength of smaller communities rallying for visibility. As one of the country’s most populous provinces, South Holland’s Pride events reflect its multicultural and progressive character, whether through activist marches, drag performances, or inclusive, family-friendly programming.
- Pride The Hague: 16 to 17 May 2025
- Dordrecht Pride: 30 August 2025
- Pride Leiden: 6 September 2025
- Gorinchem Pride: 20 September 2025
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Pride in North Brabant (Noord-Brabant)
Known for its warm, welcoming people and strong sense of community, North Brabant hosts some of the Netherlands’ most beloved Pride events. Highlights include Roze Maandag in Tilburg and a legendary part of the Tilburg funfair, which reflects Brabant’s queer enthusiasm as well. Geldrop’s Pride event is a beautiful example of a local movement growing into a recognized celebration, while Eindhoven’s multi-day Pride in June offers a packed schedule of performances, panels, and parties. Whether you’re here for the carnival energy or meaningful activism, Brabant brings both.
- Eindhoven Pride: 14 to 22 June 2025
- Roze Maandag Tilburg: 21 July 2025
- Geldrops Pride: 9 September 2025
Pride in Gelderland
Gelderland combines scenic landscapes with a growing network of Pride events in cities like Ede, Zutphen, and Roze Woensdag in Nijmegen. Roze Woensdag in Nijmegen, linked to the city’s international Four Day Marches, is both festive and deeply inclusive. In Ede, the community gathers in May to celebrate progress and queer joy. Zutphen’s Pride is a smaller-scale event, but its charm lies in local engagement and queer visibility in less urban areas. As one of the Netherlands’ largest provinces in terms of geography, Gelderland’s decentralized Pride efforts reflect the increasing reach of queer rights across the countryside.
- Ede Pride: Summer 2026
- Zutphen Pride: 14 June 2025
- Achterhoek Pride: 1 to 30 June 2025
- Roze Woensdag Nijmegen: 16 July 2025
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Pride in Utrecht
Though it may be one of the smaller provinces, Utrecht makes a big impression with its Canal Pride in June. The city of Utrecht is known for its rich history and young, progressive population, making it an ideal setting for a lively and inclusive celebration. Canal Pride Utrecht brings color and life to the city’s waterways with boats, music, and messages of empowerment. This one-day spectacle draws thousands of visitors and showcases the province’s commitment to inclusion – combining civic pride with queer celebration in the heart of the Netherlands.
- Utrecht Canal Pride: 6 June 2026
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Pride in Groningen
Pride Groningen in June is one of the northern Netherlands’ biggest queer events. As a vibrant university town, Groningen draws a young, engaged crowd that fills the city with rainbow flags, music, and activism. The LGBTQ+ event spans two days, typically combining a Pride Walk, performances, workshops, and an inclusive afterparty scene. With its progressive mindset and strong student activism, Groningen proves that Pride thrives far beyond the Randstad.
- Pride Groningen: 20 to 21 June 2025
Pride in Limburg
Pride in Limburg spans multiple cities, with events held in Roermond, Sittard, and Maastricht. These cities combine their southern hospitality with strong community support for LGBTQIA+ rights. Pride Maastricht, one of the region’s most festive events, offers a colorful parade and cultural programming in the heart of this historic city. Sittard’s Pride Walk and Roermond’s celebration bring visibility and connection to areas that are often underrepresented in national Pride narratives. Limburg’s Pride season is proof that diversity shines just as brightly in the south.
- Roermond Pride: 24 May 2025
- Pride Walk Sittard: no date for 2025
- Pride Maastricht: 28 June 2025
Pride in Overijssel
Zwolle Pride and the likely return of Deventer Pride form the backbone of Pride in Overijssel. These late-summer events bring color to the northeast, combining cultural programming with activist roots. Zwolle Pride is particularly family-friendly, while Deventer, known for its historical charm, uses Pride to amplify queer voices in local politics, arts, and education. Overijssel’s Pride offerings are a beautiful blend of tradition and progress – proving that smaller cities can have a major impact.
- Zwolle Pride: 18 to 24 August 2025
- Deventer Pride: 22 to 29 June 2025
- Enschede Pride: no dates for 2025 yet
| Event Name | Date | City | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pride The Hague | 16–17 May 2025 | Den Haag | Zuid-Holland |
| Achterhoek Pride | 1–30 June 2025 | Achterhoek | Gelderland |
| Eindhoven Pride | 14–22 June 2025 | Eindhoven | Noord-Brabant |
| Pride Groningen | 20–21 June 2025 | Groningen | Groningen |
| Deventer Pride | 22–29 June 2025 | Deventer | Overijssel |
| Pride Amsterdam | 26 July–3 August 2025 | Amsterdam | Noord-Holland |
| Zwolle Pride | 22–24 August 2025 | Zwolle | Overijssel |
| Roermond Pride | 24 May 2025 | Roermond | Limburg |
| Zutphen Pride | 14 June 2025 | Zutphen | Gelderland |
| Pride Maastricht | 28 June 2025 | Maastricht | Limburg |
| ZaanPride + Roze Zaterdag | 28 June 2025 | Zaandam | Noord-Holland |
| Roze Woensdag Nijmegen | 16 July 2025 | Nijmegen | Gelderland |
| Haarlem Pride | 19 July 2025 | Haarlem | Noord-Holland |
| Roze Maandag Tilburg | 21 July 2025 | Tilburg | Noord-Brabant |
| Queer Amsterdam Pride Walk | 26 July 2025 | Amsterdam | Noord-Holland |
| Pride at the Beach | 28 July 2025 | Zandvoort | Noord-Holland |
| Dordrecht Pride | 30 August 2025 | Dordrecht | Zuid-Holland |
| Pride Leiden | 6 September 2025 | Leiden | Zuid-Holland |
| Geldrops Pride | 9 September 2025 | Geldrop | Noord-Brabant |
| Gorinchem Pride | 20 September 2025 | Gorinchem | Zuid-Holland |
| Alkmaar Pride | 23–31 May 2026 | Alkmaar | Noord-Holland |
| Utrecht Canal Pride | 6 June 2026 | Utrecht | Utrecht |
| Ede Pride | Summer 2026 | Ede | Gelderland |
| Enschede Pride | to be announced | Enschede | Overijssel |
| Purmerend Pride | October 2025 | Purmerend | Noord-Holland |
| Pride Walk Sittard | to be announced | Sittard | Limburg |
Zeeland, Friesland, Flevoland & Drenthe: Provinces without Pride events (yet)
As of 2025, the Dutch provinces Zeeland, Friesland, Flevoland, and Drenthe do not have official Pride events listed in the national calendar. While these regions may not currently host major celebrations like Amsterdam or Utrecht, LGBTQ+ advocacy and grassroots initiatives are steadily growing.
- Zeeland offers a scenic coastal backdrop and is slowly developing more queer visibility. Community support is increasing, and its towns may soon welcome Pride activities.
- Friesland, with its strong cultural identity, has a developing queer network, particularly in Leeuwarden, and could see official events emerge in coming years.
- Flevoland is the Netherlands’ youngest province, and cities like Almere and Lelystad are promising candidates for future Pride festivals.
- Drenthe, while currently quiet on the Pride front, benefits from its proximity to active regions like Groningen and Overijssel, where LGBTQIA+ visibility is strong.
We encourage LGBTQ+ travelers to support local queer-friendly initiatives and communities in these regions as they move toward greater inclusion.
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FAQ about LGBTQ+ Pride events in the Netherlands 2025
Pride Amsterdam will take place from July 27 to August 4, 2025, with the iconic Canal Parade scheduled for Saturday, August 2.
The largest events include Pride Amsterdam, Utrecht Canal Pride, ZaanPride with Roze Zaterdag, Eindhoven Pride, and Pride Groningen.
In June, Pride celebrations take place in Utrecht, Zutphen, Eindhoven, Groningen, Sittard, Maastricht, and across the Achterhoek region.
Yes! Utrecht Canal Pride features a lively boat parade through the city’s beautiful canals, similar in style to Amsterdam’s event.
Roze Zaterdag (Pink Saturday) is a rotating national LGBTQIA+ event. In 2025, it will be held on 28 June in Zaandam, as part of ZaanPride.
Most Pride walks, parades, and open-air events are free. However, some indoor events, parties, or aftershows may require tickets.
Absolutely! Smaller towns like Ede, Zutphen, Roermond, Zwolle, Geldrop, and Deventer host meaningful local Pride events with strong community support.
Many events, especially in cities like Zwolle, Leiden, and Eindhoven, feature inclusive and family-oriented programming.
Yes. The Netherlands’ compact size and excellent train network make it easy to visit multiple Pride events across different cities during the season.
You can find the complete and regularly updated list of Pride events by province and date right here in this article by Couple of Men and on local Pride websites.
Plan your queer adventure Now with our Pride calendar Netherlands 2025
Whether you’re celebrating in a major city like Amsterdam or showing up in support in smaller towns like Zutphen or Geldrop, Pride Netherlands 2025 promises a year filled with joy, resistance, and connection.
Don’t miss a single celebration with our Pride Calendar Netherlands 2025! Let 2025 be your most colorful year yet. If we missed a Pride event in our calendar, please let us know in the comment section or email us. We gladly update our website accordingly!
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