2026 Global & European Pride Calendar: Dates & Destinations

From Brussels to Amsterdam, Madrid and beyond, Pride 2026 is set to be a year of powerful marches, huge street parties and historic firsts. With Amsterdam hosting both WorldPride and EuroPride, and European cities rolling out packed summer programmes, here are the key dates you need to plan your queer year.

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European Pride Highlights 2026

Amsterdam: WorldPride & EuroPride 2026

• Dates: 25 July – 8 August 2026
• Key moments: Pride March (25 July), Canal Parade (1 August), closing events (8 August)
  Amsterdam hosts a combined WorldPride and EuroPride in 2026, bringing more than 500 events to the Dutch capital, from conferences and exhibitions to street parties and club nights. The WorldPride Village at Museumplein will be the beating heart of the festival, with stages, community stands and nightly programming.

Brussels Pride: In the Capital of Europe

• Dates: 15–17 May 2026
• Parade: Saturday 16 May 2026
  Brussels Pride returns with a strong political message at the heart of the EU quarter, alongside a rainbow‑soaked party in the city centre. Expect a Pride Village around Mont des Arts, a march that brings together grassroots groups and institutions, and a weekend of parties, talks and perfrmances.

Vienna Pride & Rainbow Parade

• Dates: 29 May – 14 June 2026
• Rainbow Parade: 14 June 2026
  Vienna Pride offers two weeks of events, including a Pride Village in front of City Hall, a Pride Run and a Rainbow Parade circling the Ringstraße. It’s a great option if you want a mix of political visibility, culture and a relaxed city‑trip vibe.

Madrid Orgullo (MADO)

• Dates: 26 June – 5 July 2026
• Main march: Saturday 4 July 2026
  Madrid hosts one of Europe’s biggest Prides, turning the Chueca neighbourhood and central avenues into a giant queer festival. Expect huge outdoor stages, political speeches, drag shows and a march that attracts hundreds of thousands of people.

Cologne CSD

• Dates: 3–6 July 2026
• Parade: Sunday 5 July 2026
  Cologne’s Christopher Street Day is a staple of the German Pride circuit, combining a massive street festival along the Rhine with a huge Sunday parade. If you want Pride with serious party energy, Cologne and Madrid back‑to‑back make for an intense July.

Prague Pride

• Dates: 3–9 August 2026
• Parade: Saturday 8 August 2026

Prague Pride turns the Czech capital into one of Central Europe’s brightest queer hubs, with a full week of culture, activism and parties along the Vltava river and across the city. The Rainbow Parade traditionally starts at Wenceslas Square and winds through the historic centre to Letná Park, where an open‑air Pride Park with multiple stages, food stalls and community zones keeps the celebration going into the evening.

Other European dates to watch

• Paris: Marche des Fiertés – 27 June 2026
• Copenhagen Pride – mid‑August 2026 (TBC)
• Helsinki Pride – 22–28 June 2026 (TBC)
• Luxembourg Pride – early July 2026 (TBC)
• Malta Pride – September 2026 (TBC)

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Global Pride Moments 2026

WorldPride Amsterdam 2026

WorldPride 2026 will be one of the largest queer events of the decade, bringing global activists, artists and communities to Amsterdam. Between the march, canal parade, human‑rights events and nightlife, it’s worth treating this as a full festival, not just a weekend trip.

Beyond Europe

• New York City: NYC Pride – late June 2026 (Stonewall‑legacy march and major street festival).
• London: Pride in London – late June 2026 (central‑London parade and Trafalgar Square‑style rally).
• São Paulo: São Paulo Pride – late May / early June 2026 (the world’s largest Pride by numbers).
• Toronto: Toronto Pride – late June 2026 (multiple parades and a huge street party).
• Sydney Mardi Gras – February/March 2026 (night‑time parade and multi‑week festival).
• Cape Town Pride – February/March 2026 (Africa’s flagship Pride with beach‑city mix).

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How to Plan Your Pride Year

Mix big and small: Combine mega‑Prides with more intimate events like Luxembourg, Malta or Salzburg to experience different community vibes.

Decide on your “anchor” events: If you’re heading to WorldPride / EuroPride Amsterdam, build the rest of your summer around late July and early August.

Cluster your trips: Madrid, Cologne and Paris fall within a few weeks of each other, making it easy to link several Prides in one go.

Book early: For Amsterdam, Madrid, Cologne and Brussels, hotels and trains can sell out months in advance, especially for parade weekends.

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