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ADE turns 30: the queer guide to Amsterdam Dance Event 2026

ADE turns 30 from 21 to 25 October. Here is how to plan the week around Amsterdam's LGBTQ+ nightlife community.

9 Oct 2026

Schools lean into Purple Friday as acceptance slips

Het Parool reports Amsterdam schools are taking Purple Friday more seriously as acceptance of gay people declines.

9 Oct 2026

Pills over pints in the city's nightlife

More young adults in Amsterdam's nightlife are choosing drugs over alcohol, and gambling is on the rise, NL Times reports.

1 Oct 2026

What a global friendliness ranking means for the dance floor

A new top-11 list of the most LGBTQ friendly countries is a reminder that safe nightlife is built by communities, not just laws.

25 Sept 2026

Dinner, cocktails and dancing under one roof

A new Amsterdam venue folds restaurant, cocktail bar and club into one address. Here is what that means for a night out.

20 Sept 2026

Amsterdam lands in Time Out’s top 10 nightlife cities for 2026

Time Out ranked Amsterdam among the world’s 20 best cities for nightlife — and on Vibra, the city’s best parties are always published and…

16 Sept 2026

Rotterdam Centraal becomes Pride HQ: free Change Station opens this week

From 17–27 September, NS turns Rotterdam Centraal into the headquarters of Rotterdam Pride — with a free Change Station, daily queer…

16 Sept 2026

Rotterdam Pride 2026: Queertopia takes over the city, 17–27 September

Eleven days of queer culture, 130+ events, a Pride March through the city centre and a free festival at the foot of the Erasmus Bridge.

12 Sept 2026

Why a safe night out is now part of the travel plan

A Telegraph report says the world is getting less safe for gay travellers. Here is why trusted nightlife spaces matter more than ever.

9 Sept 2026

Why belonging, not spectacle, defined WorldPride for Yaya Mavundla

Yaya Mavundla's WorldPride reflections show why simply being welcome matters more than any parade or party.

7 Sept 2026

A queer stork play is heading to the stage

An award-winning queer play about a stork is coming to Amsterdam, and nobody can quite decide if it is comedy or performance art.

1 Sept 2026

What LGBTQ+ travellers actually want from a trip

GayCities asked its readers what matters most to LGBTQ+ travellers. The answer starts with feeling welcome, not ticking off landmarks.

1 Sept 2026

Why trans and nonbinary Americans are looking to the Netherlands

Trans and nonbinary Americans are finding refuge in the Netherlands. Here is what it means for Amsterdam nightlife.

28 Aug 2026

Catholics claim their place at Religious Pride

LGBTQ+ Catholics took part in Religious Pride, saying they already belong in the Church. A reminder of how wide queer life in the city runs.

26 Aug 2026