Antwerp

Antwerp is Belgium’s LGBTQ+ hub, combining a historic city center with progressive queer spaces. Events like Antwerp Pride and the city’s queer film festival make it one of Europe’s most inclusive and stylish destinations.

Hessenhuis Café is a bar in Antwerp. Located at Falconrui 79, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium.

Hessenhuis Café

Café Den Draak is a bar in Antwerp. Located at Draakplaats 1, 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium.

Café Den Draak

Club Random is a bar in Antwerp. Located at Geulincxstraat 28, 2060 Antwerpen, Belgium.

Club Random

Café Twilight is a bar in Antwerp. Located at Nieuwstad 4, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium.

Café Twilight

Cafe DeLux is a bar in Antwerp. Located at Melkmarkt 18, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium.

Cafe DeLux

Bonaparte is a bar in Antwerp. Located at Grote Markt 21, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium.

Bonaparte

Fetish Cafe is a restaurant in Antwerp. Located at 2000, Kleine Pieter Potstraat 8, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium.

Fetish Cafe

Refill is a restaurant in Antwerp. Located at Kleine Koraalberg 8, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium.

Refill

Monkey King is a restaurant in Antwerp. Located at Lange Dijkstraat 12, 2060 Antwerpen, Belgium.

Monkey King

De Nieuwe Boterham is a restaurant in Antwerp. Located at Plantinkaai 14, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium.

De Nieuwe Boterham

Hair Away is a venue in Antwerp. Located at Blancefloerlaan 167, 2050 Antwerpen, Belgium.

Hair Away

Joda Massages is a venue in Antwerp. Located at Napelsstraat 118, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium.

Joda Massages

Mister B - Antwerp is a shop in Antwerp. Located at Falconplein 14, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium.

Mister B - Antwerp

Toys 4 Boys Antwerp is a shop in Antwerp. Located at Nosestraat 6, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium.

Toys 4 Boys Antwerp

The Boots is a bar in Antwerp. Located at Van Aerdtstraat 22, 2060 Antwerpen, Belgium.

The Boots

Het Verschil is a bar in Antwerp. Located at De Keyserlei 25, 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium.

Het Verschil

A fetish event encouraging nudity and related activities.

Naked on Sunday

An event titled 'We love Thursdays' scheduled for July 30, 2026, at Cargo Club in Antwerp, Belgium. The event features free entrance and is part of a series of events with multiple dates listed nearby. Additional details about the event's activities or lineup are not provided.

Cargo Club

We love Thursdays

An event focusing on fisting fetishes and activities.

Fisting Night

Participants come together to read and eat brunch and chat, each bringing their own book. If you have any books you wish to swap or give away, you can also bring them here. Typically takes place at Project Madrigal.

project Madriqal

Queer Book-Flood Club

Antwerp Queer Club

A social gathering where people read, eat brunch, chat, and swap or give away books.

A community event featuring crafting and book reading, aimed at LGBTQIA+ community members.

Stadspark

Queer Made: Crafternoon + Book Reading

Crafternoon

A community outdoor event where people can enjoy a picnic, do crafts, read or swap books, and listen to music in the park.

A repeat of the fetish celebration for army uniforms and workgear.

Army Uniform, Workgear & Skin (August)

An event titled 'Hiz ya Wiz' scheduled to take place on August 1, 2026, starting at 23:00 and ending at 05:00. Further details about the event are not provided in the content.

Hiz ya Wiz

An event showcasing chaps, jocks, and sportswear fetishes.

Chaps-Jocks-Sportwear (August)

FEARLESS is more than just a word. It’s about daring to be yourself, being visible, and taking up space—exactly as you are. FEARLESS represents a community where everyone is free to be themselves and where we empower one another.

Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten Antwerpen

Antwerp Pride 2026

Antwerp Pride

A community event celebrating being yourself, being visible, and empowering everyone to take up space.

An evening full of atmosphere, music, connection, and a banging start to Pride.

Antwerp Club

Opening Pride Party

An unforgettable evening of live music, entertainment, and an incredible line-up to celebrate the start of Pride together. Featuring lescopinesinsta, donnamariegaga, ladiva_live, trinxx_heels, zinno.music, JENS, leonardsantos91, Sonny, and daisydzire.

Antwerp Pride Opening Night

Antwerp Pride vzw

Live music event with performances by Clouseau, Laura Tesoro, Zita Paulussen, Michael Schack, and Crazy Sir-G. Takes place on the Scheldekaaien with the city as a backdrop.

Cockerillkaai

Muziek aan 't Water

A free outdoor evening concert with live music performances by Clouseau and Laura Tesoro along the water in Antwerp.

Celebration marking the start of Antwerp Pride 2026 with a Midsummer Festival at Café Den Draak.

Antwerp Pride 2026 - Midsummer Festival

Join the Midsummer Festival celebrations at Café Den Draak, featuring various events from August 6 to August 8, including Pride Night Afterparty.

Midsummer Festival at Café Den Draak

An event organized by Antwerp Pride, Queer Families in Town is a family-friendly gathering on August 7, 2026, from 15:00 to 18:00 at Sint-Andriesplaats, Antwerp. The event features activities for children such as a kids' disco, storytelling, and creative workshops, along with entertainment including a show with Mega Mindy and a performance by Bart Kaëll. It aims to promote connection, visibility, and inclusion within the LGBTQIA+ community and families, fostering a welcoming environment for all ages to enjoy, socialize, and celebrate diversity.

Queer Families in Town

A screening event showcasing LGBTQ+ themed films.

Beyond Pride Screening: Lost Boys & Fairies

A social event for puppy play enthusiasts, featuring candy and social activities.

Puppy's & Handler Social with Candy

Another night dedicated to leather and rubber fetishists.

Leather & Rubber Night (August)

Experience the Fridaynight Fever event at Café Den Draak on August 7, part of the Antwerp Pride festivities.

Fridaynight Fever at Café Den Draak

8 August — 12h Antwerp Pride Rave. Non-stop dancing for Pride. Two rooms. Both high energy!

OH HONEY 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY - 12h Antwerp Pride Rave

Oh Honey Queer

A 12-hour nonstop dance party in celebration of Antwerp Pride with two energetic rooms.

The Antwerp Pride Parade 2026 is Belgium's most colorful parade, taking place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM in City Centre, Antwerp. The event is part of the larger Antwerp Pride festival running from August 5 to 9, 2026, which includes various activities such as the Pride Parade, Love United Festival, Queer Families in Town, Pride Village, Inclusion Day, and a Closing Festival. The theme for 2026 is 'FEARLESS,' emphasizing courage and community celebration. The parade attracts approximately 150,000 visitors and celebrates over 15 years of Pride in Antwerp.

Antwerp Pride Venue

Antwerp Pride Parade 2026

Celebrate the Pride Parade on August 8 at Café Den Draak, a highlight of the Antwerp Pride 2026 events.

Pride Parade at Café Den Draak

The Love United Festival is scheduled to take place in Toronto on August 8, 2026, from 16:00 to 23:59. This event promises an engaging experience, bringing together music, entertainment, and community in a vibrant setting.

Love United Festival

A pride-themed fetish event with a focus on leather and rubber.

A Hard Night Pride Edition

Antwerp Pride Afterparty featuring Love Pop & Peace Music.

Love Pop & Peace Music Antwerp Pride Afterparty

A special Pride event at Cargo Club featuring themed music and celebrations.

Woodpop PRIDE

A vibrant summer event in Antwerp with music, entertainment, and community activities. Join us for a fun-filled day and get ready for the next gathering on August 8, 2026.

Antwerp Summer Gathering 2026

Celebratory afterparty marking the end of Antwerp Pride 2026.

Antwerp Pride 2026 - Afterparty

Join the Pride Night Afterparty on August 8 at Café Den Draak, concluding the Pride celebrations.

Pride Night Afterparty at Café Den Draak

An event celebrating Pride with music and entertainment at Cargo Club on August 8, 2026. The event details include the date and venue, with ticketing information available online.

Day dedicated to inclusion activities, workshops, and discussions.

Antwerp City Hall

Inclusion Day

A pride event celebrating nudity, underwear, and jockstrap fetishes.

Naked & Underwear & Jock's Pride Edition

The grand finale celebrating the end of Antwerp Pride with performances and festivities.

Closing Festival

Annual LGBTQ+ pride parade celebrating diversity and inclusion in Antwerp.

Antwerp City Center

Antwerp Pride Parade

Antwerp Pride Foundation

A fetish event focused on water sports activities.

Water Sports on Sunday

A gathering for bear and otter enthusiasts, offering drinks and candies.

Bear & Otter Cuddlers - August

An event scheduled for August 22, 2026, at Cargo Club, featuring Latin music and dance. The event details include the date and venue, with additional information available through the provided links.

BARRIO LATINO

An event showcasing fetishes related to chaps, jocks, and sportswear.

A weekend event for lovers of liquids and pump presses in fetish contexts.

Monstermeat Weekend for Liquids and Pump Presses

A fetish event featuring demo balls filled with fluid, powered by Fetish Cafe.

Monstermeat Weekend with Demo Balls Filling with Fluid (Fetish Cafe)

Zuidpark

Lawn Games

A community event where people can play lawn games in Zuidpark with the Antwerp Queer Club.

Naked on Sunday (August)

On Saturday, September 5, 2026, DJ Amelie Lens will perform a 3-hour open-air set in front of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA) at Leopold de Waelplaats. The event celebrates her debut album, AURA, featuring a spectacular video show that combines music, architecture, and the city. The event runs from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM, with support artists, and is the first of its kind at this landmark location. Tickets go on presale on May 28, 2026, and general sale on June 2, 2026.

Amelie Lens in front of the KMSKA - Chaos in the City

A fetish night dedicated to leather and rubber enthusiasts.

Leather & Rubber Night (September)

Amelie Lens performing a DJ set at Leopold De Waelplaats, Antwerp. Part of the KMSKA event series.

Leopold De Waelplaats, Antwerp

Amelie Lens Live DJ Set

A week-long festival showcasing LGBTQ+ themed films from around the world.

Cinema Zuid

LGBTQ Film Festival Antwerp

Antwerp Film Society

Traditional bookclubs where all participants read the same book and then come together to discuss said book. Typically takes place at Luddites Books & Wine.

Luddites

Queer Book Club

A group where people read the same book and then discuss it together.

A social gathering where people read, enjoy brunch, chat, and swap books.

A live concert featuring Bryan Adams performing his hits, scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 6:30 PM at AFAS Dome in Antwerp, Belgium. The event lasts approximately two hours and is part of Bryan Adams's tour in 2026.

AFAS Dome

Bryan Adams: Roll with the Punches

American hip-hop artist J. Cole is performing his 'The Fall-Off Tour' at AFAS Dome in Antwerp on Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 8:00 PM. This concert marks his return to the stage in Belgium after over a decade. The event is organized by Live Nation Belgium and is expected to attract a large audience of hip-hop and live music fans.

J. Cole: The Fall-Off Tour

Join Niall Horan for his 'Dinner Party Live On Tour' at AFAS Dome in Antwerp on November 5, 2026. The Irish singer-songwriter, known for his success with One Direction and his solo albums like 'Flicker', 'Heartbreak Weather', and 'The Show', will perform new music and fan favorites. The event starts at 18:30 local time at Sportpaleis Antwerpen, Desguinlei 94, 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium. Organized by Live Nation Belgium, this concert promises an unforgettable live experience with over 90 million albums sold worldwide and recent tours filling major venues.

Niall Horan - Dinner Party Live On Tour

The Japan Light Festival Antwerpen is a cultural event featuring Japanese cuisine, art, and entertainment. It includes activities such as LED karaoke, silent disco, Japanese LED objects, sushi and Japanese food creations, retro gaming room, live Japanese acts, and roller disco. The festival is held indoors at a secret location in Antwerpen from November 6 to November 8, 2026, starting at 17:00 on the first day and ending at 22:00 on the last day. Tickets include access to various activities and entertainment options.

Japan Light Festival Antwerpen

A community book club where participants read the same book and discuss it together.

21 November — the big one. OH HONEY — 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY. A 24h rave (night & day) with a huge line-up.

OH HONEY 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY - 24h rave

A 24-hour rave celebrating OH HONEY's 5-year anniversary with a large lineup of performers.

Active Company is an Antwerp-based inclusive sports association (VZW) for LGBTQ+ people and allies. It organizes regular sports and leisure activities (over 400 participants weekly) . Active Company hosts events like the Antwerp Brilliant Games, a multi-sport LGBT-friendly tournament that includes badminton competitions .

Badminton: Active Company

Active Company is an Antwerp-based LGBT sports association organizing various team sports for LGBTQ+ members. Among the sports it features is rugby; Active Company has participated in LGBT rugby tournaments as part of events like the Antwerp Brilliant Games . The club offers a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ athletes in Antwerp.

Rugby: Active Company

Active Company, headquartered in Antwerp, has an LGBT-friendly water polo team . The club is cited as the largest Flemish sports association for LGBTQ+ people (400 members) , and its activities include water polo training and matches as part of its inclusive sports offerings in Antwerp .

Antwerp

Upcoming Events

We love Thursdays

Queer Book-Flood Club

Queer Made: Crafternoon + Book Reading

Crafternoon

Hiz ya Wiz

Chaps-Jocks-Sportwear (August)

Antwerp Pride 2026

Opening Pride Party

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Sports Leagues

Badminton: Active Company

Rugby: Active Company

Water Polo: Active Company

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Café Den Draak

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