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

Cinema Zuid

LGBTQ Film Festival Antwerp

Antwerp Film Society

A guide will walk with us around the station area, and you will go back home, knowing a bit more about our beautiful city!

Centraal Station Antwerpen

Guided tour of queer history in Antwerp

Antwerp Queer Club

A guided tour exploring queer history around Antwerp's Central Station.

Queer walks

A community walk event organized by Antwerp Queer Club starting at Central Station.

Discussion of The Tower by Flora Carr. Gay historical fiction.

Luddites

Queer Book Club

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

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

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.

Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten Antwerpen

Japan Light Festival Antwerpen

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

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

Oh Honey Queer

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

LGBTQ Film Festival Antwerp

Guided tour of queer history in Antwerp

Queer walks

Queer Book Club

Queer Book-Flood Club

Bryan Adams: Roll with the Punches

J. Cole: The Fall-Off Tour

Niall Horan - Dinner Party Live On Tour

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Sports Leagues

Badminton: Active Company

Rugby: Active Company

Water Polo: Active Company

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Hessenhuis Café

Café Den Draak

Club Random

Café Twilight

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