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.

An event for bear and otter enthusiasts held on the last Friday of each month at The Boots in Antwerp, offering a cozy and inclusive environment for cuddling, sharing stories, and socializing. The event starts at 22:00 on April 17, 2026, with regular entry fees. Attendees are encouraged to leave worries behind and enjoy an evening of connection and warmth.

The Boots

bear & otter cuddlers

A fetish event featuring puppy play in the dark at The Boots in Antwerp.

puppy's in the dark

An electrifying techno music event featuring DJs Vakfrau and Jason Skyler at Club Random.

Club Random

ADDICT Techno Party

An event titled ETHNCITY scheduled for April 18, 2026, with no specified start or end times. The event details are available on the Cargo Club website, which features various related events and ticket links.

Cargo Club

ETHNCITY

An evening event welcoming all fetishes at The Boots.

After work cruising

A vibrant event celebrating LGBTQ+ pride with activities, performances, and community gathering.

Antwerp Club

LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration

Antwerp Pride Committee

Pommelien Thijs, a multitalent and one of the most prominent young artists, will perform an extra show at Sportpaleis in Antwerp on April 23, 2026. Due to high demand for her previous concerts, she is adding this additional date to her tour. She gained fame with her breakthrough album 'Per Ongeluk' (2023), featuring hits like 'Erop of Eronder', 'Zilver', and 'Ongewoon'. Her style and success have earned her multiple awards, and she continues to dominate the charts with her singles and festival performances. The concert will start at 18:30 and end around 23:00.

EXTRA SHOW! Pommelien Thijs at Sportpaleis

We love Thursdays

An event scheduled for April 23, 2026, at Cargo Club in Antwerp, featuring free entrance. The event details include the date and venue, with additional information available through provided links. No specific start or end times are listed.

WLT - 23.04.2026

An event titled 'Mister Fetish Boots election: meet the candidates' scheduled for April 24, 2026, starting at 22:00. The event details and location are not specified in the provided content.

Mister Fetish Boots election: meet the candidates

Attic of Het Roze Huis

Powerpoint Party

Antwerp Queer Club

A community event where people gather at Het Roze Huis to enjoy a PowerPoint-themed party.

The main election event for Mister Fetish Boots at The Boots in Antwerp.

Mister Fetish Boots election: main election

A unique musical experience where Mattias Devriendt performs live piano music while attendees lie down and relax. This inward-focused concert encourages unwinding and mindfulness, offering a quieter and more introspective way to enjoy live music. The event is scheduled for April 25, 2026, at 8:30 PM at AMUZ in Antwerp, Belgium, with tickets priced at EUR 30. Participants are invited to take a moment out of their busy lives to relax and let the music sink in.

Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten Antwerpen

Lie Down Piano Concert Mattias Devriendt

O Gece Bu Gece

DJ performance event featuring Kaan Deniz at Cargo Club, Antwerp.

DJ Performance by Kaan Deniz

An event titled 'O Gece Bu Gece' scheduled for April 25, 2026, at Cargo Club in Toronto. The event details include the date and venue, with ticket information available online. No specific start or end times are provided, and there is no additional description or image associated with the event.

A celebration event for Mister Fetish Boots with reduced drink prices at The Boots in Antwerp.

Mister Fetish Boots victory party, reduced drink prices

On Sunday, April 26, 2026, guitar legend Eric Clapton returns to Belgium for a must-see concert at the AFAS Dome (Sportpaleis) in Antwerp. Fans can look forward to a night filled with timeless classics, selected rarities, and new arrangements, all presented in the exceptional musical setting that only Eric Clapton can create, supported by his world-class live band.

Eric Clapton Concert at AFAS Dome Antwerp

Another session of the regular evening event for all fetishes.

Another Thursday night celebration at Cargo Club.

An event scheduled for April 30, 2026, at Cargo Club, featuring free entrance. The event details include the date and venue, with additional information available through provided links. The event is part of a series with related events on April 16, 2026, and April 23, 2026.

WLT - 30.04.2026 - Cargo Club

Australian band Tame Impala is returning to Belgium with their 'Deadbeat Tour'. The concert will take place on Tuesday, 5 May 2026, at 8:00 PM at AFAS Dome in Antwerp. The event is organized by Live Nation Belgium and features psychedelic grooves and dreamy guitars. Tickets can be booked online.

Tame Impala: Deadbeat Tour | AFAS Dome

Join the live watch party for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, featuring big screen viewing and a fun atmosphere.

Eurovision Song Contest Watch Party Vienna 2026

Live screening of the Eurovision Song Contest finals on the big screen at Club Random, with free entrance for all.

Eurovision Song Contest Finals Live Broadcast

The event is a dance competition titled 'RnB ALL STARS Dance Battle' scheduled for May 13, 2026. It will take place at Cargo Club in Toronto. Tickets are available online, and additional event details can be found on the provided website links.

RnB ALL STARS Dance Battle

Celebration of 16 years of Club Random with DJ performances by Andro-G and Kenne Perry, including surprise gadgets.

16 Years Anniversary & Dave’s Birthday Bash

Celebration of 16 years with music by Andro-G and Kenne Perry. Doors open at 11:30 PM, event runs until 11:00 AM. Entry costs 10€, includes one free drink.

Club Random 16 Year Anniversary

A Funky Disco Party is scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Cargo Club in Toronto. The event is part of a series of dance and music events, featuring a lively disco theme. The event details include the date and venue, with no specific start or end times provided. Tickets are available online, and additional information can be found on the event's webpage.

FUNKY Disco Party

seoul club house

Karaoke

A community karaoke meet-up hosted by Antwerp Queer Club at Seoul Club House.

Main room will be techno. Balcony will be house. After party will be high energy house. Line up and tickets will be released soon.

Oh Honey Queer Next Edition

Oh Honey Queer

A 12-hour rave and afterparty celebrating five years of Oh Honey Queer with techno and house music.

A vibrant after party event featuring SHINOBI and celebrating for the first time at the Balcony, with music and entertainment.

Balcony floor

SHINOBI and the first time... after party at the Balcony

Traum

Oh Honey Queer After Party

A party on the balcony to celebrate after an event.

A vibrant outdoor music festival featuring various artists and genres, with food stalls and entertainment for all ages.

Antwerp City Park

Open Air Festival Antwerp

Open Air Antwerp Organization

Celebration of LGBTQ+ pride with music, performances, and community activities by the river.

Antwerp Pride Festival

Love United Antwerp Pride

The theme of Antwerp Pride 2026 is: Fearless. Pride isn’t about the absence of fear. It’s about what you choose to do while you feel it. It’s laughing out loud when the world expects silence. Loving gently when hardness would be easier. Choosing, again and again, to be who you are, even when the world isn’t ready yet. Fearless is the look from a friend who understands without words. The embrace of a chosen family. A community that proves, time and again, that love cannot be broken. At Antwerp Pride, we don’t shout to prove that we exist. We celebrate that we will never disappear again. Every step. Every moment of walking hand in hand. Every symbol in rainbow colors. They all carry the same message: We are here. We are together. We are Fearless. For everyone who has ever doubted themselves: This is your invitation. Your story. Your space. Your moment to live without apologies. Because Pride is more than a parade. It’s a movement, fueled by people who dare to be themselves. Today. Tomorrow. Always. Be Fearless. For yourself. For each other. For the future we’re building together.

Antwerp Pride 2026

An evening of music featuring Clouseau and an opening performance by Laura Tesoro, set by the water as the sun goes down.

Cockerillkaai

Muziek aan het Water

Antwerp Pride

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

A family-friendly event with activities for queer families and children.

Queer Families in Town

A screening event showcasing LGBTQ+ themed films.

Beyond Pride Screening: Lost Boys & Fairies

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

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

Join the Antwerp Pride Parade on August 8, 2026, from 14:00 to 17:00 in Antwerp. Celebrate diversity and pride with this vibrant event.

Antwerp Pride Venue

Antwerp Pride Parade

Antwerp Pride vzw

The colorful parade through Antwerp celebrating LGBTQIA+ pride.

Pride Parade

A lively dance festival along the Schelde river to celebrate diversity.

Love United Festival

A festive closing event to celebrate the end of Antwerp Pride with music, performances, and community gathering.

LGBTQ+ Events in Antwerp

Today

bear & otter cuddlers

Tomorrow

puppy's in the dark

ADDICT Techno Party

ETHNCITY

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration

Today

bear & otter cuddlers

Tomorrow

puppy's in the dark

ADDICT Techno Party

ETHNCITY

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration

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