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Brussels Pride 2026: All you need to know

  • May 8
  • 3 min read

Updated: May 14

UPDATED EVERY WEEK!



Brussels Pride, one of the earliest celebrations in Europe, will be held on 16 May, one day before IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia). By coincidence, it also aligns with the grand finale of Eurovision 2026 but please ignore it, PRIDE is more important than HATE.


This year's Brussels Pride celebrates 30 years so it is a special one. Hate speech and violence are on the rise — in public spaces, on social media and in political debates, including here in Belgium. Too many LGBTQIA+ people still feel unsafe, particularly on the streets, at school and in sports clubs. Transgender and intersex people and LGBTQIA+ refugees are attacked and dehumanised in Belgium as elsewhere in the world.


Scroll down for the programme of activities!



Pride Day:


The Pride March takes the center stage as every year by the city centre starting at 14h30 from Mont des Arts. The Pride Village in Mont des Arts opens at noon followed by a show curated and hosted by drag queens Edna Sorgelsen and Susan from Grindr.

  • 12h00: DJ Michael (dj set)

  • 13h20: Sing Out Brussels (live performance)

  • 14h15: LaDiva Live & Sweety Bonbon (live performance)

  • 15h00: Alex Chesko (dj set) / Alex Paradoxe & guests

  • 16h00: Ricky Corazón (dj set)

  • 16h50: CHOSE (live performance)

  • 17h30: La Big Bertha (drag show)

  • 18h00: Blacksapho (dj set)

  • 18h45: Queer Moves (performance)

  • 19h00: DESTINATION BRUSSELS (drag show), hosted by drag queen Valenciaga with performances by fellow DragRace Belgium contestants Amanda Tears and Mocca Bone and many more.

  • 20h-20h45: Blu Samu

  • 20h50: RaQL (dj set)

  • 21h40: Marlla Aráujo & Angel (Ballroom/Voguing)

  • 21h50: I. Jordan (dj set)

  • 22h40: Andrei Stan (dj set)


Pride After Parties:


  • CAVE - Under The Rainbow (Barrio Cafe). This year’s theme, “When Times Get Darker, We Shine Brighter,” reminds us of our strength, resilience, and the light we create together. Under the same rainbow, we rise, we connect, and we celebrate who we are. We are louder, prouder, and brighter than ever. Tickets here.

  • Flash Pride After Party (Flash Club): From 22h to 6h with drag shows and more. Tickets.

  • C12 hosts Gayhaze with Clarisa Kimskii, 131 BOM, Fais Le Beau, Karla Böhm and more. Tickets

  • Fuse presents: Brussels Pride with LSDXOXO & Nene HTBC. Tickets

  • Queer Future Club presents Served Hot (Brasserie iLLeGaal). Tickets

  • Ultra Pride Power! (Madame Moustache).

  • Queer Club (The Agenda). Tickets

  • Mon Q Ta Praline (LaVallée). Tickets

  • Blur (UMI) with KingsizeBed and more. Tickets

  • The Devil Made Me Do It (The Confession). Tickets.


Pride week:

Before the big day, there are plenty of events happening between 6 and 16 May. See below:


  • 07 May: Lesbian Bingo Night at Grands Carmes.

  • 08 May: Challenging Times for LGBTQIA rights worldwide at Rainbowhouse.

  • 13 May: VIAGE opens Pride festivities with a free event between 22h and 2h00 and performances by Drag Couenne and Susan from Grindr among others. More info

  • 14 May. Mini-Pride Parade, starting at 17h from Grand-Place

  • 14-15 May: Queer Echoes is a one-of-a-kind show taking over the heart of Brussels’ most iconic landmark: the City Hall, during Brussels Pride organised by Cabaret Mademoiselle. Tickets here.

  • 15 May: In Place du Luxembourg, from 17h00 there will be inspiring talks by Rainbow Ambassadors Punch Art and Le Refuge Opvanghuis and music animation by Rokia Bamba, Kevin Legolane and Cruising, hosted by drag queen Susan From Grindr.






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