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Het Homomonument

Westermarkt
Amsterdam
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Open air parties during Kingsnight, Kingsday, Bevrijdingsdag, Pride. Also host for many demonstrations. 

Upcoming events in Het Homomonument

  1. Remembrance Day

    Het Homomonument, Westermarkt, Amsterdam

    Remembrance Day

    Het Homomonument, Westermarkt, Amsterdam

    On 4 May, at the Homomonument, we will reflect on the Second World War and the (queer) victims of oppression and persecution, both then and now.

    Lecture
    This year, for the first time, the commemoration will be preceded by a lecture given by a prominent speaker on the subject of freedom and the persecution of queer people in Europe.

    Viktória Radványi, chair of Budapest Pride, has agreed to give this lecture in 2026. She will speak about the deteriorating situation of queer people in Hungary in recent years, with particular focus on the Pride ban in 2025, which led to the largest protest in recent Hungarian history.

    Silent march
    The silent march sets off from the front of the Westerkerk, passes the

    Anne Frank House and proceeds along the canals to the Homomonument.

    Commemoration
    Just before 8.00 pm, the tattoo signal will sound and there will be two minutes of silence at the Homomonument. After the silence, the speakers will take the floor. The first speaker is Viktória Radványi, chair of Budapest Pride. The speakers will address themes surrounding freedom and persecution, specifically those affecting queer people.

    Wreath-laying
    As the final part of the ceremony, all the organisations present place a floral arrangement on the monument’s water triangle.

    The master of ceremonies then brings the commemoration to a close and invites all visitors to lay flowers on the water triangle and then gather in the Westerkerk for a discussion.

  2. Liberation day

    Het Homomonument, Westermarkt, Amsterdam

    Liberation day

    Het Homomonument, Westermarkt, Amsterdam

    3–5 pm – Het Danspaleis
    A good old-fashioned dance party for older people and anyone who loves to swing. The DJ (PD) will be spinning old favourites from the archives of stars of yesteryear, such as Johnny Hoes, Louis Prima, Lieve Hugo and Doris Day. From sing-alongs to tearjerkers, from merengue to English waltzes and from polonaises to belly dancing: at Het Danspaleis, it’s always party time. With Het Danspaleis, we want to give a special place in the programme to the older generation, who fought hard in the past for the rights we now enjoy as the LGBTQIA+ community. Come and dance and flirt at the Homomonument!

    5pm – 11pm – Superball & Sweetie Darling
    The two organisations are joining forces once again to celebrate freedom at the Homomonument. Superball is Europe’s biggest drag battle, held every year at Paradiso, and Sweetie Darling is an international queer house party where freedom of self-expression is paramount. In short, it’s party time at the Homomonument!

  5. Celebrate live

    Het Homomonument, Westermarkt, Amsterdam

    Celebrate live

    Het Homomonument, Westermarkt, Amsterdam

    On 5 September 2026, the Homomonument will celebrate its 39th anniversary. As in previous years, we will be celebrating life and inviting everyone to light a candle in memory of loved ones who are no longer with us. Afterwards, we will raise a glass together to toast life.

Past events in Het Homomonument

  1. Koningsdag - The house of spiders

    Het Homomonument, Westermarkt, Amsterdam

    Koningsdag - The house of spiders

    Het Homomonument, Westermarkt, Amsterdam

    Onze host voor Koningsdag: The House of Spiders.
    The House of Spiders een groep artiesten, DJs en club kids die samenkomen en groeien richting nightlife royalty. Geïnspireerd door de Club Kid uit de jaren 80 in New York City bestaat The House of Spiders uit wilde nachtelijke party creatures.
    Iedereen brengt een eigen vibe, maar samen passen ze goed binnen de stijl van Angel Spider’s visie

  2. Kings night

    Het Homomonument, Westermarkt, Amsterdam

    Kings night

    Het Homomonument, Westermarkt, Amsterdam

    Meet our host for King’s Night: LESBIQUE is a queer playground in Amsterdam. From club nights at Club Church to festival stages and small themed events.

    A place where queer people can experiment, grow and come together to form a creative and sex-positive community.

    With Club Church as its permanent base,
    Lesbique also introduces people of other gender identities to darkrooms and play areas in a club setting.

  3. Commemoration, Celebrate life

    Het Homomonument, Westermarkt, Amsterdam

    Commemoration, Celebrate life

    Het Homomonument, Westermarkt, Amsterdam

    On 5 September 2025, the Gay Monument will mark its 38th anniversary. As in previous years, we will then celebrate life and invite everyone to light a candle for loved ones who are no longer here. Afterwards, we raise a glass together to toast to life.

  5. Pride with Sexyland @ Homomonument

    Het Homomonument, Westermarkt, Amsterdam

    Pride with Sexyland @ Homomonument

    Het Homomonument, Westermarkt, Amsterdam

    Pride is Life: Act Up, Fight Back! 🌈 Met volle trots presenteren we een spectrum aan acts en artiesten die de veelzijdigheid, kwetsbaarheid en moedigheid tonen van onze gemeenschap en die daarbuiten. Dit tezamen in het hart van onze stad, zij aan zij, onder de Westerkerk. Een trots moment met onze geliefden, bondgenoten, partners en (toekomstige) vrienden. Een echte familie bijeenkomst.

  7. Pedal for pride

    Het Homomonument, Westermarkt, Amsterdam

    Pedal for pride

    Het Homomonument, Westermarkt, Amsterdam

    Join us in #amsterdam on July 5th this year to celebrate LGBTQIA+ cyclists and allies!

    The BIGGEST #pride ride in Europe!

    Every year we continue to push for better representation, education and inclusion in cycling. We seem to be going backwards, but we are still here AND queer!

    This ride will have different groups for all levels, and end with an awesome after ride party hosted by our good friends @twotoneams !!

    🌈 Allies are VERY welcome and encouraged to this fun ride! You don’t have to be LGBTQ+ to ride!