Pride

Think one person can’t change the world? Proud Amsterdammer Bet van Beeren did. And she did it with the odds stacked against her. So, with her hometown welcoming WorldPride 2026, we take a look at one of the boldest and most unapologetic queer icons of Amsterdam's history.

Pride in Amsterdam is famously joyful, but this year, the festivities are set to strike many as particularly extravagant. That's because there's something big to celebrate: WorldPride 2026 is coming to Amsterdam to honour two important milestones that have shaped not only how the LGBTQ+ community determines its life and culture in the country, but also internationally.