Gay amsterdam party
The Amsterdam gay club scene is vibrant and thriving, with plenty of options to choose from. Many clubs are exclusively gay, while other clubs host regular or semi-regular gay nights. The list here is a selection of the best same-sex attracted clubs Amsterdam has to offer, so your night on the town can be spent at just the right spot.
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Church - The most popular gay club in Amsterdam
Church is one of the most well-respected cruise clubs in Amsterdam’s gay scene. Split over two floors, Church offers a great bar and dance floor as well as confidential rooms, showers and almost anything else a playful soul might desire. The club hosts regular theme nights, including Wednesday’s naked overnight when the only clothes permitted are shoes. Check their website to preserve up to rendezvous with theme nights and entrance fees. Church can be found quite complete to Leidseplein, a short walk from the Amistad same-sex attracted hotel.
Address: Kerkstraat 52
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De Trut - A well famous Amsterdam gay club
Another mainstay gay club in Amsterdam, De Trut has been around sin
Amsterdam Gay Travel Guide
Upcoming Events in Amsterdam
26 – 27 July
Milkshake Festival : big annual open-air festival celebrating the diversity of people: gay, direct, trans, thick, thin, petty, large, black, white
Music: House, Techno, Disco, Pop, R&B, Dancehall, and more.
/ – @ WesterPark
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About Amsterdam and its gay life
Amsterdam had been a powerful city of maritime trade fame for many centuries. In the second half of the 20th century it was considered the gay capital of Europe, due to the beauty of the city and due to the city's liberal atmosphere which was far ahead of most other European cities and countries at that period.
As our Amsterdam Gay Maps show, there are several gay areas in Amsterdam, all of them not really far from each other. First of all you got the street with the unpronounceable name, Reguliersdwarsstraat, which is rather mainstream and quite busy at the weekend. Nearby are the Amstel street and Kerkstraat. And finally there are Warmoesstraat and Zeedijk in the very
Amsterdam’s queer scene rivals that of the greats; up there with Berlin, Madrid, Brighton and more. And we’re not just talking about Reguliersdwarsstraat (Amsterdam’s famous Lgbtq+ Street) – the LGBTQ+ party scene here stretches across the city.
From the city’s legendary first gay club Cafe ‘t Mandje to tiny drag bars with karaoke, Amsterdam has it all. Just don’t be surprised to see some open-minded straight people frequent these joints – these are some of the leading clubs in a city celebrated for its nightlife, after all. Everyone is welcome. So whatever your vibe, here are the best gay bars and clubs in Amsterdam.
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Derek Roberston is a author based in Amsterdam. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers. Find more in our editorial guidelines.
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Gay Clubs, Parties & Events in Amsterdam
Upcoming Irregular Parties
Regular Parties and Clubs
Regular Parties and Clubs
3x NYX
Saturday –
Next party: 26 July
Big club with several dancefloors, bars and lounge areas.
Mixed juvenile clientele. Music: Pop, Urban and House.
Admission: from 14 €
@ Club Nyx Reguliersdwarsstraat 42
Amsterdam BM
Tram: Koningsplein
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De Trut
Sunday – (entry till approx. )
Very popular ›non-commercial dike and faggot disco‹ with a mixed clientele.
Cheap drinks and admission.
Limited capacity – it is advised to queue by to get in.
Admission: 3 €
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@ Bilderdijkstraat E
Amsterdam KP
Tram: Bilderdijkstraat/Kinkerstraat