Rotterdam Pride 2026: Where to Stay & What to Do
Planning a trip to Rotterdam Pride 2026? From 17 to 27 September 2026, Rotterdam celebrates Pride with events, parties, performances and activities throughout the city. The highlight is the Rotterdam Pride Festival on Saturday, 26 September at Willemsplein, next to the iconic Erasmus Bridge.
Whether you’re visiting Rotterdam for the first time or returning for Pride, it’s the perfect time to experience the city and make a weekend of it.
What is Rotterdam Pride?
Rotterdam Pride is a celebration of love, diversity, equality and being yourself. For more than a week, events take place across Rotterdam, creating a lively and welcoming atmosphere throughout the city.
The main Rotterdam Pride Festival takes place on Willemsplein on 26 September. With music, performances and plenty of Pride atmosphere, it’s one of the highlights of the Rotterdam Pride programme.
What to do during Rotterdam Pride
There is plenty to discover outside the Pride events as well. Rotterdam is known for its modern architecture, vibrant nightlife, restaurants, museums and location on the Maas.
During your Pride weekend, you can:
- Walk across the Erasmus Bridge and along the Maas
- Explore Rotterdam’s unique architecture
- Enjoy dinner at one of the city’s many restaurants
- Discover cafés and nightlife in the city centre
- Visit museums and cultural attractions
- Experience Rotterdam’s lively scene
The best part? Many of the city’s highlights are easy to reach from the centre.
Where to stay during Rotterdam Pride?
Looking for a hotel in Rotterdam during Pride? Staying centrally means you can enjoy the celebrations without having to travel far at the end of the day.
Maurits Apartments & Suites is located on Mauritsweg, in the heart of Rotterdam. From here, you can easily explore the city centre and travel to the different Pride events taking place throughout Rotterdam.
Our apartments and suites offer a little more space and privacy than a traditional hotel room, making them ideal for a longer stay in Rotterdam.
After a busy day of Pride events, you can return to your own comfortable space, relax and recharge for the next day.
Make it a Rotterdam Pride weekend
Coming from outside Rotterdam? Staying for two or three nights allows you to experience much more than just the main festival.
Arrive on Friday, explore Rotterdam and enjoy an evening event. Spend Saturday celebrating Pride and discovering the city. On Sunday, slow down with a relaxed breakfast, a museum visit or a walk through Rotterdam before heading home.
This way, Rotterdam Pride becomes more than a single event — it becomes a complete city break.
Book your stay for Rotterdam Pride 2026
If you’re looking for a place to stay during Rotterdam Pride, Maurits Apartments & Suites offers a central and comfortable base for your visit.
Stay in the heart of Rotterdam, celebrate Pride, explore the city and enjoy the freedom of having your own apartment or suite.
Celebrate Pride. Explore Rotterdam. Come home to Maurits.
