Leuven Pride
The city of Leuven is preparing for a historic moment:
The very first Leuven Pride!
On October 10, 2024, the city will be filled with love and a celebration of all the colors of the rainbow. Discover the program below!
Please note: Tickets for the Pride Afterparty in De Optimist must be purchased in advance via the form at the bottom of the page
Pride mars
A festive procession towards the Smoldersplein. Put on your best clothes, put on some glitter and walk along! We gather on the side of De Klimop to leave together across Bondgenootlaan.
We leave promptly at 7 pm!
Pride celebration on Smoldersplein
The rainbow community will do what it does best: we will build a street party with food, drinks and dancing until 22:00. At 21:00, Live Drag singer/performer La Diva will perform for us.
Upon arrival, we will also inaugurate the new LGBTQ+ monument.
Pride Afterparty
A spectacular party with the best drags and DJs from inside and outside Leuven, hosted by Georgy Gorgeous and Queer Leuven. The café of the Optimist remains accessible to everyone, for the show and the party tickets are required (to be ordered in advance, not available via the box office).
Order tickets below
Tickets Afterparty Optimist
Order your tickets for the Afterparty in the auction room of De Optimist below. Tickets can only be purchased in advance, while supplies last.
The room has a very clear maximum capacity that we must strictly adhere to, so that everyone can have a safe experience!