For 2026, Darklands transforms into Beyond Darklands, having to rework the Waagnatie venue in Antwerp. Belgium‘s … ANTWERP | Beyond Darklands 2026 programme highlightsRead more
LGBTQIA+
Queer March Ghent returns in March 2026
Ghent in East Flanders will once again host a month of queer-focused activities in March 2026 … Queer March Ghent returns in March 2026Read more
BELGIUM | Safer in theory, harsher in reality: violence and polarisation mark 2025 for LGBTQIA+ people
Belgium remains one of Europe’s front-runners when it comes to legal protection for LGBTQIA+ people. Yet … BELGIUM | Safer in theory, harsher in reality: violence and polarisation mark 2025 for LGBTQIA+ peopleRead more
Europe reaches new low as LGBTQIA+ people face renewed criminalisation
From Pride bans in the European Union to prosecutions under ‘propaganda’ and ‘extremism’ laws, a new … Europe reaches new low as LGBTQIA+ people face renewed criminalisationRead more
Purple Friday to move to the second Friday of October from 2026
From 2026 onwards, Dutch LGBTQIA+ organisation COC Nederland, in consultation with schools, will move Purple Friday … Purple Friday to move to the second Friday of October from 2026Read more