LEUVEN PRIDE
26 SEPTEMBER 2026
On Saturday 26th of September 2026, the third edition of Leuven Pride will take place. Together, we walk through the city in an inclusive and peaceful march, celebrating visibility, connection and solidarity. Everyone is welcome to join – proud, visible and determined.
After the walk, the celebration continues at the official afterparty. Expect a night filled with music, performances and dancing as we close Pride the way it should be: with energy, love and togetherness.
LEUVEN PRIDE HUB
Open Forum: Online Hate and Digital Safety
Online hate is a daily reality for many LGBTQI people. But what can we do about it?
Online hate against LGBTQI people is not an abstract problem. Across Flanders, we see how hateful reactions on social media - such as responses to posts about Leuven Pride - can quickly escalate and contribute to a sense of insecurity.
- Who and what is behind this hate?
- How does it affect public debate and everyday life?
- And most importantly: what actually works in dealing with it?
During this public debate evening, experts, media professionals, and students will share their insights on online hate speech and digital safety. Come listen, join the conversation, and think along about how we can make online spaces safer.
📅 Wednesday, April 29
🕗 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM (welcome from 7:30 PM)
📍 KU Leuven – Justus Lipsius Hall
(Erasmus Building, Faculty of Arts – 8th floor)
🎟️ Free and open to everyone (registration required)
Pride is for all of us.
Pride is protest*.
Pride is connection.
*Protest (from Latin: pro is 'for', testari is 'to witness') means expressing concern about political or social injustice. Hoping to spark change.
Relive Leuven Pride 2025
Leuven Pride 2025 once again filled the streets of Leuven with color and pride. 2,000 people gathered at Martelarenplein and marched through Herbert Hooverplein, the Grote Markt, and the Bondgenotenlaan to show their support for the LGBTQI+ community. Even now, In 2025, we still hear testimonials about verbal and physical violence. That's why we stay visible in the public eye. Leuven Pride is a necessary reminder that we are here, we belong and we will not be pushed aside/away. Leuven Pride is for everyone.
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