Belgrade Pride

Belgrade Pride, also known as Beograd Prajd, is a strong act of resistance in a region with a challenging political climate. The event is growing in size and international support, making it a queer voice in the Balkans. Due to past threats and opposition, Pride is heavily secured, making it a symbol of LGBTQ+ defiance.

Belgrade Pride Date

Beograd Prajd is one of the last prides in Europe’s summer pride season and usually takes place the beginning of September. Following violent incidents at the first Pride parades in Serbia in 2001 and 2010, organizers made a strategic decision to hold the event in September. This timing was chosen to distinguish the Belgrade Pride from the global Pride month in June and to give them more time for preparation and negotiations with authorities.

When is the Belgrade Pride taking place in 2026?

For 2026, the event date has not yet been confirmed, but if it keeps following its rhythm it should take place on Saturday, September 5.

What is the main party at Belgrade Pride?

The parties for 2025 have not yet been announced, based on last year the following parties can be expected to take place:

The official Pride after-party will be by TUN and start at 22h, taking place at Drugstore club. There will be a main stage with pop hits and from 1am also the black room with techno.

If you look for a party on Friday already, there is another party called Mrak celebrating a Pride special edition and also taking place at Club Durgstore featuring Metaraph in the main room and local dj set in the blackroom. The party is set to take place from 11pm to 6am. Tickets are available on Resident advisor or at the door. If you look for something less hardcore, you can check out the Pride Drag Show at Pride House (being hosted at the KC Grad cultural center taking place from 9pm to 3am).

Pride Route Belgrade

The Parade Route for 2026 has not yet been shared. In 2025 the route was as following:

Manjež Park -> Nemanjina street -> Kneza Miloša street -> Kralja Milana street -> Nikola Pašić Square to the National Assembly, then back through Kneza Miloša street and Nemanjina to Manjež Park.

The Pride is open to all people. The entrance points are located on Kralja Milana Street, near the Hotel Moskva, at the intersection of Resavska and Birčaninova, the intersection of Resavska and Mišarska, and at the entrance to Kralja Milana from Slavija Square.

Belgrade Pride Starting Time

The gathering for participants usually starts at 4:00 PM in Manjež Park. That’s when the entrance points will also be open. The March itself starts at 5:00 PM and returns to the Park at around 6:30 PM and the celebration continues in the park until around 9:00 PM.

Key Facts

When did Belgrade Pride first take place?

The first attempt to hold a pride parade was in 2001, but it was met with extreme violence from far-right extremists and hooligans. For nearly a decade afterward, subsequent attempts to organize the event were either banned or ended in clashes.

The parade was successfully reestablished in 2014, and since then, it has been held annually without major incidents. A major milestone in its history was hosting EuroPride 2022, a first for a city in Southeast Europe, which brought a significant international spotlight to the event.

How many visitors to Belgrade Pride?

The parade has grown to an attendance of approximately 10,000 participants in the last years. According to the organizers, approximately 8,000 participants took part in 2024 and no incidents were recorded. For 2025 it is expected at least a similar turnout.

What is the theme of Belgrade Pride this year?

Not yet announced.

Guide to Belgrade Pride

Belgrade Pride may not be the first event on your Pride calendar, but if you’re looking to extend the Pride season, this is one of the last major European parades still happening in September. Since summer lasts long in Serbia, you’ll still get that warm-season summer vibe, and you won’t even notice, It’s September already.

At the same time, Belgrade is a city worth discovering. Often overlooked, it’s full of cozy cafés, great restaurants, and cultural treasures. Pairing the Pride celebration with a weekend city break makes Belgrade an ideal September getaway.

Why You Should Go

Belgrade Pride may not be the biggest, but it’s one of the most authentic Pride experiences in Europe. If you want to feel the protest roots of Pride while discovering an underrated city, Belgrade in September is an experience worth having.

Serbia ranks on the lower end of LGBTQ+ acceptance in Europe, and Belgrade isn’t known as a gay hotspot. But that’s what makes Belgrade Pride especially important: it’s not just a celebration, it’s a protest march. While incidents occurred in the past, the event is now heavily protected, with around 5,500 police officers securing the centre every year.

Practical Information for Participating

The inner city center closes on Pride day. Entry is only possible through police checkpoints, open from around 4:00–5:30 pm.
Arrive early or book a central accommodation so you won’t risk being locked out.
The Pride kicks off at Manjež Park. Expect fenced-off areas, bag checks, and plenty of police presence.
Inside the park, you’ll find stalls, drinks, and people relaxing before the speeches begin.
After the opening speeches, the crowd moves onto the street together, so you can’t miss it.
Essential accessory: a whistle! Belgrade Pride is all about making noise and raising your voice.
The march lasts a little over one hour.
The event returns to Manjež Park, which transforms into a small festival space with a stage program.
Unlike Prides in Western Europe, this isn’t about heavy drinking or partying, it’s a protest march first and foremost.

Bottom Line

Guide to Belgrade's Gay Bars and Nightlife

As the city comes alive for Pride, the celebrations extend far beyond the main parade. In the following sections, we’ve curated a list of Belgrade’s most gay friendly bars and venues. These are the perfect spots for in between the main events, whether you’re looking for an after-party or a more relaxed place to connect with the LGBTQ+ community.

KC Grad

The GRAD European Center for Culture and Debate holds many of the Pride weeks events, including drag shows and a drag brunch. Check their Instagram for full the program.

Club Drugstore

Hosting the main After-Pride party on Saturday and the Mrak party on Friday, this club turns into a party hotspot on Pride weekend.

Para Klub

Another club with queer raves taking place, check their Instagram for events.

Bar 54

This is a small queer bar in the center of Belgrade that becomes a popular spot at weekends.

Mornar

Open from Wednesday to Saturdays, one of the few gar bars in Belgrade offering good mainstream music to dance to. Might need to contact them on Instagram in case door is closed to get in.

Kafe Šupa

Not being a gay bar as such, this is a cozy, friendly, inclusive, and charming little cafe in the center of Belgrade, with a Serbian menu for drinks and vegan sandwiches.

Leposava Bar

A small relaxing and cozy place close to the river with nice terrace and outside area, offering local IPA. Not directly a gay bar, but gay friendly.

Guvernanta Drinks & Decadence

Another gay friendly bar in the center of Belgrade with very creative to kinky interior.