LoveSwim 2026
World Pride Edition
Friday, July 24, 2026.
On Friday July 24, 2026, LoveSwim returns with the most colorful queer swimming event of the summer.
Celebrate the love of swimming and of each other with us. Whether you identify as straight, lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, non-binary, or otherwise – we belong together! Because of World Pride – with the theme Unity – and the tenth edition of LoveSwim, we are celebrating this year with extra festivity, featuring more performances and a number of special swimming distances.
Whether you are a seasoned swimmer or just want to try the 250 meters: LoveSwim has swimming distances for everyone. Not planning to swim? Then come cheer on the swimmers, get carried away by the beats of DJ Natarcia, and enjoy performances by Ritchie Lahnstein and Ryann, among others. LoveSwim is the most fun event of Pride! Take part!
LoveSwim: It’s More Than Just Swimming – watch the video from the Regulist of LoveSwim 2025
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LoveSwim 2026: Unity in the water during World Pride
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LoveSwim has raised €12,500 for the Aidsfonds
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Sylvia Bakker from the swimming podcast PLONS in conversation with Dia Huizinga about LoveSwim
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