LoveSwim News
Ryann: Discover who you really are
Love Swim 2026 features a concert by the upcoming and handsome young Dutch pop artist Ryann. Ryann is active as a model, actor, and singer-songwriter. His English-language songs honestly describe his personal experiences with dating, love, sexuality, relationships, and coming out.
DJ Natarcia: Unity in diversity
DJ Natarcia has been a stable factor in the clubbing scene in the Netherlands for many years. Natarcia is returning to Love Swim this year to ensure the event is accompanied by fantastic tunes the entire day. In an interview with Love Swim, Natarcia tells us more about how she experiences the event.
Oz: I joined LoveSwim and was part of the community right away
A year ago, competition swimmer Oz was considering a move to Amsterdam, when friends invited them to join an event they had not been to before: Love Swim.
Walt: The water is my home
Walt discovered his passion for swimming ten years ago, and his love of the sport has only grown since then.
LoveSwim 2026: Unity in the water during World Pride
On July 24, 2026, we celebrate the 10th edition of LoveSwim – the most colorful queer swimming event of the summer. During World Pride Amsterdam, with the theme Unity, we bring LGBTQ+ people, allies, and swimming enthusiasts from all over the world together in the...
LoveSwim has raised €12,500 for the Aidsfonds
During LoveSwim 2025, participants were able to swim for a good cause. As the organizers of LoveSwim, we are incredibly proud that our swimmers raised €12,500 for the Aidsfonds.
Love. Blood. Swim. The Heart & Dagger of LoveSwim 2025
Love. Blood. Swim. The Heart & Dagger of LoveSwim 2025 The theme for this year’s Pride is Love. Our designer Evelyne Dielen—who’s been shaping the visual soul of LoveSwim for years, from the website to the medals, swim caps and T-shirts—took love as the foundation...
Sylvia Bakker from the swimming podcast PLONS in conversation with Dia Huizinga about LoveSwim
In this episode of the ZwemPodcast, Sylvia Bakker talks with founder Dia Huizinga, whom she met during the coronavirus pandemic. They discuss the origins of LoveSwim, the magic of outdoor swimming in the city, and the special atmosphere that brings participants and spectators together every year.
DJ Natarcia at LoveSwim 2025
We are proud to announce that DJ Natarcia will be playing at LoveSwim 2025 on Friday 25th July. With her infectious energy, deep community connection and irresistible beats, she will bring the musical heartbeat to the most colourful queer swimming event of the...
Ritchie Lahnstein live at LoveSwim 2025
We’re proud to announce that singer Ritchie Lahnstein will be performing live at LoveSwim 2025! With his powerful voice, warm presence, and energetic performance, he’s set to deliver a musical highlight on the banks of the Amstel. Ritchie is a singer, songwriter, and...