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Updated April 5, 2025
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BACKDOOR® is one of Amsterdam’s leading circuit events for LGBTQ+ and openminded party-people.
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Event Details
Whether you're into circuit, tribal, leather, or just hanging out with a diverse group of muscle guys, girls, queer, trans and everyone in between, they've got you covered. The event is a mixed crowd of the LGBTQ+ community and usually mid 20 to 40s. Usually gets busy around 2 a.m., so make sure to make it there before 1 a.m. or there will be a line.
At BACKDOOR® Amsterdam, you can celebrate all the good things that happen at night and tear it up on the dance floor. Get ready to let go of your inhibitions together with other like-minded party-goers and dance lovers from Amsterdam and beyond for a night of non-stop fun and unforgettable memories.
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Melkweg, Lijnbaansgracht 234
Amsterdam, 1017 PH
Netherlands
Local number
6 8157 2704
Dialing from abroad
+31 6 8157 2704
Crowd
- 18+
- Asexual
- Bisexual
- Gay
- Intersex
- Lesbian
- Queer
- Transgender
Music
- Dance
- EDM
- Electropop
- Top 40
- Traditional
Dates & Hours
Hours and times vary depending on the event. You may find more up-to-date information by visiting an official website and/or social media.
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