August 6, 2026
7pm - 11pm
Join us for a night celebrating pride with powerful stories and short films that bring the community together.
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The second annual WorldPride "Voices of Solidarity" is LIVE in Amsterdam, featurig Live Performances, Short Films + Book Launch.
This is an official event in WorldPride Amsterdam 2026, bringing together artists, storytellers, and communities to reflect on migrant LGBTQ+ communities, identity, human rights, and belonging.
Short Films
Featuring three short films in the 8th Annual OUR PRIDE Shorts Fest (July 25 - Aug 8), highlighting LGBTQ+ voices, culture, resistance, and artistic expression from around the world, including:
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Dare to Remember (USA) + Q&A wit filmmakers David Deschamps & Bennett Singer
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Stories from the Nile (UGANDA) + Q&A with filmmaker Vincent Kyabayinze
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Emerald Archipelego (INDONESIA / AUSTRALIA) + Q&A with filmmaker Alfred Pek
Book Launch
Launch celebration for Steps to Liberation: The Rainbow Flag, Human Rights & Freedom, a global anthology featuring 50+ contributing writers, poets, activists, global perspectives, and community storytelling from around the world.
This event is made possible in part through the support of the Pride Amsterdam Empowerment Fund, produced by Rainbow Advocacy Foundation and the California LGBT Arts Alliance.
Live Performance
At the heart of this gathering is a powerful live performance by Namibian-born musical artivist Shishani, whose work bridges continents, cultures, and histories through music rooted in truth and resilience.
Their voice sets the tone for an evening that moves across borders — both geographic and emotional.
Shishani will be joined by a dynamic and evolving lineup of:
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Musical artists from across the global LGBTQIA+ community​
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Poets and spoken word performers sharing lived experiences
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Short film storytellers amplifying voices often unheard
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Creative collaborators bringing multidisciplinary expression