Homomonument to host memorial for victims of Berlin Pride attack

Some nights a candle says more than a dance floor. The Homomonument Foundation has called the city together for a memorial after the attack on Pride in Berlin. The service takes place at the Homomonument in Amsterdam from 8pm on Tuesday, 28 July. The foundation has issued an open invitation and asks people to bring a candle or a flower. It described the Berlin attack as an "attack on queer identity", adding: "Simply because of who we are and who we love. That deserves a response." On Saturday, 25 July, while WorldPride was getting under way in Amsterdam, one person was killed and 29 were injured at Pride Berlin. According to IamExpat, a van drove into Pride attendees and a man attacked people with a sharp weapon. The suspect was later shot dead after charging at German police with a stabbing weapon. Amsterdam has already marked the moment. A minute of silence was observed at the Milkshake dance festival on Sunday, 26 July, where an artist told the crowd: "We might be partying here, but in Berlin, people are mourning." Mayor Femke Halsema has said extra security measures will be taken at Pride events where necessary, hopefully noticed by visitors as little as possible. What those measures involve has not been made clear. WorldPride 2026 runs in the city from 25 July to 8 August. Pride Amsterdam's organisers said: "We stand by our community in Berlin. Today, tomorrow, and always." For Vibra members, this is the community side of nightlife in plain view. The same people who fill Amsterdam's LGBTQ+ venues on a Saturday are the ones who gather in silence on a Tuesday. Vibra exists to keep that community connected: find the nights worth showing up for, get your tickets in the app, and earn Pulse points for the loyalty you bring to the scene. If you are heading to the Homomonument, take a candle, and take care of each other on the way home. Source: IamExpat, 27 July 2026