Rainbow Living Room Dance Palace
COC Café, The Hague
A cozy 1.5-hour music afternoon for LGBTIQ+ people aged 55+, led by a record spinner. Listen to favorite songs, share memories, and dance in a small-scale, warm living-room atmosphere.
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Wednesday & Thursday
Total eclipse of the sun - walk and viewing (6.1km)
Den Haag Centraal, Den Haag
Join Hiking Queers Netherlands for a 6.1km walk from The Hague Central to Scheveningen beach to view the total solar eclipse.
We Will Rock You
DeLaMar, Amsterdam
Experience the only official Queen musical, a spectacular show featuring over 20 legendary hits. Join the rebellion in a future where rock music is forbidden and help bring it back to life.
The Mad Sexton of the Dom Tower
Domtoren, Michaëlskapel, Utrecht
Razor-sharp theater about our Queer history. A fast-paced history lesson and a cutting black comedy in one, at the location where it all began.
More News
Amsterdam & Netherlands
- COC Netherlands Gets a Global Award at Amsterdam WorldPride
- Over 170 Anti-LGBTQ+ Incidents Reported During WorldPride's Second Weekend in Amsterdam
- Canal Parade Awards Honour 'The Kissing Couple' and 'Book Boat' for Creativity and Impact
- Amsterdam's WorldPride Canal Parade Draws Huge Crowds in Celebration of Unity
Europe & World
Culture & Lifestyle
- Filmmaker Gregg Araki Questions Gen Z's 'Sex Recession' with New Film 'I Want Your Sex'
- Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Author of 'Aristotle and Dante,' Dies at 71
- Unique Vintage Halts Harry Potter Promotion After Community Backlash
- Michiel van Erp Film on Amsterdam's AIDS-Era Gay Scene to Open Netherlands Film Festival
Coming Up
Amsterdam
Pink in Kadoelen
Buurtkamer Kadoelen, Amsterdam
A monthly pink networking meeting at Buurtkamer Kadoelen in Amsterdam North. A place to meet each other, with friends and family also welcome.
Rope Touch: Naked Shibari Practice
Westerpark, Amsterdam
Monthly beginner-friendly naked practice meetings for men in Amsterdam. Learn and discover Shibari in a friendly and safe environment.
Lorca
Lab 111, Amsterdam
Experience the premiere of the audio film 'Lorca', featuring a listening session, a talk with the creators, and poetry inspired by the Spanish queer poet Federico García Lorca.
Out in Tech Amsterdam
Saarein, Amsterdam
Join our monthly after work drinks event, a relaxed social gathering hosted at Cafe Saarein for LGBTQ+ people and allies in the tech industry.
Utrecht
Queer Book Club: Hijab Butch Blues
Julianapark, Utrecht
Come discuss books and make new friends at this queer book club meeting in the park. This month's book is 'Hijab Butch Blues' by Lamya H.
SUMMER OF PRIDE KIKI PART III
De Helling, Utrecht
The biggest and fabbest Utrecht ball of the year returns for its third edition, paying tribute to the trans community who have built ballroom culture.
ART HOUSE 17 & Friends: Over the Rainbow
TivoliVredenburg / Grote Zaal, Utrecht
ART HOUSE 17 presents a flamboyant revue where genres and conventions clash, featuring music from Bach to Sufjan Stevens, alongside dance, clowns, and acrobats in an ode to the beauty of diversity.
CYBERLESQUE
KABUL à GoGo, Utrecht
Celebrate the first anniversary of digi-art and music collective bitcrush fanclub <3. Enter the tease of the future with DJ-sets and theatrical performances.
The Hague
City Walks: The Hague's Queer History Summer 2026
Haags Historisch Museum (Meeting Point), The Hague
Join a two-hour walking tour to discover The Hague's rich queer history, activism, and emancipation. Guides share stories and invite participants to share their own experiences.
Girls Nights
Skatepark Sweatshop, The Hague
A monthly skate night for girls and queer people of all ages and skill levels. A safe space to skate and meet new like-minded people.
ANALBUM (try-out)
Zaal 3, The Hague
Maxi delivers a whirlwind of pop, camp, and cabaret in a show between a concert and a performance. Experience EDM and ballads infused with humor, exploring themes of desire, taboo, and identity.
Trans Swimming at Plons The Hague
HHZV Plons, The Hague
A free and accessible swimming training for trans and non-binary people (18+) in The Hague, organized by HHZV Plons. All levels are welcome.
Rotterdam
TransCafé COC Rotterdam
COC Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A cozy 'second living room' for everyone exploring gender variations. A safe and welcoming space to connect, share experiences, and be yourself.
Queertied Peer Rope with Beginner Workshop
Small gym hall, Rotterdam
A playful, welcoming rope hangout for the queer community and allies to explore shibari, connection, and silliness with safety and care. Includes an optional beginner's workshop.
Sunday Afternoon Salon
COC Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A cozy Sunday afternoon for LGBTQI+ individuals aged 50 and over, with drinks, snacks, and an optional shared meal.
Queer Sunday Café + Vintage Market
OASE Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Join your local lesbians for coffee and an activity! We plan an activity and games designed to help break the ice to build friendships and feel part of Rotterdam’s queer community. There will be also Vintage Market at Oase!
Other cities
Regenboogborrel
Theatercafé Dubbel, Meppel
Come and join us at our colorful rainbow drinks in Meppel
May I Be So Free? - The Musical
Graceland Festival, Vinkeveen
A poignant and hopeful musical about the search for your true self, exploring identity, faith, love, and freedom in a personal coming-out story.
Haarlem: Walk with COC
Haarlem, Haarlem
Join a friendly group walk on the third Sunday of every month. A great way to socialize and enjoy the outdoors with the community.
Walk with COC: Estate Walk 11 km
Leyduin Parking Lot, Vogelenzang
Join COC for an 11km group walk through the beautiful Groenendaal and Leyduin estates. We'll stop for a drink along the way.