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Today
Anxiety Support Group
Time Window, Rotterdam
A peer-led support group for queer people to openly discuss anxiety, focusing on our relationship with the digital world and phone dependency.
Young Miko
Melkweg, Amsterdam
GRAMMY-nominated artist Young Miko brings her influential voice and unique style of clever Spanglish lyrics and infectious tracks to Amsterdam.
WorldPride month: F*CKING FAIRIES
Plein Theater, Amsterdam
A multidisciplinary performance where dance, music, and text explore queer and neurodivergent experiences through the lens of Hans Christian Andersen's fairytales.
Tomorrow
Queer Amsterdam, The Pink City
De Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam
An exhibition on the eventful and special history of the Amsterdam LGBTQIA+ community, telling a cultural-historical story of love, exclusion, courage, struggle, and freedom.
Queer Board Game Night
Time Window, Rotterdam
Get ready for a night of fabulous fun! Whether you're a board game pro or just love a good time, join us for laughter, strategy, and a sprinkle of queer magic.
Queer Joy Festival: Rejoice! An Act of Resilience
Klein Bellevue, Amsterdam
Curated artists meet for the first time just hours before the show to create a unique, spontaneous performance, challenging their resilience and inviting the audience to live in the moment.
Drag Me [2] RoXY (Try Out)
Plein Theater, Amsterdam
A sparkling drag monologue about Amsterdam’s most famous nightclub, RoXY. A thrilling and intimate ode to the ‘second home’ of an entire generation of night owls.
Amsterdam & Netherlands
- Artist Martine Gutierrez Explores Trans Identity and Childhood in 'Wunderkind' Exhibition
- The Hague Seeks Its Queer Champions: Nominations Open for 2026 Awards
- Eye Filmmuseum's 'Queer Power' Showcases Global Queer Cinema This Summer
- Photo Exhibition 'the Space between Us' to Explore Queer Intimacy in Amsterdam
Europe & World
- Cologne Pride: A Celebration on the Frontline of a Shifting Political Climate
- Two-Thirds of LGBTQ+ Students in US Feel Unsafe at School, Survey Reveals
- Madrid Pride Draws Over a Million in Politically Charged March for Rights
- London Pride Blends Celebration with Protest, Highlighting Threats to LGBTQ+ Rights
Amsterdam
Our Faith is Love
Luther Museum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
The Luther Museum celebrates queer history with an exhibition full of personal stories, highlighting the Lutheran church's role as a forerunner in queer emancipation.
The Queer Trans & Sex Workers Festival
Brakke grond, Amsterdam
A free festival reclaiming and honoring the past & present with music, party, performances, speeches, a dialogue table, and an erotic market centering Queer Trans & Sex Workers makers and artists.
Unicorn Boat Parade on the Sloterplas
Watersportcentrum Sloterplas, Amsterdam
A magical protest and celebration for women+ on the Sloterplas. Supportive cis male gay/bi/queer friends are also welcome. Free to join!
Poetry Reading by Sarah Ringoet at Scheltema
Scheltema Bookshop, Amsterdam
Sarah Ringoet presents in a new theatrical lecture work from her English-language poetry collections NOT | STILL, .in which dimension are we dancing and Temporary Warmth.
Utrecht
Floating Kweers
Utrecht, Utrecht
Go with the flow and join a summer float down the Kromme Rijn river from Amelisweerd to Utrecht. Bring your own inflatable and enjoy the sun, water, and great company.
Queer Book Club: The South
Julianapark, Utrecht
Come discuss books and make new friends. This month's book is 'The South' by Tash Aw.
Drag Me To Utrecht
ACU, Utrecht
A glamorous drag show hosted by Miss Mia More and Loena Maas at ACU Utrecht, featuring an ever-changing lineup of guest performers.
Leather Social Utrecht
Body Talk (Wharf Basement), Utrecht
A social leather event in Utrecht for the LGBTIQ+ community. Come have a drink, meet fellow leather lovers, and make new friends.
The Hague
Blahaj Blast
COC Haaglanden, The Hague
A monthly social event for transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals to meet in a safe and supportive environment. Allies are also welcome.
Parish: Eurosummer
PIP Den Haag, The Hague
Parish is an open-for-all queer night at club PIP in The Hague, creating a vibrant and inclusive space for the community to dance and connect.
Big Queer Beach Day
Strand Noord, The Hague
Soak up the sun and hang out with fellow queers at a beach day featuring surfing and a sunset party in The Hague.
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.
Rotterdam
Maite Hontelé y La Novia
Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam
Dutch trumpeter Maite Hontelé, who became a superstar in Colombia, is back with her new band La Novia. Expect an energetic and danceable concert with a mix of salsa, cumbia, and other Latin American rhythms.
2QTs Beyond the Binary
Queer Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A support group for trans, genderfluid, non-binary, agender, and questioning individuals to come together, talk, and share stories.
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.
Queer Comedy Night in Rotterdam
Vessel 11, Rotterdam
Join Rotterdam's original Queer Comedy Night for a hilarious evening with LGBTIQAA++ comics and allies. This special English-language summer edition takes place at Vessel 11.
Other cities
Amersfoort Pride 2026
Amersfoort, Amersfoort
Celebrate diversity at Amersfoort Pride with a colorful program including a Pre-Pride gathering, the Pride Walk, a mainstage with various artists, and an afterparty.
Walking with ZLG
Varies, see description, 's-Hertogenbosch
Join a beautiful group walk every second Sunday of the month. Enjoy a scenic route in the Den Bosch area with a drink and a pastry along the way.
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