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Quickstep Workshop
Het Open Huis, Amsterdam
Enjoy a fun afternoon of Ballroom, Latin, and disco dancing, with an optional Quickstep workshop beforehand for those who want to learn.
Lazy Queer Sunday: Nanoah Struik & Zaïre Krieger
Savannah Bay, Utrecht
Join author Nanoah Struik and spoken-word artist Zaïre Krieger as they discuss their latest books at this special edition of Lazy Queer Sunday.
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.
Showdown Monday: Drag Talent Competition
The Queen's Head, Amsterdam
Join host Skyla Versai every last Monday of the month for a fierce drag talent competition where your applause decides the winner. Watch up to eight performers battle for the crown and a cash prize!
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Tuesday & Wednesday
Queer Poetry Night
Pakhuis de Zwijger, Amsterdam
The Unwanted Words Project celebrates spoken word, poetry, storytelling, op-eds, drama and music with a popular open mic series.
Pink Karaoke
Cafe t Zonneke, 's-Hertogenbosch
Join a cozy Pink Karaoke night at Cafe t Zonneke in Hintham. Come and sing along!
Queer Talks
OBA Oosterdok, Amsterdam
Join a discussion evening for the LGBTQ+ community and allies, using literature as a starting point to explore themes, share experiences, and gain new perspectives.
Weg met Eddy Bellegueule
Theater Rotterdam, Rotterdam
The autobiographical novel by Édouard Louis was an instant worldwide success. The book tells the unvarnished life story of a gay boy in a homophobic environment.
Chess Beginner Lesson
KLUP, Amsterdam
A free lesson for beginner chess players covering discovered attacks and X-Rays, with a Q&A session with Coach Dave.
Ophira Eisenberg: Leaving a Mark
Meervaart, Amsterdam
A funny, dark, relieving, and deeply personal comedy show about the scars that shape us, both literally and figuratively.
LGBTQIA+ Book Club Amsterdam April: A Room Above a Shop by Anthony Shapland
Amsterdam
Join us at the Queer Book Club of Amsterdam! This event brings together people who love reading and sharing queer literature. We’re a group of readers and book enthusiasts who enjoy open conversations, good stories, an open community and diverse voices.
A Spectacle of Herself
TR25 Schouwburg, Rotterdam
A Spectacle of Herself by Laura Murphy blends circus, theatre, and video to explore queerness, neurodivergence, and mental health in a vulnerable and deeply personal performance.
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Art Makerspace | Fashion & Design XL: World Pride
OBA Oosterdok, Amsterdam
Are you between 14 and 23 years old and want to get started with fashion, art, and identity? Sign up for this series of free workshops to create your own design for World Pride.
The Elephant
Frascati, Amsterdam
In Dutch. A story about the horror of love, intimacy, violence, and everything that remains unspoken between two women.
Brave Space: a new evening of queer storytelling
Theater Bellevue, Amsterdam
Join Brave Space for an evening of queer stories, a charming host, exciting games, and rainbow community family vibes in a welcoming space for the LGBTQ+ community.
IQMF: Dreams In Nightmares
LAB111, Amsterdam
After losing her job, Z embarks on a trip across the American Midwest with her two closest friends, searching for another friend who has seemingly disappeared off the grid.
Utrecht
Music Bingo XXL with Joost de Host
Bodytalk, Utrecht
After a sold-out previous edition, Music Bingo XXL with Joost de Host returns! Play bingo with a playlist full of queer bangers and quiz questions.
Lazy Queer Sunday: Matt Baume
Savannah Bay, Utrecht
American author and YouTuber Matt Baume discusses his book, 'Hi Honey, I’m Homo!', about the history of queer characters on American sitcoms and television’s impact on queer liberation.
Being (queer bodies) together
Holos, Utrecht
A monthly evening of bodywork, sharing practices, and being together for queer-identifying individuals, exploring different themes each session.
The Hague
Queer & Friends Padel Event
Padelclub DunaMar, The Hague
A fun and social padel tournament for the queer community and friends. Enjoy music, food, drinks, and plenty of padel in a welcoming atmosphere.
Queer Run Club
COC Haaglanden, The Hague
Join the Queer Run Club for a friendly 5-kilometer run with other queer people. A great way to be active and social outdoors.
Queer City Walk The Hague
Haags Historisch Museum, The Hague
Join a two-hour, donation-based city walk to discover the rich queer history of The Hague, exploring local and national stories of queer people, emancipation, and discrimination.
mx CoelaCunt Will Live Forever
Theater aan het Spui, The Hague
Mx. CoelaCunt will live forever is an ode to survival and fluidity. Through a mix of music, choreography, fashion, and spoken word, Djuwa Mroivili creates a performance that is both healing and confrontational.
Rotterdam
Board Game Night!
Time Window, Rotterdam
Join us for a fabulous night of laughter, strategy, and queer magic with board games. Bring your faves or dive into our collection!
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.
Dog meet-up
Het Park, Rotterdam
Calling all queer dog owners and allies to bring their dogs to this free meet-up in Het Park!
Queer Sunday Café
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.
Leiden
Open Stage – Eurovision Special
COC De Kroon, Leiden
Singing, dancing, lip-syncing — anything goes! An open stage Eurovision special hosted by Anita Burger at COC De Kroon. Free admission.
No Men Beyond This Point
Theater Ins Blau, Leiden
A feminist sci-fi play about a utopian future without men, where the sudden appearance of a wild man uncovers the dark side of paradise.
Naughty Swingo at COC De Kroon
COC Leiden, Leiden
This is no ordinary bingo… this is a musical party packed with loud singalongs, shameless dancing, and lots of laughter.
Other cities
Kweerkafe in Amersfoort
Salon van Zanten, Amersfoort
A monthly meeting place for all queers from Amersfoort and the surrounding area. Besides a cozy café evening, there's often a low-threshold activity and games.
No Men Beyond This Point
Verkadefabriek, 's-Hertogenbosch
A feminist sci-fi play about a utopian future without men, where the sudden appearance of a wild man uncovers the dark side of paradise.
Genderspace: Trans* & Non-Binary Support Meeting Maastricht
Café Rosé, Maastricht
A low-threshold support meeting for individuals questioning or exploring their gender identity. Connect with experienced volunteers from COC Limburg in a safe space to talk and share.
Patty Pam-Pam & Friends on Tour
Café Rosé, Maastricht
Experience an unforgettable night with Drag Race Holland stars Patty Pam-Pam, Sederginne, and Vanessa van Cartier. See three top drag queens perform live on stage at Café Rosé in Maastricht.
qMeetNL is the comprehensive English-language LGBTQ+ guide to Amsterdam and the Netherlands.
Whether you're a local, a queer expat or a gay tourist, discover the queer events, gay-friendly venues, and LGBTQ+ news — all in English, updated daily.