Join the Amsterdam LGBT+ after-work drinks for a fantastic chance to meet new friends and connect with people in a friendly, relaxed setting. This social event runs from 20h to 23h, every last Friday of the month, encouraging attendees to mingle and have fun.

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Soft Tactics for Hard Times '26
Soft Tactics for Hard Times '26

Thursday, 25-06-2026, 19:30

Frascati, Amsterdam

In Dutch. A program about what it takes to stay standing in rebellion against oppressive systems, focusing on the queer community.

Starbenders
Starbenders

Thursday, 25-06-2026, 19:30

Paradiso, Amsterdam

Starbenders is a glam-rock quartet from Atlanta that mixes contemporary alternative rock and pop with a raw seventies attitude and a hefty dose of style.

Thursday Drinks at Cocktailbar Mundial
Thursday Drinks at Cocktailbar Mundial

Thursday, 25-06-2026, 20:00

Cocktailbar Mundial, Eindhoven

Kickstart the weekend early with a drink! Join in for a laid-back evening of unstructured socialising in a welcoming environment.

Pillion @ Filmhuis Gouda
Pillion @ Filmhuis Gouda

Thursday, 25-06-2026, 20:00

Filmhuis Gouda, Gouda

Shy traffic warden Colin falls for his complete opposite, the charismatic, leather-clad motorcyclist Ray, and enters an exciting new world of sex and sadomasochistic desire.

Film: Tár
Film: Tár

Thursday, 25-06-2026, 20:00

Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam

Cate Blanchett stars as Lydia Tár, a world-renowned conductor whose career begins to unravel amidst accusations of abuse of power. The screening includes an introductory talk with the film's composer, Hildur Guðnadóttir.

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Kweerkafe in Amersfoort
Kweerkafe in Amersfoort

Thursday, 25-06-2026, 20:00

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.

Tomorrow
Pink Saturday Noordwijk 2026
Pink Saturday Noordwijk 2026

Friday, 26-06-2026, 12:00

Noordwijk, Noordwijk

Pink Saturday 2026 comes to the seaside village of Noordwijk for the first time. This three-day Pride event celebrates love, freedom, and connection with a program of culture, parties, and relaxation.

Q Kitchen by Aydin & Nata
Q Kitchen by Aydin & Nata

Friday, 26-06-2026, 18:00

Buurthuis De Horizon, Amsterdam

A cooking social bringing together LGBTQ+ food lovers and friends for cooking sessions, socializing, and great food at Buurthuis De Horizon in Amsterdam West.

Queertied Peer Rope with Beginner Workshop
Queertied Peer Rope with Beginner Workshop

Friday, 26-06-2026, 19:00

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.

Girls Nights
Girls Nights

Friday, 26-06-2026, 19:00

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.

Rainbow Game Night
Rainbow Game Night

Friday, 26-06-2026, 19:30

Gouda, Gouda

Join a fun evening of board games with other queers and allies. The game nights take place in a cozy and relaxed atmosphere at people's homes.

Queer Keti Koti
Queer Keti Koti

Friday, 26-06-2026, 20:00

Villa Concordia, Utrecht

A poignant evening with music, theatrical readings, and historical insights into queer lives during slavery in Suriname and the Antilles. Forbidden and hidden stories are given a voice.

Gender+
Gender+

Friday, 26-06-2026, 20:00

COC – Ketelhuis, 's-Hertogenbosch

A monthly meeting for everyone who is transgender, non-binary, or gender-diverse in any other way.

Bilderschlachten
Bilderschlachten

Friday, 26-06-2026, 20:30

ITA, Amsterdam

Exuberant, brightly colored, and unrestrained. Bilderschlachten is about the power of images. With Dadaist tableaux vivants, choreographer Stephanie Thiersch and composer Brigitta Muntendorf create a powerful, passionate, and poetically stimulating ballet.

Coming Up
Amsterdam
Dare to Reset
Dare to Reset

Saturday, 27-06-2026, 13:30

RADION, Amsterdam

Are you ready for a day full of inspiration, connection, and queer joy? Reset is the new community event where LGBTQ+ people and allies come together to discover, deepen, and above all, meet each other.

Dyke March Amsterdam 2026
Dyke March Amsterdam 2026

Saturday, 27-06-2026, 14:00

Beursplein, Amsterdam

A protest and community event for mutual aid, celebrating dyke solidarity, community, love, and rage. The march is for all dykes and everyone who supports them.

Amsterdragged: Gentrify Me Harder XXXL
Amsterdragged: Gentrify Me Harder XXXL

Saturday, 27-06-2026, 19:00

OCCII, Amsterdam

A drag king theatre show and afterparty where six Amsterdammers meet in the city's historic queer bar, Café 't Mandje, for a night of cards, melancholy and late-night confessions.

Utrecht
Palestine Queer Cinema
Palestine Queer Cinema

Saturday, 27-06-2026, 15:00

BAK basecamp, Utrecht

Film screening of various short films by Palestinian filmmakers and allies. Performances by (queer) Palestinian and Levantine artists.

Drag Artist Utrecht 2026
Drag Artist Utrecht 2026

Saturday, 27-06-2026, 20:00

Theater Helsdingen, Utrecht

Experience a celebration of diversity and transformation at the Utrecht drag artist competition. Witness flamboyant lipsyncs, energetic dances, and creative acts as performers compete for the title.

Floating Kweers
Floating Kweers

Sunday, 12-07-2026, 14:00

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.

The Hague
The Rebels Club
The Rebels Club

Sunday, 28-06-2026, 15:00

Theater aan het Spui, The Hague

A humorous performance by TG Pardon about self-love and acceptance, told from a queer and feminist perspective. Includes drag, live music, theatre, dance, singing, and sign language.

Blahaj Blast
Blahaj Blast

Saturday, 11-07-2026, 20:00

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
Parish: Eurosummer

Saturday, 18-07-2026, 23:00

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.

Rotterdam
Sunday Afternoon Salon
Sunday Afternoon Salon

Sunday, 28-06-2026, 15:00

COC Rotterdam, Rotterdam

A cozy Sunday afternoon for LGBTQI+ individuals aged 50 and over, with drinks, snacks, and an optional shared meal.

Queer Dreams
Queer Dreams

Saturday, 04-07-2026, 22:00

WORM Rotterdam, Rotterdam

A slumber party-themed celebration of queer joy, sensuality, and rhythm. Expect a night of fantasy, freedom, and Caribbean heat with dancehall, soca, and reggaeton sounds.

TransCafé COC Rotterdam
TransCafé COC Rotterdam

Sunday, 05-07-2026, 16:00

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.

Leiden
Pride Comedy
Pride Comedy

Thursday, 03-09-2026, 19:00

Nobel, Leiden

Comedy for and by the Community! An evening with the best queer comedians from the Netherlands, sharp analyses, and emerging talent.

Or Sebastian: Gay Porn Suite
Or Sebastian: Gay Porn Suite

Sunday, 06-09-2026, 20:15

Leidse Schouwburg, Leiden

An a cappella concert for Pride Leiden about the search for identity and the role of sex. Sometimes funny, often deadly serious, unexpectedly poetic and with a pink edge.

KENKI KRIN KRIN
KENKI KRIN KRIN

Saturday, 28-11-2026, 20:30

Theater Ins Blau, Leiden

KENKI KRIN KRIN is an interdisciplinary performance by creator and performer Cherella Gessel (she/he/they), in which different identities are peeled away and rebuilt layer by layer.

Other cities
Pride Maastricht 2026
Pride Maastricht 2026

Saturday, 27-06-2026, 11:00

Mosae Forum, Maastricht

The seventh edition of Pride Maastricht, featuring a march through the city and a festival with speeches and performances to celebrate queer joy.

Workshop: Yes, No, Maybe
Workshop: Yes, No, Maybe

Saturday, 27-06-2026, 14:15

Hotel Two Brothers, Noordwijk

A gentle, playful workshop exploring the terrain of desires and boundaries through guided, semi-structured conversations.

May I Be So Free? - The Musical
May I Be So Free? - The Musical

Saturday, 27-06-2026, 20:00

Ontmoetingskerk, Gouda

A poignant and hopeful musical about the search for your true self, exploring identity, faith, love, and freedom in a personal coming-out story.

Rainbow Walk @ 't Weegje
Rainbow Walk @ 't Weegje

Sunday, 28-06-2026, 11:00

't Weegje, Waddinxveen

Join a relaxed and accessible community walk for fresh air and good conversation. The walk will be followed by a picnic.

qMeetNL is the comprehensive 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 — in English and Dutch, updated daily.