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Trans Swimming
Amsterdam, Amsterdam
A safe, enclosed swimming session for transgender and non-binary individuals, hosted by a transgender lifeguard and a non-binary person in Amsterdam.
Tuesday & Wednesday
22nd Mosse Lecture
de Brakke Grond, Amsterdam
The 22nd annual Mosse Lecture, held by acclaimed author Tom Lanoye, is an initiative of the George Mosse Fund Foundation to promote gay and lesbian studies at the University of Amsterdam.
Queer U Quiz
Villa Concordia, Utrecht
The second edition of the popular Queer U Quiz, an evening of surprising questions about Utrecht's LGBTQ+ history. The quiz is held in both Dutch and English.
DIP: THE T PARTY
Paradiso, Amsterdam
A night celebrating music and dance, created and performed entirely by trans and nonbinary artists. Expect bold performances and intimate moments reflecting the beauty and complexity of trans lives.
FEM(with)ME
Productiehuis Nowhere, Amsterdam
FEM(with)ME is a three-hour workshop centered on femininity. Developed with and for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities, but open to everyone.
A Case for the Existence of God
Theater Rotterdam, Rotterdam
An acclaimed, contemporary play about an unlikely friendship between two single fathers who, despite their differences, find a connection through their shared life struggles.
Lola und Bilidikid
WORM Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A screening of Kutlug Ataman's 1999 film, a raw and kaleidoscopic landmark of queer European cinema exploring Berlin's Turkish transvestite and drag subculture.
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Amsterdam
Workshop Series: UNLEARNING
Klup Amsterdam, Amsterdam
A series of workshops using collage, sensuality, and movement to unlearn established norms around perceptions, relationships, and connections in a safe(r) space.
Toward a Radical Future
Felix Meritis, Amsterdam
Join a day of refugee-led visionary talks, performances, workshops, and art exploring radical hope and courage. The event includes a community dinner and an afterparty.
TantraForLife
de Ruimte, Amsterdam
Immerse yourself in a tantric evening for men, where pleasure and deep connection come together. Experience more liveliness, intimacy, and playfulness through meditation, bodywork, and dance.
Mr Bear Netherlands 2026 Election
Akhnaton, Amsterdam
Join the spectacular celebration of the bear community and vote for your favorite candidate in the Mr. Bear Netherlands 2026 election.
Utrecht
Catharijne & Co Festival: Community & Art
Museum Catharijneconvent, Utrecht
A festival centered on the power of connection, exploring what brings us together through a day of performances, art, music, and conversations.
Queer Book Club: She Who Became the Sun
Julianapark, Utrecht
Join the Utrecht LGBT+ Queer Book Club to discuss 'She Who Became the Sun' by Shelley Parker-Chan, a gender-bending fantasy historical fiction, and make new friends.
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.
Theater Oester | Angels
Villa Concordia, Utrecht
Set in 1980s America during the AIDS epidemic, 'Angels' follows a cast of characters as they grapple with love, fear, identity, and the harsh political and social realities of the era.
The Hague
Chill night - Crafts
COC Cafe, The Hague
Bring a craft project you want to start or finish and join a bunch of fun creative people for a night of chill vibes and low-pressure mingling.
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.
Queer aan Zee Meetup
Café De Prael, The Hague
Want to meet new queer people or catch up with old friends? Join the Queer aan Zee Meetup for a cozy social gathering 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
Filmtuin: Little Richard - I Am Everything
Eendrachtstuin, Rotterdam
An open-air screening of 'Little Richard: I Am Everything', a documentary about the Black queer icon and godfather of rock n' roll, in the hidden Eendrachtstuin garden.
Queer Gym Social Run
Aap noot brood, Rotterdam
Join the Queer Gym for a social run or walk. A great way to exercise, drink coffee, and meet new people from the queer community in Rotterdam.
Queer Climbers Bouldering
Beest Boulders Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Join Queer Climbers for a bouldering session at Beest Rotterdam. A social event for all skill levels, from experienced climbers to complete beginners.
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
Caat VrijMiBo: Drag Bingo with Christine Carrington
Leidse Schouwburg, Leiden
Join the flamboyant Christine Carrington for a fabulous evening of drag bingo, filled with humor, glamour, and surprising prizes to kick off your weekend.
Pride Comedy
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
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
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
Massage Explore & Play for Men - All ages
Ying Yang Balance, Voorburg
A workshop for men of all ages to explore intimacy, creativity, and playful massage. This edition's theme is resistance & surrender, discovering how to move from tension to enjoyment.
Jazzebelle - Gavin Reijnders
Theater Lampegiet, Veenendaal
In Jazzebelle, Gavin Reijnders tries to stay positive in a divided world, using his ukulele and a new jazzy sound to bring people together.
Symposium: Wonderfully Made
Congrescentrum de Eenhoorn, Amersfoort
A symposium for transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse people, and their allies, exploring the intersection of gender identity and Christian faith.
Eindhoven Pride 2026
Eindhoven, Eindhoven
Eindhoven Pride 2026 celebrates the LGBTQ+ community with the theme 'United We Stand'. The event features a full Pride Week, culminating in the Pride Parade and Pride Vibes Festival on June 13th.
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