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Paris Jackson
Paradiso - Upstairs Room, Amsterdam
With a clear vision, an open heart and a guitar in her hand, Paris Jackson shows just how personal alternative rock can sound, writing honest, relatable songs that are both vulnerable and powerful.
Prisoner Correspondence Project Amsterdam // Screening: Criminal Queers (2015)
OCCII, Amsterdam
A screening of the film 'Criminal Queers' (2015), exploring the prison industrial complex through a queer and abolitionist lens, followed by a discussion.
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.
LGBTQIA+ Book Club Amsterdam October: The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden
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.
The Sex Sisters Game Show
USVA Theater, Groningen
In their cheerful theater lecture 'The Sex Sisters Game Show,' quiz questions fly by at a rapid pace. An evening that will change your sex life forever.
Tomorrow
Co-working thursday
Queer Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Join fellow queer people for a co-working day. A quiet space to work with free coffee, tea, and wifi is provided. Feel free to join for as long as you want.
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.
Board Game Night!
Time Window, Rotterdam
Join us for a night of fabulous fun, laughter, and strategy at our Queer Board Game Night! Bring your favorite games or dive into our collection.
Rainbow Café Uithoorn
Café the River, Uithoorn
Come by for an evening full of meeting people, coziness, and a nice atmosphere.
Rainbow Café
STADSKANT, Gouda
A cozy get-together for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies for conversation, games, drinks, connection, and friendship in a safe and respectful environment.
Electronic Music and the Present
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, Amsterdam
DJ Lynnée Denise and DJ Robert Machiri lead a listening experience and open conversation about the role of African electronic music on international dance floors and in Amsterdam's nightlife.
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DRINKS & GAMES by Dutch Rubbermen
PRIK, Amsterdam
The opening drinks of Leather & Fetish Pride NL 2026. Enjoy a drink, meet people, and test your knowledge in a pub quiz to raise money for charity.
Shibari Classes at Lola Lieven
Lola Lieven, Amsterdam
A series of Shibari (Japanese rope bondage) classes for all levels, especially beginners, with a focus on LGBTQI+ & marginalised people. Each class includes two hours of instruction and one hour of free practice.
FLINTA Fridays
ReRoll Works, Amsterdam
A monthly board game night for the FLINTA community to meet, socialize, and enjoy the hobby in a safe and respectful environment in Amsterdam.
Erotic Poetry Night - Berlin Special
Tolhuistuin - Club, Amsterdam
An evening designed to awaken the senses through poetry, storytelling, music, and performance art, all centered around the erotic, featuring artists from Berlin and the Netherlands.
Utrecht
Queer Book Club: Monstrilio
De Uithoek handarbeidlokaal, Utrecht
Come discuss books and make new friends at this queer book club hosted by Utrecht LGBT+.
🍷🎩 Bougie & Boozy Hike 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Utrecht Centraal, Utrecht
Join a 14km queer hike from Baarn to Bussum-Zuid through the scenic 't Gooi region, followed by drinks and snacks at a café with a view.
Club Fataal
EKKO, Utrecht
After several sold-out editions of their pop-up bar concept, Café Fataal is ready to take over the night. This recurring initiative offers lesbian queer people in Utrecht an inclusive, accessible, and safe(r) space to meet.
Zou Je Van Mij Houden
Stadsschouwburg Utrecht, Utrecht
In Dutch. A personal performance by artist Leendert Vooijce exploring gender identity, masculinity, and femininity through a blend of poetry, theater, and visual arts.
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.
Queer Friday The Hague
COC Haaglanden, The Hague
Discover the cozy atmosphere at the COC Café. Start your weekend with inclusivity, networking, and meeting new people in a welcoming environment.
Community Talk with Ype Driessen and the Queer Book Club
Bibliotheek Segbroek, The Hague
Join a conversation with queer author Ype Driessen and discover his new novel 'Vanilla'.
Rotterdam
Book Tour: Queer & Feminist Poetry Anthology Vol. II
Tijdelijke Centrale Bibliotheek Rotterdam, Rotterdam
An evening of poetry, community, and queer celebration for the book tour of the Queer & Feminist Poetry Anthology Vol. II, Gender Euphoria Edition.
Salsa 3-Hour Basic QUEER Rotterdam
Theater Zuidplein, Rotterdam
Learn to dance Salsa in just 3 hours! This bootcamp is for everyone who wants to learn the basic elements of Cuban Salsa.
Holland's Best Drag Artist 2026 - 39th Edition
Villa Thalia, Rotterdam
The finalists will take the stage to present their most beautiful creations and best acts live, a breathtaking show full of glitter and glamour.
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.
Other cities
Gooise Pride: Collage Workshop & Curator's Tour at Fotomuseum Hilversum
Fotomuseum Hilversum, Hilversum
A special event at Fotomuseum Hilversum during Gooise Pride. Participate in a collage workshop by Pauli Mast and take a guided tour of the 'Layered Realities' exhibition.
Queers & Dragons
Dynamo, Eindhoven
Queerhoven's monthly Tabletop Role-Playing Game (TTRPG) night, welcoming both seasoned players and newcomers for an evening of adventure.
COC Song Contest 2026
Haventheater IJmuiden, IJmuiden
The annual musical spectacle where local COC associations from across the Netherlands compete. Expect a dazzling show celebrating diversity and talent within the LGBTQ+ community.
May I Be So Free? - The Musical
ICOONtheater, Amersfoort
A poignant and hopeful musical about the search for your true self, exploring identity, faith, love, and freedom in a personal coming-out story.
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