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Rainbow Celebration
Doopsgezinde kerk, Haarlem
Celebrate diversity at the Rainbow Celebration with workshops like candle making, choir practice, and queer bible readings after a communal lunch.
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.
Sunday Walk on Marken
Marken Island, Amsterdam
A 6 km group walk at a leisurely pace on the historic island of Marken, exploring its dikes, mounds ('werven'), and old streets.
Pink in Kadoelen
Buurtkamer Kadoelen, Amsterdam
A monthly pink networking meeting at Buurtkamer Kadoelen in Amsterdam North. A place to meet each other, with friends and family also welcome.
Pink Celebration – Be Yourself
Arminius, Rotterdam
Join an inspiring Pride Celebration at the Arminiuskerk with the theme 'Be Yourself'. This inclusive event celebrates love and diversity, with a special focus on the stories of trans and non-binary individuals.
Beats, Bites & Booze #3
Ketelhuis Strijp-S, Eindhoven
Beats, Bites & Booze is an interactive music game show in Eindhoven, hosted by drag queen Belle Blaas. Together with a DJ and two guest artists, you'll experience an evening full of music, games, performances, bites, and cocktails.
Fatale Cabaret: Beautiful Creatures Closing
Melkweg Expo, Amsterdam
On the final day of the Beautiful Creatures exhibition, Fatale Cabaret takes over Melkweg Expo for an afternoon of performances and music celebrating queer creativity.
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.
Rainbow Living Room Dance Palace
Lipsius building, Leiden
A cozy 1.5-hour music afternoon for LGBTIQ+ people aged 55+, led by a record spinner. Listen to favorite songs, share memories, and dance in a small-scale, warm living-room atmosphere.
Duncan Laurence
Royal Theatre Carré, Amsterdam
Dutch songwriter and Eurovision winner Duncan Laurence will perform at Royal Theatre Carré, presenting new music inspired by personal experiences and stories.
Tomorrow
ESSM Pride Kick-Off
LantarenVenster, Rotterdam
Kick off ESSM Pride Week with an evening of stories, a film screening by Queer Cinema, and a discussion with keynote speaker Jade Hu.
The Third Half – Inclusive Sports Culture
Kaapse Maria, Rotterdam
An inspiring and interactive evening about creating an inclusive sports culture, ensuring LGBTQ+ athletes and everyone else feels welcome on the field, in the locker room, and on the sidelines.
Queer Emancipation: How Progressive is the Netherlands Anymore?
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
A Science Café talk exploring the current state of queer emancipation and social acceptance in the Netherlands with experts in history, sociology, and political science.
More News
Amsterdam & Netherlands
Europe & World
- Over 150 Arrested at Istanbul LGBTQ+ Protest Amid Widening Government Crackdown
- ‘Trapped and Overwhelmed’: Activist Couple Flees Sierra Leone Amid Police Manhunt
- 162 arrested: Turkey Targets Queer Community in Sweeping 'My Family is Safe' Raids
- Booking.com Fined Over €64,000 in Russia for 'LGBT Propaganda'
Coming Up
Amsterdam
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.
Pale Waves
Bitterzoet, Amsterdam
Manchester quartet Pale Waves performs, showcasing their move from indie-pop to a harder, alternative sound influenced by 2000s pop-punk and 90s rock.
Maurice
Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam
A film adaptation of E.M. Forster’s classic tale of forbidden male love in 1914, starring Hugh Grant and James Wilby.
Double Dutch 2 - Derek Mitchell
Podium Mozaïek, Amsterdam
Comedian Derek Mitchell, with a massive online following, presents a personal and funny show about life between cultures, marriage, and finding meaning in modern chaos.
Utrecht
Book Launch: Queer Flora, Fauna and Funga
Savannah Bay, Utrecht
Join the launch of 'Queer Flora, Fauna, and Funga,' an anthology highlighting sexual and gender diversity in nature through art and creative writing.
Queer Book Club: Orlanda by Jacqueline Harpman
De Uithoek handarbeidlokaal, Utrecht
Come discuss books and make new friends at this English-language queer book club.
Drinks & Talk LGBT+
Café Kalff, Utrecht
Join us for a casual evening of drinks and conversation at Café Kalff. A great opportunity to meet new people in the Utrecht LGBT+ community.
Queer Poetry Night Utrecht
Buurthuis de Paraplu, Utrecht
A safe space for queer expression, featuring a line-up of performers and an open mic for writers and performers in the audience to share their literary work.
The Hague
Beyond The Ball by Aqueerius
Theater aan het Spui, The Hague
Experience the pink revolution of the French Baroque in 'Beyond The Ball,' a new baroque-wave musical about the queer icon, opera diva, and master duelist, Julie d’Aubigny.
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.
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.
Rotterdam
Rotterdam in Conversation
Timmerhuis (Auditorium), Rotterdam
An interactive evening and open dialogue about making Rotterdam a more inclusive city for everyone, hosted by COC Rotterdam and GayRotterdam.
Crafting Identity
Theater Rotterdam TR8, Rotterdam
Explore and celebrate your gender expression through workshops on makeup, styling, and voice coaching at Theater Rotterdam TR8.
Consent Talk
Club Ferry Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Join a low-key, free evening to discuss consent within the queer community. Share your opinions, thoughts, and experiences in a welcoming environment.
T-RREx on Tour! Rotterdam Centraal Station
Centraal Station Rotterdam, Rotterdam
T-RREx presents an information session for trans and gender-variant people at the Pride Huiskamer in Rotterdam Central Station.
Other cities
Lesbian Book Club
The Netherlands
Join the online Lesbian Book Club to discuss Malinda Lo's historical coming-of-age romance, "Last Night at the Telegraph Club."
Queer Walk: Queer Nightlife in the 70s/80s
Regionaal Archief Tilburg, Tilburg
Join a guided walk along places that define queer history in Tilburg, starting from the Regional Archive.
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.
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