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FLINTA
WOMXN Dance Party with DJ Queerelles
Café Amstelhaven, Amsterdam
COC Amsterdam is once again organising a women’s dance party in the Amstelhaven.
National Anthem
Plein Theater, Amsterdam
A dreamy, sexy celebration of identity and love, following a young cowboy who discovers an LGBTQIA+ family and himself on a ranch in New Mexico.
FLINTA
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.
Queer Open Mic Night
Queer Nieuw-West, Amsterdam
All Tits Together is hosting a Queer Open Mic Night
Artist Talk with Tung-Yen Chou
Podium Mozaïek, Amsterdam
Choreographer and dancer Tung-Yen Chou discusses his work and sources of inspiration with dramaturge and researcher Pim Cornelussen.
En Vogue at Kwaku
Nelson Mandelapark, Amsterdam
Experience the legendary R&B group En Vogue live at the Kwaku Festival, performing their classic hits like 'Hold On' and 'Free Your Mind'.
Paul's Pride Party
DeLaMar, Amsterdam
Join singer-songwriter Paul Morris and a spectacular lineup for a festive evening of live music, performances, and queer celebration in the run-up to World Pride 2026.
Lola's House: Drag - Performances - Community
Theater de Richel, Amsterdam
After a sizzling first edition, Lola Tuthola Lollipop opens her doors again and welcomes you to Lola's House: a multi-day queer theater festival full of performances, theater, and panel discussions during Amsterdam Pride.
Plainclothes
Plein Theater, Amsterdam
Plainclothes is the feature film debut of director Carmen Emmi, set in 1990s New York. An ambitious undercover officer is deployed as bait to entrap gay men, but finds his loyalties tested when he falls for a target.
Alice Olsthoorn
Paradiso, Amsterdam
Emerging from internet and queer rave culture, Alice Olsthoorn, the hyperpop princess of the Netherlands, blends club music with humorous yet effective lyrics for a futuristic stage show.
More News
Amsterdam & Netherlands
- Tom of Finland Foundation and Amsterdam Gallery to Host WorldPride 2026 Art Exhibition
- Amsterdam's Historic Gender-Bending Festival, Hartjesdag, Returns to the Zeedijk
- Photo Exhibition on LGBTQ+ Refugee Journeys in the Netherlands
- Vow Renewals on the IJ: Amsterdam Ferry to Host Queer Weddings During WorldPride 2026
Europe & World
Culture & Lifestyle
- Adult Film Actor Pol Prince Releases Reggaeton Single 'DIABLITO'
- Heartstopper Grows Up: Stars Discuss Sexuality and a 'Bittersweet' Final Season
- Why a Psychotherapist Says Sex Clubs Are Vital for Gay Men's Mental Health
- Connor Storrie, Star of Queer Hockey Hit 'Heated Rivalry', Earns First Emmy Nomination
Coming Up
Amsterdam
Pozitively womenx beauty day
HIV Association, Amsterdam
WomenX & HIV Wellness Day – Discover make-up, styling, massages and inspiring conversations about self-care, wellbeing and resilience. For women, trans women and gender-diverse people living with HIV.
WorldPride Month x Cinemien: Layla
Plein Theater, Amsterdam
A non-binary Arab drag artist, Layla, navigates a complex romance with a marketing manager, confronting truths about desire, self-denial, and the price of being seen.
QUEER.WAR.ARCHIVE project fundraising films screening
OT301, Amsterdam
A fundraising film screening and art exhibition exploring queer experiences shaped by the ongoing war in Ukraine, with all profits supporting a Ukrainian soldier.
Tragicomedy Pink Therapy
The former open-air theatre of Noord, Amsterdam
Pink Therapy: Let the Healing Begin. A tragicomedy about the persecution of gay men and a plea for sexual freedom.
Utrecht
Queer Tropical Blue Lake Hike - Hoogersmilde, Drenthe (18km)
Utrecht Station, Utrecht
Come along on this summery & tropical walk, queer hikers! This time we’re diving into the Tropical Blue Lake Hike: a fabulous circular adventure around Hoogersmilde in the beautiful rural province of Drenthe.
Leather Social Utrecht
Body Talk (Wharf Basement), Utrecht
A social leather event in Utrecht for the LGBTIQ+ community. Come have a drink, meet fellow leather lovers, and make new friends.
Kim Dracula
TivoliVredenburg (Ronda), Utrecht
Australian artist Kim Dracula blends metalcore, trap, and opera. Known for a viral metal cover of Lady Gaga's 'Paparazzi', their music is a genre-bending sonic carnival.
The Mad Sexton of the Dom Tower
Domtoren, Michaëlskapel, Utrecht
Razor-sharp theater about our Queer history. A fast-paced history lesson and a cutting black comedy in one, at the location where it all began.
The Hague
Parish: Eurosummer
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.
Big Queer Beach Day
Strand Noord, The Hague
Soak up the sun and hang out with fellow queers at a beach day featuring surfing and a sunset party 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.
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.
Rotterdam
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.
Movie Night: White Chicks
Time Window, Rotterdam
Join Queer Rotterdam for a screening of the cult classic 'White Chicks' (2004). A fun, social evening with snacks and drinks provided.
Queer Comedy Night in Rotterdam
Vessel 11, Rotterdam
Join Rotterdam's original Queer Comedy Night for a hilarious evening with LGBTIQAA++ comics and allies. This special English-language summer edition takes place at Vessel 11.
My Friend Is Single, Hear Me Out
Dokhuis, Rotterdam
A chaotic but wholesome night where people present their single friends to a room full of potential admirers - PowerPoint style.
Other cities
Pride Haarlem
Nieuwe Kerksplein, Haarlem
Celebrate Pride Haarlem at the Nieuwe Kerkplein under the theme UNITY. A day filled with color, visibility, togetherness, performances, an information market, and food trucks.
Haarlem: Walk with COC
Haarlem, Haarlem
Join a friendly group walk on the third Sunday of every month. A great way to socialize and enjoy the outdoors with the community.
Floating Kweers
Theehuis Rhijnauwen, Bunnik
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.
Queer Walk
Regionaal Archief Tilburg, Tilburg
Join a guided walk along places that define queer history in Tilburg, focusing on the nightlife of the 1970s and 80s. The walk starts at the Regional Archive.
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