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Kom op de Soep
Café Rosé, Maastricht
Come for the Soup is an initiative by COC Limburg to involve the neighborhood more with Café Rosé and to welcome new people from the area. Everyone is welcome.
The Social Hub x AMP: Pride Paint and Sip
The Social Hub The Hague, The Hague
Join a vibrant afternoon of color, creativity, and connection at this Paint & Sip evening. Perfect for all skill levels, enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with music, drinks, and a welcoming community.
Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (2026)
Melkweg, Amsterdam
A film of Billie Eilish's sold-out world tour, directed by James Cameron, bringing an overwhelming concert experience to the big screen.
Pride The Hague Opening 2026
Amare, The Hague
The kickoff of Pride The Hague (May 8–16) with a vibrant queer market and a stage program!
Weg met Eddy Bellegueule
Theater Rotterdam, Rotterdam
The autobiographical novel by Édouard Louis was an instant worldwide success. The book tells the unvarnished life story of a gay boy in a homophobic environment.
Queer Open Mic Night
QueerHub Nieuw-West (Garage Notweg), Amsterdam
Join All Tits Together for a queer open mic night at QueerHub Nieuw-West. Take the stage to perform or just relax, enjoy the show, and connect with new friends.
The Elephant
Frascati, Amsterdam
In Dutch. A story about the horror of love, intimacy, violence, and everything that remains unspoken between two women.
Rose Gray Live
Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam
London-based singer-songwriter Rose Gray combines euphoric dance-pop with emotion, creating an ode to club culture built on the foundations of rave, house, and electronica.
The Modern Hell Of Queer Dating
Parlour Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Join daniel's lore and band in their journey to find connections on dating apps. Expect heartfelt comedy, accompanied by catchy melodies!
Club Joehoe
Werkwarenhuis, 's-Hertogenbosch
An open-minded club night for gays, lesbians, bis, queers, and everyone who wants to dance freely. Experience a raw, sexy, and inclusive atmosphere where you can be unashamedly yourself on the dance floor.
ketia All Night Long
Club Raum, Amsterdam
Resident DJ ketia plays an all-night, genre-hopping set blending rave chaos with house-party intimacy, with a promise of bangers only.
Tomorrow
Queer City Walk The Hague
Haags Historisch Museum, The Hague
Join a two-hour, donation-based city walk to discover the rich queer history of The Hague, exploring local and national stories of queer people, emancipation, and discrimination.
Queering the Collections – Pride Tour
Mauritshuis, The Hague
Explore the Mauritshuis collection through a queer lens and discover stories about LGBTQIA+ people and themes in the 17th century.
English Storytime with the Queer Families Group
Bibliotheek Benoordenhout, The Hague
Celebrate Pride The Hague with storytime, crafts, and fun for the whole family in an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere.
Dog meet-up
Het Park, Rotterdam
Calling all queer dog owners and allies to bring their dogs to this free meet-up in Het Park!
Lapiano Creative Sessions - Songwriting Session
Koning Markweg 1, Eindhoven
Join local creators in Eindhoven to collaborate on performances centered around diversity, inclusion, and connection in these inspiring songwriting sessions.
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.
Open Stage – Eurovision Special
COC De Kroon, Leiden
Singing, dancing, lip-syncing — anything goes! An open stage Eurovision special hosted by Anita Burger at COC De Kroon. Free admission.
Music Bingo XXL with Joost de Host
Bodytalk, Utrecht
After a sold-out previous edition, Music Bingo XXL with Joost de Host returns! Play bingo with a playlist full of queer bangers and quiz questions.
Drag Music Bingo: Loud and Proud Edition
The Social Hub The Hague, The Hague
Drag Music Bingo returns, proudly loud and full of energy. Expect big songs, bold moments, and a night worth showing up for.
Plzier Entertainment – BARE: A Pop Opera
Polanentheater, Amsterdam
BARE: A Pop Opera is a musical set in a Catholic high school, revolving around the emotions of teenagers struggling with their sexual identity, religion, and the expectations of others.
No Men Beyond This Point
Theater Ins Blau, Leiden
A feminist sci-fi play about a utopian future without men, where the sudden appearance of a wild man uncovers the dark side of paradise.
qMeetNL is the comprehensive English-language 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 — all in English, updated daily.
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Europe & World
- Australian Politician to Pay €60,000 for 'Crude and Gross' Homophobic Harassment of Gay MP
- Key US Trans Rights Lawyer Shannon Minter Named to TIME's 100 Most Influential List
- València Sets Stage for Gay Games in June
- Trans Powerlifter JayCee Cooper Reaches Settlement in Discrimination Case Against USA Powerlifting
Coming Up
Amsterdam
The Marriage of Figaro
Nationale Opera & Ballet, Amsterdam
Experience Mozart's masterpiece, a tragicomic classic about love, power, and deceit. This opera follows the madcap events of a single day as Figaro and Susanna prepare for their wedding amidst romantic intrigues and social commentary.
Isak Danielson
't Zonnehuis, Amsterdam
Swedish singer-songwriter Isak Danielson is known for his emotional, cinematic pop music, conveying themes of love, loss, and self-reflection with his powerful, vulnerable voice.
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.
Worldpeace DMT + The Femcels
Cinetol, Amsterdam
Worldpeace DMT and The Femcels, two emerging names from the British underground, are joining forces for a joint tour that captures both acts on the verge of a breakthrough.
Utrecht
Lazy Queer Sunday: Matt Baume
Savannah Bay, Utrecht
American author and YouTuber Matt Baume discusses his book, 'Hi Honey, I’m Homo!', about the history of queer characters on American sitcoms and television’s impact on queer liberation.
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.
Sweet Spot
Theater Kikker, Utrecht
Six performers pull you into a restless whirlwind of dance and sound inspired by Norwegian folk myths. This queer performance explores the body as a place of ambivalence, where identity and power are constantly in motion.
Symposium on Suicide Prevention in Trans and Gender-Diverse Youth
De Kargadoor, Utrecht
A symposium in Utrecht focusing on suicide prevention for trans and gender-diverse youth, featuring presentations from experts and a panel discussion.
The Hague
Walk with Queer aan Zee
Internationaal Homomonument, The Hague
Join Queer aan Zee for a friendly group walk through the Haagse Bos, a great way to meet new people in the LGBTQIA+ community.
Queer Pride Stand-Up Comedy Show
De Haagse Hogeschool, The Hague
Three comedians take the stage for a sharp, relatable, and funny stand-up show where no topic is off-limits. The event language is English.
Sail the Oceans Queer - TTRPG Session
The Hague, The Hague
Join a one-shot tabletop role-playing adventure as a queer pirate crew on the high seas. Suitable for both experienced players and first-timers.
Lobi Da Basi by Faluma
The Grey Space in the Middle, The Hague
A community event for queer BIPOC individuals to connect through music, expression, and shared experience, featuring DJs, a tooth gem artist, and a clothing exchange.
Rotterdam
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.
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.
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.
mx CoelaCunt Will Live Forever
Theater Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Mx. CoelaCunt will live forever is an ode to survival and fluidity. Through a mix of music, choreography, fashion, and spoken word, Djuwa Mroivili creates a performance that is both healing and confrontational.
Leiden
Naughty Swingo at COC De Kroon
COC Leiden, Leiden
This is no ordinary bingo… this is a musical party packed with loud singalongs, shameless dancing, and lots of laughter.
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.
Other cities
Walking with ZLG
Varies, see description, 's-Hertogenbosch
Join a beautiful group walk every second Sunday of the month. Enjoy a scenic route in the Den Bosch area with a drink and a pastry along the way.
qMeetNL is the comprehensive English-language 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 — all in English, updated daily.