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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.
Embodied Queers: Breath, Yin & Relational Alchemy for LGBTQ people
de Ruimte, Amsterdam
Seeking a deeper sense of community with your queer kin? This workshop offers a space to ground your nervous system and express yourself through nourishing & playful connection games with genuine, empathetic LGBTQ+ people.
Froukje - Album Release Show
Melkweg (MAX), Amsterdam
Froukje celebrates the release of her new album 'Kijk Je Naar Mij?' with two exclusive shows at the Melkweg.
Queer Book Club: Confessions of a Mask
Centrale Bibliotheek, DOK B, The Hague
Join the Queer Book Club to discuss Yukio Mishima's classic novel, 'Confessions of a Mask', in a thoughtful and welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ literature enthusiasts.
Tuesday
Coward | Pink Film Days Monthly Special
Het Ketelhuis, Amsterdam
Lukas Dhont (Girl, Close) returns with Coward: a breathtaking love drama about two boys who find each other in the horrors of the First World War.
2QTs Beyond the Binary
Time Window, Rotterdam
A support group for trans, genderfluid, non-binary, agender, and questioning individuals to come together, talk, and share stories.
I'll be your daddy
Zaal 3, The Hague
A steamy hot crowd. Tight beats and bald heads. Welcome to a performance where life is a party and parenthood is reinvented.
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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