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Film: Bel Ami
Film: Bel Ami

Wednesday, 08-04-2026, 19:00

Rialto De Pijp, Amsterdam

In a small Chinese town, the paths of a middle-aged gay man, a lesbian couple, and a curious restaurant owner cross in their search for love and connection.

Queer Comedy Night in Rotterdam
Queer Comedy Night in Rotterdam

Wednesday, 08-04-2026, 20:00

Mavis, Rotterdam

Join us for a night of hysterical laughter where LGBTIQAA++ comics and allies take the stage. This is an unapologetically queer (plus friends!) open mic comedy show, with all performances in English.

4.48 PSYCHOSIS
4.48 PSYCHOSIS

Wednesday, 08-04-2026, 20:00

Frascati, Amsterdam

Sarah Kane's infamous cult classic brought to the stage by director Erasmus Mackenna, a physical and musical monologue exploring dysphoria, love, and loss.

Film: Love in the Big City
Film: Love in the Big City

Wednesday, 08-04-2026, 21:00

Studio/K, Amsterdam

A free-spirited woman and a closeted gay man become best friends at university and navigate life together in Seoul over 10 years.

Tomorrow
Film: Girlfriends
Film: Girlfriends

Thursday, 09-04-2026, 18:30

Studio/K, Amsterdam

A queer film about a woman filmmaker navigating relationships with women across different life stages, told in reverse chronological order from Hong Kong to Macau.

Crosswords & Crushes vol. 2
Crosswords & Crushes vol. 2

Thursday, 09-04-2026, 19:00

Rotterdam, Rotterdam

Crosswords & Crushes is where queers gather to flex their brains and maybe their conversational skills. Bring your crosswords, sudoku, riddles, or quizzes, or use one of the many we have prepared.

Queers & Dragons
Queers & Dragons

Thursday, 09-04-2026, 19:00

Pand54, Eindhoven

Queerhoven's monthly Tabletop Role-Playing Game (TTRPG) night, welcoming both seasoned players and newcomers for an evening of adventure.

Bi+ Café Amsterdam
Bi+ Café Amsterdam

Thursday, 09-04-2026, 19:00

Café De Kleine Bes, Amsterdam

A cozy evening for bi+ people to meet, have a drink, and socialize with each other.

Film: Amoeba
Film: Amoeba

Thursday, 09-04-2026, 19:15

Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam

A rebellious schoolgirl at an elite Singaporean school forms a secret gang with her misfit friends, testing their bond as they navigate the pressures of conformity and their impending futures.

Xillan Opo Oso
Xillan Opo Oso

Thursday, 09-04-2026, 19:30

Felix Meritis, Amsterdam

XILLAN presents OPO OSO, an evening celebrating Surinamese queer legacy and the art of shapeshifting, exploring stories of identity, transformation, and cultural heritage with several guest artists.

Trans (& Queer!) Spoken Word
Trans (& Queer!) Spoken Word

Thursday, 09-04-2026, 19:30

Savannah Bay, Utrecht

A safer and braver space for the trans and queer community to share lived experiences and expressions through poetry, storytelling, rap, and more, with the theme of 'Chosen Family'.

Brazil Unfiltered: Ouvidor + Q&A
Brazil Unfiltered: Ouvidor + Q&A

Thursday, 09-04-2026, 20:30

Filmhuis Cavia, Amsterdam

In Ouvidor, the largest art squat in Latin America, 120 artists coexist in a vibrant micro-society in São Paulo, resisting eviction threats while internal tensions rise.

Film: 10s Across the Borders
Film: 10s Across the Borders

Thursday, 09-04-2026, 21:15

Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam

An intimate documentary celebrating Southeast Asia's underground ballroom scene. Follow three pioneers as they find family and express their queer identity through dance.

Coming Up
Amsterdam
Stoornis of my Life - Alex Klaasen
Stoornis of my Life - Alex Klaasen

Friday, 10-04-2026, 20:15

Meervaart, Amsterdam

'Stoornis of my Life' is a hilarious, moving, and surprisingly relatable musical comedy about what happens when your perfectly directed life suddenly loses its script.

Friyay Drinks
Friyay Drinks

Friday, 24-04-2026, 20:00

Lellebel

Join the Amsterdam LGBT+ after-work drinks for a fantastic chance to meet new friends and connect with people in a friendly, relaxed setting. This social event runs from 20h to 23h, every last Friday of the month, encouraging attendees to mingle and have fun.

Kingsday in Amsterdam
Kingsday in Amsterdam

Monday, 27-04-2026, 14:00

Roze Garden

Kingsday in Amsterdam - a street fest like no other! Join us and lets dive into the celebrations together!

Utrecht
KIKI AT KABUL – FRIDAY EDITION
KIKI AT KABUL – FRIDAY EDITION

Friday, 10-04-2026, 22:00

Kabul à GoGo, Utrecht, Utrecht

Join us for a fierce Friday night of drag and pure Kiki energy, hosted by the iconic Penelope Pisspot and featuring a lineup of fabulous performers.

FLUID
FLUID

Saturday, 11-04-2026, 23:00

WAS., Utrecht

A beacon for the queer community in Utrecht, FLUID strives to be a safer space where you can be whoever you want to be. Come as you are!

The Hague
Blahaj Blast
Blahaj Blast

Saturday, 11-04-2026, 20:00

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.

Queer Book Club: In the Spider's Room
Queer Book Club: In the Spider's Room

Monday, 13-04-2026, 19:30

Centrale Bibliotheek, DOK B, The Hague

A book club session discussing Muhammad Abdelnabi’s 'In the Spider’s Room', a novel about the infamous Queen Boat affair targeting Egypt’s gay community.

The Actor
The Actor

Thursday, 16-04-2026, 20:15

Theater aan het Spui, The Hague

In Dutch. A powerful solo in which Florian Myjer plays an actor who confronts his experiences with transgressive behavior.

4.48 PSYCHOSIS
4.48 PSYCHOSIS

Wednesday, 22-04-2026, 20:15

Theater aan het Spui, The Hague

Sarah Kane's infamous cult classic brought to the stage by director Erasmus Mackenna, a physical and musical monologue exploring dysphoria, love, and loss.

Rotterdam
Queer Climbers Bouldering Session
Queer Climbers Bouldering Session

Friday, 17-04-2026, 20:00

Monk Bouldergym Rotterdam, Rotterdam

Join the queer climbers for a fun bouldering session at Monk. All levels, from experienced to first-timers, are welcome for an evening of climbing, games, and community.

Bongeziwe Mabandla
Bongeziwe Mabandla

Friday, 17-04-2026, 20:30

LantarenVenster, Rotterdam

South African singer-songwriter Bongeziwe Mabandla is known for his unique blend of afro-folk, soul, and electronica, and his agile voice that shifts effortlessly to a velvety falsetto.

Queer Connection
Queer Connection

Saturday, 18-04-2026, 15:00

Rotterdam, Rotterdam

Looking to meet new queer friends and/or lovers in Rotterdam? Join Queer Events for cozy mingling, guided conversations, and connection-building.

TransCafé COC Rotterdam
TransCafé COC Rotterdam

Sunday, 19-04-2026, 16:00

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.

Leiden
Sven Ratzke: We Could Be Heroes
Sven Ratzke: We Could Be Heroes

Wednesday, 15-04-2026, 20:15

Leidse Schouwburg, Leiden

Singer and entertainer Sven Ratzke dives into the magical Bowie universe one last time, armed with new, sizzling arrangements and a phenomenal band.

Adam & Evert
Adam & Evert

Thursday, 16-04-2026, 20:15

Leidse Schouwburg, Leiden

Adam & Evert is a tragicomic rollercoaster full of sharp humor, recognizable arguments, and intimate moments that sometimes come too close.

Dark Music for Happy People
Dark Music for Happy People

Friday, 17-04-2026, 19:30

Nobel, Leiden

A music festival for sensitive, queer, soft goth, and neurodivergent people, featuring melancholic yet danceable alt-pop acts and a silent disco.

Other cities
Drag Workshop
Drag Workshop

Sunday, 12-04-2026, 14:00

STADSKANT, Gouda

Have you always wanted to try drag but don't know where to start? House of Salvia is giving an inspiring drag makeup workshop at STADSKANT in Gouda.

AutiRoze
AutiRoze

Wednesday, 15-04-2026, 19:00

Het Badhuis, Haarlem

A quiet and cozy meetup for LGBTQ+ adults with autism, ADHD, or other neurodiversity to connect, share experiences, and enjoy a drink.

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