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Today
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.
Men-only
Drinks by Mankracht Rotterdam
Elio, Rotterdam
A monthly networking event for gay professionals in the Rotterdam region. Come by to meet new people and experience the atmosphere.
FLINTA
I Kissed a Girl
Dokhuis, Rotterdam
A sapphic dating and connection event for people 25+, inspired by the TV show but redesigned for a more inclusive, non-monogamy-friendly community experience.
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.
Winq Awards 2026
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, Amsterdam
The eighth annual Winq Awards honors individuals and organizations for their contributions to the emancipation, acceptance, and visibility of the LGBTQ+ community in the Netherlands.
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.
KENKI KRIN KRIN
Bijlmer Parktheater, Amsterdam
KENKI KRIN KRIN is an interdisciplinary performance by creator and performer Cherella Gessel (she/he/they), in which different identities are peeled away and rebuilt layer by layer.
Trans
Open Rehearsal Transkoor010
Het Nieuwe Luxor Theater, Rotterdam
Join Transkoor010 for an open rehearsal during Pride. Everyone is welcome to sing along, experience the atmosphere, and get to know the choir.
Trans
Open Rehearsal Transkoor010
Nieuwe Luxor Theater, Rotterdam
Experience trans joy and a queer community at this open rehearsal for a trans choir. Everyone is welcome to join in, sing along, and get a taste of the atmosphere.
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.
Best of Queer XL - Rotterdam Pride Edition
Comedy Club Haug, Rotterdam
Enjoy a special XL edition of the 'BEST OF QUEER' stand-up comedy show, followed by an afterparty with a DJ to laugh, dance, and connect.
SERVE: Queer Comedy Chaos in English
Lellebel, Amsterdam
Standup, games, and alternative comedy from queer comedians & allies in Amsterdam and beyond. We serve laughs, chaos, and a little bit of trouble. Come for the jokes, stay for the mess.
Tomorrow
IDEM-Conference: Pride in Practice
Timmerhuis (Auditorium), Rotterdam
An afternoon conference with experts sharing practical tools for genuine queer inclusion in the social domain, featuring talks, panels, and networking opportunities.
Q Kitchen by Aydin & Nata
Buurthuis De Horizon, Amsterdam
A cooking social bringing together LGBTQ+ food lovers and friends for cooking sessions, socializing, and great food at Buurthuis De Horizon in Amsterdam West.
Queertied Peer Rope with Beginner Workshop
Small gym hall, Rotterdam
A playful, welcoming rope hangout for the queer community and allies to explore shibari, connection, and silliness with safety and care. Includes an optional beginner's workshop.
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.
TRANS - Zeikstuk
Frascati, Amsterdam
A physical theater piece by WILD Productions exploring the experiences of trans people in public restrooms, performed by 23 trans individuals.
Queer Open Mic Night
Queer Hub Nieuw-West, Amsterdam
Join the third edition of the Queer Open Mic Night in Amsterdam. Whether you want to perform or just enjoy the show, everyone is welcome to this intimate and inspiring evening.
The Queer Library | An Open Mic Expo Celebration
KLUP, Amsterdam
Enjoy a wholesome community night of performances around the theme of queer safety. This open mic and expo is hosted by Raisa Mulder and storyteller Christa Orth.
Paul Haenen: Margreet Dolman brings Warmth and Reverend Gremdaat shows the Way
Meervaart, Amsterdam
Paul Haenen celebrates fifty years of his iconic character, Margreet Dolman, with a special performance full of warmth, wisdom, and humor.
Fertile Ruins x Papaya Kuir
Lola Lieven, Amsterdam
A queer art party and fundraiser embracing community and politics. This edition centers Latino artists in collaboration with Papaya Kuir, a collective fighting for the rights of migrant latino queers.
Trans and Friends Café InClusion & Open Mic
Plein Theater, Amsterdam
A monthly meeting place for trans, non-binary, queer, and their friends, featuring an open mic for sharing talents in a welcoming atmosphere.
Marsha - Echoes of Stonewall
Theater Bellevue, Amsterdam
New York 1969, in a bar full of color, music, and freedom, Drag Queens and activists—including the iconic Marsha P. Johnson—fight for their existence. This is the beginning of the Stonewall riots, the moment the queer community worldwide fights for equal rights.
sSSsSensationsSs
TILLATEC, Amsterdam
All clowns and divas unite! The laboratory of QTBPOC nightlife, @sssssensationsss is back and wholeheartedly invites your dancing body to their CLOWN DIVA DOWN edition.
Men-only
Eros Society – Pride Fantasies
Club Sahara, Rotterdam
A sexy, underwear-only party with techno DJs and a playroom where fantasies become reality. 18+ only.
More News
Amsterdam & Netherlands
- The Numbers Are In, and They're a Slap in the Face: Queer Acceptance Among Dutch Teens Is in Freefall
- Utrecht Queer Culture Festival Returns 2-11 October with Packed Line-up of Theatre, Drag, Comedy, and Exhibitions
- Queer Health Conference in Utrecht in October
- Three Decades of Kink: Leather & Fetish Pride Amsterdam in October
Europe & World
- US Conservative Group Threatens to Sue School District Over Transgender Teacher
- German Government Pulls Queer Youth Funding. Their Response: A €1.5 Million War Chest.
- Hungary Moves to Reverse Orbán-Era Ban on Same-Sex Couple Adoptions
- Over 150 Arrested at Istanbul LGBTQ+ Protest Amid Widening Government Crackdown
Coming Up
Amsterdam
Janey Festival
Thuishaven, Amsterdam
The Netherlands' biggest festival for girls who love girls. A home base for the queer women of the Netherlands, with music, dancing, and love on the dance floor.
Rainbow Seniors Day 2026
Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam
An inspiring afternoon for LGBTQ+ seniors with lectures, a documentary, an awards ceremony, music, and dancing. The event is free and wheelchair accessible.
Beyond The Ball by Aqueerius
Meervaart (Blauwe Zaal), Amsterdam
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.
Margriet van der Linden - Annie, are you OK? (Try-out)
Theater De Richel, Amsterdam
In an honest, witty rollercoaster of observations and experiences, Margriet van der Linden takes you into a woman's life: her own.
Utrecht
Trans Utrecht Hangouts
Griftpark, Utrecht
A fun, low-threshold picnic and social gathering for trans people in Griftpark. Come relax, eat snacks, play games, and make new friends in a safe, trans-only space.
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.
Bi+ Café Utrecht
ACU, Utrecht
Welcome to the monthly Bi+ Café in Utrecht! It's a place for bi+ people to meet, get together, share experiences, and have a fun evening.
Trans RoundTUBle
Moira, Utrecht
A low barrier-to-entry space to learn with and from the trans community.
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.
Jam Session
COC Haaglanden, The Hague
A cozy jam session for jazz lovers. Whether you play, sing, or just listen, you're welcome to join in the improvisation and great atmosphere.
Drawing Achilles in the Golden Hall
Mauritshuis, The Hague
During Coming Out Week, show your creative side in a flash life drawing workshop in the Golden Hall of the Mauritshuis.
Rotterdam
Pride March
Centraal Station Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Join the annual Pride March, a peaceful 3.5km walk through Rotterdam to show solidarity and stand up for equal rights, acceptance, and a safe society for the LHBTIQA+ community.
Rotterdam Pride Festival
Willemsplein, Rotterdam
Close out Rotterdam Pride week with a day full of pride, music, and connection at Willemsplein, featuring a main stage, a Queer Campus for talks, and a Queer Market.
Kult Funktion: Queer House Night
Club Export, Rotterdam
A night celebrating queer house culture and local talent, featuring raw, groove-driven house from Rotterdam’s finest selectors and a ballroom showcase by House Jam.
CHOROPHILIA 3: CVNT 4EVR
WORM Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A clubnight trip back to simpler dancefloors, detached from phones and full of sweaty social reality. A night for people who come to dance.
Other cities
Deepening B Tantra Massage Day for Couples
Het Jagershuis, Vught
This massage day is for couples who have previously attended a workshop with the organizer. Participants will learn new touch techniques and explore the difference between regular and tantra massage.
Hike from Diemen to Science Park Station
Station Diemen (Start Point), Diemen
Join a 7 km group walk from Diemen station to Science Park station. This varied route takes you through new residential areas, allotments, and the Anna's Tuin & Ruigte food forest.
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Whether you're a local, a queer expat or a gay tourist, discover the queer events, gay-friendly venues, and LGBTQ+ news — in English and Dutch, updated daily.
Whether you're a local, a queer expat or a gay tourist, discover the queer events, gay-friendly venues, and LGBTQ+ news — in English and Dutch, updated daily.