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DRINKS & GAMES by Dutch Rubbermen
PRIK, Amsterdam
The opening drinks of Leather & Fetish Pride NL 2026. Enjoy a drink, meet people, and test your knowledge in a pub quiz to raise money for charity.
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.
Shibari Classes at Lola Lieven
Lola Lieven, Amsterdam
A series of Shibari (Japanese rope bondage) classes for all levels, especially beginners, with a focus on LGBTQI+ & marginalised people. Each class includes two hours of instruction and one hour of free practice.
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.
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.
Erotic Poetry Night - Berlin Special
Tolhuistuin - Club, Amsterdam
An evening designed to awaken the senses through poetry, storytelling, music, and performance art, all centered around the erotic, featuring artists from Berlin and the Netherlands.
FLINTA
WOMXN Dance Party with DJ Queerelles
Café Amstelhaven, Amsterdam
COC Amsterdam is once again organising a women’s dance party in the Amstelhaven.
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.
The Summer with Carmen
Filmhuis Cavia, Amsterdam
A queer comedy from Greece where two friends try to turn a past summer romance, and a dog named Carmen, into a screenplay, questioning the rules of storytelling and friendship along the way.
Mister Leather Netherlands 2027 Election
Akhnaton, Amsterdam
The annual election for Mister Leather Netherlands 2027, a key event in the Dutch leather and fetish community, held at Akhnaton.
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Amsterdam
LGBT History Tour Amsterdam
Homomonument, Amsterdam
A two-hour English-language walking tour through historic Amsterdam, exploring forgotten queer heroes and the city's rich gay history.
DRUM Weekend Boat Tour
Singel 250, Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Join the Dutch Rubbermen for their famous and much-loved fetish-themed boat tour through the iconic canals of Amsterdam.
Fetish Flea Market 2026 – Bears Amsterdam
Bears Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Bears Amsterdam hosts its much-loved Fetish Flea Market during Leather & Fetish Pride. Find that special item to complete your gear, from vintage trousers to a nearly new leather jacket.
Dutch Puppy Contest
Club Church, Amsterdam
Meet the playful puppies and their handlers at the annual Dutch Puppy Contest.
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
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'.
Queer aan Zee Meetup
Café De Prael, The Hague
Want to meet new queer people or catch up with old friends? Join the Queer aan Zee Meetup for a cozy social gathering in The Hague.
Drag Bingo Brunch
Pazze e Pizze, The Hague
Join drag queens Stevie Stunner and Miss Cartier for a fabulous afternoon of bingo, live singing, comedy, and a delicious 3-course brunch at Pazze e Pizze.
Rotterdam
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.
KLAUW x Los Angles
Club Export, Rotterdam
Rotterdam’s KLAUW and Amsterdam-based Los Angles join forces for a 10-hour club night with music, performances and more at Export.
Holland's Best Drag Artist 2026 - 39th Edition
Villa Thalia, Rotterdam
The finalists will take the stage to present their most beautiful creations and best acts live, a breathtaking show full of glitter and glamour.
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.
Other cities
Gooise Pride: Collage Workshop & Curator's Tour at Fotomuseum Hilversum
Fotomuseum Hilversum, Hilversum
A special event at Fotomuseum Hilversum during Gooise Pride. Participate in a collage workshop by Pauli Mast and take a guided tour of the 'Layered Realities' exhibition.
Queers & Dragons
Dynamo, Eindhoven
Queerhoven's monthly Tabletop Role-Playing Game (TTRPG) night, welcoming both seasoned players and newcomers for an evening of adventure.
COC Song Contest 2026
Haventheater IJmuiden, IJmuiden
The annual musical spectacle where local COC associations from across the Netherlands compete. Expect a dazzling show celebrating diversity and talent within the LGBTQ+ community.
May I Be So Free? - The Musical
ICOONtheater, Amersfoort
A poignant and hopeful musical about the search for your true self, exploring identity, faith, love, and freedom in a personal coming-out story.
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