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Today
We Will Rock You
DeLaMar, Amsterdam
Experience the only official Queen musical, a spectacular show featuring over 20 legendary hits. Join the rebellion in a future where rock music is forbidden and help bring it back to life.
Regenboogborrel
Theatercafé Dubbel, Meppel
Come and join us at our colorful rainbow drinks in Meppel
The Mad Sexton of the Dom Tower
Domtoren, Michaëlskapel, Utrecht
Razor-sharp theater about our Queer history. A fast-paced history lesson and a cutting black comedy in one, at the location where it all began.
Tomorrow
De Trut: 10 portretten
Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam
A documentary portraying ten members of the community around De Trut, an iconic Amsterdam queer club that has been a safe haven for forty years.
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam
Oscar-winning iconic queer film: camp drag queens Mitzi and Felicia, and trans woman Bernadette wander Australia’s outback in a bus, eliciting anger, ridicule and admiration.
Dutch Queer Shorts
Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam
A collection of six Dutch queer shorts, including documentaries, a flirty king, and a tender drama about two queer teens.
May I Be So Free? - The Musical
Graceland Festival, Vinkeveen
A poignant and hopeful musical about the search for your true self, exploring identity, faith, love, and freedom in a personal coming-out story.
FLINTA
Girls to the Front
Paradiso, Amsterdam
An initiative focusing on Dutch-based FLINTA representation in the punk music industry, featuring a lineup of FLINTA-fronted punk bands.
Happy Together
Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam
A lyrical and intoxicating portrait of a broken relationship, starring Hong Kong superstars Tony Leung and Leslie Cheung as a couple locked in a tempestuous cycle of attraction and jealousy in Argentina.
More News
Amsterdam & Netherlands
- Annefleur Schipper and Sharvin Ramjan to Host 2026 Winq Awards in Amsterdam
- COC Netherlands Gets a Global Award at Amsterdam WorldPride
- Over 170 Anti-LGBTQ+ Incidents Reported During WorldPride's Second Weekend in Amsterdam
- Canal Parade Awards Honour 'The Kissing Couple' and 'Book Boat' for Creativity and Impact
Europe & World
Culture & Lifestyle
- Linda Perry: The Queer Hitmaker Behind Pink and Aguilera Steps Out of the Shadows
- Filmmaker Gregg Araki Questions Gen Z's 'Sex Recession' with New Film 'I Want Your Sex'
- Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Author of 'Aristotle and Dante,' Dies at 71
- Unique Vintage Halts Harry Potter Promotion After Community Backlash
Coming Up
Amsterdam
Pink in Kadoelen
Buurtkamer Kadoelen, Amsterdam
A monthly pink networking meeting at Buurtkamer Kadoelen in Amsterdam North. A place to meet each other, with friends and family also welcome.
Rope Touch: Naked Shibari Practice
Westerpark, Amsterdam
Monthly beginner-friendly naked practice meetings for men in Amsterdam. Learn and discover Shibari in a friendly and safe environment.
Pink Narcissus
Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam
This cult classic visualizes the homoerotic fantasies of a young male prostitute, who takes refuge in honeyed fantasies about a narcissistic projection of himself.
The Celluloid Closet
Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam
An informative and amusing insight into the gay subtext in mainstream Hollywood films, featuring dozens of film fragments from early slapstick to modern classics.
Utrecht
Queer Book Club: Hijab Butch Blues
Julianapark, Utrecht
Come discuss books and make new friends at this queer book club meeting in the park. This month's book is 'Hijab Butch Blues' by Lamya H.
Lesbian Book Club: Poetry Special
De Heksenketel, Utrecht
A special poetry edition of the Lesbian Book Club, discussing Lieke Marsman's 'The Poet and the Devil' and Sappho, with an open mic for queer poetry.
Lazy Queer Sunday: Queer Joy & Gender Euphoria
Savannah Bay, Utrecht
Celebrate queer joy and gender euphoria at this poetry event featuring the new 'Queer & Feminist Poetry Anthology Vol. II'. Enjoy readings from poets, a Q&A, and an open mic session.
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.
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.
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.
ANALBUM (try-out)
Zaal 3, The Hague
Maxi delivers a whirlwind of pop, camp, and cabaret in a show between a concert and a performance. Experience EDM and ballads infused with humor, exploring themes of desire, taboo, and identity.
Trans Swimming at Plons The Hague
HHZV Plons, The Hague
A free and accessible swimming training for trans and non-binary people (18+) in The Hague, organized by HHZV Plons. All levels are welcome.
Rotterdam
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.
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.
Sunday Afternoon Salon
COC Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A cozy Sunday afternoon for LGBTQI+ individuals aged 50 and over, with drinks, snacks, and an optional shared meal.
Queer Gym turns 5!
Queer Gym, Rotterdam
Celebrate the 5th anniversary of Queer Gym with a birthday bash filled with activities, performances, and queer joy.
Other cities
Haarlem: Walk with COC
Haarlem, Haarlem
Join a friendly group walk on the third Sunday of every month. A great way to socialize and enjoy the outdoors with the community.
Walk with COC: Estate Walk 11 km
Leyduin Parking Lot, Vogelenzang
Join COC for an 11km group walk through the beautiful Groenendaal and Leyduin estates. We'll stop for a drink along the way.
All Inclusive Preview: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
LAB-1, Eindhoven
A preview screening of the queer horror film 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' as part of the All Inclusive film series, including an introduction and post-film discussion.
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