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Transgender Evening
Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Monthly social gathering for transgender people in Amsterdam
The Elephant
Frascati, Amsterdam
In Dutch. A story about the horror of love, intimacy, violence, and everything that remains unspoken between two women.
Tomorrow
Art Makerspace | Fashion & Design XL: World Pride
OBA Oosterdok, Amsterdam
Are you between 14 and 23 years old and want to get started with fashion, art, and identity? Sign up for this series of free workshops to create your own design for World Pride.
Drag Daughters: A Solo Exhibition by Michelle Sank
Het Zuid-Afrikahuis, Amsterdam
A solo photography exhibition by Michelle Sank exploring Cape Town's rich drag culture. The work celebrates resilience, community, and self-expression through powerful portraits of the city's drag queens.
Creative Evening
Kruim in de Chocoladefabriek, Gouda
Join us for a cozy creative evening. Bring your own project (crochet, drawing, etc.) and work on it in a social setting with the community.
Weg met Eddy Bellegueule
Theater Rotterdam, Rotterdam
The autobiographical novel by Édouard Louis was an instant worldwide success. The book tells the unvarnished life story of a gay boy in a homophobic environment.
mx CoelaCunt Will Live Forever
Theater aan het Spui, The Hague
Mx. CoelaCunt will live forever is an ode to survival and fluidity. Through a mix of music, choreography, fashion, and spoken word, Djuwa Mroivili creates a performance that is both healing and confrontational.
Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (2026)
Melkweg, Amsterdam
A film of Billie Eilish's sold-out world tour, directed by James Cameron, bringing an overwhelming concert experience to the big screen.
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Amsterdam
Queer Open Mic Night
QueerHub Nieuw-West (Garage Notweg), Amsterdam
Join All Tits Together for a queer open mic night at QueerHub Nieuw-West. Take the stage to perform or just relax, enjoy the show, and connect with new friends.
Rose Gray Live
Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam
London-based singer-songwriter Rose Gray combines euphoric dance-pop with emotion, creating an ode to club culture built on the foundations of rave, house, and electronica.
The Modern Hell Of Queer Dating
Parlour Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Join daniel's lore and band in their journey to find connections on dating apps. Expect heartfelt comedy, accompanied by catchy melodies!
ketia All Night Long
Club Raum, Amsterdam
Resident DJ ketia plays an all-night, genre-hopping set blending rave chaos with house-party intimacy, with a promise of bangers only.
Utrecht
Music Bingo XXL with Joost de Host
Bodytalk, Utrecht
After a sold-out previous edition, Music Bingo XXL with Joost de Host returns! Play bingo with a playlist full of queer bangers and quiz questions.
Lazy Queer Sunday: Matt Baume
Savannah Bay, Utrecht
American author and YouTuber Matt Baume discusses his book, 'Hi Honey, I’m Homo!', about the history of queer characters on American sitcoms and television’s impact on queer liberation.
Being (queer bodies) together
Holos, Utrecht
A monthly evening of bodywork, sharing practices, and being together for queer-identifying individuals, exploring different themes each session.
The Hague
The Social Hub x AMP: Pride Paint and Sip
The Social Hub The Hague, The Hague
Join a vibrant afternoon of color, creativity, and connection at this Paint & Sip evening. Perfect for all skill levels, enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with music, drinks, and a welcoming community.
Pride The Hague Opening 2026
Amare, The Hague
The kickoff of Pride The Hague (May 8–16) with a vibrant queer market and a stage program!
Queer City Walk The Hague
Haags Historisch Museum, The Hague
Join a two-hour, donation-based city walk to discover the rich queer history of The Hague, exploring local and national stories of queer people, emancipation, and discrimination.
Queering the Collections – Pride Tour
Mauritshuis, The Hague
Explore the Mauritshuis collection through a queer lens and discover stories about LGBTQIA+ people and themes in the 17th century.
Rotterdam
Dog meet-up
Het Park, Rotterdam
Calling all queer dog owners and allies to bring their dogs to this free meet-up in Het Park!
Queer Sunday Café
OASE Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Join your local lesbians for coffee and an activity! We plan an activity and games designed to help break the ice to build friendships and feel part of Rotterdam’s queer community.
A Case for the Existence of God
Theater Rotterdam, Rotterdam
An acclaimed, contemporary play about an unlikely friendship between two single fathers who, despite their differences, find a connection through their shared life struggles.
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.
Leiden
Open Stage – Eurovision Special
COC De Kroon, Leiden
Singing, dancing, lip-syncing — anything goes! An open stage Eurovision special hosted by Anita Burger at COC De Kroon. Free admission.
No Men Beyond This Point
Theater Ins Blau, Leiden
A feminist sci-fi play about a utopian future without men, where the sudden appearance of a wild man uncovers the dark side of paradise.
Naughty Swingo at COC De Kroon
COC Leiden, Leiden
This is no ordinary bingo… this is a musical party packed with loud singalongs, shameless dancing, and lots of laughter.
Caat VrijMiBo: Drag Bingo with Christine Carrington
Leidse Schouwburg, Leiden
Join the flamboyant Christine Carrington for a fabulous evening of drag bingo, filled with humor, glamour, and surprising prizes to kick off your weekend.
Other cities
Kom op de Soep
Café Rosé, Maastricht
Come for the Soup is an initiative by COC Limburg to involve the neighborhood more with Café Rosé and to welcome new people from the area. Everyone is welcome.
Club Joehoe
Werkwarenhuis, 's-Hertogenbosch
An open-minded club night for gays, lesbians, bis, queers, and everyone who wants to dance freely. Experience a raw, sexy, and inclusive atmosphere where you can be unashamedly yourself on the dance floor.
Lapiano Creative Sessions - Songwriting Session
Koning Markweg 1, Eindhoven
Join local creators in Eindhoven to collaborate on performances centered around diversity, inclusion, and connection in these inspiring songwriting sessions.
Walking with ZLG
Varies, see description, 's-Hertogenbosch
Join a beautiful group walk every second Sunday of the month. Enjoy a scenic route in the Den Bosch area with a drink and a pastry along the way.
qMeetNL is the comprehensive English-language LGBTQ+ guide to Amsterdam and the Netherlands.
Whether you're a local, a queer expat or a gay tourist, discover the queer events, gay-friendly venues, and LGBTQ+ news — all in English, updated daily.