Today
Purple Friday
207A, Roermond
For everyone who would like to feel some extra support on Purple Friday, to talk with each other and play games in a safe space.
Looking for Intersectional Narratives of HIV and AIDS
IHLIA LGBTI Heritage, Amsterdam
A symposium celebrating a special issue of the Dutch Journal of Gender Studies, focusing on intersectional stories of HIV and AIDS that are often neglected in dominant storytelling.
Workshop: Queer Erotic Writing
De Nijverheid, Utrecht
Want to write sensual texts? Explore your fantasies or capture a sexy encounter in words in this accessible and intimate creative writing workshop.
Purple Friday Afterparty
COC Cafe, The Hague
On Purple Friday, we celebrate that everyone can be themselves. That's why COC Café The Hague is organizing a fun Purple Friday Afterparty for queer youth, allies, and GSA supervisors.
Queer City Tour
Domplein, Utrecht
A guided walk through four centuries of LGBTQIA+ history in the center of Utrecht.
'Utrecht Out of the Closet': How to Increase the Visibility of Queer Communities and History
De Kargadoor, Utrecht
Join a presentation and panel discussion on making Utrecht's queer history and communities more visible, followed by a social gathering.
Danshuis de Bieb: Bachata
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
Join a special Bachata workshop at Bieb Neude as part of the Utrecht Queer Culture Festival. This accessible workshop breaks free from traditional gender roles, allowing you to experience both leading and following.
Chrissy Chlapecka
Melkweg, Amsterdam
Chrissy Chlapecka is an American pop singer, TikTok personality, and activist known for her role in the #BimboTok movement. She's recognized by Rolling Stone and People as a promising new pop star.
UQCF: Rebel Dykes (2021)
de Sien, Utrecht
As part of the Utrecht Queer Culture Festival, de Sien and Leather Social Utrecht present a film night focusing on queer history, identity, and community, featuring the documentary 'Rebel Dykes'.
Waiting for Marsha
Theater aan het Spui, The Hague
New York, 1969. In a bar full of music, color, and tension, the frustration of the queer community culminates in the Stonewall riots, the starting point of the international fight for equal rights and visibility.
Mystical Body
Schuur, Haarlem
In a dilapidated 1980s villa, a conservative widower clashes with his two adult children—one pregnant and unmarried, the other an AIDS patient—leading to an inevitable confrontation.
Mama Beer
Villa Concordia, Utrecht
A comedy project by Victorine Plante and Gigi Müjde about the transition of her son, Beer, and the reactions she faces.
United We Shine: Youth Party on Coming Out Day
Heroes Music Bar, Zaandam
Podium De Flux, Heroes Music Bar, and the youth group United We Shine are organizing a free youth party for Coming Out Day, featuring live bands and DJs.
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.
KENKI KRIN KRIN
Maaspodium, Rotterdam
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.
Beyond The Ball by Aqueerius
Kunstlinie, Almere
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.
Sven Ratzke: Kopfkino
DeLaMar Theater, Amsterdam
Join entertainer Sven Ratzke on a musical and theatrical journey through 130 years of cinema, with surprising new arrangements of famous film songs.
Queer Comedy Night (Dutch)
Comedyhuis Club, Utrecht
A night of stand-up comedy featuring a diverse lineup of queer comedians at the Comedyhuis Club in Utrecht.
Club Kalff - with DJ Buuf Helen
Café Kalff, Utrecht
Put on your dancing shoes! Cafe Kalff is launching a new monthly DJ night, Club Kalff. The first edition features DJ Buuf Helen spinning disco, house, pop, and queer bangers.
Tomorrow
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.
Tour d’Amour
Florence Houthaghe, The Hague
An interactive and inspiring performance about love, freedom, and the universal desire to be yourself, featuring personal stories and moving songs.
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.
WZP Queer Date Event
Biercafe Oproer, Utrecht
A queer dating event with 1-on-1 dates, group conversations, and the fun 'Pitch-Your-Partner' game. A great way to meet new people and maybe find a match.
Queer Parenthood Conference & Podcast Launch
OSCAM, Amsterdam
An inspiring gathering centered around queer parenthood, community, and imagining futures together, featuring speakers, conversations, and the launch of the Queer Parenthood podcast.
Queer Craft Circle
De Kargadoor, Utrecht
A cozy and safe(r) space for queer people to meet, craft, and share skills in textile arts like knitting, embroidery, and crocheting.
Children of Zeus – Mythical whispers of the inner wounded
De Nijverheid, Utrecht
A living exhibition and intuitive journey that questions our relationship with nature, the body, and spirituality within today's technological lifestyle.
Smoke & Mirrors
Villa Concordia, Utrecht
A brand-new queer variety show from de Roze Bubbel, taking you into a world of illusions, appearances, and hidden stories with a colorful collection of artists.
Trans Swimming Utrecht XL Swimming Party
Recreatiebad Utrecht, Utrecht
A special XL swimming party for trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse people, their families, and children. Enjoy an evening of swimming, playing, and celebrating trans joy in a safe and comfortable environment.
The Hague Queer Awards 2026
Koorenhuis, The Hague
A festive awards ceremony celebrating the people and initiatives dedicated to an inclusive, visible, and strong queer community in The Hague.
Sneak With Us
LE:EN, Utrecht
Enjoy a spectacular evening of jazzy songs by Sophie Melody and Drag Bingo with Stacy Something, complete with cocktails and bites.
GIRLS WON’T BE GIRLS
Kunstlinie, Almere
GIRLS WON'T BE GIRLS is a vibrant break-up with everything you thought you knew about womanhood. In a world of boxes, labels and glass ceilings, we create space for new perspectives.
Liever Lesbies
Melkweg, Amsterdam
An activist queer party with a DIY mentality, inspired by 80s lesbian feminists. Expect feisty DJs, performers, a surprise act, and a night of celebration and hard dancing.
WZP Party #4
De KweekVijver, Utrecht
A party by Wij Zijn Poly to celebrate polyamorous and ethically non-monogamous love. A place to meet other poly, ENM, and queer people.
KALEIDO Presents: KIKI Collective
Ruigoord Church, Amsterdam
A queer theatre show that mutates into an all-night club experience with three stages, 25+ performers, and DJs until dawn at the iconic Ruigoord Church.
cccriojo* x DARKMATTER
The Black Archives, Amsterdam
A collaboration featuring a live radio show, artistic research, and a conversation exploring how black queer histories are preserved, passed on, and reimagined.
Blahaj Blast
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.
Emily Salvia - Before I'm 30
Theater en Filmhuis Dakota, The Hague
A moving and hilarious drag cabaret show by Emily Salvia about the absurd search for adulthood, identity, and self-acceptance before turning thirty.
Mic Drop Comedy (Dutch)
Comedyhuis Club, Utrecht
A vibrant queer comedy night where six talented acts from the queer community take the stage to share their unique stories, sharp jokes, and hilarious observations.
Neon Quatsch
ACU, Utrecht
A queer dance party by Quatsch and NeoN Noir, featuring a live performance by feminist rap duo VIXEN. Expect a dance floor beyond shame with unruly electronic music and explosive beats.
FunHouse - Our 15th - Year Celebration Edition
WestWeelde - WesterUnie, Amsterdam
Celebrate 15 years of FunHouse with a special anniversary edition party at WestWeelde (WesterUnie) in Amsterdam.
Salsa Para Todx #2
WORM Rotterdam, Rotterdam
The second edition of Salsa Para Todxs, an underground and inclusive Salsa night for everybody, featuring DJs and live percussion.
Amsterdam
Valerie Exposes Herself
Theater De Richel, Amsterdam
A drag queen reveals the person behind the glitter in a personal and revealing performance about her eventful life, told through story and song.
Valerie geeft zich bloot…
Theater de Richel, Amsterdam
Short Description A personal, musical drag performance about a life that seems perfect, yet where the question keeps gnawing away: is this all there is?
Queer Crafting at Bar Buka
Bar Buka, Amsterdam
Join a cozy and creative afternoon for queer individuals at Bar Buka. Bring your own knitting, crafting, or drawing project, or get inspired to try something new in a friendly atmosphere.
Sing-along with Irene Hemelaar
Café Saarein, Amsterdam
Join the Dutch-language sing-along led by Irene Hemelaar at Café Saarein. Everyone who loves to sing is welcome!
Utrecht
15th Coming Out Sunday
Geertekerk, Utrecht
Celebrate the 15th annual Coming Out Sunday at the Geertekerk. This special church service, linked to Coming Out Day, is a celebration of love and identity in all its forms.
Soup for the Soul XOX
DRUK Utrecht, Utrecht
Meet new people and share stories over a free bowl of soup. An event designed for genuine curiosity, creating space for recognition, difference, and unexpected connections.
The Hague
OOXO - For Queers with a Disability
COC Haaglanden, The Hague
A monthly social gathering with fun activities for queer people with a physical or intellectual disability.
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.
Rainbow Living Room Dance Palace
The Social Hub The Hague, The Hague
A cozy 1.5-hour music afternoon for LGBTIQ+ people aged 55+, led by a record spinner. Listen to favorite songs, share memories, and dance in a small-scale, warm living-room atmosphere.
Queer Book Club: Confessions of a Mask
Centrale Bibliotheek, DOK B, The Hague
Join the Queer Book Club to discuss Yukio Mishima's classic novel, 'Confessions of a Mask', in a thoughtful and welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ literature enthusiasts.
Rotterdam
Queer Sunday Café + Vintage Market
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. There will be also Vintage Market at Oase!
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.
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.
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.
Other cities
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.
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