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Today & Tomorrow
Pink Salon
Frankeland, Schiedam
A cozy social gathering for LGBTQ+ seniors from Schiedam, Vlaardingen, and the surrounding areas.
Queen Christina
Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam
Greta Garbo stars as the wise Swedish queen who wanders the land in men’s clothes. The film’s ambiguous play with gender identity made it a favourite for the ‘gender cinema’ movement.
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.
Queer Bookclub: Surreal queers
Time Window, Rotterdam
A collaborative book club gathering to discuss queer topics. This month's theme is 'Surreal queers', exploring texts that challenge reality.
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.
Wednesday
Locking & Waacking Forever Battles 2026
Paradiso, Amsterdam
The world's best Locking and Waacking dancers battle it out in The Warrior Edition, a format designed to push dancers to their highest level.
Beautiful Thing
Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam
A feelgood story about the budding gay romance between two teenage neighbours in a south-east London borough.
FetLife & Friends Gaming Night
ReRoll Works, Amsterdam
A relaxed board gaming evening for the FetLife community and friends, hosted by Board Gayming. Open to everyone.
I've Heard the Mermaids Singing
Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam
A funny, imaginative character study of the relationship between two radically different women at an art gallery in Toronto. Patricia Rozema’s wonderful comedic drama won the Prix de la Jeunesse in Cannes.
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.
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.
Out of the Archival Closet: Queer Shorts Programme
Kriterion, Amsterdam
A programme of short films exploring queer lives across different generations and places, from Germany, Argentina, the US, and China.
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
LantarenVenster, Rotterdam
An open-air screening of a hilarious and bloody ode to classic '80s B-horror films, introduced by the hosts of the queer podcast De Lesbische Liga.
More News
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Culture & Lifestyle
- Beneath the Muscle: New Film 'Test' Explores a Gay Bodybuilder's Battle with Faith and Identity
- Now showing: Queer Palm Winner 'Camp Miasma' Reimagines Horror with Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder
- Forbidden Love and Folk Horror Collide in Gay Vampire Film 'No Rest For The Wicked'
- From Royal Disguise to Modern Romance: Queer Lion Award Marks 20 Years in Venice
Coming Up
Amsterdam
My Beautiful Laundrette
Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam
The unusual love story of a skinhead and a young Pakistani man who opens a luxury laundrette in London. A cruelly honest comedy about a culture clash during Thatcherism.
QUEER TALK - Amsterdam
Rita Community Center, Amsterdam
An intimate storytelling event with queer voices sharing their journeys. Stories of identity, love, grief, and freedom that remind us we belong.
QUEER LINE DANCING @ THE SKATEPARK
PARK AMSTERDAM, Amsterdam
Join STOMP for a Brazil-themed block party! A sexy night of Carnaval moves, queer pop, and Brazilian funk remixes at the skatepark.
Madonna: Truth or Dare
Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam
A renowned behind-the-scenes documentary on Madonna’s Blonde Ambition Tour, focusing on the superstar’s entourage and her gay dancers.
Utrecht
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.
SUMMER OF PRIDE KIKI PART III
De Helling, Utrecht
The biggest and fabbest Utrecht ball of the year returns for its third edition, paying tribute to the trans community who have built ballroom culture.
ART HOUSE 17 & Friends: Over the Rainbow
TivoliVredenburg / Grote Zaal, Utrecht
ART HOUSE 17 presents a flamboyant revue where genres and conventions clash, featuring music from Bach to Sufjan Stevens, alongside dance, clowns, and acrobats in an ode to the beauty of diversity.
CYBERLESQUE
KABUL à GoGo, Utrecht
Celebrate the first anniversary of digi-art and music collective bitcrush fanclub <3. Enter the tease of the future with DJ-sets and theatrical performances.
The Hague
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.
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.
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.
Queer Run Club
COC Haaglanden, The Hague
Join the Queer Run Club for a friendly 5-kilometer run with other queer people. A great way to be active and social outdoors.
Rotterdam
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.
Sapphic Shots!
OASE Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A casual meetup for sapphics to mingle, play games, flirt with making new friends, and have a good time. Come for the games, stay for the chats, crushes, and connections.
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.
Other cities
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.
The Art of Bodypaint
Private Garden in Olst, Olst
Immerse yourself in the world of body painting in this day-long workshop celebrating our beautiful and diverse bodies. This colorful day combines playfulness, fun, and deep connection, using special paint to creatively connect with other men.
Groene Hart Best Drag Artist Contest
Poppodium So What!, Gouda
A vibrant drag contest where queens, kings, and performers from the region compete for the title of Groene Hart Best Drag Artist 2026 at Poppodium So What!
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