24
Oct
Spotlight
Queer Calendaradd an event
Today
Co-working thursday
Queer Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Join fellow queer people for a co-working day. A quiet space to work with free coffee, tea, and wifi is provided. Feel free to join for as long as you want.
ADE X Plein Theater: Sex & Death
Plein Theater, Amsterdam
An immersive diptych exploring pleasure and loss through two one-on-one experiences: a performance on desire and a VR simulation about your own death and afterlife.
Bi+café Amsterdam
Bar Buka, Amsterdam
Een gezellige avond met je mede bi-plussers.Kom langs, drink een drankje en ontmoet elkaar! Come by, have a drink and meet each other!
How Diversity And Inclusion Came Under Attack
De Balie, Amsterdam
A discussion exploring why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies are under attack from both the political left and right, and how these principles became so politicized.
Pretty Girls
Verkadefabriek, 's-Hertogenbosch
A compelling thriller about love, loss, and a hidden history.
Bisou Bisou RAWR
Café Wilhelmina, Eindhoven
A queer performance night during Dutch Design Week, celebrating one year of Bisou Bisou with bold, strange, and experimental ideas on stage, followed by dancing.
PAARDENRAVE
Melkweg, Amsterdam
PAARDENRAVE is a Rotterdam multidisciplinary club concept filled with hay, high BPMs, and a whole lot of horse. Expect a sexy, sweaty, and chaotic rodeo with high-energy DJs and wild performers.
Tomorrow
Queer Book Club: Monstrilio
De Uithoek handarbeidlokaal, Utrecht
Come discuss books and make new friends at this queer book club hosted by Utrecht LGBT+.
Bambii - ADE
Parallel, Amsterdam
Canadian DJ BAMBII brings her unique blend of global club sounds, dancehall, bass, and rave to Parallel for ADE, joined by Jarreau Vandal and Tsunamy.
KENKI KRIN KRIN
Schuur, Haarlem
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.
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.
ADE | SPIELRAUM 55HRS
Club RAUM, Amsterdam
A massive 55-hour non-stop techno marathon during Amsterdam Dance Event, featuring an extensive lineup of renowned international and local DJs.
More News
Amsterdam & Netherlands
Europe & World
Culture & Lifestyle
- Hunter Schafer on Her Gender-Affirming Surgery and Evolving Identity
- A Lesbian Wedding and a Cliffhanger: 75-Year-Old British Radio Soap Gets a Dose of Queer Drama
- Romeo Beckham Serves Up a Queer Tennis Rivalry in New Film 'Forty Love'
- Greg Berlanti and Husband Robbie Rogers Are Crafting Your Next Family Drama Fix for HBO
Coming Up
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.
Rooted in Culture: UK Sounds influencing House culture
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, Amsterdam
A recurring ADE program celebrating club culture's value. This edition focuses on the UK's crucial role in house music's journey to Europe, featuring workshops, talks, and dance sessions.
Red Light Drag Cabaret
Casa Rosso, Amsterdam
Experience the Red Light Drag Cabaret at the historic Casa Rosso. This bold daytime show features Drag Race queens and high-energy performances.
Bottoms up
Eagle Amsterdam, Amsterdam
A soft, care-centered space for cruising, consent & celebration. BOTTOMsUP is a kinky play party for FLINTA only.
Utrecht
🍷🎩 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.
Drinks & Talk LGBT+
Café Kalff, Utrecht
A casual social meetup for LGBT+ people to have drinks, talk, and meet new people at Café Kalff.
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.
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
Queer Poetry Nights Rotterdam
Leeszaal Rotterdam West, Rotterdam
A new season of monthly open mic evenings in Rotterdam dedicated to queer voices, stories, and collective expression in a safer, community-centered space.
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 Relationships
Queer Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A discussion group for queer individuals to explore non-monogamy, polyamory, and alternative relationship dynamics in a safer, inclusive space.
Queer Comedy Night in Rotterdam
Mavis, Rotterdam
Join a night of hysterical laughter where LGBTIQAA++ comics and allies from all over the country take over the stage to entertain you with hilarious punchlines!
Other cities
COC Song Contest
Haventheater IJmuiden, IJmuiden
The 30th edition of the famous rainbow song contest will take place in IJmuiden, celebrating 50 years of COC Kennemerland with an evening of music, pride, and connection.
Goblin Band
QBUS, Leiden
Goblin Band is a four-piece traditional folk band from London, rooted in English music, offering an alternative perspective on the UK's social and political history.
qMeetNL is the comprehensive 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 — in English and Dutch, updated daily.
Whether you're a local, a queer expat or a gay tourist, discover the queer events, gay-friendly venues, and LGBTQ+ news — in English and Dutch, updated daily.