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Cycle with COC
Haarlem, Haarlem
Every quarter, we get on our bikes for a tour through the beautiful surroundings of Haarlem. The tour is a maximum of 25 km and can accommodate up to 20 cyclists.
Coming Out Day Meeting: 'More than a rainbow flag'
The Grey Space in the Middle, The Hague
A meeting on Coming Out Day by RADAR and the City of The Hague, focusing on concrete steps for LGBTQIA+ inclusion in organizations. Be yourself: Visible. Safe. Connected.
Women-only
Woman-Woman Speeddate
The 5th, Utrecht
Get to know 15 to 20 other single women in a relaxed atmosphere during this fun speed dating event. You'll have short 4-minute conversations to quickly see who you click with.
Whacking Experience
Danszaal Overvloed, Utrecht
Learn the history and basic elements of Whacking, a dance style from the 70s underground gay clubs, followed by a jam party with DJ iGO.
Wrivinge
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
A colorful and educational drag and cabaret show exploring queer history, eroticism, and kink from ancient Greece to the Victorian era.
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.
Courtney Barnett
TivoliVredenburg (Ronda), Utrecht
Australian singer/guitarist Courtney Barnett returns with her signature Nirvana-esque indie rock, now with a more cheerful and poppy sound from her latest album.
Belle & The Bass
Villa Concordia, Utrecht
Enter a thrilling love triangle between Belle, the Beast, and Gaston, who are cursed and end up in a dystopian dating show in the year 2026.
Anteros Drag Bingo
Bodytalk, Utrecht
Join queer student association Anteros for a spectacular drag bingo night at BodyTalk, hosted by drag queens Haley and Willow. Win great prizes and enjoy a fun evening, followed by a social get-together.
Transgender Evening
Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Monthly social gathering for transgender people in Amsterdam
Before I'm 30...
Het Werftheater, Utrecht
A moving and hilarious drag cabaret show by Emily Salvia about growing up, identity, and self-acceptance, told through a mix of theater, sketches, and music.
Tomorrow
Casual Queer Networking- Potluck
KLUP, Amsterdam
A networking event for Queer entrepreneurs where we get to know each other and share our favorite meal.
Queer City Tour
Joods Monument (Spoorwegmuseum), Utrecht
A guided walk through four centuries of LGBTQIA+ history in the center of Utrecht.
Queer (& Ally) Creative Space
RAUM Utrecht, Utrecht
A bi-weekly open studio where the queer community and its allies can create together, connect, and celebrate creativity. Work on your own project or learn new techniques like embroidery, lino cutting, and more.
030mm film presents: Connection
Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht
Join 030mm film for a screening of short films by emerging Utrecht makers. This edition, part of the Utrecht Queer Culture Festival, explores the theme of 'Connection' through stories of love, body, sexuality, and identity.
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.
Rainbow Living Room Dance Palace
Bar Buka, Amsterdam
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.
FLINTA
Fighting FLINTA's
Roots Premium Gym, Utrecht
A martial arts class combining stand-up (boxing, kickboxing) and ground fighting (grappling) in a safe space for FLINTA individuals.
Newbi+ Workshop
Colour Kitchen Zuilen, Utrecht
This workshop is for anyone new to the world of bi+, for people who are questioning their attraction to multiple genders or have just discovered it and want to learn more.
Tammie is Looking for a Boyfriend
Villa Concordia, Utrecht
A screening of the intimate documentary about Tammie, a young trans woman, and her search for love, connection, and a 'normal' life in a prejudiced world.
Friction - Sex Stories - Extra Queer
Moira, Utrecht
Friction is a welcoming stage for real sex stories. An inspiring, exciting, and relatable evening for the entire sexual spectrum.
Drag & Draw
De Nijverheid, Utrecht
The sassy sister of Drink & Draw. This evening, practice nude model drawing with beautiful lighting and music, but with extra pizzazz and inspiration from a drag performer.
Celebrate Love in the Domkerk! Concert by Galakoor Queer Klassiek
Domkerk, Utrecht
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of same-sex marriage in the Netherlands with a special concert by the Galakoor Queer Klassiek choir in the historic Domkerk.
Waiting for Marsha
Schuur, Haarlem
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.
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 Improcomedy by De Interventie
Comedyhuis Club, Utrecht
An improvisation performance with queer themes about stories you've missed yourself! De Interventie, Dutch Champion of Improvisational Theater, presents a unique queer improv show full of recognition, emotion, and humor.
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Amsterdam & Netherlands
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Europe & World
Coming Up
Amsterdam
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.
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.
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.
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.
Utrecht
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.
'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.
The Hague
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rotterdam
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.
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.
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.
Other cities
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.
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.
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