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LP: All Is Not Lost Tour
TivoliVredenburg (Ronda), Utrecht
Internationally beloved singer-songwriter LP celebrates the 10th anniversary of their hit album 'Lost On You' by performing it in its entirety, along with other new and classic songs.
The Hours
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Three women. Three time periods. The same struggle. A stage adaptation of Michael Cunningham's classic novel The Hours, connecting the lives of three women searching for freedom.
Collectief FAKT - Omelas
Theater Kikker, Utrecht
A queer play about Emma, who falls for an activist and loses herself in activism, questioning how to love in times of polarization. Based on Ursula Le Guin's short story.
Thursday
Anxiety Support Group
Time Window, Rotterdam
A support group to reflect on how the winter months affect our mental health and explore ways to support ourselves through the darker days.
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.
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.
Fuckup Nights: Art edition
BlueCity, Rotterdam
Four artists. Four fuckups. One honest night about failure, creativity and the lessons learned along the way.
Queer Comedy Open Mic
Dopamine Comedy Club (Cafe de Plakhoek), Amsterdam
Enjoy an evening of inclusive stand-up comedy! Get ready to laugh your heart out with some of Amsterdam and beyond's hottest LGBTQ+ talent.
Striptopia
Korzo, The Hague
A reinvented strip club full of art. Striptopia is 90 minutes of pure energy, breaking stigmas and celebrating the art of pole dance, drag, stripping, and performance.
Women's Eve 2026
Theater Hanzehof, Zutphen
A fresh alternative to the traditional New Year's Eve conference, featuring a selection of top female artists who share their unique perspectives on the year with stand-up, comedy, cabaret, song, and music.
Two Mountains Weighing Down My Chest
Pathe Tuschinski, Amsterdam
A diary-like self-portrait of a bicultural director as she navigates family, identity, and friendship within Berlin’s queer community and beyond.
Folk by Dunja Jocic
Podium Hoge Woerd, Utrecht
A mesmerizing dance performance about the allure of the collective, where a club night transforms into an intoxicating ritual.
OUT LOUD, TOGETHER
Frascati, Amsterdam
What if consent isn't the end of desire, but the beginning of the game? Step into a playful, sex-positive FLINTA* world full of pleasure and connection.
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Amsterdam & Netherlands
Europe & World
- West Hollywood Formally Recognizes Polyamorous Relationships with New Protections
- French Poll Data Challenges Belief That Lesbians Are Less Drawn to Far-Right Politics
- From Hallway to House Floor: Trans Lawmaker Zooey Zephyr Re-Elected Unopposed in Montana
- Scott Wiener, Champion of Trans Rights, to Represent San Francisco in U.S. Congress
Culture & Lifestyle
- Stranger Things Heads to the 1950s: Are We Getting a Queer Origin Story?
- From Hockey Romance to Hellfire: 'Heated Rivalry's Connor Storrie to Play Villain Opposite Ryan Gosling's Ghost Rider
- New Film 'On the Sea' Explores Suppressed Desire in a Welsh Fishing Village
- French Queer Artist Pomme Channels Miyazaki on Ethereal New Track 'mononoke'
Coming Up
Amsterdam
Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building
Rialto De Pijp, Amsterdam
A hybrid documentary reconstructing the director's queer childhood in 1990s Mexico City, exploring his sexuality and family's experience with the AIDS crisis.
Baby Jackfruit Baby Guava
Cinema the Pulse, Amsterdam
A touching documentary about a gay Vietnamese man navigating his relationship with his family, his American partner, and his neurodivergent sister, filmed by the man himself.
Central Park
Pathé City, Amsterdam
Frederick Wiseman's 1990 documentary captures a summer in New York's Central Park, featuring diverse scenes including the Gay Parade and the AIDS Memorial Quilt.
Utrecht
Bisexual Sex-ed Workshop
Savannah Bay, Utrecht
Join a sex-ed workshop for bi+ individuals led by Duraa. Explore intimacy, creativity, and what it means to be attracted to multiple genders through conversations and interactive exercises.
Waiting for Marsha
Stadsschouwburg Utrecht, Utrecht
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.
fairy #fallmaxxing hike!
Utrecht Centraal, Utrecht
Join Hiking Queers Netherlands for an 18km autumn hike through the forests of the Veluwe. This fairy-themed walk from Ede-Wageningen to Wageningen is a chance to connect with nature and other queer people.
The Hague
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.
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.
The Little Lamb That Is a Pig
Theater aan het Spui, The Hague
A cheerful performance by Het Filiaal based on three picture books by Pim Lammers, with loving stories about being yourself and the importance of friendship.
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 Care Night
Time Window, Rotterdam
A cozy, relaxed 'sleepover' event for the queer community, with rooms for movies, chats, and snacks. Come in your PJs and make new friends.
CHOROPHILIA 4: Freaky Friday the 13th
WORM Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A club night with a focus on dancing and good music. Expect bass-heavy, break-leaning rhythms, techno, and a strict no-camera policy on the dancefloor in a queer-friendly space.
GenderBendingCruiseParty VI The Cult of Sloppy Sex Clowns
WORM Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Join the cult of sloppy sex clowns for a gender-bending cruise party. Embrace dirt, mess, chaos, and slippery slopes in a ritual of queer celebration.
Queer Talk - Queer Chosen Family
Time Window, Rotterdam
A group conversation about the meaning of chosen family for queer people, hosted by studio sibling (Timo Tembuyser & Hélène Vrijdag).
Other cities
Dragpalace A-Sing-along Game Show
Holstohuus, Olst
The Dragpalace® A-Sing-along Game Show is a musical bingo variation hosted by drag queen Rose Murphy. Guess the songs, sing along, and win great prizes.
Trans Joy: Self-Expression & Clothing Upcycling Workshop
Cultuurhuis Kade 40, Vlaardingen
A creative workshop focused on self-expression through upcycling and personalizing clothing. Join to explore gender, share experiences, and give your clothes a personal touch.
United We Shine, DZR Youth Meeting
Het Motorblok, Zaandam
A fun monthly afternoon for queer youth with activities like games, snacks, and getting to know each other. A great way to connect with others in a cozy atmosphere.
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