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Lola's House: Drag - Performances - Community
Theater de Richel, Amsterdam
After a sizzling first edition, Lola Tuthola Lollipop opens her doors again and welcomes you to Lola's House: a multi-day queer theater festival full of performances, theater, and panel discussions during Amsterdam Pride.
Alice Olsthoorn
Paradiso, Amsterdam
Emerging from internet and queer rave culture, Alice Olsthoorn, the hyperpop princess of the Netherlands, blends club music with humorous yet effective lyrics for a futuristic stage show.
Tomorrow
FLINTA
Pozitively womenx beauty day
HIV Association, Amsterdam
WomenX & HIV Wellness Day – Discover make-up, styling, massages and inspiring conversations about self-care, wellbeing and resilience. For women, trans women and gender-diverse people living with HIV.
WorldPride Month x Cinemien: Layla
Plein Theater, Amsterdam
A non-binary Arab drag artist, Layla, navigates a complex romance with a marketing manager, confronting truths about desire, self-denial, and the price of being seen.
QUEER.WAR.ARCHIVE project fundraising films screening
OT301, Amsterdam
A fundraising film screening and art exhibition exploring queer experiences shaped by the ongoing war in Ukraine, with all profits supporting a Ukrainian soldier.
Paul's Pride Party
DeLaMar, Amsterdam
Join singer-songwriter Paul Morris and a spectacular lineup for a festive evening of live music, performances, and queer celebration in the run-up to World Pride 2026.
Tragicomedy Pink Therapy
The former open-air theatre of Noord, Amsterdam
Pink Therapy: Let the Healing Begin. A tragicomedy about the persecution of gay men and a plea for sexual freedom.
WorldPride month x Cinemien: Rains over Babel
Plein Theater, Amsterdam
A film set in the mysterious nightclub Babel, where mortals encounter La Flaca—the personification of death—and gamble with their remaining years of life.
Women-only
Bar Buka Queeraoke – Pride edition
Bar Buka Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Bar Buka presents a special Pride QUEERAOKE edition! Sing your favourite song and receive a Pride flag. The more singers, the more colourful the bar! Come sing, dance and have fun!
Parish: Eurosummer
PIP Den Haag, The Hague
Parish is an open-for-all queer night at club PIP in The Hague, creating a vibrant and inclusive space for the community to dance and connect.
Danserette 20 Jaar
Tolhuistuin - Club, Amsterdam
Celebrate 20 years of the iconic gay dance party, Danserette! Get ready to dance to the greatest pink hits from the 80s to today at this massive anniversary celebration.
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- Photo Exhibition on LGBTQ+ Refugee Journeys in the Netherlands
Europe & World
Culture & Lifestyle
- Adult Film Actor Pol Prince Releases Reggaeton Single 'DIABLITO'
- Heartstopper Grows Up: Stars Discuss Sexuality and a 'Bittersweet' Final Season
- Why a Psychotherapist Says Sex Clubs Are Vital for Gay Men's Mental Health
- Connor Storrie, Star of Queer Hockey Hit 'Heated Rivalry', Earns First Emmy Nomination
Coming Up
Amsterdam
Pink in Kadoelen
Buurtkamer Kadoelen, Amsterdam
A monthly pink networking meeting at Buurtkamer Kadoelen in Amsterdam North. A place to meet each other, with friends and family also welcome.
Colourful Pride Women's Football Tournament 2026
Kwaku Festival - Pink Kwaku, Amsterdam
After three successful editions, the Colourful Pride Women's Football Tournament is back! This year the tournament is an energetic part of the Colourful Pride Sports Day during Roze Kwaku.
Pride Run Amsterdam 2026
Café Restaurant Polder (Science Park), Amsterdam
Join the 27th Amsterdam Pride Run during World Pride 2026! Participate in a 5k, 10k, or 15k run, or a 5k walk, to celebrate diversity and inclusivity in the streets of Amsterdam East.
Amsterdam Pride Run 2026
Café Restaurant Polder, Amsterdam
Join the 27th Amsterdam Pride Run, a special World Pride edition! Participate in a 5k, 10k, or 15k run, or a 5k walk through Amsterdam Oost.
Utrecht
Queer Tropical Blue Lake Hike - Hoogersmilde, Drenthe (18km)
Utrecht Station, Utrecht
Come along on this summery & tropical walk, queer hikers! This time we’re diving into the Tropical Blue Lake Hike: a fabulous circular adventure around Hoogersmilde in the beautiful rural province of Drenthe.
Leather Social Utrecht
Body Talk (Wharf Basement), Utrecht
A social leather event in Utrecht for the LGBTIQ+ community. Come have a drink, meet fellow leather lovers, and make new friends.
Kim Dracula
TivoliVredenburg (Ronda), Utrecht
Australian artist Kim Dracula blends metalcore, trap, and opera. Known for a viral metal cover of Lady Gaga's 'Paparazzi', their music is a genre-bending sonic carnival.
The Mad Sexton of the Dom Tower
Domtoren, Michaëlskapel, Utrecht
Razor-sharp theater about our Queer history. A fast-paced history lesson and a cutting black comedy in one, at the location where it all began.
The Hague
Big Queer Beach Day
Strand Noord, The Hague
Soak up the sun and hang out with fellow queers at a beach day featuring surfing and a sunset party in 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.
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.
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.
Rotterdam
TransCafé COC Rotterdam
COC Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A cozy 'second living room' for everyone exploring gender variations. A safe and welcoming space to connect, share experiences, and be yourself.
Movie Night: White Chicks
Time Window, Rotterdam
Join Queer Rotterdam for a screening of the cult classic 'White Chicks' (2004). A fun, social evening with snacks and drinks provided.
Queer Comedy Night in Rotterdam
Vessel 11, Rotterdam
Join Rotterdam's original Queer Comedy Night for a hilarious evening with LGBTIQAA++ comics and allies. This special English-language summer edition takes place at Vessel 11.
My Friend Is Single, Hear Me Out
Dokhuis, Rotterdam
A chaotic but wholesome night where people present their single friends to a room full of potential admirers - PowerPoint style.
Other cities
Haarlem: Walk with COC
Haarlem, Haarlem
Join a friendly group walk on the third Sunday of every month. A great way to socialize and enjoy the outdoors with the community.
Floating Kweers
Theehuis Rhijnauwen, Bunnik
Go with the flow and join a summer float down the Kromme Rijn river from Amelisweerd to Utrecht. Bring your own inflatable and enjoy the sun, water, and great company.
Queer Walk
Regionaal Archief Tilburg, Tilburg
Join a guided walk along places that define queer history in Tilburg, focusing on the nightlife of the 1970s and 80s. The walk starts at the Regional Archive.
Roze Woensdag (Pink Wednesday)
Nijmegen City Center, Nijmegen
During the famous Four Days Marches, Nijmegen transforms into the rainbow capital of the Netherlands for its annual city-wide LGBTQ+ celebration, a party for everyone.
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