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Purple Friday
Purple Friday

Friday, 09-10-2026, 10:45

207A, Roermond

For everyone who would like to feel some extra support on Purple Friday, to talk with each other and play games in a safe space.

Workshop: Queer Erotic Writing
Workshop: Queer Erotic Writing

Friday, 09-10-2026, 14:00

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.

Purple Friday Afterparty
Purple Friday Afterparty

Friday, 09-10-2026, 16:00

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.

Queer City Tour
Queer City Tour

Friday, 09-10-2026, 17:00

Domplein, Utrecht

A guided walk through four centuries of LGBTQIA+ history in the center of Utrecht.

Danshuis de Bieb: Bachata
Danshuis de Bieb: Bachata

Friday, 09-10-2026, 19:00

Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht

Join a special Bachata workshop at Bieb Neude as part of the Utrecht Queer Culture Festival. This accessible workshop breaks free from traditional gender roles, allowing you to experience both leading and following.

Chrissy Chlapecka
Chrissy Chlapecka

Friday, 09-10-2026, 19:30

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.

UQCF: Rebel Dykes (2021)
UQCF: Rebel Dykes (2021)

Friday, 09-10-2026, 19:30

de Sien, Utrecht

As part of the Utrecht Queer Culture Festival, de Sien and Leather Social Utrecht present a film night focusing on queer history, identity, and community, featuring the documentary 'Rebel Dykes'.

Waiting for Marsha
Waiting for Marsha

Friday, 09-10-2026, 20:00

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.

Mystical Body
Mystical Body

Friday, 09-10-2026, 20:00

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.

Mama Beer
Mama Beer

Friday, 09-10-2026, 20:00

Villa Concordia, Utrecht

A comedy project by Victorine Plante and Gigi Müjde about the transition of her son, Beer, and the reactions she faces.

Queer Friday The Hague
Queer Friday The Hague

Friday, 09-10-2026, 20:00

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.

Cabaret
Cabaret

Friday, 09-10-2026, 20:00

DeLaMar Theater, Amsterdam

Chantal Janzen returns to the theater after ten years as Sally Bowles in a daring new version of Cabaret! In 1930s Berlin, a mysterious master of ceremonies welcomes you to the dark but decadent Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star.

KENKI KRIN KRIN
KENKI KRIN KRIN

Friday, 09-10-2026, 20:15

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.

Beyond The Ball by Aqueerius
Beyond The Ball by Aqueerius

Friday, 09-10-2026, 20:30

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.

Sven Ratzke: Kopfkino
Sven Ratzke: Kopfkino

Friday, 09-10-2026, 20:30

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.

Club Kalff - with DJ Buuf Helen
Club Kalff - with DJ Buuf Helen

Friday, 09-10-2026, 22:30

Café Kalff, Utrecht

Put on your dancing shoes! Cafe Kalff is launching a new monthly DJ night, Club Kalff. The first edition features DJ Buuf Helen spinning disco, house, pop, and queer bangers.

Tomorrow
City Walks: The Hague's Queer History Summer 2026
City Walks: The Hague's Queer History Summer 2026

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 10:30

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.

Tour d’Amour
Tour d’Amour

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 11:00

Florence Houthaghe, The Hague

An interactive and inspiring performance about love, freedom, and the universal desire to be yourself, featuring personal stories and moving songs.

LGBT History Tour Amsterdam
LGBT History Tour Amsterdam

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 11:00

Homomonument, Amsterdam

A two-hour English-language walking tour through historic Amsterdam, exploring forgotten queer heroes and the city's rich gay history.

WZP Queer Date Event
WZP Queer Date Event

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 13:00

Biercafe Oproer, Utrecht

A queer dating event with 1-on-1 dates, group conversations, and the fun 'Pitch-Your-Partner' game. A great way to meet new people and maybe find a match.

Queer Parenthood Conference & Podcast Launch
Queer Parenthood Conference & Podcast Launch

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 13:30

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.

Queer Craft Circle
Queer Craft Circle

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 13:30

De Kargadoor, Utrecht

A cozy and safe(r) space for queer people to meet, craft, and share skills in textile arts like knitting, embroidery, and crocheting.

Smoke & Mirrors
Smoke & Mirrors

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 18:30

Villa Concordia, Utrecht

A brand-new queer variety show from de Roze Bubbel, taking you into a world of illusions, appearances, and hidden stories with a colorful collection of artists.

Trans Trans Swimming Utrecht XL Swimming Party
Trans Swimming Utrecht XL Swimming Party

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 18:30

Recreatiebad Utrecht, Utrecht

A special XL swimming party for trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse people, their families, and children. Enjoy an evening of swimming, playing, and celebrating trans joy in a safe and comfortable environment.

The Hague Queer Awards 2026
The Hague Queer Awards 2026

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 19:30

Koorenhuis, The Hague

A festive awards ceremony celebrating the people and initiatives dedicated to an inclusive, visible, and strong queer community in The Hague.

Sneak With Us
Sneak With Us

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 19:30

LE:EN, Utrecht

Enjoy a spectacular evening of jazzy songs by Sophie Melody and Drag Bingo with Stacy Something, complete with cocktails and bites.

FLINTA GIRLS WON’T BE GIRLS
GIRLS WON’T BE GIRLS

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 20:00

Kunstlinie, Almere

GIRLS WON'T BE GIRLS is a vibrant break-up with everything you thought you knew about womanhood. In a world of boxes, labels and glass ceilings, we create space for new perspectives.

Liever Lesbies
Liever Lesbies

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 20:00

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.

WZP Party #4
WZP Party #4

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 20:00

De KweekVijver, Utrecht

A party by Wij Zijn Poly to celebrate polyamorous and ethically non-monogamous love. A place to meet other poly, ENM, and queer people.

cccriojo* x DARKMATTER
cccriojo* x DARKMATTER

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 20:00

The Black Archives, Amsterdam

A collaboration featuring a live radio show, artistic research, and a conversation exploring how black queer histories are preserved, passed on, and reimagined.

Blahaj Blast
Blahaj Blast

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 20:00

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.

Emily Salvia - Before I'm 30
Emily Salvia - Before I'm 30

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 20:15

Theater en Filmhuis Dakota, The Hague

A moving and hilarious drag cabaret show by Emily Salvia about the absurd search for adulthood, identity, and self-acceptance before turning thirty.

Babs
Babs

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 20:30

Bitterzoet, Amsterdam

Babs is a versatile, colorful artist and producer from Leiden who combines socially relevant rap lyrics with catchy, self-produced pop beats.

Mic Drop Comedy (Dutch)
Mic Drop Comedy (Dutch)

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 20:30

Comedyhuis Club, Utrecht

A vibrant queer comedy night where six talented acts from the queer community take the stage to share their unique stories, sharp jokes, and hilarious observations.

Neon Quatsch
Neon Quatsch

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 21:30

ACU, Utrecht

A queer dance party by Quatsch and NeoN Noir, featuring a live performance by feminist rap duo VIXEN. Expect a dance floor beyond shame with unruly electronic music and explosive beats.

Salsa Para Todx #2
Salsa Para Todx #2

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 22:00

WORM Rotterdam, Rotterdam

The second edition of Salsa Para Todxs, an underground and inclusive Salsa night for everybody, featuring DJs and live percussion.

Coming Up
Amsterdam
Valerie Exposes Herself
Valerie Exposes Herself

Sunday, 11-10-2026, 15:00

Theater De Richel, Amsterdam

A drag queen reveals the person behind the glitter in a personal and revealing performance about her eventful life, told through story and song.

Valerie geeft zich bloot…
Valerie geeft zich bloot…

Sunday, 11-10-2026, 15:00

Theater de Richel, Amsterdam

Short Description A personal, musical drag performance about a life that seems perfect, yet where the question keeps gnawing away: is this all there is?

Queer Crafting at Bar Buka
Queer Crafting at Bar Buka

Sunday, 11-10-2026, 16:00

Bar Buka, Amsterdam

Join a cozy and creative afternoon for queer individuals at Bar Buka. Bring your own knitting, crafting, or drawing project, or get inspired to try something new in a friendly atmosphere.

Sing-along with Irene Hemelaar
Sing-along with Irene Hemelaar

Sunday, 11-10-2026, 17:00

Café Saarein, Amsterdam

Join the Dutch-language sing-along led by Irene Hemelaar at Café Saarein. Everyone who loves to sing is welcome!

Utrecht
15th Coming Out Sunday
15th Coming Out Sunday

Sunday, 11-10-2026, 10:00

Geertekerk, Utrecht

Celebrate the 15th annual Coming Out Sunday at the Geertekerk. This special church service, linked to Coming Out Day, is a celebration of love and identity in all its forms.

Soup for the Soul XOX
Soup for the Soul XOX

Sunday, 11-10-2026, 12:00

DRUK Utrecht, Utrecht

Meet new people and share stories over a free bowl of soup. An event designed for genuine curiosity, creating space for recognition, difference, and unexpected connections.

Angels
Angels

Sunday, 11-10-2026, 15:00

Villa Concordia, Utrecht

A play set in 1980s America during the AIDS epidemic, 'Angels' follows the turbulent lives of various characters as they grapple with fear, love, and identity.

The Hague
Rainbow Living Room Dance Palace
Rainbow Living Room Dance Palace

Sunday, 11-10-2026, 15:00

The Social Hub The Hague, The Hague

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.

Queer Book Club: Confessions of a Mask
Queer Book Club: Confessions of a Mask

Monday, 12-10-2026, 19:30

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 Sunday Café + Vintage Market
Queer Sunday Café + Vintage Market

Sunday, 11-10-2026, 13:00

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!

Other cities
Walking with ZLG
Walking with ZLG

Sunday, 11-10-2026, 10:00

Varies, see description, 's-Hertogenbosch

Join a beautiful group walk every second Sunday of the month. Enjoy a scenic route in the Den Bosch area with a drink and a pastry along the way.

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