Today & Tomorrow
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.
We Will Rock You
DeLaMar, Amsterdam
Experience the only official Queen musical, a spectacular show featuring over 20 legendary hits. Join the rebellion in a future where rock music is forbidden and help bring it back to life.
Dordrecht Pride 2026
Stadhuisplein, Dordrecht
Dordrecht Pride returns! Celebrate love and inclusivity with a Pride Walk, a Pink Market, live performances, and more at Stadhuisplein.
Badnam Basti
Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam
Audacious and seldom screened, Badnam Basti is the first Indian queer film, portraying a bisexual love triangle in a wildly associative, musical melodrama style.
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.
Queer Prom
Mezrab, Amsterdam
It’s the dinner dance and school graduation party you wish you had in high school. A moment to celebrate being queer and have the prom you always wanted, complete with prizes, games, and dancing.
Sober in the Garden
Tolhuistuin - Garden, Amsterdam
A queer-led, substance-free community day festival in the garden of Tolhuistuin with DJs, workshops, a clothing swap, and food.
Looking for Langston & Shinjuku Boys
Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam
A double bill featuring a lyrical reconstruction of poet Langston Hughes' life and the Harlem Renaissance, and an intimate documentary about three trans men working at a Tokyo nightclub.
RAUM invites PAX-ROMANA: 12HRS
Club RAUM, Amsterdam
PAX-ROMANA returns to RAUM for a 12-hour session of sweaty, hedonistic delights with two floors of music featuring international and local DJs.
Amsterdam & Netherlands
- COC Nederland Seeks Fundraising Intern for 80th Anniversary Year
- Rob Jetten Kisses Fiancé Nicolás Keenan in Viral Hockey World Cup Clip
- Ter Apel Security 'Watched' as Gay Asylum Seeker Was Beaten with Bike Chain, Says Support Group
- Berget Lewis, Gavin Reijnders Among First Names for Rotterdam Pride 2026
Europe & World
- Russia's Largest LGBTQ+ Network Shuts Down Under 'Extremist' Label
- Turkish Queer Pop Star Mabel Matiz Faces 'Obscenity' Investigation Over New Music Video
- San Francisco Gay Bar Scraps Facial Recognition System After Community Backlash
- Eurovision 2027 in Burgas: What Queer Fans Need to Know About Safety
Amsterdam
Un chant d'amour & Tadzio
Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam
A screening of Jean Genet's scandalous silent film 'Un chant d'amour' about homoerotic fantasies between prisoners, followed by Erwin Olaf & Frans Franciscus’ 'Tadzio'.
Barbara Forever
Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam
A documentary on American filmmaker and queer activist Barbara Hammer. During the 1970s she was one of the first openly lesbian filmmakers in her country who made avant-garde films about lesbian desire and sexuality.
Barbara Hammer Night
Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam
An evening celebrating the life and work of Barbara Hammer, one of the first openly lesbian American directors to make avant-garde films about lesbian desire and sexuality.
Contracorriente
Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam
Subtle drama about a Peruvian fisherman’s struggles to keep his homosexual love affair with a dead lover a secret. A bittersweet tale of taboo and lost love against the breathtaking background of the Peruvian coast.
Utrecht
Lesbian Book Club: Poetry Special
De Heksenketel, Utrecht
A special poetry edition of the Lesbian Book Club, discussing Lieke Marsman's 'The Poet and the Devil' and Sappho, with an open mic for queer poetry.
Lazy Queer Sunday: Queer Joy & Gender Euphoria
Savannah Bay, Utrecht
Celebrate queer joy and gender euphoria at this poetry event featuring the new 'Queer & Feminist Poetry Anthology Vol. II'. Enjoy readings from poets, a Q&A, and an open mic session.
Drinks & Talk LGBT+
Café Kalff, Utrecht
Join us for a casual evening of drinks and conversation at Café Kalff. A great opportunity to meet new people in the Utrecht LGBT+ community.
SUMMER OF PRIDE KIKI PART III
De Helling, Utrecht
The biggest and fabbest Utrecht ball of the year returns for its third edition, paying tribute to the trans community who have built ballroom culture.
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.
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.
Queer Run Club
COC Haaglanden, The Hague
Join the Queer Run Club for a friendly 5-kilometer run with other queer people. A great way to be active and social outdoors.
Trans Swimming at Plons The Hague
HHZV Plons, The Hague
A free and accessible swimming training for trans and non-binary people (18+) in The Hague, organized by HHZV Plons. All levels are welcome.
Rotterdam
Queer Bookclub: Surreal queers
Time Window, Rotterdam
A collaborative book club gathering to discuss queer topics. This month's theme is 'Surreal queers', exploring texts that challenge reality.
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
LantarenVenster, Rotterdam
An open-air screening of a hilarious and bloody ode to classic '80s B-horror films, introduced by the hosts of the queer podcast De Lesbische Liga.
Queertied Peer Rope with Beginner Workshop
Small gym hall, Rotterdam
A playful, welcoming rope hangout for the queer community and allies to explore shibari, connection, and silliness with safety and care. Includes an optional beginner's workshop.
Sapphic Shots!
OASE Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A casual meetup for sapphics to mingle, play games, flirt with making new friends, and have a good time. Come for the games, stay for the chats, crushes, and connections.
Other cities
Pink Salon
Frankeland, Schiedam
A cozy social gathering for LGBTQ+ seniors from Schiedam, Vlaardingen, and the surrounding areas.
Kweerkafe in Amersfoort
Salon van Zanten, Amersfoort
A monthly meeting place for all queers from Amersfoort and the surrounding area. Besides a cozy café evening, there's often a low-threshold activity and games.
Visit Pride Leiden - boat parade
Leiden
The Leiden Pride! There will be the boats parade at 13:30 and then live music and DJ party.
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