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Small Miracle #6: Dances
Plein Theater, Amsterdam
An interdisciplinary program featuring ten practitioners from different dance and body traditions sharing thirty-minute classes in a continuous, durational format.
Museum Night: The Archive Is Alive
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, Amsterdam
With performance, music, visual arts, and storytelling, we explore the archives our bodies carry, and what in turn preserves us.
Queering intimacy workshop
Queer Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A discussion-led workshop on how to 'queer intimacy' in our daily lives, moving beyond mainstream narratives to express intimacy in relationships beyond the romantic and sexual.
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.
FUTURE VOICES: Fluid Figures & Isle of Eros
Frascati, Amsterdam
Nicole Beutler Projects presents the makers of the future in a double bill about identity in motion, featuring a dance duet and a post-porn pop concert.
Jeanette Winterson in conversation with Toef Jaeger
Koninklijke Schouwburg, The Hague
Acclaimed author Jeanette Winterson discusses her impressive body of work, including her latest book, 'One Aladdin, Two Lamps', as part of the Crossing Border festival.
Pretty Girls
Theater aan het Spui, The Hague
A compelling thriller about love, loss, and a hidden history.
Daphne Gakes - Inside Out!
Theater De Richel, Amsterdam
A humorous and candid theater performance by Daphne Gakes about sex education for adults. With honesty, recognition, and a hefty dose of humor, taboos are broken and conversations are started.
Tulip Town
DeLaMar, Amsterdam
Starring Steef de Jong, Ilse Warringa, and others, this show is an irresistible mix of operetta, punk, humor, and cardboard magic.
Tomorrow
Walking with ZLG
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.
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!
OOXO - For Queers with a Disability
COC Haaglanden, The Hague
A monthly social gathering with fun activities for queer people with a physical or intellectual disability.
In-depth Meeting on Donor Conception
Amsterdam, Amsterdam
An in-depth meeting for those considering starting a family with a sperm donor (known or from a bank) and for those considering becoming a donor.
Boardgame Group
Boardroom Café, Haarlem
Join fellow enthusiasts every 2nd Sunday of the month to play board games. Learn a new game, enjoy a cup of tea, and feel free to bring your own favorites.
Rainbow Café
De Nieuwpoort (NIKO), Alkmaar
Join the Rainbow Café for a relaxed afternoon social for the entire LGBTQ+ community. Enjoy coffee, tea, games, and conversation in a welcoming environment.
CLUB MIX 40+ Dance Event Nijmegen
De Waagh, Nijmegen
Join the CLUB MIX 40+ Dance Event, a welcoming party for Nijmegen's queer community. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, meet new people, and dance to the best DJs at a beautiful location.
ketia curates (bday bash): day party
Club Raum, Amsterdam
Celebrate Ketia's birthday at this special day party featuring an exciting lineup of back-to-back DJ sets.
Queer Crafting at Bar Buka
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.
Beppie Bijsient Bingo
Brasserie1434, Purmerend
Join Amsterdam's most entertaining singer, Beppie Bijsient, for a hilarious evening of bingo, music, and a 4-course dinner.
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Coming Up
Amsterdam
Trans Swimming
Amsterdam, Amsterdam
A safe, enclosed swimming session for transgender and non-binary individuals, hosted by a transgender lifeguard and a non-binary person in Amsterdam.
Lido Pimienta
Bitterzoet, Amsterdam
Colombian-Canadian musician Lido Pimienta blends Afro-Indigenous rhythms with electronic music and pop. Experience her vibrant mix of cumbia, dembow, and personal storytelling live.
Macy Gray - The Trouble With The Truth Tour
Paradiso, Amsterdam
With a gritty voice and songs that resonate deeply, Macy Gray proves herself to be an artist who leaves an indelible mark on the music world with her pure, compelling sound.
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.
Utrecht
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Hague
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.
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.
Rotterdam
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.
Fuckup Nights: Art edition
BlueCity, Rotterdam
Four artists. Four fuckups. One honest night about failure, creativity and the lessons learned along the way.
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.
Other cities
Circular Walk Wormerveer
Wormerveer Station, Wormerveer
Join a 16 km group walk starting from Wormerveer station. The scenic route explores the Zaan river, Zaanse Schans, and local nature reserves.
Talkshow: Queer in the Countryside (Olst)
Ut Huus, Olst
A talk show where six guests discuss their experiences as queer individuals in the countryside, sharing personal stories about challenges and beautiful moments. An open conversation moderated by Harm Wesselink.
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.
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Whether you're a local, a queer expat or a gay tourist, discover the queer events, gay-friendly venues, and LGBTQ+ news — in English and Dutch, updated daily.