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Shibari practice meeting
Westerpark
We meet to practice once per month. The meetings are free. We practice on each-other and share our knowledge.
Queer Poetry Night
Pakhuis de Zwijger, Amsterdam
The Unwanted Words Project celebrates spoken word, poetry, storytelling, op-eds, drama and music with a popular open mic series.
Wednesday & Thursday
Craft the Connection: Summer Story
Dokhuis, Rotterdam
Join us for Craft the Connection: Summer Story - a totally, wildly queer and fun evening where we'll make summer collage stories at the beautiful community space, Dokhuis!
Soft Tactics for Hard Times '26
Frascati, Amsterdam
In Dutch. A program about what it takes to stay standing in rebellion against oppressive systems, focusing on the queer community.
Starbenders
Paradiso, Amsterdam
Starbenders is a glam-rock quartet from Atlanta that mixes contemporary alternative rock and pop with a raw seventies attitude and a hefty dose of style.
Thursday Drinks at Cocktailbar Mundial
Cocktailbar Mundial, Eindhoven
Kickstart the weekend early with a drink! Join in for a laid-back evening of unstructured socialising in a welcoming environment.
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.
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Amsterdam
Q Kitchen by Aydin & Nata
Buurthuis De Horizon, Amsterdam
A cooking social bringing together LGBTQ+ food lovers and friends for cooking sessions, socializing, and great food at Buurthuis De Horizon in Amsterdam West.
Trans and Friends Café InClusion & Open Mic
Plein Theater, Amsterdam
A monthly meeting place for trans, non-binary, queer, and their friends, featuring an open mic for sharing talents in a welcoming atmosphere.
Friyay Drinks
Waterkant
Join the Amsterdam LGBT+ after-work drinks for a fantastic chance to meet new friends and connect with people in a friendly, relaxed setting. This social event runs from 20h to 23h, every last Friday of the month, encouraging attendees to mingle and have fun.
Bilderschlachten
ITA, Amsterdam
Exuberant, brightly colored, and unrestrained. Bilderschlachten is about the power of images. With Dadaist tableaux vivants, choreographer Stephanie Thiersch and composer Brigitta Muntendorf create a powerful, passionate, and poetically stimulating ballet.
Utrecht
Queer Keti Koti
Villa Concordia, Utrecht
A poignant evening with music, theatrical readings, and historical insights into queer lives during slavery in Suriname and the Antilles. Forbidden and hidden stories are given a voice.
Palestine Queer Cinema
BAK basecamp, Utrecht
Film screening of various short films by Palestinian filmmakers and allies. Performances by (queer) Palestinian and Levantine artists.
Drag Artist Utrecht 2026
Theater Helsdingen, Utrecht
Experience a celebration of diversity and transformation at the Utrecht drag artist competition. Witness flamboyant lipsyncs, energetic dances, and creative acts as performers compete for the title.
Floating Kweers
Utrecht, Utrecht
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.
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.
The Rebels Club
Theater aan het Spui, The Hague
A humorous performance by TG Pardon about self-love and acceptance, told from a queer and feminist perspective. Includes drag, live music, theatre, dance, singing, and sign language.
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.
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
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.
BABE - Queer+ Pop x Urban Eclectic Party
Club Sahara, Rotterdam
A high-energy Queer+ party in Rotterdam featuring a mix of pop, urban, and eclectic music for 'the babes'.
Sunday Afternoon Salon
COC Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A cozy Sunday afternoon for LGBTQI+ individuals aged 50 and over, with drinks, snacks, and an optional shared meal.
Queer Dreams
WORM Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A slumber party-themed celebration of queer joy, sensuality, and rhythm. Expect a night of fantasy, freedom, and Caribbean heat with dancehall, soca, and reggaeton sounds.
Leiden
Pride Comedy
Nobel, Leiden
Comedy for and by the Community! An evening with the best queer comedians from the Netherlands, sharp analyses, and emerging talent.
Or Sebastian: Gay Porn Suite
Leidse Schouwburg, Leiden
An a cappella concert for Pride Leiden about the search for identity and the role of sex. Sometimes funny, often deadly serious, unexpectedly poetic and with a pink edge.
KENKI KRIN KRIN
Theater Ins Blau, Leiden
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.
Other cities
Pink Saturday Noordwijk 2026
Noordwijk, Noordwijk
Pink Saturday 2026 comes to the seaside village of Noordwijk for the first time. This three-day Pride event celebrates love, freedom, and connection with a program of culture, parties, and relaxation.
Pride Maastricht 2026
Mosae Forum, Maastricht
The seventh edition of Pride Maastricht, featuring a march through the city and a festival with speeches and performances to celebrate queer joy.
Workshop: Yes, No, Maybe
Hotel Two Brothers, Noordwijk
A gentle, playful workshop exploring the terrain of desires and boundaries through guided, semi-structured conversations.
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