The Leiden Pride! There will be the boats parade at 13:30 and then live music and DJ party.

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We Will Rock You
We Will Rock You

Sunday, 30-08-2026, 14:00

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.

Angels in America
Angels in America

Sunday, 30-08-2026, 14:00

Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, Amsterdam

A revival of Ivo van Hove's radical 2008 production of Tony Kushner’s brilliant and award-winning play, Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes.

Sunday Afternoon Salon
Sunday Afternoon Salon

Sunday, 30-08-2026, 15:00

COC Rotterdam, Rotterdam

A cozy Sunday afternoon for LGBTQI+ individuals aged 50 and over, with drinks, snacks, and an optional shared meal.

SUMMER OF PRIDE KIKI PART III
SUMMER OF PRIDE KIKI PART III

Sunday, 30-08-2026, 16:00

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.

Persona
Persona

Sunday, 30-08-2026, 16:45

Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam

Mysterious Ingmar Bergman classic featuring Liv Ullmann and Bibi Andersson as two women who swap personalities. The film’s themes of abortion and homosexuality meant it was long considered controversial.

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Bare Bones Gayming
Bare Bones Gayming

Sunday, 30-08-2026, 17:00

Free Willie, Amsterdam

A naked board gaming night for the queer community. Connect with fellow free spirits in a relaxed, judgment-free, and clothing-optional setting.

Groene Hart Best Drag Artist Contest
Groene Hart Best Drag Artist Contest

Sunday, 30-08-2026, 19:30

Poppodium So What!, Gouda

A vibrant drag contest where queens, kings, and performers from the region compete for the title of Groene Hart Best Drag Artist 2026 at Poppodium So What!

Tomorrow
Showdown Monday: Drag Talent Competition
Showdown Monday: Drag Talent Competition

Monday, 31-08-2026, 20:30

The Queen's Head, Amsterdam

Join host Skyla Versai every last Monday of the month for a fierce drag talent competition where your applause decides the winner. Watch up to eight performers battle for the crown and a cash prize!

Coming Up
Amsterdam
Pink Narcissus
Pink Narcissus

Tuesday, 01-09-2026, 16:00

Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam

This cult classic visualizes the homoerotic fantasies of a young male prostitute, who takes refuge in honeyed fantasies about a narcissistic projection of himself.

Trans Before Trans x Eye
Trans Before Trans x Eye

Tuesday, 01-09-2026, 18:30

Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam

A lecture by Jack Halberstam on trans embodiment, followed by a screening of Marleen Gorris' classic 'A Question of Silence' and a Q&A.

Maspalomas
Maspalomas

Tuesday, 01-09-2026, 18:30

Het Ketelhuis, Amsterdam

Vicente, an elderly gay man, decides to hide his sexual orientation after moving into a nursing home, where he must confront his own fears and prejudices.

Madonna: Truth or Dare
Madonna: Truth or Dare

Wednesday, 02-09-2026, 18:30

Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam

A renowned behind-the-scenes documentary on Madonna’s Blonde Ambition Tour, focusing on the superstar’s entourage and her gay dancers.

Utrecht
ART HOUSE 17 & Friends: Over the Rainbow
ART HOUSE 17 & Friends: Over the Rainbow

Tuesday, 01-09-2026, 20:00

TivoliVredenburg / Grote Zaal, Utrecht

ART HOUSE 17 presents a flamboyant revue where genres and conventions clash, featuring music from Bach to Sufjan Stevens, alongside dance, clowns, and acrobats in an ode to the beauty of diversity.

CYBERLESQUE
CYBERLESQUE

Saturday, 05-09-2026, 23:00

KABUL à GoGo, Utrecht

Celebrate the first anniversary of digi-art and music collective bitcrush fanclub <3. Enter the tease of the future with DJ-sets and theatrical performances.

The Dresden Dolls
The Dresden Dolls

Monday, 07-09-2026, 19:00

TivoliVredenburg (Ronda), Utrecht

The iconic 'Brechtian punk cabaret' duo, The Dresden Dolls, celebrate the 20th anniversary of their album 'Yes, Virginia...'.

The Lesbian League Live
The Lesbian League Live

Friday, 11-09-2026, 20:30

TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht

The popular Dutch podcast 'The Lesbian League' comes to TivoliVredenburg for a special live show, discussing all things lesbian and queer culture.

The Hague
ANALBUM (try-out)
ANALBUM (try-out)

Friday, 04-09-2026, 21:00

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
Queer Run Club

Sunday, 06-09-2026, 09:30

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.

Queer Friday The Hague
Queer Friday The Hague

Friday, 11-09-2026, 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.

Rotterdam
Bar Night
Bar Night

Friday, 04-09-2026, 20:00

Queer Rotterdam, Rotterdam

An end-of-summer party for the queer community with drinks, chats, and a DJ set to say goodbye to summer.

Anxiety Support Group
Anxiety Support Group

Saturday, 05-09-2026, 14:00

Kinderboerderij de Kraal, Rotterdam

A peer-led support group for people experiencing anxiety, meeting at Kinderboerderij De Kraal to connect with animals and each other.

Queer Gym turns 5!
Queer Gym turns 5!

Saturday, 05-09-2026, 15:00

Queer Gym, Rotterdam

Celebrate the 5th anniversary of Queer Gym with a birthday bash filled with activities, performances, and queer joy.

Other cities
We The People
We The People

Tuesday, 01-09-2026, 19:00

Central ParQ, Heerlen

Premiere of the film 'We The People', a documentary by Queer Parkstad that intertwines in-depth interviews and live music to explore themes of inclusion, emancipation, and LGBTI+ experiences.

Pride Comedy
Pride Comedy

Thursday, 03-09-2026, 19:00

Nobel, Leiden

Comedy for and by the Community! An evening with the best queer comedians from the Netherlands, sharp analyses, and emerging talent.

Wilde Rust Weekend
Wilde Rust Weekend

Friday, 04-09-2026, 15:00

Friesland, Leeuwarden

A small-scale, non-profit camping weekend for queer and like-minded women in the North of the Netherlands, focused on connection, nature, and workshops.

qMeetNL is the comprehensive LGBTQ+ guide to Amsterdam and the Netherlands.
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.