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Queer Joy Festival: Rejoice! An Act of Resilience
Klein Bellevue, Amsterdam
Curated artists meet for the first time just hours before the show to create a unique, spontaneous performance, challenging their resilience and inviting the audience to live in the moment.
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Drag Me [2] RoXY (Try Out)
Plein Theater, Amsterdam
A sparkling drag monologue about Amsterdam’s most famous nightclub, RoXY. A thrilling and intimate ode to the ‘second home’ of an entire generation of night owls.
Tomorrow
Our Faith is Love
Luther Museum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
The Luther Museum celebrates queer history with an exhibition full of personal stories, highlighting the Lutheran church's role as a forerunner in queer emancipation.
The Queer Trans & Sex Workers Festival
Brakke grond, Amsterdam
A free festival reclaiming and honoring the past & present with music, party, performances, speeches, a dialogue table, and an erotic market centering Queer Trans & Sex Workers makers and artists.
Unicorn Boat Parade on the Sloterplas
Watersportcentrum Sloterplas, Amsterdam
A magical protest and celebration for women+ on the Sloterplas. Supportive cis male gay/bi/queer friends are also welcome. Free to join!
Amersfoort Pride 2026
Amersfoort, Amersfoort
Celebrate diversity at Amersfoort Pride with a colorful program including a Pre-Pride gathering, the Pride Walk, a mainstage with various artists, and an afterparty.
Women-only
Poetry Reading by Sarah Ringoet at Scheltema
Scheltema Bookshop, Amsterdam
Sarah Ringoet presents in a new theatrical lecture work from her English-language poetry collections NOT | STILL, .in which dimension are we dancing and Temporary Warmth.
Different. Living. Pride in times of growing intolerance.
Goethe-Institut Amsterdam, Amsterdam
In the run-up to WorldPride Amsterdam 2026, the Netherlands–Germany Society, together with the Goethe-Institut, explores this paradox: how far have we come, and how vulnerable are our hard-won rights?
Women-only
Constellations
The Amsterdam Theatre House, Amsterdam
Two women meet. In one universe nothing happens; in another it changes everything. Constellations is a heartrending story about love, choices, and endless possibilities.
Queer Latin Night Social Dance
NieuwLand, Amsterdam
Join the Queer Latin Night for an evening of social dancing. Connect with the community and enjoy Latin music in a welcoming atmosphere.
Cripping Eros
Plein Theater, Amsterdam
A multidisciplinary evening where artists and thinkers offer new perspectives on the representation of disability, gender, and (queer) sexuality through performance, lectures, and video essays.
Pride Comedy
Klein Bellevue, Amsterdam
A comedy night featuring comedians from the LGBTQ+ community, from seasoned professionals to newcomers, in a safe space where everyone can be themselves.
RAUM invites Power Dance Club
Club RAUM, Amsterdam
Power Dance Club is a hedonistic all-inclusive queer rave based between Athens and Berlin, and we can’t wait to invite them to the Studio for the first time.
More News
Amsterdam & Netherlands
- Community Rallies in Oldebroek After New Coalition Bans 'Unchristian' Rainbow Flag
- Three Years in Limbo: Dutch Immigration Service Ignores Courts, Leaves Turkish Lesbian Couple Waiting
- A Queer Utopia Takes Root at NDSM for World Pride 2026
- Amsterdam to Host Global Bi+ Conference During WorldPride 2026
Europe & World
- Cologne Pride: A Celebration on the Frontline of a Shifting Political Climate
- Two-Thirds of LGBTQ+ Students in US Feel Unsafe at School, Survey Reveals
- Madrid Pride Draws Over a Million in Politically Charged March for Rights
- London Pride Blends Celebration with Protest, Highlighting Threats to LGBTQ+ Rights
Coming Up
Amsterdam
Queer Market XXL
NDSM Plein, Amsterdam
Stroll and shop at the NDSM with more than 50 stalls at the largest edition of Queer Market Amsterdam.
WorldPride Picnic with Be Pride
Vondelpark, Amsterdam
Celebrate WorldPride together with Be Pride at a friendly, inclusive picnic. Meet new people, share stories and make new connections.
Shibari practice meeting
Westerpark
We meet to practice once per month. The meetings are free. We practice on each-other and share our knowledge.
Bring Drag Back to the Theatre #4: Sederginne
Plein Theater, Amsterdam
The fourth edition of this drag series features Sederginne, a beloved queen known from Drag Race Holland, for an evening of drag performance at the Plein Theater.
Utrecht
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.
Queer Book Club: The South
Julianapark, Utrecht
Come discuss books and make new friends. This month's book is 'The South' by Tash Aw.
Drag Me To Utrecht
ACU, Utrecht
A glamorous drag show hosted by Miss Mia More and Loena Maas at ACU Utrecht, featuring an ever-changing lineup of guest performers.
Leather Social Utrecht
Body Talk (Wharf Basement), Utrecht
A social leather event in Utrecht for the LGBTIQ+ community. Come have a drink, meet fellow leather lovers, and make new friends.
The Hague
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.
Parish: Eurosummer
PIP Den Haag, The Hague
Parish is an open-for-all queer night at club PIP in The Hague, creating a vibrant and inclusive space for the community to dance and connect.
Big Queer Beach Day
Strand Noord, The Hague
Soak up the sun and hang out with fellow queers at a beach day featuring surfing and a sunset party in 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.
Rotterdam
Maite Hontelé y La Novia
Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam
Dutch trumpeter Maite Hontelé, who became a superstar in Colombia, is back with her new band La Novia. Expect an energetic and danceable concert with a mix of salsa, cumbia, and other Latin American rhythms.
2QTs Beyond the Binary
Queer Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A support group for trans, genderfluid, non-binary, agender, and questioning individuals to come together, talk, and share stories.
TransCafé COC Rotterdam
COC Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A cozy 'second living room' for everyone exploring gender variations. A safe and welcoming space to connect, share experiences, and be yourself.
Queer Comedy Night in Rotterdam
Vessel 11, Rotterdam
Join Rotterdam's original Queer Comedy Night for a hilarious evening with LGBTIQAA++ comics and allies. This special English-language summer edition takes place at Vessel 11.
Other cities
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.
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.
Ladies Lounge
De Fermerie, Deventer
A cozy Sunday afternoon café for women to chat and socialize. Bring your friends for drinks, relaxation, and entertainment.
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