A new season of monthly open mic evenings in Rotterdam dedicated to queer voices, stories, and collective expression in a safer, community-centered space.

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Queer City Walk 's-Hertogenbosch with Guide
Queer City Walk 's-Hertogenbosch with Guide

Friday, 19-06-2026, 14:00

BHIC (Brabants Historisch Informatie Centrum), 's-Hertogenbosch

Join a guided walk through 's-Hertogenbosch and discover the significant places in the city's queer history. The tour starts with a short tour at the BHIC.

The Queer Wisdom Wander
The Queer Wisdom Wander

Friday, 19-06-2026, 16:00

Café Ijver, Amsterdam

A guided walkshop through Amsterdam where you slow down, tune into your senses, and find fresh perspectives on your personal questions — inspired by the original Street Wisdom method.

Film: Sisters with Transistors
Film: Sisters with Transistors

Friday, 19-06-2026, 17:00

Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam

Discover the unsung heroines of electronic music in this documentary portrait. 'Sisters With Transistors' reveals the women who used machines and radical experiments to transform sound.

Rainbow Summer Sports
Rainbow Summer Sports

Friday, 19-06-2026, 18:00

Nijmegen, Nijmegen

Join the Rainbow Summer Sports tournament by Queer Sport Nijmegen. Compete in various sports, enjoy a communal dinner, and celebrate at the afterparties.

ROD X Queer Cinema
ROD X Queer Cinema

Friday, 19-06-2026, 19:00

LantarenVenster, Rotterdam

Queer Cinema curates a special program for the Rotterdams Open Doek Film Festival, presenting five short films followed by Q&As with the filmmakers.

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Rainbow Summer Sports - Padel and Tennis
Rainbow Summer Sports - Padel and Tennis

Friday, 19-06-2026, 19:00

Nijmegen, Nijmegen

A two-day sports tournament in Nijmegen featuring Padel on Friday and Tennis on Saturday, open to all levels, ages, and genders. Organized by Queer Sport Nijmegen.

FLINTA FLINTA Fridays
FLINTA Fridays

Friday, 19-06-2026, 19:00

ReRoll Works, Amsterdam

A monthly board game night for the FLINTA community to meet, socialize, and enjoy the hobby in a safe and respectful environment in Amsterdam.

Theater Oester | Angels
Theater Oester | Angels

Friday, 19-06-2026, 19:30

Villa Concordia, Utrecht

Set in 1980s America during the AIDS epidemic, 'Angels' follows a cast of characters as they grapple with love, fear, identity, and the harsh political and social realities of the era.

SERVE: Queer Comedy Chaos
SERVE: Queer Comedy Chaos

Friday, 19-06-2026, 20:00

ClinkNOORD, Amsterdam

Amsterdam’s alternative English comedy night is back in a big gay way. BIG SERVE is bigger, gayer, and messier than our regular programming.

Pride Pubquiz
Pride Pubquiz

Friday, 19-06-2026, 20:00

CAFÉ PEANUTS, Tilburg

Test your knowledge about Pride Month, queer history, and other colorful facts at this fun pub quiz.

femtanyl
femtanyl

Friday, 19-06-2026, 20:30

Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam

Femtanyl is a duo known for their frantic pace and chaotic, distorted soundscapes. Their mix of rave, dance, and punk influences has built a fanatical online following, creating a high-energy, unapologetic queer rave environment.

Dollhouse Queerparty
Dollhouse Queerparty

Friday, 19-06-2026, 22:00

Brebl, Nijmegen

A dance party for the queer community and open-minded people, featuring multiple DJs and an open wardrobe and dressing room to express yourself.

Tomorrow
Coffee at Lucifer
Coffee at Lucifer

Saturday, 20-06-2026, 10:00

Lucifer Coffee, Eindhoven

Join a relaxed morning meetup for a fresh cup of coffee and conversation at Lucifer Coffee on the Kleine Berg.

Queer Art Market
Queer Art Market

Saturday, 20-06-2026, 13:00

Dynamo, Eindhoven

Join a celebration of queer creativity and community at the Queer Art Market, featuring art from LGBTQIA+ artists and open craft tables to make something yourself.

Men-only The Authentic Movement Lab for GBTQ+men
The Authentic Movement Lab for GBTQ+men

Saturday, 20-06-2026, 14:00

Studio Vredenburgh, Amsterdam

A workshop for GBTQ+ men to reconnect with themselves and experience genuine connection with other queer men through movement and presence, beyond roles or social masks.

Voices
Voices

Saturday, 20-06-2026, 14:15

Het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam

Experience Hans Werner Henze's political song cycle 'Voices,' a musical mosaic of protest and reflection. This performance features a contemporary twist with new work by composers Nathalie Joachim and Karmit Fadael, performed by the London Sinfonietta.

Pride Walk
Pride Walk

Saturday, 20-06-2026, 15:00

Stationsplein Deventer, Deventer

A festive walk for everyone who supports the LGBTQIA+ community, showing how colorful and inclusive Deventer is.

Queer aan Zee Meetup
Queer aan Zee Meetup

Saturday, 20-06-2026, 15:00

Café De Prael, The Hague

Want to meet new queer people or catch up with old friends? Join the Queer aan Zee Meetup for a cozy social gathering in The Hague.

Queer City Walk
Queer City Walk

Saturday, 20-06-2026, 15:00

Domplein, Utrecht

Join a free guided city walk through Utrecht and discover places with a rich queer history, from centuries ago to the present day.

LESBIQUE
LESBIQUE

Saturday, 20-06-2026, 22:00

Club Church, Amsterdam

A community-based queer party in Amsterdam, creating a platform to party, meet-up, and enjoy the work of queer and underground artists.

PANN XL: Summer Break
PANN XL: Summer Break

Saturday, 20-06-2026, 23:30

TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht

On Saturday, June 20, we traditionally close the season with a summery XL edition: PANN Summer Break! We will once again transform TivoliVredenburg into a tropical queer paradise with multiple areas.

Coming Up
Amsterdam
5km Walk along the Noordhollands Kanaal
5km Walk along the Noordhollands Kanaal

Sunday, 21-06-2026, 11:00

Central Station, Amsterdam

Join a 5km walk along the paved paths of the Noordhollands Kanaal, starting from the ferry at Central Station. The route includes optional breaks and a possible visit to a cemetery.

Pink in Kadoelen
Pink in Kadoelen

Sunday, 21-06-2026, 13:00

Buurtkamer Kadoelen, Amsterdam

A monthly pink networking meeting at Buurtkamer Kadoelen in Amsterdam North. A place to meet each other, with friends and family also welcome.

Drag Bingo & Poetry
Drag Bingo & Poetry

Sunday, 21-06-2026, 16:00

De Nieuwe Liefde, Amsterdam

What's more fun than bingo? A Drag Bingo with spoken word, literary prizes, food, music, and a hefty dose of glitter, humor, and chaos.

Utrecht
Queer Keti Koti
Queer Keti Koti

Friday, 26-06-2026, 20:00

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
Palestine Queer Cinema

Saturday, 27-06-2026, 15:00

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
Drag Artist Utrecht 2026

Saturday, 27-06-2026, 20:00

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
Floating Kweers

Sunday, 12-07-2026, 14:00

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
Girls Nights

Friday, 26-06-2026, 19:00

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
The Rebels Club

Sunday, 28-06-2026, 15:00

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
Blahaj Blast

Saturday, 11-07-2026, 20:00

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.

Rotterdam
Sapphic Space - Flowers picking
Sapphic Space - Flowers picking

Sunday, 21-06-2026, 15:00

Essenburgpark, Rotterdam

Join Sapphic Space for a relaxing afternoon of flower picking at Essenburgpark. Connect with other sapphic individuals while creating beautiful bouquets or pressing flowers in your journal.

TransCafé COC Rotterdam
TransCafé COC Rotterdam

Sunday, 21-06-2026, 16:00

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.

Craft the Connection: Summer Story
Craft the Connection: Summer Story

Thursday, 25-06-2026, 19:00

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!

Queertied Peer Rope with Beginner Workshop
Queertied Peer Rope with Beginner Workshop

Friday, 26-06-2026, 19:00

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.

Leiden
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.

Or Sebastian: Gay Porn Suite
Or Sebastian: Gay Porn Suite

Sunday, 06-09-2026, 20:15

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
KENKI KRIN KRIN

Saturday, 28-11-2026, 20:30

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
Haarlem: Walk with COC
Haarlem: Walk with COC

Sunday, 21-06-2026

Haarlem, Haarlem

Join a friendly group walk on the third Sunday of every month. A great way to socialize and enjoy the outdoors with the community.

Thursday Drinks at Cocktailbar Mundial
Thursday Drinks at Cocktailbar Mundial

Thursday, 25-06-2026, 20:00

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
Kweerkafe in Amersfoort

Thursday, 25-06-2026, 20:00

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.

Pink Saturday Noordwijk 2026
Pink Saturday Noordwijk 2026

Friday, 26-06-2026, 12:00

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.

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.