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LGBT History Tour Amsterdam
Homomonument, Amsterdam
A two-hour English-language walking tour through historic Amsterdam, exploring forgotten queer heroes and the city's rich gay history.
Men-only
DRUM Weekend Boat Tour
Singel 250, Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Join the Dutch Rubbermen for their famous and much-loved fetish-themed boat tour through the iconic canals of Amsterdam.
Men-only
Fetish Flea Market 2026 – Bears Amsterdam
Bears Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Bears Amsterdam hosts its much-loved Fetish Flea Market during Leather & Fetish Pride. Find that special item to complete your gear, from vintage trousers to a nearly new leather jacket.
Dutch Puppy Contest
Club Church, Amsterdam
Meet the playful puppies and their handlers at the annual Dutch Puppy Contest.
Gooise Pride: Collage Workshop & Curator's Tour at Fotomuseum Hilversum
Fotomuseum Hilversum, Hilversum
A special event at Fotomuseum Hilversum during Gooise Pride. Participate in a collage workshop by Pauli Mast and take a guided tour of the 'Layered Realities' exhibition.
Queers & Dragons
Dynamo, Eindhoven
Queerhoven's monthly Tabletop Role-Playing Game (TTRPG) night, welcoming both seasoned players and newcomers for an evening of adventure.
Kinky Masterclass 21: Body Modification
Mediamatic, Amsterdam
An inclusive safe space for curious kinksters to meet and be educated by experts about the world of fetish and kink. Everyone is welcome!
Salsa 3-Hour Basic QUEER Rotterdam
Theater Zuidplein, Rotterdam
Learn to dance Salsa in just 3 hours! This bootcamp is for everyone who wants to learn the basic elements of Cuban Salsa.
COC Song Contest 2026
Haventheater IJmuiden, IJmuiden
The annual musical spectacle where local COC associations from across the Netherlands compete. Expect a dazzling show celebrating diversity and talent within the LGBTQ+ community.
May I Be So Free? - The Musical
ICOONtheater, Amersfoort
A poignant and hopeful musical about the search for your true self, exploring identity, faith, love, and freedom in a personal coming-out story.
You Don't Have to Tell Me How to Live
Haventheater IJmuiden, IJmuiden
A musical tribute to 't Mandje, the legendary Amsterdam pub run by Bet van Beeren, a safe haven for those who had nowhere else to go.
Men-only
MR RUBBER EU 2027 ELECTION
IJland, Amsterdam
The European Rubber Community gathers in Amsterdam to elect its next representative. Expect a charged atmosphere and confident rubber looks at this election hosted by Dutch Rubbermen.
Men-only
Invasion Amsterdam
IJland, Amsterdam
The main party of Leather and Fetish Pride Netherlands, Invasion is Amsterdam's biggest men-only fetish event, held in a raw, industrial setting with a strict dress code.
FLINTA
FRXCTOSE /w TaliaBle & more!!
OCCII, Amsterdam
FRXCTOSE is back with another queer club night featuring a sick artist from London, TaliaBle, and a lot of local superstars. Expect a night of DJs, live music, and performances.
KLAUW x Los Angles
Club Export, Rotterdam
Rotterdam’s KLAUW and Amsterdam-based Los Angles join forces for a 10-hour club night with music, performances and more at Export.
More News
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Culture & Lifestyle
- Greg Berlanti and Husband Robbie Rogers Are Crafting Your Next Family Drama Fix for HBO
- New 'Avatar' Series 'Seven Havens' Introduces Gay Male Lead Character
- From the Vault: Britney Spears Releases 2001 Track 'She'll Never Be Me'
- HBO's 'Lanterns' Isn't a Gay Romance, But It's Still a Queer Love Story
Coming Up
Amsterdam
Pink in Kadoelen
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.
Spandex Party
Dirty Dicks Amsterdam, Amsterdam
An afternoon of skin-tight excitement for men who love the embrace of Lycra and Spandex. Show off your gear and connect with others who share the obsession.
Slayyyter WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD TOUR
Paradiso, Amsterdam
Slayyyter, one of contemporary pop's great shapeshifters, brings her 'WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD TOUR' to Paradiso, showcasing a raw and confident sound that blends punk, pop, and rap.
Monthly Roze Stadsdorp Drink
Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam
The central, monthly get-together of Roze Stadsdorp Amsterdam. A great opportunity to meet new people and catch up in a friendly atmosphere in Amsterdam-Noord.
Utrecht
Queer Book Club: Monstrilio
De Uithoek handarbeidlokaal, Utrecht
Come discuss books and make new friends at this queer book club hosted by Utrecht LGBT+.
🍷🎩 Bougie & Boozy Hike 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Utrecht Centraal, Utrecht
Join a 14km queer hike from Baarn to Bussum-Zuid through the scenic 't Gooi region, followed by drinks and snacks at a café with a view.
Club Fataal
EKKO, Utrecht
After several sold-out editions of their pop-up bar concept, Café Fataal is ready to take over the night. This recurring initiative offers lesbian queer people in Utrecht an inclusive, accessible, and safe(r) space to meet.
Zou Je Van Mij Houden
Stadsschouwburg Utrecht, Utrecht
In Dutch. A personal performance by artist Leendert Vooijce exploring gender identity, masculinity, and femininity through a blend of poetry, theater, and visual arts.
The Hague
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.
City Walks: The Hague's Queer History Summer 2026
Haags Historisch Museum (Meeting Point), The Hague
Join a two-hour walking tour to discover The Hague's rich queer history, activism, and emancipation. Guides share stories and invite participants to share their own experiences.
Community Talk with Ype Driessen and the Queer Book Club
Bibliotheek Segbroek, The Hague
Join a conversation with queer author Ype Driessen and discover his new novel 'Vanilla'.
Rotterdam
Holland's Best Drag Artist 2026 - 39th Edition
Villa Thalia, Rotterdam
The finalists will take the stage to present their most beautiful creations and best acts live, a breathtaking show full of glitter and glamour.
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 Poetry Nights Rotterdam
Poortgebouw, Rotterdam
A new season of monthly open mic evenings in Rotterdam dedicated to queer voices, stories, and collective expression in a safer, community-centered space.
Co-working thursday
Queer Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Join fellow queer people for a co-working day. A quiet space to work with free coffee, tea, and wifi is provided. Feel free to join for as long as you want.
Other cities
Haarlem: Walk with COC
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.
COC Speak In
Hotel Haarhuis, Arnhem
A place where LGBTI+ people come together to share their concerns about the societal developments that affect us.
Women's Café Leeuwarden
Boutique Hotel Catshuis, Leeuwarden
A cozy get-together for women to chat, have a drink, and dance in the cellar of Hotel Catshuis. The music starts mellow and then picks up for dancing.
Queer Night Wednesday
Timestamp, Arnhem
Play laser tag, sing karaoke, shoot your shot at Crazy Pool, and play Queer Music Bingo with host Vera Virgin at Timestamp and Café Queers.
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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.
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.