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Queer Latin Night Amsterdam!
Nieuwland, Amsterdam
A queer Latin night party celebrating Latin music and queer culture at Nieuwland Amsterdam.
Men-only
Authentic Dating for Men Amsterdam
de Ruimte, Amsterdam
Tired of swiping and superficial hook-up culture? This event offers a chance to take a break from the apps and connect more openly and authentically with a range of wonderful men.
Saturday
Janey: Football Tournament
ASV Wartburgia, Amsterdam
After the success of last year, we are organizing our 2nd football tournament! This time we're going bigger with an extra field and more spots available.
Symposium James Baldwin and the Voices of Resistance
West Den Haag, Den Haag
A symposium exploring contemporary issues of migration, identity, and queer representation through the legacy of James Baldwin.
A Field Trip to the Cosmos
Ruigoord, Amsterdam
The worlds of Paradiso and Ruigoord merge for a one-day festival. Immerse yourself in live music, art, science, poetry, and performance on the cosmic grounds of Ruigoord.
WasteLand SummerFest
Kaap Amsterdam, Amsterdam
A post-apocalyptic themed summer festival with international DJs, circus performances, fire shows, art spaces, and spectacular entertainment.
Tarot Kiki Ball
Parallel, Amsterdam
Dutch Mother Delilah Telfar & Dutch Prince Midnight Mermaids host a Kiki Ball for the European Kiki Scene, inspired by the spiritual craft of tarot card reading.
Cabaret at the End of the World
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Amsterdam
The Amsterdam Gay Men’s Chorus dives headfirst into queer resistance and radical joy, finding hope when everything feels broken.
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.
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Queerstatic Dance
Odessa Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Every first Sunday evening of the month on the board of the popular ecstatic dance boat
You may now kiss my ass
Plein Theater, Amsterdam
A fearlessly awkward yet charming alter ego, Veronica, marries herself in a humorous spectacle combining performance art and dance, celebrating oddness and difference.
We’ll Find Happiness
Het Ketelhuis, Amsterdam
A young Moroccan migrant risks everything to save his Iranian lover from deportation and gets entangled in a dangerous game within the immigration system.
Frost Children
Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam
For Angel and Lulu Prost, the sibling duo behind Frost Children, home has always sounded like dance music, captivating them with the catharsis and energy of golden-age EDM.
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.
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.
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
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.
Sapphic Space: Watch Party
Masseria, Rotterdam
Join a cozy and very sapphic evening watching 'I Kissed a Girl' Season 2. Expect drama, live commentary, snacks, and great company.
Anxiety Support Group
Time Window, Rotterdam
A peer-led support group for queer people to openly discuss anxiety, focusing on our relationship with the digital world and phone dependency.
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.
Other cities
Rainbow Drinks Haarlem
Cafe de Lange Heer, Haarlem
Join the monthly Rainbow Drinks social at Cafe de Lange Heer in Haarlem. A welcoming get-together for the LGBTQ+ community and allies.
Kae Tempest
Amsterdamse Bos, Amstelveen
Experience the intense, raw, and captivating mix of poetry and electronic music from the versatile and influential spoken word artist, Kae Tempest, live in an open-air theater.
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.
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