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Dorian Electra
Paradiso, Amsterdam
Pop-provocateur Dorian Electra brings their world-building performance, fusing genre, spectacle, and queer culture into a singular, theatrical vision.
Trouble Score
TR25 Schouwburg (Kleine Zaal), Rotterdam
A theater concert by Brazilian siblings Luanda and Pablo Casella, delving into a family scandal with humor, magical realism, and music to celebrate recovery and connection.
Showdown Monday: Drag Talent Competition
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!
Tuesday & Wednesday
Queer Poetry Night
Pakhuis de Zwijger, Amsterdam
The Unwanted Words Project celebrates spoken word, poetry, storytelling, op-eds, drama and music with a popular open mic series.
Verka Serduchka & Band
AFAS Live, Amsterdam
VERKA SERDUCHKA & BAND are bringing their acclaimed live show to Amsterdam with a headline concert at AFAS Live.
A Case for the Existence of God
Theater Rotterdam, Rotterdam
An acclaimed, contemporary play about an unlikely friendship between two single fathers who, despite their differences, find a connection through their shared life struggles.
We Will Rock You
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.
Chess Beginner Lesson
KLUP, Amsterdam
A free lesson for beginner chess players covering discovered attacks and X-Rays, with a Q&A session with Coach Dave.
Dykes with Mics!
Café Saarein, Amsterdam
An open mic night for FLINTA* performers, welcoming standup comedians, storytellers, poets, singers, and more. All experience levels are welcome.
No Men Beyond This Point
Schuur, Haarlem
A feminist sci-fi play about a utopian future without men, where the sudden appearance of a wild man uncovers the dark side of paradise.
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Coming Up
Amsterdam
Workshop Series: UNLEARNING
Klup Amsterdam, Amsterdam
A series of workshops using collage, sensuality, and movement to unlearn established norms around perceptions, relationships, and connections in a safe(r) space.
CTF DOUBLE BILL: Broadway Baby x Drag Me Home
Theater Bellevue, Amsterdam
This double bill with Oopsie Daisy and Sytze Bouma brings both a musical ode to big dreams and a drag performance that takes you back to the nineties.
Q Kitchen by Aydin & Nata
Buurthuis De Horizon, Amsterdam
A cooking social bringing together LGBTQ+ food lovers and friends for cooking sessions, socializing, and great food at Buurthuis De Horizon in Amsterdam West.
Utrecht
Bi+ Day 2026: A Place to Come Home
Utrecht, Utrecht
The Bi+ Day is an annual event for everyone attracted to more than one gender. Partners, allies, and friends are also very welcome.
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.
Lazy Queer Sunday: Optimistic Queer Handbook for Harsher Times
Boekwinkel Savannah Bay, Utrecht
Join the monthly Lazy Queer Sunday for the festive presentation of the book 'Optimistic Queer Handbook for Harsher Times', featuring readings, discussions, and community connection.
Utrecht's 904th Birthday: Queer History & Community Dinner
Utrecht City Hall (Stadhuis), Utrecht
Celebrate Utrecht's 904th birthday with a lecture on the city's queer history, followed by a vegetarian and halal community dinner on Stadhuisplein.
The Hague
Queer Placemaking
Centrum 1622, The Hague
An informal community meetup and open dialogue about actively transforming urban spaces to be more expansive and safe for the queer community 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.
Queering the Collections – Pride Tour
Mauritshuis, The Hague
Explore the Mauritshuis collection through a queer lens and discover stories about LGBTQIA+ people and themes in the 17th century.
Queer City Walk The Hague
Haags Historisch Museum, The Hague
Join a two-hour, donation-based city walk to discover the rich queer history of The Hague, exploring local and national stories of queer people, emancipation, and discrimination.
Rotterdam
Craft the Connection: Bookmarks Making Night
Dokhuis, Rotterdam
Join us for a relaxed and creative evening for queer people to meet, make, and unwind together by creating your own beautiful bookmarks at Dokhuis.
Storytelling Night: What on earth?!
OASE Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A night of dazzling stories about living on this beautiful thing called Earth, with host and curator Maria Diaz. Open call: Share your personal story on stage!
Weg met Eddy Bellegueule
Theater Rotterdam, Rotterdam
The autobiographical novel by Édouard Louis was an instant worldwide success. The book tells the unvarnished life story of a gay boy in a homophobic environment.
Queertied Peer Rope with Beginner Workshop
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
Naughty Swingo at COC De Kroon
COC Leiden, Leiden
This is no ordinary bingo… this is a musical party packed with loud singalongs, shameless dancing, and lots of laughter.
Caat VrijMiBo: Drag Bingo with Christine Carrington
Leidse Schouwburg, Leiden
Join the flamboyant Christine Carrington for a fabulous evening of drag bingo, filled with humor, glamour, and surprising prizes to kick off your weekend.
Pride Comedy
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
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.
Other cities
Gooise Pride Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with a Drag Show
Rainbow Bar, Hilversum
Gooise Pride celebrates its fifth anniversary with a festive evening at the Rainbow Bar, featuring a spectacular drag show by A.J Heartstone.
Kweerkafe in Amersfoort
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.
Alkmaar Pride BOOK SALE
De Verse Boekhandel, Alkmaar
A special inside-the-store sale on books at De Verse Boekhandel on the day of the Alkmaar Pride Canal Parade. Find a hidden gem and make room for new arrivals!
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