Lime Garden
Saturday, 19-09-2026, 20:30, Bitterzoet, AmsterdamBrighton's four-piece indie band, celebrated in queer circles, brings their signature 'wonkpop' to the stage, expanding on the live energy of their acclaimed debut album.
Upcoming Events
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PANN
Saturday, 19-09-2026, 23:30, TivoliVredenburg (Ronda), UtrechtNew in Utrecht? First time at PANN? Or just want to meet new people? This edition is all about connecting. Say 'Hey...' to someone new, make friends, and get to know the Utrecht queer community.
Haarlem: Walk with COC
Sunday, 20-09-2026, Haarlem, HaarlemJoin a friendly group walk on the third Sunday of every month. A great way to socialize and enjoy the outdoors with the community.
Pink in Kadoelen
Sunday, 20-09-2026, 13:00, Buurtkamer Kadoelen, AmsterdamA monthly pink networking meeting at Buurtkamer Kadoelen in Amsterdam North. A place to meet each other, with friends and family also welcome.
Pink Celebration – Be Yourself
Sunday, 20-09-2026, 15:00, Arminius, RotterdamJoin an inspiring Pride Celebration at the Arminiuskerk with the theme 'Be Yourself'. This inclusive event celebrates love and diversity, with a special focus on the stories of trans and non-binary individuals.
Beats, Bites & Booze #3
Sunday, 20-09-2026, 15:00, Ketelhuis Strijp-S, EindhovenBeats, Bites & Booze is an interactive music game show in Eindhoven, hosted by drag queen Belle Blaas. Together with a DJ and two guest artists, you'll experience an evening full of music, games, performances, bites, and cocktails.
Rainbow Living Room Dance Palace
Sunday, 20-09-2026, 16:30, COC Café, The HagueA cozy 1.5-hour music afternoon for LGBTIQ+ people aged 55+, led by a record spinner. Listen to favorite songs, share memories, and dance in a small-scale, warm living-room atmosphere.
ESSM Pride Kick-Off
Monday, 21-09-2026, 19:00, LantarenVenster, RotterdamKick off ESSM Pride Week with an evening of stories, a film screening by Queer Cinema, and a discussion with keynote speaker Jade Hu.
The Third Half – Inclusive Sports Culture
Monday, 21-09-2026, 19:30, Kaapse Maria, RotterdamAn inspiring and interactive evening about creating an inclusive sports culture, ensuring LGBTQ+ athletes and everyone else feels welcome on the field, in the locker room, and on the sidelines.
Queer Emancipation: How Progressive is the Netherlands Anymore?
Monday, 21-09-2026, 20:00, TivoliVredenburg, UtrechtA Science Café talk exploring the current state of queer emancipation and social acceptance in the Netherlands with experts in history, sociology, and political science.
Rotterdam in Conversation
Tuesday, 22-09-2026, 19:00, Timmerhuis (Auditorium), RotterdamAn interactive evening and open dialogue about making Rotterdam a more inclusive city for everyone, hosted by COC Rotterdam and GayRotterdam.
Crafting Identity
Tuesday, 22-09-2026, 19:30, Theater Rotterdam TR8, RotterdamExplore and celebrate your gender expression through workshops on makeup, styling, and voice coaching at Theater Rotterdam TR8.
Beyond The Ball by Aqueerius
Tuesday, 22-09-2026, 20:00, Theater aan het Spui, The HagueExperience the pink revolution of the French Baroque in 'Beyond The Ball,' a new baroque-wave musical about the queer icon, opera diva, and master duelist, Julie d’Aubigny.
Consent Talk
Tuesday, 22-09-2026, 20:00, Club Ferry Rotterdam, RotterdamJoin a low-key, free evening to discuss consent within the queer community. Share your opinions, thoughts, and experiences in a welcoming environment.
Pale Waves
Tuesday, 22-09-2026, 20:30, Bitterzoet, AmsterdamManchester quartet Pale Waves performs, showcasing their move from indie-pop to a harder, alternative sound influenced by 2000s pop-punk and 90s rock.
Queer Walk: Queer Nightlife in the 70s/80s
Wednesday, 23-09-2026, 15:30, Regionaal Archief Tilburg, TilburgJoin a guided walk along places that define queer history in Tilburg, starting from the Regional Archive.
Just a touch of FEMX
Wednesday, 23-09-2026, 20:00, Maaspodium, RotterdamExplore femininity beyond gender in this movement workshop inspired by Vogue Fem and ballroom culture. No dance experience is necessary, just an open and curious attitude.
Junebug
Wednesday, 23-09-2026, 20:15, Theater aan het Spui, The HagueJune leads an invisible existence in a log cabin in the US. When her TV signal falters, she's taken on a journey through an American dreamscape of TV psychics, misty motel rooms, and ghosts from the past.
ShitKid
Wednesday, 23-09-2026, 20:30, Toekomstmuziek, AmsterdamShitKid is the project of Åsa Söderqvist, creating a mix of dreamy weirdo pop, raw punk, and poppunk, influenced by bands like Green Day and Good Charlotte.
Girl Group
Wednesday, 23-09-2026, 20:30, Cinetol, AmsterdamA Liverpool-based five-piece blending sharp pop songwriting with post-punk energy, dancefloor euphoria and feminist storytelling.
Douwe Bob
Wednesday, 23-09-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamDutch singer-songwriter Douwe Bob, known for his Eurovision hit 'Slow Down', performs at Paradiso to play songs from his latest studio album.
Queer Book Club: Orlanda by Jacqueline Harpman
Thursday, 24-09-2026, 19:00, De Uithoek handarbeidlokaal, UtrechtCome discuss books and make new friends at this English-language queer book club.
Men-only
Drinks by Mankracht Rotterdam
Thursday, 24-09-2026, 19:00, Elio, RotterdamA monthly networking event for gay professionals in the Rotterdam region. Come by to meet new people and experience the atmosphere.
Winq Awards 2026
Thursday, 24-09-2026, 19:30, Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, AmsterdamThe eighth annual Winq Awards honors individuals and organizations for their contributions to the emancipation, acceptance, and visibility of the LGBTQ+ community in the Netherlands.
KENKI KRIN KRIN
Thursday, 24-09-2026, 20:00, Bijlmer Parktheater, AmsterdamKENKI 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.
Trans
Open Rehearsal Transkoor010
Thursday, 24-09-2026, 20:00, Het Nieuwe Luxor Theater, RotterdamJoin Transkoor010 for an open rehearsal during Pride. Everyone is welcome to sing along, experience the atmosphere, and get to know the choir.
Best of Queer XL - Rotterdam Pride Edition
Thursday, 24-09-2026, 20:30, Comedy Club Haug, RotterdamEnjoy a special XL edition of the 'BEST OF QUEER' stand-up comedy show, followed by an afterparty with a DJ to laugh, dance, and connect.
IDEM-Conference: Pride in Practice
Friday, 25-09-2026, 13:00, Timmerhuis (Auditorium), RotterdamAn afternoon conference with experts sharing practical tools for genuine queer inclusion in the social domain, featuring talks, panels, and networking opportunities.
TRANS - Zeikstuk
Friday, 25-09-2026, 19:30, Frascati, AmsterdamA physical theater piece by WILD Productions exploring the experiences of trans people in public restrooms, performed by 23 trans individuals.
Queer Open Mic Night
Friday, 25-09-2026, 19:30, Queer Hub Nieuw-West, AmsterdamJoin the third edition of the Queer Open Mic Night in Amsterdam. Whether you want to perform or just enjoy the show, everyone is welcome to this intimate and inspiring evening.
Trans and Friends Café InClusion & Open Mic
Friday, 25-09-2026, 20:00, Plein Theater, AmsterdamA monthly meeting place for trans, non-binary, queer, and their friends, featuring an open mic for sharing talents in a welcoming atmosphere.
Marsha - Echoes of Stonewall
Friday, 25-09-2026, 20:30, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamNew York 1969, in a bar full of color, music, and freedom, Drag Queens and activists—including the iconic Marsha P. Johnson—fight for their existence. This is the beginning of the Stonewall riots, the moment the queer community worldwide fights for equal rights.
Men-only
Eros Society – Pride Fantasies
Friday, 25-09-2026, 23:00, Club Sahara, RotterdamA sexy, underwear-only party with techno DJs and a playroom where fantasies become reality. 18+ only.
Pride March
Saturday, 26-09-2026, 10:30, Centraal Station Rotterdam, RotterdamJoin the annual Pride March, a peaceful 3.5km walk through Rotterdam to show solidarity and stand up for equal rights, acceptance, and a safe society for the LHBTIQA+ community.
Women-only
Janey Festival
Saturday, 26-09-2026, 13:00, Thuishaven, AmsterdamThe Netherlands' biggest festival for girls who love girls. A home base for the queer women of the Netherlands, with music, dancing, and love on the dance floor.
Rotterdam Pride Festival
Saturday, 26-09-2026, 13:00, Willemsplein, RotterdamClose out Rotterdam Pride week with a day full of pride, music, and connection at Willemsplein, featuring a main stage, a Queer Campus for talks, and a Queer Market.
Leather Social Utrecht
Saturday, 26-09-2026, 14:00, Body Talk (Wharf Basement), UtrechtA social leather event in Utrecht for the LGBTIQ+ community. Come have a drink, meet fellow leather lovers, and make new friends.
CHOROPHILIA 3: CVNT 4EVR
Saturday, 26-09-2026, 23:00, WORM Rotterdam, RotterdamA clubnight trip back to simpler dancefloors, detached from phones and full of sweaty social reality. A night for people who come to dance.
BABE & QUEERXCULO CLUB @ SAHARA
Saturday, 26-09-2026, 23:00, Club Sahara, RotterdamBABE x QUEERXCULO CLUB are teaming up for the ultimate urban & latin bootyshaking Pride afterparty. Expect a hot, non-stop blend of R&B, Reggaeton, Dancehall, and Urban tunes.
Peach Club - Queer Indie Party
Saturday, 26-09-2026, 23:00, Rotown, RotterdamA queer club night at Rotown for those who love dancing all night to the best alternative, indie, post-punk, electronic, and pop hits.
Deepening B Tantra Massage Day for Couples
Sunday, 27-09-2026, 10:00, Het Jagershuis, VughtThis massage day is for couples who have previously attended a workshop with the organizer. Participants will learn new touch techniques and explore the difference between regular and tantra massage.
Proud Supporters
Sunday, 27-09-2026, 14:00, Bibliotheek Rotterdam (Gaandeweg zaal, 4th floor), RotterdamA supportive program for parents, caregivers, and chosen family of LGBTQ+ youth in Rotterdam to grow in acceptance, communication, and connection.
Tour d’Amour
Sunday, 27-09-2026, 14:00, Laurenskerk, RotterdamAn interactive and inspiring performance about love, freedom, and the universal desire to be yourself, featuring personal stories and moving songs.
Mad Tsai
Sunday, 27-09-2026, 20:30, Bitterzoet, AmsterdamMeet Mad Tsai, a queer Chinese-Taiwanese-Peruvian pop artist from Los Angeles. Known for his viral coming-of-age anthems, he's a massive TikTok-to-pop crossover star.
Alison Moyet - Songs of Yazoo, The Minutes & Other
Tuesday, 29-09-2026, 20:00, Koninklijk Theater Carré, AmsterdamBritish singer-songwriter Alison Moyet, known from the synth-pop duo Yazoo, returns to Carré for a unique concert featuring songs from Yazoo's repertoire and her acclaimed solo electronic albums.
Opening UQCF 2026 & Dirkje Kuik Lecture
Friday, 02-10-2026, 19:30, LE:EN, UtrechtThe official opening of the Utrecht Queer Culture Festival 2026. This private, invite-only reception will feature the annual Dirkje Kuik lecture.
NOISE
Friday, 02-10-2026, 20:30, Frascati, AmsterdamAn immersive performance-opera by Club Gewalt questioning how to navigate a collapsing world and retune our senses amidst the constant noise of a predicted apocalypse.
Wijdekerk Day 2026
Saturday, 03-10-2026, 11:00, GSG Guido VMBO, AmersfoortThe 10th Wijdekerk Day, a day full of encounters, inspiration, fun, and celebration to mark this special milestone for the LGBTQ+ Christian community.
Walk of Love 2026
Saturday, 03-10-2026, 13:30, Utrecht, UtrechtThe annual colorful demonstration through Utrecht, organized by Utrecht Queer Culture Festival and COC Midden-Nederland.
My Ugly Clementine
Saturday, 03-10-2026, 19:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamViennese band My Ugly Clementine plays a mix of grunge, post-punk, and pop driven by raw guitars and sharp dynamics, creating a sound that is both vulnerable and powerful.