Events of Queer Interest in Netherlands

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Social Trans

T-RREx Meetup & Clothesswap

Sunday, 18-01-2026, 14:00, The Hangout 070, The Hague

A meetup for trans and gender variant people with a clothesswap, information sharing on hormones, and an injection safety workshop.

Theater Trans

Zou Je Van Mij Houden

Sunday, 18-01-2026, 15:30, Theater Bellevue, Amsterdam

In Dutch. A personal performance by artist Leendert Vooijce exploring gender identity, masculinity, and femininity through a blend of poetry, theater, and visual arts.

Theater

Great Catch

Thursday, 22-01-2026, 20:15, Korzo, The Hague

Experience the highlights of Dutch contemporary circus with 'Great Catch,' a showcase featuring a new generation of innovative makers. This event presents three unique performances from House of Circus, Knot on Hands, and Fenja Barteldres.

Dance Theater

A Pelo - Fernando Troya

Thursday, 22-01-2026, 20:30, Frascati, Amsterdam

A visceral duet full of sweat and survival. No protection, only pure desire. 18+

Comedy

SERVE: Queer Comedy Chaos in English

Thursday, 22-01-2026, 21:00, Lellebel, Amsterdam

Standup, games, and alternative comedy from queer comedians & allies in Amsterdam and beyond. We serve laughs, chaos, and a little bit of trouble. Come for the jokes, stay for the mess.

Comedy Social

Rotterdam Queer Comedy Club

Friday, 23-01-2026, 20:00, Stadsbrouwerij De Pelgrim, Rotterdam

Rotterdam’s original Queer Comedy Night returns with an unapologetic evening of stand-up, bringing together LGBTQIA+ comedians and allies to spotlight voices often underrepresented on the main stage.

Activism Art Party

Fertile Ruins

Friday, 23-01-2026, 21:00, Lola Lieven, Amsterdam

Fertile Ruins is a bi-monthly queer art party and performance fundraiser in Amsterdam that supports local mutual-aid and activist projects.

Social

Unmute Yourself workshop

Saturday, 24-01-2026, 13:00, QueerHub, Amsterdam

Unmute Yourself is a creative, affirming workshop crafted specifically for BIPOC, Caribbean, queer non-binary, and LGBTQI+ people.

Dance Party Social

Danssalon & ClubNight

Saturday, 24-01-2026, 19:00, COC De Kroon, Leiden

A monthly dance party starting with classics from the 70s-00s and transitioning into a modern club night with house and dance hits.

Party Social

Be Pride New Year's Drink

Saturday, 24-01-2026, 19:30, Bar Nate, Amsterdam

Start the new year with good conversations, new encounters, and a drink at the Be Pride New Year's social. Everyone is welcome to join and toast to 2026.

Music Party

PRNCPTL + PAX-ROMANA: RITVS CORPORIS

Saturday, 24-01-2026, 22:00, Paradiso, Amsterdam

PRNCPTL & PAX-ROMANA join forces for a ceremony of sound, sweat, and sensuality at Paradiso.

Literature Social

A Queer Gaze

Sunday, 25-01-2026, 14:00, OBA Oosterdok, Amsterdam

The presentation of the photo book 'A Queer Gaze' by Marian Bakker, a beautiful retrospective of the les-bi-queer and gay scene from 1980-1999.

Visiting Amsterdam Gay Men’s Chorus Winter Concert

25 Jan

Music

Visiting Amsterdam Gay Men’s Chorus Winter Concert

14:30, Sunday, Podium Mozaïek

More than 100 singers and dancers from the Amsterdam Gay Men’s Chorus will perform a varied programme with hits from Freddy Mercury, Simply Red, Claude and Stromae.

Social

Happy New Queer Utrecht

Sunday, 25-01-2026, 16:00, EKKO, Utrecht

A New Year's reception for all Utrecht LGBTQIA+ organizations, associations, initiatives, and their members, volunteers, and supporters to celebrate the start of 2026 together.

25 Jan

Film Social

Movie Club - The Summer with Carmen

19:00, Sunday, Amsterdam

Join us for the next gathering of the movie club about gay classics where we will watch a movie - on a 3x2 meter screen, talk about it and about other movies and series we have seen and liked.
It is free to attend. We will gather in a relaxed place next to Westerpark in Amsterdam, drinks and snacks - potluck style.

Comedy Theater

Smut Slam Amsterdam - Firsts

Sunday, 25-01-2026, 20:00, De Nieuwe Anita, Amsterdam

Amsterdam's only community dirty storytelling open mic! Sign up to tell a story and win prizes, or just sit back and enjoy!

Film Literature

Cinemas of Bisexual Transgression

Monday, 26-01-2026, 18:30, Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam

A book launch for 'Cinemas of Bisexual Transgression' by Jacob Engelberg, followed by a 16mm screening of the groundbreaking queer classic 'She Must Be Seeing Things' (1987).

Activism Social

(Un)Documented: Queer refugees in the Netherlands | Policies & Communities

Wednesday, 28-01-2026, 19:00, OBA Oosterdok, Amsterdam

An inspiring evening focusing on the LGBTI asylum procedure in the Netherlands, with talks from experts, music, and the opening of an exhibition.

Film

International Film Festival Rotterdam 2026

Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 8 2026, Rotterdam, Rotterdam

IFFR 2026 shatters expectations with a bold queer cinema lineup, exploring the full spectrum of LGBTQ+ life from BDSM romcoms to gender-bending cult classics.

Literature Social

Utrecht Queer Book Club: Bad Habit by Alana S. Portero

Thursday, 29-01-2026, 19:00, De Uithoek handarbeidlokaal, Utrecht

Come discuss books and make new friends at this English-language queer book club meeting.

Social

Q Kitchen by Aydin & Nata

Friday, 30-01-2026, 18:00, 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.

Drag Party Theater

Striptopia

Friday, 30-01-2026, 19:00, Melkweg, Amsterdam

An immersive two-hour show that challenges stigmas and celebrates the art forms of pole dancing, drag, stripping, and performance, reinventing the idea of adult entertainment.

30 Jan

Friyay Drinks

20:00, Friday, Duke of Tokyo

Join the Amsterdam LGBT+ after-work drinks for a fantastic chance to meet new friends and connect with people in a friendly, relaxed setting. This social event runs from 20h to 23h, every last Friday of the month, encouraging attendees to mingle and have fun.

Dance Theater

Vanishing Acts

Friday, 30-01-2026, 20:00, Schuur, Haarlem

In Vanishing Acts, Felix Schellekens explores those moments in life when temporality becomes palpable. Everything you try to hold onto slips through your fingers sooner or later.

Theater

Junebug

Friday, 30-01-2026, 20:30, Theater Bellevue, Amsterdam

June 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.

All About Us

Friday, 30-01-2026, 21:00, Frascati, Amsterdam

Buckle up for a trip through glitter-soaked propaganda and queer truths, fueled by hyperpop bangers and high-energy dance. Searching for authenticity in a world that celebrates queerness only when it’s convenient.

Dance Party Social

PANN 25+

Friday, 30-01-2026, 22:00, De Helling, Utrecht

PANN organizes the largest LGBTQ+ parties in the Netherlands. This edition at De Helling in Utrecht is exclusively for an audience aged 25 and older.

Social

Brand New Queer Hike

Saturday, 31-01-2026, 10:00, Utrecht Station, Utrecht

Join a 15km queer coastal hike from Scheveningen to Katwijk aan Zee through the Meijendel nature reserve, with an optional New Year's Dive at the end.

Drag Party

The Gender Playground

Saturday, 31-01-2026, 13:00, Resistor, Leiden

A day of workshops to create your own drag persona, followed by an evening party with performances and a DJ.

Fetish Social

Leather Social Utrecht

Saturday, 31-01-2026, 14:00, 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.

Social

Queer aan Zee New Year's Meetup

Saturday, 31-01-2026, 16:00, Café De Prael, The Hague

Join the Queer aan Zee New Year's Meetup to connect with new, queer people in The Hague. A casual and welcoming social event at Café De Prael.

Social

Queer Connection 25+

Saturday, 31-01-2026, 16:30, Rotterdam, Rotterdam

Looking to meet new queer friends and/or lovers in Rotterdam? Join Queer Events for a cozy mingling, guided conversations, and connection-building.

Rainbow Drinks Haarlem

Sunday, 01-02-2026, 14:00, 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.

Dance

Queerstatic Dance

Sunday, 01-02-2026, 18:00, Odessa Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Every first Sunday evening of the month on the board of the popular ecstatic dance boat

Film

The History of Sound

Tuesday, 03-02-2026, 18:30, Het Ketelhuis, Amsterdam

In a beautiful portrait of a bygone era, two talented music students meet just before World War I. They decide to travel together and make traditional folk music, a decision that changes their lives.

Social Trans

Transgender Evening

Wednesday, 04-02-2026, 20:00, Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Monthly social gathering for transgender people in Amsterdam

Drag Party

Fatale Cabaret

Saturday, 07-02-2026, 19:30, Club Raum, Amsterdam

Fatale Cabaret returns with an evening of glitz, glamour, comedy, and an abundance of talent, hosted by its founders and featuring a lineup of gorgeous performers.

Social

QUIZ FLAME - Pub Quiz

Saturday, 07-02-2026, 20:00, COC De Kroon, Leiden

In Dutch. Join the very first QUIZ FLAME Pub Quiz at COC De Kroon! An evening of fun, surprising questions, and friendly competition.

Social

Queer Quizz Showdown

Tuesday, 10-02-2026, 11:00, HAN University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen

Join the 1 vs 100 queer edition: a cozy live quiz packed with fun, pride, and entertaining questions.

Music Theater

Foxtrot the Musical

Wednesday, 11-02-2026, 20:00, Martiniplaza, Groningen

Experience the legendary Dutch musical 'Foxtrot' by Annie M.G. Schmidt and Harry Bannink. This new adaptation, set in the turbulent 1930s, tells a story of love, dreams, and impossible choices in bustling Amsterdam.

Party Social

Queer Valentine

Friday, 13-02-2026, 20:00, COC Haaglanden, The Hague

Get ready for an amazing event with drinks, bites, friends, and passion!

Sports

Valentine Swimming Tournament

Saturday, 14-02-2026, 09:00, Sloterparkbad, Amsterdam

Every two years in February, Upstream organizes the Valentine Tournament, an international LGBTQ+ swimming event that attracts hundreds of participants from the Netherlands and abroad.

Literature Social

Rainbow Stories

Saturday, 14-02-2026, 15:30, OBA CC Amstel, Amsterdam

In Dutch. Every second Saturday of the month, people from the LGBTQ+ community read aloud from inclusive books for children and their families. Crafting activities are also included.

Social Trans

Blahaj Blast

Saturday, 14-02-2026, 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.

Dance Drag Theater

Pontianak The Drag Opera

Saturday, 14-02-2026, 20:15, Theater De Regentes, The Hague

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with PONTIANAK: The Drag Opera — a stunning drag and lip-sync theatre experience inspired by Southeast Asian folklore.

Dance Music Party

FLUID

Saturday, 14-02-2026, 23:00, WAS., Utrecht

A beacon for the queer community in Utrecht, FLUID strives to be a safer space where you can be whoever you want to be. Come as you are!

Dance Music Party

Kalinichta XL

Saturday, 14-02-2026, 23:59, Paradiso, Amsterdam

Kalinichta is an LGBTQIA+ oriented club night that takes you on a musical odyssey from Balkan beats to Greek and Turkish uplifting tunes, all the way to the belly-dancing sounds of the Middle East.

Outdoor Social Sports

Haarlem: Walk with COC

Sunday, 15-02-2026, 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.

Theater

Giovanni's Room

Sunday, 15-02-2026, 15:00, Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Director Eline Arbo adapts James Baldwin's timeless classic into a musical performance about love, identity, and the fear of being yourself. A poignant story about passion, loss, and the struggle between intense desire and societal expectations.

Music

Hatari

Sunday, 15-02-2026, 19:30, Melkweg, Amsterdam

Icelandic industrial band Hatari returns to Melkweg, known for their striking outfits, strong statements, and unforgettable shows. Experience their unique mix of industrial doom disco, budget rave, and bizarre dance energy.

Music

The Aces

Tuesday, 17-02-2026, 19:30, Melkweg, Amsterdam

Utah's all-female indie pop band, The Aces, brings their infectious 80s-inspired guitar pop and honest lyrics to Amsterdam on their 'Gold Star Baby' tour.

Dance Party Social

PANN Party Utrecht

Saturday, 21-02-2026, 22:00, TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht

PANN organizes the largest and most famous LGBTQ+ parties in the Netherlands. Join the community for a night of dancing to the best pop and dance hits in a safe and welcoming atmosphere.

Music Theater

Gavin Friday

Tuesday, 24-02-2026, 20:00, Koninklijk Theater Carré, Amsterdam

Irish singer, composer, and performance artist Gavin Friday presents his new album 'Ecce Homo' in an evening of new music and classics from his rich oeuvre.

LGBTQIA+ Book Club Amsterdam February: Fun Home by Alison Bechdel

25 Feb

Art Literature Pride

LGBTQIA+ Book Club Amsterdam February: Fun Home by Alison Bechdel

20:00, Wednesday, Amsterdam

Join us at the Queer Book Club of Amsterdam! This event brings together people who love reading and sharing queer literature. We’re a group of readers and book enthusiasts who enjoy open conversations, good stories, an open community and diverse voices.

Social

Queer aan Zee Meetup

Saturday, 28-02-2026, 16:00, 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.

Party Theater

BECOMING Body Politics

Saturday, 28-02-2026, 20:00, Zaal 3, The Hague

A unique queer event exploring identity and sexuality through intimacy, party, sensuality, dialogue, art, and glitter. This edition focuses on body politics and the body positivity movement.

Music

Maude Latour

Wednesday, 04-03-2026, 19:30, Paradiso - Bovenzaal, Amsterdam

Experience the cosmic pop and strong queer narrative of Maude Latour. Known for her viral hit ‘One More Weekend’ and acclaimed debut album ‘Sugar Water,’ she creates music that breathes liberation and tackles existential themes.

Theater

A Streetcar Named Desire

Thursday, 05-03-2026, 19:30, Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Following sold-out runs in London and New York, Olivier Award-winning director Rebecca Frecknall brings her acclaimed adaptation of Tennessee Williams' classic to Amsterdam in an exclusive remake with the ITA Ensemble.

Social

IamExpat Fair Amsterdam

Saturday, 07-03-2026, 10:00, Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam

The IamExpat Fair is an international one-day event designed to connect and support the expat community in the Netherlands.

Comedy Theater

No Men Beyond This Point

Saturday, 07-03-2026, 20:30, Theater Bellevue, Amsterdam

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.

Music Theater

Classical Queers

Wednesday, 11-03-2026, 20:30, Het Nationale Theater, The Hague

In Dutch. Actor Johannes Wirix-Speetjens embodies iconic queer artists like Freddie Mercury and Peter Tchaikovsky, bringing their hidden histories to life.

Dance Social

Queer Ecstatic Dance + Live Sound Bath

Friday, 13-03-2026, 19:30, Temple of Happiness, Amsterdam

Join a special evening of ecstatic dance with a live music sound bath for the queer community. Experience a liberating musical journey of self-expression, connection, and pure embodied joy, ending with a relaxing sound bath.

Music

Austra

Thursday, 19-03-2026, 19:30, Melkweg, Amsterdam

Austra, the pop project of Canadian singer Katie Stelmanis, combines sad lyrics with euphoric, eurodance-inspired synth melodies. She performs in support of her new album, 'Chin Up Buttercup'.

Music Theater

MUOVIPUSSI (FIN)

Friday, 20-03-2026, 20:30, WORM Rotterdam, Rotterdam

Experience MUOVIPUSSI, a theatrical and absurd mix of electropop, noise, grunting, hip-hop, and punk from Finland.

Music

Searows

Wednesday, 25-03-2026, 20:30, Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam

Searows, the indie-folk project of Alec Duckart, brings his intimate and emotional music to Amsterdam. His sound, resonating with the queer/trans experience, is perfect for fans of artists like Phoebe Bridgers or Sufjan Stevens.

Music Trans

Sam Bettens

Thursday, 26-03-2026, 20:30, LantarenVenster, Rotterdam

Following success with K's Choice, Sam Bettens embarks on a solo musical road trip with his Americana/Country album 'COMING HOME'.

Drag Theater

Dita von Teese - Nocturnelle

Friday, 27-03-2026, 20:00, Koninklijk Theater Carré, Amsterdam

The queen of burlesque, Dita Von Teese, returns to Carré with her new show, Nocturnelle, a glamorous mix of old-Hollywood charm, theatrical magic, and sensual striptease.

Theater

The Actor

Tuesday, 31-03-2026, 21:00, Frascati, Amsterdam

In Dutch. A powerful solo in which Florian Myjer plays an actor who confronts his experiences with transgressive behavior.

Dance Theater

THE DOG DAYS ARE OVER 2.0

Thursday, 02-04-2026, 21:00, Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, Amsterdam

In this radical performance, choreographer Jan Martens uses the simple act of jumping to strip away the dancers' masks, revealing the raw, real person underneath.

Music

Avalon Emerson & the Charm

Monday, 06-04-2026, 19:30, Paradiso (Upstairs Room), Amsterdam

Respected DJ and producer Avalon Emerson presents her live indie pop project, & the Charm, showcasing a different side of her musical talents with dreamy, synth-forward sounds.

Music

Bongeziwe Mabandla

Tuesday, 07-04-2026, 20:30, TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht

South African singer-songwriter Bongeziwe Mabandla is known for his unique blend of afro-folk, soul, and electronica, and his agile voice that shifts effortlessly to a velvety falsetto.

Comedy Dance Theater

Chicos Mambo - Tutu

Saturday, 11-04-2026, 20:30, DeLaMar, Amsterdam

Feast your eyes on this funny and visually stunning ode to dance! Across 20 scenes the six dancers of Chicos Mambo put their own spin on iconic ballet, modern dance, ballroom, acrobatic dance, and much more.

Comedy

Matteo Lane: WE GOTTA CATCH UP!

Sunday, 12-04-2026, 20:00, Koninklijk Theater Carré, Amsterdam

American stand-up comedian and artist Matteo Lane brings his new show 'WE GOTTA CATCH UP!' to Amsterdam, sharing hilarious observations on daily life and his experiences as an openly gay man.

Music

Marlon Magnée Live

Monday, 13-04-2026, 20:30, Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam

After fifteen years with the iconic French band La Femme, co-founder Marlon Magnée embarks on a solo career. A significant figure in the queer alternative scene, his project blends electro-pop with rockabilly, punk, and drag aesthetics.

Music Trans

ANOHNI and the Johnsons

Wednesday, 15-04-2026, 20:00, Koninklijk Theater Carré, Amsterdam

ANOHNI and the Johnsons return for their first tour since 2010, performing their new album 'My Back Was A Bridge For You To Cross' along with songs from their entire catalog.

Weg met Eddy Bellegueule

Tuesday, 21-04-2026, 20:00, 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.

Music

PEACHES

Saturday, 25-04-2026, 19:30, PAARD, The Hague

No Lube So Rude Tour. Experience the energetic, challenging, and liberating electro-punk of Peaches, the iconic musician, producer, and performance artist.

Music Social

SOAK

Saturday, 25-04-2026, 20:30, Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam

SOAK, the alter ego of Irish singer-songwriter Bridie Monds-Watson, performs her unique blend of indie music, known for prize-winning albums and a 90s-inspired guitar-rich sound.

Music

Willi Carlisle Live

Tuesday, 05-05-2026, 20:30, Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam

Queer folksinger-songwriter and poet Willi Carlisle returns with his signature sound of traditional folk, exploring themes of absurdity, spectacle, and philosophy with a love for outsiders.

Music

Rose Gray Live

Friday, 08-05-2026, 20:30, Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam

London-based singer-songwriter Rose Gray combines euphoric dance-pop with emotion, creating an ode to club culture built on the foundations of rave, house, and electronica.

Theater

Boys – Thor Braun

Thursday, 14-05-2026, 12:30, Theater Bellevue, Amsterdam

In Dutch. A passionate immersion into the work of the controversial filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini. An equally extravagant and intimate monologue about the craving for love and sexuality.

Music

Dotan

Friday, 15-05-2026, 20:30, De Duif, Amsterdam

Join Dotan for a special acoustic solo concert. All proceeds from this performance will be donated to the restoration of the Vondelkerk, which was damaged by fire.

Music Trans

Liniker at Paradiso

Wednesday, 03-06-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, Amsterdam

Experience the enchanting mix of soul, funk, and jazz from Brazilian singer-songwriter and activist Liniker, the first trans woman to win a Grammy.

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