Documentary: I Am Who I Am
Wednesday, 29-07-2026, 20:00, De Thomas, AmsterdamA documentary following Emily Boone's coming out story within her Christian community and the online hate she faced. A post-screening discussion will follow.
Upcoming Events
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Kinky Masterclass No 19 - Sexuality of Women, Trans & Gender-Diverse People
Wednesday, 29-07-2026, 20:00, Fosbury & Sons, AmsterdamAn inclusive safe space for curious kinksters to meet and be educated by experts about the world of kink and fetish. Everyone is welcome!
The Little Menace
Wednesday, 29-07-2026, 20:30, Plein Theater, AmsterdamA collaborative music and theatrical project mixing dark minimal soundscapes and deconstructed dance music with theatrical drag, showcasing a non-binary persona driven by intense, unfiltered emotions.
Sam Bettens (solo) + Sem Jansen
Wednesday, 29-07-2026, 21:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamAfter years as the frontman of the Flemish band K's Choice, Sam Bettens takes a new step with the release of his first Americana album 'Coming Home'.
Ik ben wie ik ben!
Thursday, 30-07-2026, 13:30, Werkgebouw Het Veem, AmsterdamIn Dutch. An impressive and moving theater performance where rainbow seniors share their personal stories, experiences, and voices, brought to life with music.
tick, tick… BOOM!
Thursday, 30-07-2026, 20:30, DeLaMar, AmsterdamExperience the iconic Broadway classic in the full English version, an intimate rock musical written by Jonathan Larson, the man behind the iconic musical Rent.
tick, tick… BOOM!
Thursday, 30-07-2026, 20:30, DeLaMar Theater, AmsterdamExperience the iconic Broadway classic, an intimate rock musical by Jonathan Larson, creator of Rent, performed entirely in English.
Bianca Del Rio: It Gets Bitter
Thursday, 30-07-2026, 21:00, Theater Amsterdam, AmsterdamThe 'Clown in a Gown', Bianca Del Rio, returns to the stage with her seventh solo stand-up tour, celebrating 30 years of her legendary razor-sharp wit.
CRASH
Friday, 31-07-2026, 16:00, Beursplein, AmsterdamA colorful, extravagant, kinky, and sexy outdoor festival with amazing shows, performers, and an incredible line up at Beursplein.
Mykki Blanco
Friday, 31-07-2026, 19:30, Melkweg, AmsterdamMykki Blanco pushes the boundaries of hip-hop, blending noise and experimental elements with club and trap influences. They are a groundbreaking pioneer in the 'queer rap' subgenre, treading a subversive path in a historically problematic genre.
World Pride Music Festival
Friday, 31-07-2026, 20:00, AFAS Live, AmsterdamWorld Pride Music Festival comes to Amsterdam in 2026 for an unforgettable two-night celebration of music, unity, and pride.
Rapido & Funhouse present World Pride Opening Event
Friday, 31-07-2026, 22:00, Melkweg, AmsterdamKick off WorldPride Amsterdam 2026 with a high-energy club night hosted by Rapido & FunHouse, featuring two rooms, international DJs, and dazzling drag performances.
Rapido & Funhouse
Friday, 31-07-2026, 22:00, Melkweg Amsterdam, AmsterdamWorldPride kicks off with a special opening night at Melkweg, hosted by Rapido & FunHouse. Expect an energetic club night with two rooms, international DJs and dazzling drag shows!
DJ Bone presents FURTHER x HE.SHE.THEY. World Pride
Friday, 31-07-2026, 23:00, Paradiso, AmsterdamA World Pride collaboration between FURTHER and HE.SHE.THEY., this party is rooted in queer liberation, POC expression, and underground dance culture.
BOPS
Friday, 31-07-2026, 23:00, The Other Side, AmsterdamA radiant celebration of queer spirit and musical delight, playing pop bangers from artists like Ariana, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and more. Come as you are or have always dreamed of being.
Our People: a Celebration of Black and Queer Voices
Saturday, 01-08-2026, 20:00, The Concertgebouw, AmsterdamJoin tenor Freddie Ballentine and pianist Kunal Lahiry on a musical journey to 'be who you are', featuring music from Schubert to Nina Simone and ballroom dancers.
Men-only
Bear-Necessity: World Pride Edition
Saturday, 01-08-2026, 22:00, Panama Amsterdam, AmsterdamA massive World Pride party for bears, cubs, otters, and admirers at Panama Club, featuring international DJs, dancers, and a friendly, furry crowd.
POOF DOOF Amsterdam - Hosted by Chili Con Carneval, Sweetie Darling & Red Rave
Saturday, 01-08-2026, 22:00, Sissi's, AmsterdamAustralia’s iconic queer party POOF DOOF teams up with Dutch party powerhouses for a World Pride Parade After Party with techno, house, queer dance and pop.
Club MEIJT. The WorldPride Amsterdam Edition
Saturday, 01-08-2026, 22:00, Akhnaton, AmsterdamThe official afterparty of WorldPride Amsterdam 2026. Join the queer fam for a night of house, disco, and pop music, with non-stop dancing and good vibes.
Gay Disko - Pride Amsterdam Afterparty
Saturday, 01-08-2026, 23:00, Oliva, AmsterdamFollow the call of the disco ball for a Pride afterparty where disco meets house. A night of glitter, sweat, and dancing until dawn.
SPIELRAUM ...IsBurning
Sunday, 02-08-2026, 14:00, Lofi, AmsterdamAmsterdam’s queer powerhouses SPIELRAUM and ...IsBurning gather again for another Pride Sunday celebration at Lofi's sunny courtyard.
Men-only
Bear-Necessity T-Dance
Sunday, 02-08-2026, 15:00, Panama Amsterdam, AmsterdamJoin the Bear-Necessity World Pride Tea Dance for a Sunday groove with retro disco-pop from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. A feel-good vibe for bears, admirers, and friends.
We Are Them
Sunday, 02-08-2026, 18:30, Melkweg, AmsterdamGet ready for the biggest drag show in the world and the defining drag event of WorldPride Amsterdam 2026, featuring a jaw-dropping, international cast of drag superstars.
Choir Festival: Queer Voices Unite
Monday, 03-08-2026, 19:00, The Concertgebouw, AmsterdamHear the most beautiful voices during the international choir festival Queer Voices Unite! No fewer than eight queer choirs from around the world will be performing, presented by Carolien Borgers and Jeangu Macrooy.
Workshop Shibari Bondage
Monday, 03-08-2026, 20:00, Fosbury & Sons, AmsterdamAn inclusive, beginner-friendly workshop exploring the art of Japanese rope bondage, focusing on handling, safety, consent, and connection.
UNITY Concert
Tuesday, 04-08-2026, 18:00, Museumplein, AmsterdamJoin 25,000 visitors for the WorldPride UNITY Concert at the Museumplein! A concert that makes the world tremble with love, freedom and connection!
Workshop Beyond Flogging
Tuesday, 04-08-2026, 20:00, Fosbury & Sons, AmsterdamAn interactive workshop on impact play, covering types, techniques, headspace, and aftercare. A partner is needed for the practical part.
WorldPride Conference
Wednesday, 05-08-2026, 09:00, Beurs van Berlage, AmsterdamThe WorldPride Amsterdam Human Rights Conference, taking place from August 5-7, 2026, focuses on connecting and inspiring people in the fight for equal rights.
Queer Prom Night
Wednesday, 05-08-2026, 20:00, Het Concertgebouw, AmsterdamExperience the high school prom as it always should have been: inclusive, proud, and full of queer joy. Hosted by Vera Siemons and Annefleur Schipper, this glamorous night features live music in the Grote Zaal.
Kinky Masterclass No 20 - Sexualized Drug Use
Wednesday, 05-08-2026, 20:00, Fosbury & Sons, AmsterdamAn inclusive safe space for curious kinksters to meet and be educated by experts about the world of kink, fetish, and sexualized drug use.
The Mad Sexton of the Dom Tower
Thursday, 06-08-2026, 19:00, Domtoren, Michaëlskapel, UtrechtRazor-sharp theater about our Queer history. A fast-paced history lesson and a cutting black comedy in one, at the location where it all began.
Trans Podium
Thursday, 06-08-2026, 19:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamAn open stage night where transgender individuals can share their talents, from singing and spoken word to instrumental music, in a warm and supportive atmosphere.
Frieda Belinfante
Thursday, 06-08-2026, 20:15, Meervaart, AmsterdamStep into the life of Frieda Belinfante, an exceptional woman who broke boundaries as a musician and a person, in an intimate mix of musical meets opera.
DIP | CONFESS - World Pride Edition
Thursday, 06-08-2026, 22:00, Paradiso - Basement, AmsterdamShow your true colors at CONFESS, the new queer house and techno night in the basement of Paradiso, featuring a lineup of leading queer DJs, live performances, and more.
PEACHES
Friday, 07-08-2026, 19:00, Melkweg, AmsterdamNo Lube So Rude Tour. Experience the energetic, challenging, and liberating electro-punk of Peaches, the iconic musician, producer, and performance artist.
Opus 1 Ball
Friday, 07-08-2026, 20:00, Het Concertgebouw, AmsterdamBlack Pride Ball Amsterdam and Amsterdam Sinfonietta present a unique fusion of classical music and ballroom culture, a spectacular tribute to the ballroom scene and diversity.
Kinky Talk - Fetish at Pride
Friday, 07-08-2026, 20:00, Fosbury & Sons, AmsterdamAn open and accessible session exploring fetish visibility and representation in LGBTQIA+ spaces, with Q&A and a panel of community voices.
KUEER LAPIS
Friday, 07-08-2026, 20:00, Podium Mozaïek, AmsterdamThe Queer Pacific Collective presents an interdisciplinary program of storytelling, music, performance, and ceremony rooted in Pacific traditions and diaspora.
BACKDOOR x WE PARTY – World Pride 2026
Friday, 07-08-2026, 22:00, Club PANAMA, AmsterdamThe world-famous party brand WE PARTY from Madrid returns to Amsterdam for World Pride 2026 with a spicy, seductive 'PICANTE' edition at club PANAMA.
HEADRUSH X BEN MANSON
Friday, 07-08-2026, 23:00, Akhnaton, AmsterdamHeadrush takes over Akhnaton for a night of relentless techno and fierce queer energy, headlined by Parisian DJ Ben Manson. Features an XXL playroom hosted by MisterB.
Tropikali by Night
Saturday, 08-08-2026, 23:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamA special WorldPride edition of Tropikali at the iconic Paradiso, featuring Latin-spiced house in the main hall and Balkan/SWANA pop in the basement.
Queer Sunday Café + Vintage Market
Sunday, 09-08-2026, 13:00, OASE Rotterdam, RotterdamJoin your local lesbians for coffee and an activity! We plan an activity and games designed to help break the ice to build friendships and feel part of Rotterdam’s queer community. There will be also Vintage Market at Oase!
We Will Rock You
Wednesday, 12-08-2026, 20:00, DeLaMar, AmsterdamExperience 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.
Dordrecht Pride 2026
Saturday, 22-08-2026, 15:30, Stadhuisplein, DordrechtDordrecht Pride returns! Celebrate love and inclusivity with a Pride Walk, a Pink Market, live performances, and more at Stadhuisplein.
Angels in America
Friday, 28-08-2026, 18:00, Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, AmsterdamA revival of Ivo van Hove's radical 2008 production of Tony Kushner’s brilliant and award-winning play, Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes.
Queer is not dead
Sat, Aug 29 to Sun, Aug 30 2026, Amsterdam, AmsterdamA recurring event series celebrating queer punk culture with live bands and performances in a vibrant, community-focused atmosphere.
Men-only
Puppy Unleashed
Saturday, 29-08-2026, 16:00, Eagle Amsterdam, AmsterdamThe go-to event for men into pup dynamics, whether you’re an active pup, a handler, or simply curious. Focus is on playful interaction and social connection in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
ART HOUSE 17 & Friends: Over the Rainbow
Tuesday, 01-09-2026, 20:00, TivoliVredenburg / Grote Zaal, UtrechtART HOUSE 17 presents a flamboyant revue where genres and conventions clash, featuring music from Bach to Sufjan Stevens, alongside dance, clowns, and acrobats in an ode to the beauty of diversity.
Pride Comedy
Thursday, 03-09-2026, 19:00, Nobel, LeidenComedy for and by the Community! An evening with the best queer comedians from the Netherlands, sharp analyses, and emerging talent.
Women-only
Wilde Rust Weekend
Fri, Sep 4 to Sun, Sep 6 2026, Friesland, LeeuwardenA small-scale, non-profit camping weekend for queer and like-minded women in the North of the Netherlands, focused on connection, nature, and workshops.