The Patchwork Family 5 Year Anniversary
Friday, 04-09-2026, 22:00, Paradiso, AmsterdamCelebrate the 5th birthday of The Patchwork Family, a queer creative collective, with a 'Best Of' show, DJs, performances, and an afterparty.
Upcoming Events
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Trans Swimming at Plons The Hague
Sunday, 06-09-2026, 17:00, HHZV Plons, The HagueA free and accessible swimming training for trans and non-binary people (18+) in The Hague, organized by HHZV Plons. All levels are welcome.
Royal & The Serpent
Sunday, 06-09-2026, 19:30, Paradiso - Upstairs Room, AmsterdamLos Angeles-based singer-songwriter Royal & The Serpent isn't afraid to share her dark thoughts in her music, creating a body of work centered on intense sensitivity and untamed idiosyncrasy.
Or Sebastian: Gay Porn Suite
Sunday, 06-09-2026, 20:15, Leidse Schouwburg, LeidenAn 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.
Kolja
Wednesday, 09-09-2026, 20:00, DeLaMar Theater, AmsterdamWhat if you are deaf in a world where everything revolves around music? Arthur Japin's novel about the deaf boy Kolja comes to life in a moving music theater performance.
Kolja
Wednesday, 09-09-2026, 20:00, DeLaMar Theater, AmsterdamHeartwarming music theater based on the novel by Arthur Japin, about the deaf boy Kolja who is taken in by the composer Tchaikovsky.
Rostam
Saturday, 12-09-2026, 20:30, Bitterzoet, AmsterdamRostam, known from Vampire Weekend, is a versatile American songwriter, producer, and composer, touring in support of his upcoming third album, 'American Stories'.
Queer Book Club: Bad Habit
Monday, 14-09-2026, 19:30, Centrale Bibliotheek, DOK B, The HagueJoin the Queer Book Club to discuss 'Bad Habit' by Alana S. Portero, a novel set in 1980s-90s Madrid.
Maiah Manser
Monday, 14-09-2026, 19:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamLos Angeles-based queer vocalist, producer, and visual artist Maiah Manser brings her unique cinematic and dreamy pop to Paradiso.
Maddie Zahm
Thursday, 17-09-2026, 20:30, Bitterzoet, AmsterdamOut-and-proud queer pop artist Maddie Zahm performs live, sharing her powerful vocals and vulnerable lyrics about body image, queer identity, and religious trauma.
Family
Friday, 18-09-2026, 20:30, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamIn Dutch. Theater maker Louis Janssens and four actors from different generations explore the concept of family, telling stories and seeking comfort, support, and recognition from each other on stage.
Duncan Laurence
Saturday, 19-09-2026, 20:00, Royal Theatre Carré, AmsterdamDutch songwriter and Eurovision winner Duncan Laurence will perform at Royal Theatre Carré, presenting new music inspired by personal experiences and stories.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mystical Body
Saturday, 03-10-2026, 20:00, Schuur, HaarlemIn a dilapidated 1980s villa, a conservative widower clashes with his two adult children—one pregnant and unmarried, the other an AIDS patient—leading to an inevitable confrontation.
Loreen - THE WILDFIRE TOUR
Tuesday, 06-10-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamFourteen years after her groundbreaking debut album 'Heal', multi-platinum, award-winning artist Loreen returns with her latest, long-awaited release and tour.
Cabaret
Wednesday, 07-10-2026, 20:00, DeLaMar Theater, AmsterdamChantal Janzen returns to the theater after ten years as Sally Bowles in a daring new version of Cabaret! In 1930s Berlin, a mysterious master of ceremonies welcomes you to the dark but decadent Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star.
Queer Parenthood Conference & Podcast Launch
Saturday, 10-10-2026, 13:30, OSCAM, AmsterdamAn inspiring gathering centered around queer parenthood, community, and imagining futures together, featuring speakers, conversations, and the launch of the Queer Parenthood podcast.
Queer Book Club: Confessions of a Mask
Monday, 12-10-2026, 19:30, Centrale Bibliotheek, DOK B, The HagueJoin the Queer Book Club to discuss Yukio Mishima's classic novel, 'Confessions of a Mask', in a thoughtful and welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ literature enthusiasts.
Piaf
Wednesday, 14-10-2026, 20:30, DeLaMar, AmsterdamThe impressive musical about the life and death of the legendary Edith Piaf. Follow her story as she reflects on her life with four characters who left an indelible mark on her existence.
Men-only
Meltdown
Friday, 16-10-2026, 20:00, IJland, AmsterdamThe official Friday night party of Leather & Fetish Pride Amsterdam, featuring the Mr Leather Netherlands election followed by the Meltdown kink party.
Allie X
Saturday, 17-10-2026, 19:00, Melkweg (MAX), AmsterdamAfter a sold-out show, Canadian goth-pop princess Allie X returns to Melkweg, upgrading to the MAX for her 'Serial Diva Tour' with new music.
COC Song Contest 2026
Saturday, 17-10-2026, 20:00, Haventheater IJmuiden, IJmuidenThe annual musical spectacle where local COC associations from across the Netherlands compete. Expect a dazzling show celebrating diversity and talent within the LGBTQ+ community.
Men-only
Invasion Amsterdam
Saturday, 17-10-2026, 22:00, IJland, AmsterdamThe main party of Leather and Fetish Pride Netherlands, Invasion is Amsterdam's biggest men-only fetish event, held in a raw, industrial setting with a strict dress code.
Holland's Best Drag Artist 2026 - 39th Edition
Sunday, 18-10-2026, 15:30, Villa Thalia, RotterdamThe finalists will take the stage to present their most beautiful creations and best acts live, a breathtaking show full of glitter and glamour.
Slayyyter WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD TOUR
Monday, 19-10-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamSlayyyter, one of contemporary pop's great shapeshifters, brings her 'WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD TOUR' to Paradiso, showcasing a raw and confident sound that blends punk, pop, and rap.
Brandi Carlile: The Human Tour
Tuesday, 27-10-2026, 20:00, AFAS Live, Amsterdam11-time Grammy Award winner Brandi Carlile brings 'The Human Tour' to Amsterdam, celebrating her new album 'Returning to Myself' with special guest KT Tunstall.
Melanie C
Thursday, 29-10-2026, 19:30, Melkweg, AmsterdamMelanie C of the Spice Girls returns to her dance and rave roots, combining her pop experience with her passion as a DJ in a show celebrating club energy and joy.
An evening with Fran Lebowitz
Thursday, 29-10-2026, 20:15, Meervaart, AmsterdamAn unfiltered conversation with the iconic American writer, humorist, and social critic Fran Lebowitz, interviewed by Twan Huys.
Pepijn Schoneveld: Welcome for Listening
Thursday, 29-10-2026, 20:30, DeLaMar Theater, AmsterdamIn 'Welcome for Listening', Pepijn Schoneveld effortlessly combines his love for Dutch-language songs with his comedic talent.
underscores
Monday, 02-11-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamExperience the avant-garde, hyper-electronic pop of underscores (April Harper Grey), a pioneering trans artist, with support from umru. A theatrical performance that blurs the boundaries of electronic music.
Kelela - new avatar live
Tuesday, 03-11-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamPioneering R&B and electronic artist Kelela performs her third album ‘new avatar’ live, exploring themes of Black female anger, romantic tension, and joy as resistance.
Kelsey Lu
Friday, 06-11-2026, 20:30, Tolhuistuin - Club, AmsterdamAmerican singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and cellist known for her genre-transcending music, combining art-pop, soul, R&B, and experimental electronica.
Queer Book Club: Detransition, Baby
Monday, 16-11-2026, 19:30, Centrale Bibliotheek, DOK B, The HagueJoin the Queer Book Club to discuss Torrey Peters' novel 'Detransition, Baby', a witty story about gender, motherhood, and chosen family.
Bloc Party + Interpol
Tuesday, 17-11-2026, 20:00, AFAS Live, AmsterdamPost-punk bands Bloc Party and Interpol come to AFAS Live for their co-headline tour, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their classic albums 'Silent Alarm' and 'Antics'.
Bleachers
Tuesday, 17-11-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamBleachers, led by Grammy winner Jack Antonoff, is known for their absolute synth-pop-rock anthems and saxophone-driven sound that originated in the streets of New Jersey.
Zinadelphia
Wednesday, 18-11-2026, 19:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamPhiladelphia-based singer-songwriter Zinadelphia blends soul, Motown, disco, and cinematic pop into warm, richly layered songs inspired by the sounds of the ’60s and ’70s.
MUNA
Friday, 20-11-2026, 19:00, Melkweg, AmsterdamIndie pop trio MUNA returns to Amsterdam for their 'Gets So Hot Tour', performing songs from their bold and emotional new dance-pop album.
BEYOND THE BALL
Friday, 20-11-2026, 20:30, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamExperience a baroque-pop musical about Julie d'Aubigny, a 17th-century genderfluid opera singer, duelist, and rebel. This queer icon's true story is brought to life in a vibrant, campy performance by AQUEERIUS.
Matthew Bourne's The Car Man
Wednesday, 25-11-2026, 20:00, Royal Theatre Carré, AmsterdamMatthew Bourne's award-winning dance thriller, loosely based on Bizet's opera, reimagines the story in a greasy 1950's American garage-diner shattered by the arrival of a handsome stranger.
Paris Paloma
Tuesday, 01-12-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamEnglish singer-songwriter Paris Paloma brings her captivating blend of folk, indie, and alternative pop to Amsterdam, performing songs from her new chapter ‘The Fatal Flaw’.