Social Trans

Transgender Evening

Wednesday, 06-05-2026, 20:00, Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Monthly social gathering for transgender people in Amsterdam

Music

Mitski

Wednesday, 06-05-2026, 20:00, AFAS Live, Amsterdam

Indie pop star Mitski returns to the Netherlands for her biggest shows ever at AFAS Live, following the release of her new album.

Theater

The Elephant

Wednesday, 06-05-2026, 20:00, Frascati, Amsterdam

In Dutch. A story about the horror of love, intimacy, violence, and everything that remains unspoken between two women.

Art Pride

Art Makerspace | Fashion & Design XL: World Pride

Thursday, 07-05-2026, 16:00, OBA Oosterdok, Amsterdam

Are you between 14 and 23 years old and want to get started with fashion, art, and identity? Sign up for this series of free workshops to create your own design for World Pride.

Art Drag

Drag Daughters: A Solo Exhibition by Michelle Sank

Thursday, 07-05-2026, 16:30, Het Zuid-Afrikahuis, Amsterdam

A solo photography exhibition by Michelle Sank exploring Cape Town's rich drag culture. The work celebrates resilience, community, and self-expression through powerful portraits of the city's drag queens.

Social

PINKOOST

Thursday, 07-05-2026, 20:00, Café De Kleine Bes, Amsterdam

A bimonthly social event for the LGBTQ+ community in Amsterdam-Oost, providing a regular opportunity for residents to meet and connect.

Film Music

Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (2026)

Thursday, 07-05-2026, 21:15, Melkweg, Amsterdam

A film of Billie Eilish's sold-out world tour, directed by James Cameron, bringing an overwhelming concert experience to the big screen.

Music Social

Queer Open Mic Night

Friday, 08-05-2026, 20:00, QueerHub Nieuw-West (Garage Notweg), Amsterdam

Join All Tits Together for a queer open mic night at QueerHub Nieuw-West. Take the stage to perform or just relax, enjoy the show, and connect with new friends.

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.

Comedy Music Theater

The Modern Hell Of Queer Dating

Friday, 08-05-2026, 21:30, Parlour Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Join daniel's lore and band in their journey to find connections on dating apps. Expect heartfelt comedy, accompanied by catchy melodies!

Music Party Trans

ketia All Night Long

Friday, 08-05-2026, 23:00, Club Raum, Amsterdam

Resident DJ ketia plays an all-night, genre-hopping set blending rave chaos with house-party intimacy, with a promise of bangers only.

Art Music Theater

The Marriage of Figaro

Sunday, 10-05-2026, 14:00, Nationale Opera & Ballet, Amsterdam

Experience Mozart's masterpiece, a tragicomic classic about love, power, and deceit. This opera follows the madcap events of a single day as Figaro and Susanna prepare for their wedding amidst romantic intrigues and social commentary.

Music

Isak Danielson

Sunday, 10-05-2026, 20:30, 't Zonnehuis, Amsterdam

Swedish singer-songwriter Isak Danielson is known for his emotional, cinematic pop music, conveying themes of love, loss, and self-reflection with his powerful, vulnerable voice.

Sports Trans

Trans Swimming

Monday, 11-05-2026, 13:00, Amsterdam, Amsterdam

A safe, enclosed swimming session for transgender and non-binary individuals, hosted by a transgender lifeguard and a non-binary person in Amsterdam.

Music

Worldpeace DMT + The Femcels

Monday, 11-05-2026, 20:30, Cinetol, Amsterdam

Worldpeace DMT and The Femcels, two emerging names from the British underground, are joining forces for a joint tour that captures both acts on the verge of a breakthrough.

Social Theater

LGBTQIA+ storytelling night

Tuesday, 12-05-2026, 20:00, Mezrab, Amsterdam

An evening of queer stories and music from Mezrab regulars and new faces, celebrating community through the power of storytelling.

Theater

4.48 PSYCHOSIS

Wednesday, 13-05-2026, 20:00, Frascati, Amsterdam

Sarah Kane's infamous cult classic brought to the stage by director Erasmus Mackenna, a physical and musical monologue exploring dysphoria, love, and loss.

Literature Social

Netherlands, a Guiding Country? – On Queer Emancipation and Politics

Wednesday, 13-05-2026, 20:00, De Balie, Amsterdam

In Dutch. An exploration of the Netherlands' role in LGBTIQ+ policy, questioning its 'guiding country' status amidst stagnating acceptance and legislative standstill. What is the impact of politics on the daily lives of queer people?

Theater

Family

Wednesday, 13-05-2026, 20:30, Theater Bellevue, Amsterdam

In 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.

Art Theater

Jongens

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

Jongens is a passionate immersion into the work of the controversial filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini. An equally excessive and intimate monologue about the craving for love and sexuality.

Social

Tortelen

Friday, 15-05-2026, 19:30, KLUP, Amsterdam

A game-based speed dating event for queer people (ages 25-45) to get to know each other in a fun, spontaneous way, replacing awkward small talk with playful interaction.

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.

Theater

mx CoelaCunt Will Live Forever

Friday, 15-05-2026, 21:00, Frascati, Amsterdam

Mx. CoelaCunt will live forever is an ode to survival and fluidity. Through a mix of music, choreography, fashion, and spoken word, Djuwa Mroivili creates a performance that is both healing and confrontational.

Social

Pink in Kadoelen

Sunday, 17-05-2026, 13:00, Buurtkamer Kadoelen, Amsterdam

A monthly pink networking meeting at Buurtkamer Kadoelen in Amsterdam North. A place to meet each other, with friends and family also welcome.

Art Film Literature

Ventilator Cinema: Mohammed & Paul – Once Upon a Time in Tangier

Sunday, 17-05-2026, 19:30, OT301, Amsterdam

A screening of the documentary exploring the complex relationship between writer Paul Bowles and storyteller Muhammed Mrabet, followed by a Q&A with director Nordin Lasfar.

Music

Lights

Monday, 18-05-2026, 20:30, Bitterzoet, Amsterdam

Canadian alternative pop artist Lights brings her energetic and boundless sound to the stage, performing music from her recent albums ‘A6’ and ‘A6EXTENDED’.

Social

Out in Tech Amsterdam

Thursday, 21-05-2026, 19:00, Saarein, Amsterdam

Join our monthly after work drinks event, a relaxed social gathering hosted at Cafe Saarein for LGBTQ+ people and allies in the tech industry.

Comedy

SERVE: Queer Comedy Chaos in English

Thursday, 21-05-2026, 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.

Social Theater

BECOMING: All About Love

Friday, 22-05-2026, 20:00, Podium Mozaïek, Amsterdam

A fluid bubble full of depth, this edition of BECOMING explores love and relationships beyond the norm with queer perspectives on intimacy, self-love, and relational freedom.

Comedy Theater

Adam & Evert

Friday, 22-05-2026, 20:30, Theater Bellevue, Amsterdam

Adam & Evert is a tragicomic rollercoaster full of sharp humor, recognizable arguments, and intimate moments that sometimes come too close.

Dance Fetish Party

Striptopia Club Night

Friday, 22-05-2026, 22:00, Melkweg, Amsterdam

A high-energy adult playground where music and live performance collide. Tip performers with Striptopia Dollars and enjoy a playful nod to the classic American strip club fantasy, reimagined with humor and care.

Art Drag Theater

Sasha Velour: Travesty

Saturday, 23-05-2026, 20:00, RAI Theater, Amsterdam

World-renowned drag artist Sasha Velour presents her brand-new theater show, Travesty, a radical, visually stunning evening where drag, performance art, and queer history converge.

Art Dance Theater

Devī

Saturday, 23-05-2026, 20:00, Meervaart, Amsterdam

Three dancers from Poernima Dance Company explore their vision of the feminine, a concept often seen only in relation to the masculine.

Film

Film: Persona

Sunday, 24-05-2026, 18:45, EYE - Zaal 3, Amsterdam

An intriguing psychological drama by Ingmar Bergman, Persona (1966) follows an actress who falls silent and the nurse assigned to her, blurring the lines between them.

Music Party

Marije Bruinsma

Sunday, 24-05-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, Amsterdam

Marije Bruinsma is a feminist techno-cult leader and self-proclaimed pop icon. Her work, a mix of cunty techno, pink trap, and activist drum-'n-bass, is an ode to the overly loud woman.

Music Party

Dorian Electra

Monday, 25-05-2026, 19:00, Paradiso, Amsterdam

Pop-provocateur Dorian Electra brings their world-building performance, fusing genre, spectacle, and queer culture into a singular, theatrical vision.

Drag

Showdown Monday: Drag Talent Competition

Monday, 25-05-2026, 20:30, 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!

Literature Social

Queer Poetry Night

Tuesday, 26-05-2026, 19:00, Pakhuis de Zwijger, Amsterdam

The Unwanted Words Project celebrates spoken word, poetry, storytelling, op-eds, drama and music with a popular open mic series.

Music

Verka Serduchka & Band

Tuesday, 26-05-2026, 20:00, AFAS Live, Amsterdam

VERKA SERDUCHKA & BAND are bringing their acclaimed live show to Amsterdam with a headline concert at AFAS Live.

Drag Theater

CTF DOUBLE BILL: Broadway Baby x Drag Me Home

Thursday, 28-05-2026, 20:00, 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.

Theater

The Actor

Thursday, 28-05-2026, 21:00, Frascati, Amsterdam

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

Social

Q Kitchen by Aydin & Nata

Friday, 29-05-2026, 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.

Social Trans

Trans and Friends Café InClusion & Open Mic

Friday, 29-05-2026, 20:00, Plein Theater, Amsterdam

A monthly meeting place for trans, non-binary, queer, and their friends, featuring an open mic for sharing talents in a welcoming atmosphere.

Music Party Social

SR9YR

Fri, May 29 to Sun, May 31 2026, Club Raum, Amsterdam

A three-day celebration for SPIELRAUM's ninth anniversary, featuring a massive lineup of DJs and non-stop dancing to say farewell to the Expo.

Social Wellness

Inside to Outside: Queer Edition

Saturday, 30-05-2026, 10:00, ToetsSteen Studio, Amsterdam

A voice liberation workshop in English for the LGBTQ+ community, creating a safe space to connect your inner and outer worlds through improvised song and authentic expression.

Dance Music Social

Queer Ecstatic Dance + Live Sound Bath

Saturday, 30-05-2026, 19:30, Temple of Happiness, Amsterdam

Join a special evening of ecstatic dance with a live music sound bath for queers of all bodies. Experience a liberating journey of self-expression, connection, and pure embodied joy, ending with a captivating sound bath.

Music

Blair Davie

Saturday, 30-05-2026, 20:30, Bitterzoet, Amsterdam

Join Scottish singer-songwriter Blair Davie for an intimate concert. With a rare voice that touches the heart, his emotionally raw music speaks directly to the queer experience.

Music Social

Annahstasia

Saturday, 30-05-2026, 20:30, Tolhuistuin - Club, Amsterdam

Annahstasia describes her career as a lesson in patience, developing her own musical language of soulful folk. Her music is intimate and layered, with lyrics that draw directly from lived human experience.

Comedy Literature Theater

Welcome To Night Vale

Saturday, 30-05-2026, 20:30, De Duif, Amsterdam

The brand-new live show from the popular podcast 'Welcome to Night Vale'. Featuring Cecil Baldwin, Symphony Sanders, and live music, this standalone story is perfect for both loyal fans and newcomers.

Music Party

COBRAH

Sunday, 31-05-2026, 19:00, Melkweg, Amsterdam

Swedish artist COBRAH brings her self-described 'BDSM-pop' and 'gay workout music' back to Melkweg for a headline show.

Music Trans

Elio Mei

Tuesday, 02-06-2026, 19:30, Paradiso, Amsterdam

American singer-songwriter Elio Mei brings his daring indie-folk twist on bedroom pop to Amsterdam, featuring poetic storytelling and genre-bending productions.

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.

Theater

A Case for the Existence of God

Friday, 05-06-2026, 20:30, DeLaMar Theater, Amsterdam

An acclaimed, contemporary play about an unlikely friendship between two single fathers who, despite their differences, find a connection through their shared life struggles.

Dance Music Party

BOPS

Friday, 05-06-2026, 23:00, The Other Side, Amsterdam

A 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.

Dance Party Social

Dripped

Saturday, 06-06-2026, 19:00, Bitterzoet, Amsterdam

Dripped, the 25+ day party where queer grown energy comes together! Designed for the girls, gays, and theys who want to dance, meet new people, and still be home before midnight.

Dance Party Social

BIXARIA

Saturday, 06-06-2026, 23:30, Melkweg, Amsterdam

BIXARIA is a queer club night from Amsterdam celebrating contemporary Brazilian electronic music. It's a space for freedom, creativity, and self-expression, where performers and the audience create the night together.

Dance

Queerstatic Dance

Sunday, 07-06-2026, 18:00, Odessa Amsterdam, Amsterdam

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

Music

Jordana

Sunday, 07-06-2026, 19:30, Paradiso, Amsterdam

Experience the dreamy indie pop of Jordana as she presents her new project 'Jordanaland', showcasing her most colorful and unique music to date.

Music Trans

DIP: THE T PARTY

Tuesday, 09-06-2026, 20:00, Paradiso, Amsterdam

A night celebrating music and dance, created and performed entirely by trans and nonbinary artists. Expect bold performances and intimate moments reflecting the beauty and complexity of trans lives.

Dance Trans

FEM(with)ME

Wednesday, 10-06-2026, 18:30, Productiehuis Nowhere, Amsterdam

FEM(with)ME is a three-hour workshop centered on femininity. Developed with and for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities, but open to everyone.

Music Outdoor Party Pride

Tropikali Festival 2026

Saturday, 13-06-2026, 12:00, NDSM, Amsterdam

Tropikali is a colorful, international queer festival where music, culture, and love come together, featuring multiple stages, a queer market, and over 40 artists at the NDSM.

Music

Arooj Aftab & Daniel Wohl

Saturday, 13-06-2026, 14:15, The Concertgebouw, Amsterdam

Experience a performance by the golden duo of Arooj Aftab, one of today's most exciting vocalists, and Daniel Wohl, an adventurous composer, presenting both existing and new work.

Art Party Theater

Holobiont

Saturday, 13-06-2026, 18:00, Club Raum, Amsterdam

Holobiont is a five-hour happening that blends a queer rave, collective ritual, and anarchist playground. Performers and attendees explore identity, fluidity, and freedom in an immersive, transformative space.

Music

Grace Ives - Girlfriend Tour

Sunday, 14-06-2026, 19:30, Paradiso, Amsterdam

Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Grace Ives brings her quirky and infectious pop music to Amsterdam, playing short, powerful songs from her critically acclaimed album 'Janky Star'.

Fetish Social

Erotic Poetry Night

Thursday, 18-06-2026, 19:30, Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam

An evening designed to awaken the senses through poetry, storytelling, music, and performance art, all centered around the erotic. Experience performances by a wide range of local and international artists.

Music

Snail Mail

Thursday, 18-06-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, Amsterdam

Snail Mail is the pseudonym and solo project of American singer-songwriter Lindsey Jordan, known for her clear and honest songwriting style.

Film

Film: Sisters with Transistors

Friday, 19-06-2026, 17:00, Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam

Discover the unsung heroines of electronic music in this documentary portrait. 'Sisters With Transistors' reveals the women who used machines and radical experiments to transform sound.

Music Trans

femtanyl

Friday, 19-06-2026, 20:30, Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam

Femtanyl is a duo known for their frantic pace and chaotic, distorted soundscapes. Their mix of rave, dance, and punk influences has built a fanatical online following, creating a high-energy, unapologetic queer rave environment.

Music

Voices

Saturday, 20-06-2026, 14:15, Het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam

Experience Hans Werner Henze's political song cycle 'Voices,' a musical mosaic of protest and reflection. This performance features a contemporary twist with new work by composers Nathalie Joachim and Karmit Fadael, performed by the London Sinfonietta.

Music

Starbenders

Thursday, 25-06-2026, 19:30, Paradiso, Amsterdam

Starbenders is a glam-rock quartet from Atlanta that mixes contemporary alternative rock and pop with a raw seventies attitude and a hefty dose of style.

Film

Film: Tár

Thursday, 25-06-2026, 20:00, Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam

Cate Blanchett stars as Lydia Tár, a world-renowned conductor whose career begins to unravel amidst accusations of abuse of power. The screening includes an introductory talk with the film's composer, Hildur Guðnadóttir.

Dance Theater

Bilderschlachten

Friday, 26-06-2026, 20:30, ITA, Amsterdam

Exuberant, brightly colored, and unrestrained. Bilderschlachten is about the power of images. With Dadaist tableaux vivants, choreographer Stephanie Thiersch and composer Brigitta Muntendorf create a powerful, passionate, and poetically stimulating ballet.

Social

Chemsex Debate

Saturday, 27-06-2026, 19:30, Club Church, Amsterdam

An open debate in Dutch about pleasure, connection, health, and risks associated with chemsex, organized by Mainline and the Chemsex Expertise Center.

Music

Cabaret at the End of the World

Saturday, 04-07-2026, 15:30, Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Amsterdam

The Amsterdam Gay Men’s Chorus dives headfirst into queer resistance and radical joy, finding hope when everything feels broken.

Music

Frost Children

Tuesday, 07-07-2026, 20:30, Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam

For Angel and Lulu Prost, the sibling duo behind Frost Children, home has always sounded like dance music, captivating them with the catharsis and energy of golden-age EDM.

Music

Young Miko

Wednesday, 08-07-2026, 19:00, Melkweg, Amsterdam

GRAMMY-nominated artist Young Miko brings her influential voice and unique style of clever Spanglish lyrics and infectious tracks to Amsterdam.

Comedy

Pride Comedy

Friday, 10-07-2026, 20:00, Klein Bellevue, Amsterdam

A comedy night featuring comedians from the LGBTQ+ community, from seasoned professionals to newcomers, in a safe space where everyone can be themselves.

Dance Party

Loveball

Saturday, 11-07-2026, 22:00, The Other Side, Amsterdam

The official opening event of Pride Amsterdam 2026, a night celebrating freedom, inclusivity, and love with house music, leading DJs, and live performances.

Music Outdoor

En Vogue at Kwaku

Friday, 17-07-2026, 20:00, Nelson Mandelapark, Amsterdam

Experience the legendary R&B group En Vogue live at the Kwaku Festival, performing their classic hits like 'Hold On' and 'Free Your Mind'.

Music Party

Alice Olsthoorn

Friday, 17-07-2026, 23:00, Paradiso, Amsterdam

Emerging from internet and queer rave culture, Alice Olsthoorn, the hyperpop princess of the Netherlands, blends club music with humorous yet effective lyrics for a futuristic stage show.

Party Social

ICONIC

Friday, 17-07-2026, 23:59, Paradiso, Amsterdam

ICONIC is the ultimate queer pop party, celebrating the best tracks from queer pop icons. A night filled with queer joy, great music, and dancing.

Dance Party

Danserette 20 Jaar

Saturday, 18-07-2026, 23:00, Tolhuistuin - Club, Amsterdam

Celebrate 20 years of the iconic gay dance party, Danserette! Get ready to dance to the greatest pink hits from the 80s to today at this massive anniversary celebration.

Outdoor Pride Sports

Pride Run Amsterdam 2026

Sunday, 19-07-2026, 14:30, Café Restaurant Polder (Science Park), Amsterdam

Join the 27th Amsterdam Pride Run during World Pride 2026! Participate in a 5k, 10k, or 15k run, or a 5k walk, to celebrate diversity and inclusivity in the streets of Amsterdam East.

Pride Theater

The Importance of Being Barrie

Friday, 24-07-2026, 15:00, H'ART Museum, Amsterdam

In this light, moving solo performance, Barrie Stevens, at 82, reflects on a rich and unconventional life, connecting his story with the work of his idol, Oscar Wilde.

Drag Music Theater

Violet Chachki

Friday, 24-07-2026, 19:00, Melkweg, Amsterdam

Fashion icon, burlesque star, and drag visionary Violet Chachki comes to Club Chrome for an evening of dance-pop, avant-garde performances, and high-fashion drag.

Dance Drag Party Pride

Milkshake Festival

Saturday, 25-07-2026, 12:00, Westerpark, Amsterdam

A major, open-minded electronic dance festival renowned for its gender-inclusive atmosphere, vibrant decor, and celebration of diversity in Amsterdam.

Drag Music Pride

Club Vittar

Saturday, 25-07-2026, 19:00, Melkweg, Amsterdam

Global drag superstar and pop icon Pabllo Vittar brings her DJ-set-driven party night, Club Vittar, to Melkweg for a special WorldPride 2026 celebration.

Music

A Rainbow of Romantic Music

Tuesday, 28-07-2026, 20:00, The Concertgebouw, Amsterdam

Cellist Harriet Krijgh and friends perform works by influential queer composers like Tchaikovsky, Britten, and Bernstein, bringing their stories and music to life.

Art Film Trans

Who the F*ck is Britt?!

Wednesday, 29-07-2026, 15:30, Paradiso, Amsterdam

A film screening following Sem Jansen's transition from woman to man. The story unfolds through music, personal anecdotes, and documentary footage.

Music

Durand Bernarr

Wednesday, 29-07-2026, 19:00, Melkweg, Amsterdam

The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and creative force brings a fresh perspective to the world of progressive R&B, having collaborated with artists like Erykah Badu and Anderson .Paak.

Music

Sam Bettens (solo) + Sem Jansen

Wednesday, 29-07-2026, 21:30, Paradiso, Amsterdam

After 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'.

Music Theater

tick, tick… BOOM!

Thursday, 30-07-2026, 20:30, DeLaMar Theater, Amsterdam

Experience the iconic Broadway classic, an intimate rock musical by Jonathan Larson, creator of Rent, performed entirely in English.

Comedy Drag Theater

Bianca Del Rio: It Gets Bitter

Thursday, 30-07-2026, 21:00, Theater Amsterdam, Amsterdam

The '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.

Fetish Outdoor Party

CRASH

Friday, 31-07-2026, 16:00, Beursplein, Amsterdam

A colorful, extravagant, kinky, and sexy outdoor festival with amazing shows, performers, and an incredible line up at Beursplein.

Music

Mykki Blanco

Friday, 31-07-2026, 19:30, Melkweg, Amsterdam

Mykki 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.

Music Party Pride

World Pride Music Festival

Friday, 31-07-2026, 20:00, AFAS Live, Amsterdam

World Pride Music Festival comes to Amsterdam in 2026 for an unforgettable two-night celebration of music, unity, and pride.

Music

Our People: a Celebration of Black and Queer Voices

Saturday, 01-08-2026, 20:00, The Concertgebouw, Amsterdam

Join 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.

Dance Party

Club MEIJT. The WorldPride Amsterdam Edition

Saturday, 01-08-2026, 22:00, Akhnaton, Amsterdam

The 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.

Drag Music

We Are Them

Sunday, 02-08-2026, 18:30, Melkweg, Amsterdam

Get 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.

Music

Choir Festival: Queer Voices Unite

Monday, 03-08-2026, 19:00, The Concertgebouw, Amsterdam

Hear 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.