Queer Poetry Night
Tuesday, 23-06-2026, 19:00, Pakhuis de Zwijger, AmsterdamThe Unwanted Words Project celebrates spoken word, poetry, storytelling, op-eds, drama and music with a popular open mic series.
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Poly Stories | NRE Realms
Wednesday, 01-07-2026, 19:00, Treehouse NDSM, AmsterdamJoin a storytelling evening exploring the world of non-monogamy. This session focuses on 'New Relationship Energy' (NRE), navigating its joys and challenges in polyamorous relationships.
Queer Joy Festival: Rejoice! An Act of Resilience
Thursday, 09-07-2026, 20:00, Klein Bellevue, AmsterdamCurated artists meet for the first time just hours before the show to create a unique, spontaneous performance, challenging their resilience and inviting the audience to live in the moment.
Stephanie's Friends
Sunday, 12-07-2026, 15:00, Plein Theater, AmsterdamMonalisa Toneel presents the Dutch premiere of 'Stephanie's Friends', a play inspired by a 1977 drama by Cuban playwright Irene Fornès. The story follows seven women as they rehearse for a fundraiser and examine their love lives.
Unconditional
Thursday, 23-07-2026, 14:00, H'ART MUSEUM, AmsterdamA musical poetry performance 'Unconditional' by Pete Statham & 2in1voud, presented by the Shakespeare Club of COC Amsterdam at the H'ART Museum.
Visibly So
Thursday, 23-07-2026, 14:00, H'ART MUSEUM, AmsterdamThe Literary Salon of Pink City Village Amsterdam presents a discussion on three historical LGBTQ+ torchbearers in literature and photography.
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.
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.