The Queer Library: Stories on Space
Friday, 06-11-2026, 19:00, RITA Community Center, AmsterdamAn evening of live stories, an exhibition, and an open mic focusing on queer experiences with safety and spaces.
Literature Events in Amsterdam
Map viewFriday, 6 November
The Hours
Friday, 06-11-2026, 19:30, Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, AmsterdamThree women. Three time periods. The same struggle. A stage adaptation of Michael Cunningham's classic novel The Hours, connecting the lives of three women searching for freedom.
Friday, 13 November
Lyrical Vengeance
Friday, 13-11-2026, 20:45, Eye Filmmuseum, AmsterdamA documentary celebrating the legacies of three feminist authors, connecting their work to today's transnational queer community through dance and performance.
Saturday, 14 November
In the mouth of the room #3
Saturday, 14-11-2026, 20:30, Plein Theater, AmsterdamA 70-minute performance where poetry, music, and movement unfold as a continuous act of listening, creating a single evolving landscape for the evening.
Tuesday, 17 November
NEW SHIT
Tuesday, 17-11-2026, 19:30, KLUP, AmsterdamA new monthly open mic for queer and trans writers to share their newest 5-minute reads. Bring your work to share or just come to listen.
Wednesday, 18 November
Collectief FAKT - Omelas
Wednesday, 18-11-2026, 20:00, Theater De Richel, AmsterdamA queer play about Emma, who falls for an activist and loses herself in activism, questioning how to love in times of polarization. Based on Ursula Le Guin's short story.
Thursday, 19 November
Brave Space: a new evening of queer storytelling
Thursday, 19-11-2026, 20:30, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamBrave Space is a queer storytelling night at the Speakeasy @ Theatre Bellevue, a gathering place for voices that are raw, tender, funny, and true.
Sunday, 22 November
Literature as a Testing Ground for the Future
Sunday, 22-11-2026, 15:00, Buurthuis De Coenen, AmsterdamJoin a literary salon with author Anja Sicking to discuss her novel 'The Visionary' and explore the ethical dilemmas of artificial intelligence and our growing dependence on technology.
Book Tour: Queer & Feminist Poetry Anthology Vol. II
Sunday, 22-11-2026, 19:00, Labyrinth, AmsterdamAn evening of queer poetry, community, and celebration for the Amsterdam stop of the Queer & Feminist Poetry Anthology Vol. II book tour, featuring readings and an open mic.
Tuesday, 24 November
Queer Poetry Night
Tuesday, 24-11-2026, 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.
Resistance & Resilience: Black Queer Women's Voices in African Poetry
Tuesday, 24-11-2026, 19:30, ZAM Studio, AmsterdamAn evening of poetry, performances, and conversation celebrating the rising voices of Black (queer) women in South African Poetry and the ACSL Thesis prize winner.
Friday, 27 November
Queer Open Mic Night | 4th Edition
Friday, 27-11-2026, 19:30, Queer Hub Nieuw-West, AmsterdamAn open mic night for the queer community and allies. Take the stage or enjoy performances of music, poetry, spoken word, storytelling, and stand-up comedy.
Sunday, 29 November
Pale Thoughts
Sunday, 29-11-2026, 20:00, Splendor Amsterdam, AmsterdamAn evening exploring the music of composer Daniël Belinfante, who died in Auschwitz, through performance, film, and storytelling about his relative, queer cellist and resistance fighter Frieda Belinfante.
Tuesday, 1 December
Judith Engelen: I met you once, I loved you twice
Tuesday, 01-12-2026, 20:00, de Brakke Grond, AmsterdamA visual performance based on Plato's myth of lost other halves, exploring the desire to love and the mistrust that can make it impossible.
Sunday, 6 December
Smut Slam Amsterdam - The gifts that keep on giving
Sunday, 06-12-2026, 20:00, De Nieuwe Anita, AmsterdamAmsterdam's only community dirty storytelling open mic! Sign up to tell a 5-minute true story and win prizes, or just sit back and enjoy the show.
Thursday, 10 December
Queer Stories
Thursday, 10-12-2026, 20:00, Mezrab, AmsterdamLet’s come together for a night of queer stories! Mezrab regulars and a few fresh faces come together to share stories and music related to LGBTQI+ themes.
Monday, 14 December
Poly Stories | Poly Holiday Seasons
Monday, 14-12-2026, 19:30, Treehouse NDSM, AmsterdamAn evening of personal storytelling exploring the wondrous world of non-monogamy, this edition focuses on navigating the complexities and joys of the holiday season in polyamorous relationships.
Sunday, 27 December
Testomonials
Sunday, 27-12-2026, 20:00, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamHow can you know what it's like to be human if you're only concerned with how a human is supposed to be?
Sunday, 14 February
Erotic Poetry Night - Valentine Special
Sunday, 14-02-2027, 19:30, Tolhuistuin - Club, AmsterdamExperience an evening of poetry, storytelling, music, and performance art centered around the erotic. This Valentine's special features a wide range of local and international artists.
Wednesday, 17 February
Would You Love Me?
Wednesday, 17-02-2027, 12:30, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamIn this personal performance, artist Leendert Vooijce explores identity beyond binary structures through a blend of poetry, theater, and visual art.