The Elephant
Wednesday, 06-05-2026, 20:00, Frascati, AmsterdamIn Dutch. A story about the horror of love, intimacy, violence, and everything that remains unspoken between two women.
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The Modern Hell Of Queer Dating
Friday, 08-05-2026, 21:30, Parlour Amsterdam, AmsterdamJoin daniel's lore and band in their journey to find connections on dating apps. Expect heartfelt comedy, accompanied by catchy melodies!
The Marriage of Figaro
Sunday, 10-05-2026, 14:00, Nationale Opera & Ballet, AmsterdamExperience 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.
LGBTQIA+ storytelling night
Tuesday, 12-05-2026, 20:00, Mezrab, AmsterdamAn evening of queer stories and music from Mezrab regulars and new faces, celebrating community through the power of storytelling.
4.48 PSYCHOSIS
Wednesday, 13-05-2026, 20:00, Frascati, AmsterdamSarah Kane's infamous cult classic brought to the stage by director Erasmus Mackenna, a physical and musical monologue exploring dysphoria, love, and loss.
Family
Wednesday, 13-05-2026, 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.
Jongens
Thursday, 14-05-2026, 12:30, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamJongens 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.
mx CoelaCunt Will Live Forever
Friday, 15-05-2026, 21:00, Frascati, AmsterdamMx. 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.
BECOMING: All About Love
Friday, 22-05-2026, 20:00, Podium Mozaïek, AmsterdamA 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.
Adam & Evert
Friday, 22-05-2026, 20:30, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamAdam & Evert is a tragicomic rollercoaster full of sharp humor, recognizable arguments, and intimate moments that sometimes come too close.
Sasha Velour: Travesty
Saturday, 23-05-2026, 20:00, RAI Theater, AmsterdamWorld-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.
Devī
Saturday, 23-05-2026, 20:00, Meervaart, AmsterdamThree dancers from Poernima Dance Company explore their vision of the feminine, a concept often seen only in relation to the masculine.
CTF DOUBLE BILL: Broadway Baby x Drag Me Home
Thursday, 28-05-2026, 20:00, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamThis 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.
The Actor
Thursday, 28-05-2026, 21:00, Frascati, AmsterdamIn Dutch. A powerful solo in which Florian Myjer plays an actor who confronts his experiences with transgressive behavior.
Welcome To Night Vale
Saturday, 30-05-2026, 20:30, De Duif, AmsterdamThe 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.
A Case for the Existence of God
Friday, 05-06-2026, 20:30, DeLaMar Theater, AmsterdamAn acclaimed, contemporary play about an unlikely friendship between two single fathers who, despite their differences, find a connection through their shared life struggles.
Holobiont
Saturday, 13-06-2026, 18:00, Club Raum, AmsterdamHolobiont 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.
Bilderschlachten
Friday, 26-06-2026, 20:30, ITA, AmsterdamExuberant, 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.
The Importance of Being Barrie
Friday, 24-07-2026, 15:00, H'ART Museum, AmsterdamIn 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.
Violet Chachki
Friday, 24-07-2026, 19:00, Melkweg, AmsterdamFashion 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sara Kroos - Low-Stimulus Funfair
Monday, 07-12-2026, 20:30, DeLaMar Theater, AmsterdamAfter a four-year break, award-winning comedian Sara Kroos returns with her successful show 'Low-Stimulus Funfair', an evening of cheerful stories, sharp humor, and sweet songs.
Rufus Wainwright & Metropole Orkest
Friday, 08-01-2027, 20:00, Royal Theatre Carré, AmsterdamRufus Wainwright and the Metropole Orkest present a grand tribute to Kurt Weill, breathing new life into his rich oeuvre with a mix of classical music, cabaret, and jazz.
KATWIJK
Tuesday, 02-02-2027, 20:30, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamFollowing the theater hit 'Who's afraid of Oscar Wilde', the creators return with a new black comedy. A laugh-out-loud recognizable performance about intergenerational miscommunication, good intentions, and (self)acceptance.
Fred van Leer: I Don't Really Know
Thursday, 11-02-2027, 20:00, DeLaMar Theater, AmsterdamAfter a completely sold-out season, Fred van Leer returns with his hilarious show! Join Fred on his quest for the ideal man, filled with his unique experiences, thoughts, and anecdotes.
Titanique
Wednesday, 24-02-2027, 20:00, DeLaMar Theater, AmsterdamThe international hit sensation Titanique is docking in the Netherlands! This over-the-top musical gives the iconic film Titanic a hilarious remix, with none other than Céline Dion herself at the helm.