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.
Queer Calendar Amsterdam
Map viewTuesday, 3 November
Wednesday, 4 November
Tulip Town
Wednesday, 04-11-2026, 20:30, DeLaMar, AmsterdamStarring Steef de Jong, Ilse Warringa, and others, this show is an irresistible mix of operetta, punk, humor, and cardboard magic.
Thursday, 5 November
FUTURE VOICES: Fluid Figures & Isle of Eros
Thursday, 05-11-2026, 20:00, Frascati, AmsterdamNicole Beutler Projects presents the makers of the future in a double bill about identity in motion, featuring a dance duet and a post-porn pop concert.
PINKOOST
Thursday, 05-11-2026, 20:00, Café De Kleine Bes, AmsterdamA bimonthly social event for the LGBTQ+ community in Amsterdam-Oost, providing a regular opportunity for residents to meet and connect.
Fleetmac Wood
Thursday, 05-11-2026, 23:59, Paradiso, AmsterdamNot a tribute, but a party and DJ AV show that reworks the classic-rock sound of Fleetwood Mac into a spectrum of electronic genres, with remixes and deep-cuts.
Friday, 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.
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.
Johan Goossens - The Full Life
Friday, 06-11-2026, 20:30, Meervaart, AmsterdamBeautiful songs, embarrassing jokes, and stories from a full life.
Emily Salvia - Before I'm 30
Friday, 06-11-2026, 21:00, Theater De Richel, AmsterdamA moving and hilarious drag cabaret show by Emily Salvia about the absurd search for adulthood, identity, and self-acceptance before turning thirty.
Monday, 9 November
Lido Pimienta
Monday, 09-11-2026, 20:30, Bitterzoet, AmsterdamColombian-Canadian musician Lido Pimienta blends Afro-Indigenous rhythms with electronic music and pop. Experience her vibrant mix of cumbia, dembow, and personal storytelling live.
Tuesday, 10 November
Macy Gray - The Trouble With The Truth Tour
Tuesday, 10-11-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamWith a gritty voice and songs that resonate deeply, Macy Gray proves herself to be an artist who leaves an indelible mark on the music world with her pure, compelling sound.
Saturday, 14 November
Gay80s90s
Saturday, 14-11-2026, 23:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamDance to the very best hits from the ’80s and ’90s with a pink twist. The decades of iconic gay artists and one-hit wonders.
Monday, 16 November
Flower Face
Monday, 16-11-2026, 19:30, Melkweg (UP), AmsterdamFlower Face is the project of singer-songwriter and visual artist Ruby McKinnon. Her music moves between gothic folk, dreampop, and cinematic indie rock.
Tuesday, 17 November
Evita
Tuesday, 17-11-2026, 20:00, Koninklijk Theater Carré, AmsterdamCelebrate the 50th anniversary of the world-famous musical Evita! Experience this masterpiece as a musical concert, sung in English by top soloists and accompanied by a large orchestra and choir.
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.
Wednesday, 18 November
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.
Friday, 20 November
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.
Women-only
35+ Party at Bar Buka
Friday, 20-11-2026, 21:00, Bar Buka, AmsterdamJoin the 35+ party at Bar Buka with resident DJ Han. A special night for the 35 and over crowd on selected Fridays.
Saturday, 21 November
Vlamousse - The Good Example
Saturday, 21-11-2026, 20:15, Theater De Richel, AmsterdamThis original duo takes the stage as new mothers to mercilessly and hilariously tackle the realities of parenthood, challenging the picture-perfect lies we've been told.
Wednesday, 25 November
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.
Thursday, 26 November
Boy Harsher + Choir Boy
Thursday, 26-11-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamThe duo blends EBM, darkwave, post-punk and industrial into a dark, emotionally charged sound driven by pulsating beats and haunting vocals, with support from Choir Boy.
12FU w/ JOE & THE SHITBOYS (FO) + APÉRO (DE/FR) + DJ STEVE + TBA
Thursday, 26-11-2026, 20:30, OCCII, AmsterdamA night of punk rock featuring the queer vegan shitpunks Joe & The Shitboys from the Faroe Islands and the outernational egg punk trio APÉRO.
Friday, 27 November
BOPS
Friday, 27-11-2026, 23:00, The Other Side, AmsterdamA 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.
Saturday, 28 November
Waiting for Marsha
Saturday, 28-11-2026, 20:30, Podium Mozaïek, AmsterdamNew York, 1969. In a bar full of music, color, and tension, the frustration of the queer community culminates in the Stonewall riots, the starting point of the international fight for equal rights and visibility.
Sunday, 29 November
MNEK - THE!! BULLDOZER!! TOUR!!
Sunday, 29-11-2026, 20:30, Tolhuistuin - Club, AmsterdamBritish singer, songwriter, and producer MNEK performs at Tolhuistuin for his THE!! BULLDOZER!! TOUR!!. Known for his versatility, he moves seamlessly between R&B, house, and pop.
Spike Fuck
Sunday, 29-11-2026, 21:00, Paradiso (Upstairs Room), AmsterdamAfter four years of silence, Australian artist Spike Fuck returns: sober, clear-headed and with a new line-up, moving between 1970s glam rock, soul and rock ’n’ roll.
Monday, 30 November
Nieve Ella
Monday, 30-11-2026, 19:00, Melkweg, AmsterdamEnglish indie-pop artist Nieve Ella, who gained popularity on TikTok, performs in support of her debut album 'How Long Will It Take?'.
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.
Joe Jackson
Tuesday, 01-12-2026, 20:00, Royal Theatre Carré, AmsterdamVersatile musician Joe Jackson returns to the Netherlands with his new album Hope and Fury for an unforgettable evening of pop, rock, jazz, and Latin music.
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’.
Thursday, 3 December
Sara Kroos - Low-Stimulus Funfair
Thursday, 03-12-2026, 20:00, Royal Theatre Carré, 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.
Kevin Atwater
Thursday, 03-12-2026, 20:30, Bitterzoet, AmsterdamChicago-born, New York-based singer-songwriter Kevin Atwater brings his intimate and vulnerable indie pop to Amsterdam, following the viral success of his single 'star tripping'.
Friday, 4 December
Downtown Boys
Friday, 04-12-2026, 22:00, Paradiso - Upstairs Room, AmsterdamProvidence-based political punk band Downtown Boys bring their critically acclaimed music and message of resistance to the stage, performing tracks from their compelling album 'Public Luxury'.
Sunday, 6 December
Blondshell
Sunday, 06-12-2026, 19:00, Melkweg (MAX), AmsterdamAlt-rocker Blondshell transforms trauma into powerful music with confrontational lyrics and a '90s grunge influence. Following her acclaimed debut album, she brings her sold-out tour to Amsterdam.
Monday, 7 December
Kids With Buns
Monday, 07-12-2026, 20:30, Bitterzoet, AmsterdamBelgian duo Kids With Buns performs their melancholic bedroom pop and intimate indie rock, featuring melodic guitars and deep vocals.
Thursday, 10 December
Froukje
Thursday, 10-12-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamFroukje, one of the most distinctive voices in Dutch and Belgian pop music, performs in support of her second album 'Kijk Je Naar Mij?'.
Monday, 14 December
An evening with April
Monday, 14-12-2026, 20:30, Café DeLaMar, AmsterdamDrag queen royalty Miss April Summer returns with her spectacular game show! Get ready for an evening of unforgettable entertainment, sing-alongs, and great prizes.
Tuesday, 15 December
Ibeyi
Tuesday, 15-12-2026, 20:30, Tolhuistuin - Club, AmsterdamIbeyi is the Parisian musical duo of twin sisters Lisa-Kaindé and Naomi Diaz, who blend elements of Afro-Cuban root music and soul. Their name comes from the Yoruba language and means 'twins.'
Sunday, 20 December
A Comical Christmas Revue: Divas in the Stable
Sunday, 20-12-2026, 15:30, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamStep into the absurd Christmas world of the duo Diva's op Stal in this sparkling revue full of hilarious sketches and beautiful Christmas songs.
Men-only
FunHouse - The XMas Edition
Sunday, 20-12-2026, 22:00, WestWeelde, AmsterdamJoin the famous FunHouse XMas edition at WestWeelde for a festive night. DJs GSP, Saeed Ali, and Max del Principe will light up your holiday season.
Sunday, 27 December
Skins (Schillen)
Sunday, 27-12-2026, 20:00, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamA theatrical monologue by non-binary artist Thorn de Vries, exploring identity, narratives, and transformation through fragmented scenes from their life.
New Year's with Rikkert
Sunday, 27-12-2026, 20:30, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamA personal and sharp reflection on 2026 by award-winning theater maker Rikkert van Huisstede. A versatile, funny, and musical comedy show about finding connection in a crumbling world.
Thursday, 7 January
Jett Rebel
Thursday, 07-01-2027, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamJett Rebel, a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, delivers a high-energy show of funk, soul, and real rock ’n’ roll. Experience a raw, grand, and unpredictable performance with his new band.
Friday, 8 January
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.
ICONIC
Friday, 08-01-2027, 23:59, Paradiso, AmsterdamA beloved queer pop night playing tracks from artists like Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Troye Sivan, and Kim Petras. Dance the night away with DJs Vera Siemons and Liza van den Brink.
Friday, 15 January
Enfin, Barbin.
Friday, 15-01-2027, 20:30, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamFollowing the successful theater campaign X Y WE, physical performer Marleen Hendrickx brings the 19th-century French intersex person Herculine Barbin to life.
Tuesday, 2 February
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.
Wednesday, 10 February
Ruth Jacott - The Time of My Life
Wednesday, 10-02-2027, 20:00, Koninklijk Theater Carré, AmsterdamAfter seven years, Ruth Jacott is back to celebrate her 50th anniversary in the business with a new theater show full of music, energy, and stories.