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?
Queer Calendar Amsterdam
Map viewSunday, 27 December
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.
Women-only
Janey - Amsterdam (End-of-Year Party)
Sunday, 27-12-2026, 21:00, Club NYX, AmsterdamJaney is a home base for the queer girls of the Netherlands. A party for women who love women, with pop, urban, and a touch of house music.
Tuesday, 29 December
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Drag Me [2] RoXY
Tuesday, 29-12-2026, 20:00, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamA sparkling drag monologue about Amsterdam's most famous nightclub, RoXY, an exciting and intimate ode to the 'second home' of a generation of night owls.
Thursday, 31 December
Women's Eve 2026
Thursday, 31-12-2026, 14:00, De Kleine Komedie, AmsterdamA fresh alternative to the traditional New Year's Eve conference, featuring a selection of top female artists who share their unique perspectives on the year with stand-up, comedy, cabaret, song, and music.
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.
Saturday, 9 January
Loïs Lane
Saturday, 09-01-2027, 19:00, Melkweg (MAX), AmsterdamCelebrate 40 years of the iconic Dutch band Loïs Lane. Experience their unique mix of pop, rock, and funk as they perform timeless classics and recent hits on their anniversary tour.
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.
The Actor
Friday, 15-01-2027, 20:30, Frascati, AmsterdamIn Dutch. A powerful solo in which Florian Myjer plays an actor who confronts his experiences with transgressive behavior.
Sunday, 24 January
TWEEDE OOG presents: Hit Like a Girl (US)
Sunday, 24-01-2027, 20:30, OCCII, AmsterdamExperience the unique sound of Hit Like a Girl, a band that channels queer heartache, yearning, and love into intimate yet catchy music influenced by pop, emo, and indie.
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.
Sunday, 7 February
Lauren Sanderson: COME SAY SUM TOUR
Sunday, 07-02-2027, 19:30, Melkweg, AmsterdamInspired by Missy Elliott and Limp Bizkit, Lauren Sanderson crafts confident queer-pop that's as much for the underground as it is for the mainstream.
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.
Thursday, 11 February
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.
Saturday, 13 February
flowerovlove
Saturday, 13-02-2027, 20:30, Bitterzoet, AmsterdamThe 21-year-old flowerovlove, from South London, is a rising star in the world of pop music, offering a fresh and playful take on the genre with her debut album ‘Mini Skirt Warrior’.
FPQXL Valentine Special
Saturday, 13-02-2027, 23:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamCelebrate love in all its beautiful forms at this queer Valentine's party! Get ready for a night filled with pop music, glitter, guilty pleasures, dancing, and lots of love.
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.
Sophia Stel: The Greatest Tour of All Time
Sunday, 14-02-2027, 20:30, Bitterzoet, AmsterdamCanadian artist and producer Sophia Stel brings her electronic pop with a danceable beat and indie rock directness to Amsterdam, following the release of her heartbreak-inspired EP ‘How to Win At Solitaire’.
Tuesday, 16 February
HIT ME
Tuesday, 16-02-2027, 20:00, Frascati, AmsterdamA raw, confrontational performance exploring the thin, explosive line between attraction and violence, and the paradoxical nature of human desire.
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.
Zou Je Van Mij Houden
Wednesday, 17-02-2027, 12:30, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamIn Dutch. A personal performance by artist Leendert Vooijce exploring gender identity, masculinity, and femininity through a blend of poetry, theater, and visual arts.
Wende
Wednesday, 17-02-2027, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamMultidisciplinary pop artist Wende returns with a new tour to promote her upcoming album ‘Er Is Nog Tijd’, performing for three evenings at Paradiso.
Saturday, 20 February
Tiresias
Saturday, 20-02-2027, 20:30, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamA theater performance inspired by the Greek myth of Tiresias, who lived as both a man and a woman. This play explores trans-identity, transformation, and the fluidity of the world.
Monday, 22 February
Charli xcx
Monday, 22-02-2027, 20:00, Ziggo Dome, AmsterdamPop icon Charli xcx is coming to Ziggo Dome with her Music, Fashion, Film Tour, joined by special guest Audrey Hobert.
Wednesday, 24 February
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.
Emeli Sandé
Wednesday, 24-02-2027, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamBritish singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé celebrates the fifteenth anniversary of her debut album 'Our Version of Events' with a special tour, performing the platinum album in its entirety along with her greatest hits.
Friday, 26 February
SOAK
Friday, 26-02-2027, 19:30, Paradiso - Upstairs Room, AmsterdamNorthern Irish indie-folk artist SOAK, known for their award-winning albums and extensive touring, performs in support of their latest work.
Saturday, 27 February
Pretty//Ugly: Lionstorm + Pretty Ugly + Sweetened Iced Tea
Saturday, 27-02-2027, 20:00, OCCII, AmsterdamHeavy queercore duo LIONSTORM returns to OCCII for a FLINTA lineup, joined by Pretty Ugly and Sweetened Iced Tea for a night of industrial metal, noise, and performance art.
Sunday, 28 February
Café 't Mandje - 100 Jaar Queer Amsterdam
Sunday, 28-02-2027, 13:00, Paradiso, AmsterdamCelebrate the 100th anniversary of Café 't Mandje, Amsterdam's first queer café. An event for, by, and with the queer community, celebrating a century of queer history and presence in the city.
Wednesday, 3 March
Moyka
Wednesday, 03-03-2027, 19:30, Paradiso - Upstairs Room, AmsterdamPromising Norwegian electro-pop artist Moyka blends pulsating synths and melancholic atmospheres into irresistible dance-pop.
Louis Janssens - AMOUR
Wednesday, 03-03-2027, 20:00, de Brakke Grond, AmsterdamAmour is a performance about how love directs and defines our lives. Seven queer actors use their voices and bodies to tell a universal and loving story, like a heartbeat, a breath, a swirling sea.
Friday, 12 March
Mabel Matiz
Friday, 12-03-2027, 20:00, Koninklijk Theater Carré, AmsterdamMabel Matiz returns to the Netherlands for a special concert at the Royal Theater Carré. Experience one of the most influential and innovative Turkish artists of his generation live.
Monday, 15 March
Shygirl - Swallow! Live
Monday, 15-03-2027, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamBritish artist Shygirl presents her new album 'Swallow!', infusing her signature electronic productions with indie melodies to explore themes of falling in love.
Friday, 19 March
Medium Build
Friday, 19-03-2027, 20:30, Tolhuistuin - Club, AmsterdamQueer singer-songwriter Nick Carpenter, known as Medium Build, performs his lo-fi blend of indie, country, and rock, featuring sharp, personal lyrics and energetic live shows.
Saturday, 20 March
Dressed Like Boys
Saturday, 20-03-2027, 20:30, Tolhuistuin, AmsterdamBelgian singer-songwriter Jelle Denturck, known as Dressed Like Boys, performs live following the release of his new project, 'The East Houston Tapes'.
Friday, 26 March
Tash Sultana
Friday, 26-03-2027, 20:00, Ziggo Dome, AmsterdamAustralian multi-instrumentalist and 'one-person band' Tash Sultana brings their unique sound to the stage. A vocal advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Friday, 2 April
Holobiont
Friday, 02-04-2027, 19:30, Frascati, 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.
Brandi Carlile: The Human Tour
Friday, 02-04-2027, 20:00, AFAS Live, Amsterdam11-time Grammy Award winner Brandi Carlile brings 'The Human Tour' to Amsterdam, celebrating her new album 'Returning to Myself' with special guest KT Tunstall.
Saturday, 10 April
Freedom is a Dancer
Saturday, 10-04-2027, 20:30, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamWorld-class non-binary ballet dancer Vincenzo Turiano explores their dynamic identity in a spectacular performance blending dance, comedy, and light.
Tuesday, 13 April
Club Homolulu
Tuesday, 13-04-2027, 20:30, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamA 91-year-old woman relives her warmest memories of the legendary Amsterdam queer nightclub, Homolulu, as she undergoes cryopreservation.
Thursday, 15 April
Family
Thursday, 15-04-2027, 20:00, Meervaart, 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.
Sunday, 18 April
Joy Oladokun
Sunday, 18-04-2027, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamQueer Black musician and daughter of Nigerian immigrants, Joy Oladokun, performs songs exploring identity, faith, mental health, and social justice from her new album 'Hope Is A Heavy Thing'.
Tuesday, 20 April
Ferenc Balcaen / NTGent: Please, Open The Curtains
Tuesday, 20-04-2027, 20:00, de Brakke Grond, AmsterdamSix performers embrace melancholy. Not as an illness or a romantic image, but as a powerful desire.
Wednesday, 21 April
Bianca Del Rio: It Gets Bitter Tour
Wednesday, 21-04-2027, 20:00, Koninklijk Theater Carré, AmsterdamThe winner of RuPaul's Drag Race is back with her seventh solo stand-up tour, celebrating 30 years of professional drag with her razor-sharp humor and unfiltered opinions.
Friday, 23 April
Drugsmonologues by Raymi Sambo Maakt
Friday, 23-04-2027, 20:00, Meervaart, AmsterdamThe drug user is given a voice in real stories without judgment.
Monday, 3 May
Anne-Laure Vandeputte: Who's your Daddy?
Monday, 03-05-2027, 20:00, Vlaams Cultuurhuis de Brakke Grond, AmsterdamA theatrical performance by Anne-Laure Vandeputte exploring queer parenthood, family structures, and societal norms through the art of male drag.
Saturday, 22 May
Richard Groenendijk - Luckily You Still Have Me
Saturday, 22-05-2027, 20:00, Koninklijk Theater Carré, AmsterdamAfter a season in the hit musical Hairspray, Richard Groenendijk returns with a brand new, hilarious, and heartfelt solo cabaret show.
Tuesday, 27 July
Stoornis of my Life
Tuesday, 27-07-2027, 20:00, DeLaMar Theater, AmsterdamEnjoy this hilarious, moving, and surprisingly relatable musical comedy about what happens when your perfectly directed life suddenly loses its script.