REDD.
Thursday, 20-08-2026, 19:30, Paradiso - Upstairs Room, AmsterdamThe 19-year-old Australian artist REDD. uses music as an outlet, sharing their identity with the world at the intersection of punk and hip-hop.
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Queer is not dead
Sat, Aug 29 to Sun, Aug 30 2026, Amsterdam, AmsterdamA recurring event series celebrating queer punk culture with live bands and performances in a vibrant, community-focused atmosphere.
ART HOUSE 17 & Friends: Over the Rainbow
Tuesday, 01-09-2026, 20:00, TivoliVredenburg / Grote Zaal, UtrechtART HOUSE 17 presents a flamboyant revue where genres and conventions clash, featuring music from Bach to Sufjan Stevens, alongside dance, clowns, and acrobats in an ode to the beauty of diversity.
Queer Ecstatic Dance + Live Sound Bath
Friday, 04-09-2026, 19:30, Temple of Happiness, AmsterdamJoin a special evening of ecstatic dance with a live music sound bath for queers of all bodies. Experience a liberating journey of self-expression and connection, ending with a beautiful live violin sound bath.
ANALBUM (try-out)
Friday, 04-09-2026, 21:00, Zaal 3, The HagueMaxi delivers a whirlwind of pop, camp, and cabaret in a show between a concert and a performance. Experience EDM and ballads infused with humor, exploring themes of desire, taboo, and identity.
The Patchwork Family 5 Year Anniversary
Friday, 04-09-2026, 22:00, Paradiso, AmsterdamCelebrate the 5th birthday of The Patchwork Family, a queer creative collective, with a 'Best Of' show, DJs, performances, and an afterparty.
CYBERLESQUE
Saturday, 05-09-2026, 23:00, KABUL à GoGo, UtrechtCelebrate the first anniversary of digi-art and music collective bitcrush fanclub <3. Enter the tease of the future with DJ-sets and theatrical performances.
Or Sebastian: Gay Porn Suite
Sunday, 06-09-2026, 15:30, Leidse Schouwburg, LeidenAn a cappella concert for Pride Leiden about the search for identity and the role of sex. Sometimes funny, often deadly serious, unexpectedly poetic and with a pink edge.
Royal & The Serpent
Sunday, 06-09-2026, 19:30, Paradiso - Upstairs Room, AmsterdamLos Angeles-based singer-songwriter Royal & The Serpent isn't afraid to share her dark thoughts in her music, creating a body of work centered on intense sensitivity and untamed idiosyncrasy.
The Dresden Dolls
Monday, 07-09-2026, 19:00, TivoliVredenburg (Ronda), UtrechtThe iconic 'Brechtian punk cabaret' duo, The Dresden Dolls, celebrate the 20th anniversary of their album 'Yes, Virginia...'.
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.
Rostam
Saturday, 12-09-2026, 20:30, Bitterzoet, AmsterdamRostam, known from Vampire Weekend, is a versatile American songwriter, producer, and composer, touring in support of his upcoming third album, 'American Stories'.
FLUID
Saturday, 12-09-2026, 23:00, WAS., UtrechtA special Pride edition of FLUID, a queer dance party celebrating and embracing the full spectrum on the dance floor in a safe(r) space.
Maiah Manser
Monday, 14-09-2026, 19:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamLos Angeles-based queer vocalist, producer, and visual artist Maiah Manser brings her unique cinematic and dreamy pop to Paradiso.
Maddie Zahm
Thursday, 17-09-2026, 20:30, Bitterzoet, AmsterdamOut-and-proud queer pop artist Maddie Zahm performs live, sharing her powerful vocals and vulnerable lyrics about body image, queer identity, and religious trauma.
Vienna Vienna
Thursday, 17-09-2026, 22:00, Paradiso - Upstairs Room, AmsterdamWith a mix of 80s pop, indie rock and personal songwriting, Vienna Vienna creates energetic alt-pop, attracting a growing LGBTQIA+ following with hits like 'God Save The Queens'.
FLINTA
AMPFEMININE Grad Show 2026
Friday, 18-09-2026, 23:00, WORM Rotterdam, RotterdamCelebrating the second graduating class of the AMPFEMININE DJ mentoring programme. Come see the new names with unstoppable energy.
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.
Lime Garden
Saturday, 19-09-2026, 20:30, Bitterzoet, AmsterdamBrighton's four-piece indie band, celebrated in queer circles, brings their signature 'wonkpop' to the stage, expanding on the live energy of their acclaimed debut album.
PANN
Saturday, 19-09-2026, 23:30, TivoliVredenburg (Ronda), UtrechtPANN is celebrated as one of the best and longest-running LGBTQIA+ parties in the Netherlands, open to everyone who feels young.
Beyond The Ball by Aqueerius
Tuesday, 22-09-2026, 20:00, Theater aan het Spui, The HagueExperience the pink revolution of the French Baroque in 'Beyond The Ball,' a new baroque-wave musical about the queer icon, opera diva, and master duelist, Julie d’Aubigny.
Pale Waves
Tuesday, 22-09-2026, 20:30, Bitterzoet, AmsterdamManchester quartet Pale Waves performs, showcasing their move from indie-pop to a harder, alternative sound influenced by 2000s pop-punk and 90s rock.
ShitKid
Wednesday, 23-09-2026, 20:30, Toekomstmuziek, AmsterdamShitKid is the project of Åsa Söderqvist, creating a mix of dreamy weirdo pop, raw punk, and poppunk, influenced by bands like Green Day and Good Charlotte.
Douwe Bob
Wednesday, 23-09-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamDutch singer-songwriter Douwe Bob, known for his Eurovision hit 'Slow Down', performs at Paradiso to play songs from his latest studio album.
Mad Tsai
Sunday, 27-09-2026, 20:30, Bitterzoet, AmsterdamMeet Mad Tsai, a queer Chinese-Taiwanese-Peruvian pop artist from Los Angeles. Known for his viral coming-of-age anthems, he's a massive TikTok-to-pop crossover star.
Alison Moyet - Songs of Yazoo, The Minutes & Other
Tuesday, 29-09-2026, 20:00, Koninklijk Theater Carré, AmsterdamBritish singer-songwriter Alison Moyet, known from the synth-pop duo Yazoo, returns to Carré for a unique concert featuring songs from Yazoo's repertoire and her acclaimed solo electronic albums.
NOISE
Friday, 02-10-2026, 20:30, Frascati, AmsterdamAn immersive performance-opera by Club Gewalt questioning how to navigate a collapsing world and retune our senses amidst the constant noise of a predicted apocalypse.
My Ugly Clementine
Saturday, 03-10-2026, 19:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamViennese band My Ugly Clementine plays a mix of grunge, post-punk, and pop driven by raw guitars and sharp dynamics, creating a sound that is both vulnerable and powerful.
Jude York - Once Upon a Tour
Sunday, 04-10-2026, 20:30, Bitterzoet, AmsterdamAustralian singer-songwriter Jude York brings his glistening, high-energy queer electric europop to Amsterdam for an emotionally honest and cinematic live show.
Loreen - THE WILDFIRE TOUR
Tuesday, 06-10-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamFourteen years after her groundbreaking debut album 'Heal', multi-platinum, award-winning artist Loreen returns with her latest, long-awaited release and tour.
Courtney Barnett
Wednesday, 07-10-2026, 20:00, TivoliVredenburg (Ronda), UtrechtAustralian singer/guitarist Courtney Barnett returns with her signature Nirvana-esque indie rock, now with a more cheerful and poppy sound from her latest album.
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.
Chrissy Chlapecka
Thursday, 08-10-2026, 19:30, Melkweg, AmsterdamChrissy Chlapecka is an American pop singer, TikTok personality, and activist known for her role in the #BimboTok movement. She's recognized by Rolling Stone and People as a promising new pop star.
Piaf
Wednesday, 14-10-2026, 20:30, DeLaMar, AmsterdamThe impressive musical about the life and death of the legendary Edith Piaf. Follow her story as she reflects on her life with four characters who left an indelible mark on her existence.
Allie X
Saturday, 17-10-2026, 19:00, Melkweg (MAX), AmsterdamAfter a sold-out show, Canadian goth-pop princess Allie X returns to Melkweg, upgrading to the MAX for her 'Serial Diva Tour' with new music.
COC Song Contest 2026
Saturday, 17-10-2026, 20:00, Haventheater IJmuiden, IJmuidenThe annual musical spectacle where local COC associations from across the Netherlands compete. Expect a dazzling show celebrating diversity and talent within the LGBTQ+ community.
You Don't Have to Tell Me How to Live
Saturday, 17-10-2026, 20:00, Haventheater IJmuiden, IJmuidenA musical tribute to 't Mandje, the legendary Amsterdam pub run by Bet van Beeren, a safe haven for those who had nowhere else to go.
Slayyyter WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD TOUR
Monday, 19-10-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamSlayyyter, one of contemporary pop's great shapeshifters, brings her 'WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD TOUR' to Paradiso, showcasing a raw and confident sound that blends punk, pop, and rap.
COC Song Contest
Saturday, 24-10-2026, 19:30, Haventheater IJmuiden, IJmuidenThe 30th edition of the famous rainbow song contest will take place in IJmuiden, celebrating 50 years of COC Kennemerland with an evening of music, pride, and connection.
Brandi Carlile: The Human Tour
Tuesday, 27-10-2026, 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.
Yaro Mila
Tuesday, 27-10-2026, 20:30, Tolhuistuin - Club, AmsterdamYaro Mila is an Amsterdam-based electropop artist with a fresh sound, creating her own brand of electronic mayhem.
Ryan Beatty - Arms Over Armor Tour
Wednesday, 28-10-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamRyan Beatty’s music has taken on many different forms over the past 10 years, from singing on tracks by BROCKHAMPTON to co-writing for Beyoncé, an achievement that earned him a GRAMMY.
Melanie C
Thursday, 29-10-2026, 19:30, Melkweg, AmsterdamMelanie C of the Spice Girls returns to her dance and rave roots, combining her pop experience with her passion as a DJ in a show celebrating club energy and joy.
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.
underscores
Monday, 02-11-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, AmsterdamExperience the avant-garde, hyper-electronic pop of underscores (April Harper Grey), a pioneering trans artist, with support from umru. A theatrical performance that blurs the boundaries of electronic music.
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.
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.
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.
LP: All Is Not Lost Tour
Wednesday, 11-11-2026, 20:00, TivoliVredenburg (Ronda), UtrechtInternationally beloved singer-songwriter LP celebrates the 10th anniversary of their hit album 'Lost On You' by performing it in its entirety, along with other new and classic songs.
Elmer
Friday, 13-11-2026, 20:15, TivoliVredenburg, UtrechtAmsterdam rapper Elmer, known for viral hits like 'Je Vader' and 'Prinses Pil', presents a new show and album with a theme focused on men.