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26 Sep

19:30

ITA

Leidseplein 26, Amsterdam

The Winq Awards annually recognize individuals and organizations that have made a significant contribution to the visibility and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community in the Netherlands.

Winq Awards 2025

More info & tickets

The seventh edition of the prestigious Winq Awards will be held in Amsterdam on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (ITA). This year's event holds special significance as it will also celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Winq Magazine, the largest queer magazine in the Netherlands.

The evening will be hosted by acclaimed cabaret artist, writer, and theater maker Claudia de Breij. Attendees can look forward to a range of performances from prominent artists, including the recently announced Eurovision winner JJ, who will perform his song 'Wasted Love'. Other confirmed performers include singer Kyara and musician Jeangu Macrooy. The full lineup of acts and award nominees is expected to be revealed in the coming months.

The Winq Awards annually recognize individuals and organizations that have made a significant contribution to the visibility and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community in the Netherlands. The ceremony is a key event in the Dutch queer calendar, celebrating trailblazers and changemakers across various fields.

Tickets for the event are now available through the official Winq website and the Internationaal Theater Amsterdam box office. The evening will commence with a welcome reception, followed by the awards ceremony and performances, and will conclude with an afterparty to celebrate both the award winners and the magazine's milestone anniversary.