De Nieuwe Kerk on Dam Square is hosting a Queer Film Weekend, with the first screening on Friday 30 October. The programme, which runs from 30 October to 1 November and again from 20 to 22 November, features a mix of documentaries and celebrated feature films from queer cinema.
Each screening offers a different perspective on the LGBTQ+ experience. Before each film, your ticket also grants you free entry to the church's current exhibition, Queer Amsterdam, the Pink City. Tickets for each screening are €7.50, or free for Friends of De Nieuwe Kerk, and can be booked online.
First Weekend: 30 October – 1 November
Torch Song Trilogy (1988)
Friday 30 October, 19:30 (120 min, English)
A queer cinema classic following drag performer Arnold Beckoff's search for love and acceptance in 1970s New York. The film is noted for its blend of humour and heartfelt drama.
Saturday Double Bill: Ja, ik wil! & Moonlight
Saturday 31 October, 18:30 (Doors open 17:30)
Saturday evening features a double screening. It begins with Ja, ik wil! (Yes, I do!), a 23-minute Dutch documentary looking back at the Netherlands becoming the first country to open marriage to same-sex couples in 2001. With 2026 marking the 25th anniversary, the film explores what has changed since. Filmmakers Justine van Overeem and Suzanne Borsboom will give a short introduction. The evening continues with the Oscar-winning Moonlight (2016), a poignant coming-of-age story about a young Black man grappling with his identity and sexuality (111 min, English).
Carol (2015)
Sunday 1 November, 19:30 (118 min, English)
Set in 1950s New York, this acclaimed film stars Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara as two women from different backgrounds who fall into a forbidden love affair. A story of desire and courage in a repressive era.
Second Weekend: 20 – 22 November
Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
Friday 20 November, 19:30 (134 min, English)
The cinematic celebration of Freddie Mercury and the band Queen. Rami Malek stars in this journey through the band's meteoric rise, culminating in their legendary Live Aid performance.
Kiezen, snijden, zwijgen (Choose, Cut, Silence)
Saturday 21 November, 19:30 (60 min, Dutch)
This documentary focuses on the experiences of intersex people in the Netherlands. Marieke and Sharan break years of silence to investigate the medical procedures they underwent as children, shedding light on identity, shame, and bodily autonomy. Filmmaker Marieke Schoutsen, who is intersex, will provide an introduction.
Call Me by Your Name (2017)
Sunday 22 November, 19:30 (132 min, English)
A story of first love set during a sun-drenched summer in Italy. The film follows the life-changing bond that forms between 17-year-old Elio (Timothée Chalamet) and a visiting student, Oliver (Armie Hammer).
All screenings take place in De Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam. You can find the full schedule and book tickets on their website.
