Amsterdam is set to host the 30th anniversary of Leather & Fetish Pride Netherlands in October 2026, a five-day event featuring an expanded party schedule and two major title competitions for the European fetish community.
Read moreGilde Amsterdam is offering a two-day workshop, 'PowerVol Pride,' designed to support gay and bisexual men as they transition into retirement, addressing unique community experiences and future planning.
Read moreAmsterdam's LAB111 is hosting a film series dedicated to the one and only Dolly Parton, giving us all a chance to see her camp, heartfelt, and hilarious classics on the big screen.
Read moreAmsterdam's LHBTIQ+ theatre choir, Rozenkoor, has begun its new season under new conductor Patricio Amezcua Zilli and is inviting new singers, particularly tenors and basses, to join open rehearsals this September.
Read moreOrganizers are planning a new community space, Queer Hub Oost, in Amsterdam East and have released a survey to gather input on activities, opening times, and what would make the space a success.
Read moreFree Willie, the city's first dedicated naturist queer bar run by the team from Club Church, has ceased operations for the time being. The venue, known for its mandatory naked policy, opened in late 2023.
Read moreAfter more than a year without a permanent base, the experimental cultural hub Sexyland has secured a ten-year lease for the NDSM Theater in Amsterdam-Noord, with plans to reopen in 2027 as Super Sexyland World.
Read moreThe annual Winq Awards will return to the Internationaal Theater Amsterdam on September 24, celebrating key figures in the Dutch LGBTQ+ community. The evening will be hosted by podcaster Annefleur Schipper and writer Sharvin Ramjan.
Read moreThe police's LGBTQ+ network, RITA, received more than 170 reports of discrimination and violence during the second weekend of WorldPride. The incidents, ranging from verbal abuse to physical assault, highlight ongoing safety concerns for the community.
Read moreA jury led by Cornald Maas has selected the winners of the Amsterdam Canal Parade awards, recognizing boats for their creativity, powerful messaging, and interpretation of the 'Unity' theme.
Read moreHundreds of thousands lined the canals for the WorldPride parade, a vibrant celebration of community that unfolded smoothly despite heightened security and minor protest disruptions.
Read moreA 42-year-old man received 40 hours of community service after shouting death threats at a WorldPride open-air cinema in Amsterdam-West. The conviction was secured in less than a day through a fast-track court procedure.
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