Music

Lights

Monday, 18-05-2026, 20:30, Bitterzoet, Amsterdam

Canadian alternative pop artist Lights brings her energetic and boundless sound to the stage, performing music from her recent albums ‘A6’ and ‘A6EXTENDED’.

Art Music Theater

Le nozze di Figaro

Wednesday, 20-05-2026, 19:00, Nationale Opera & Ballet, Amsterdam

Beleef Mozarts meesterwerk, een tragikomische klassieker over liefde, macht en bedrog. De opera volgt de dolle gebeurtenissen van één enkele dag, waarop Figaro en Susanna zich voorbereiden op hun bruiloft te midden van romantische intriges en maatschappijkritiek.

Dance Music Party

The Planet

Saturday, 23-05-2026, 23:00, TILLATEC, Amsterdam

The Planet keert terug naar TILLATEC met een energieke queer clubnacht, met headliner LSDXOXO, Manuka Honey en meer, verdeeld over twee zalen.

Music Party

Marije Bruinsma

Sunday, 24-05-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, Amsterdam

Marije Bruinsma is a feminist techno-cult leader and self-proclaimed pop icon. Her work, a mix of cunty techno, pink trap, and activist drum-'n-bass, is an ode to the overly loud woman.

Music Party

Dorian Electra

Monday, 25-05-2026, 19:00, Paradiso, Amsterdam

Pop-provocateur Dorian Electra brings their world-building performance, fusing genre, spectacle, and queer culture into a singular, theatrical vision.

Music

Verka Serduchka & Band

Tuesday, 26-05-2026, 20:00, AFAS Live, Amsterdam

VERKA SERDUCHKA & BAND are bringing their acclaimed live show to Amsterdam with a headline concert at AFAS Live.

Music Party Social

SR9YR

Fri, May 29 tot Sun, May 31 2026, Club Raum, Amsterdam

A three-day celebration for SPIELRAUM's ninth anniversary, featuring a massive lineup of DJs and non-stop dancing to say farewell to the Expo.

Dance Music Social

Queer Ecstatic Dance + Live Soundbath

Saturday, 30-05-2026, 19:30, Temple of Happiness, Amsterdam

Kom naar een speciale avond vol ecstatic dance met een live soundbath voor queers van alle lichamen. Ervaar een bevrijdende reis van zelfexpressie, verbinding en pure belichaamde vreugde, eindigend met een betoverende soundbath.

Music

Blair Davie

Saturday, 30-05-2026, 20:30, Bitterzoet, Amsterdam

Join Scottish singer-songwriter Blair Davie for an intimate concert. With a rare voice that touches the heart, his emotionally raw music speaks directly to the queer experience.

Music Social

Annahstasia

Saturday, 30-05-2026, 20:30, Tolhuistuin - Club, Amsterdam

Annahstasia describes her career as a lesson in patience, developing her own musical language of soulful folk. Her music is intimate and layered, with lyrics that draw directly from lived human experience.

Music Party

COBRAH

Sunday, 31-05-2026, 19:00, Melkweg, Amsterdam

Swedish artist COBRAH brings her self-described 'BDSM-pop' and 'gay workout music' back to Melkweg for a headline show.

Music Trans

Elio Mei

Tuesday, 02-06-2026, 19:30, Paradiso, Amsterdam

American singer-songwriter Elio Mei brings his daring indie-folk twist on bedroom pop to Amsterdam, featuring poetic storytelling and genre-bending productions.

Music Trans

Liniker at Paradiso

Wednesday, 03-06-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, Amsterdam

Experience the enchanting mix of soul, funk, and jazz from Brazilian singer-songwriter and activist Liniker, the first trans woman to win a Grammy.

Dance Music Party

BOPS

Friday, 05-06-2026, 23:00, The Other Side, Amsterdam

A radiant celebration of queer spirit and musical delight, playing pop bangers from artists like Ariana, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and more. Come as you are or have always dreamed of being.

Music

Jordana

Sunday, 07-06-2026, 19:30, Paradiso, Amsterdam

Experience the dreamy indie pop of Jordana as she presents her new project 'Jordanaland', showcasing her most colorful and unique music to date.

Music Trans

DIP: THE T PARTY

Tuesday, 09-06-2026, 20:00, Paradiso, Amsterdam

A night celebrating music and dance, created and performed entirely by trans and nonbinary artists. Expect bold performances and intimate moments reflecting the beauty and complexity of trans lives.

Music Outdoor Party Pride

Tropikali Festival 2026

Saturday, 13-06-2026, 12:00, NDSM, Amsterdam

Tropikali is a colorful, international queer festival where music, culture, and love come together, featuring multiple stages, a queer market, and over 40 artists at the NDSM.

Music

Arooj Aftab & Daniel Wohl

Saturday, 13-06-2026, 14:15, The Concertgebouw, Amsterdam

Experience a performance by the golden duo of Arooj Aftab, one of today's most exciting vocalists, and Daniel Wohl, an adventurous composer, presenting both existing and new work.

Music

Grace Ives - Girlfriend Tour

Sunday, 14-06-2026, 19:30, Paradiso, Amsterdam

Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Grace Ives brings her quirky and infectious pop music to Amsterdam, playing short, powerful songs from her critically acclaimed album 'Janky Star'.

Music

Snail Mail

Thursday, 18-06-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, Amsterdam

Snail Mail is the pseudonym and solo project of American singer-songwriter Lindsey Jordan, known for her clear and honest songwriting style.

Music Trans

femtanyl

Friday, 19-06-2026, 20:30, Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam

Femtanyl is a duo known for their frantic pace and chaotic, distorted soundscapes. Their mix of rave, dance, and punk influences has built a fanatical online following, creating a high-energy, unapologetic queer rave environment.

Music

Voices

Saturday, 20-06-2026, 14:15, Het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam

Experience Hans Werner Henze's political song cycle 'Voices,' a musical mosaic of protest and reflection. This performance features a contemporary twist with new work by composers Nathalie Joachim and Karmit Fadael, performed by the London Sinfonietta.

Music

Starbenders

Thursday, 25-06-2026, 19:30, Paradiso, Amsterdam

Starbenders is a glam-rock quartet from Atlanta that mixes contemporary alternative rock and pop with a raw seventies attitude and a hefty dose of style.

Music

Cabaret at the End of the World

Saturday, 04-07-2026, 15:30, Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Amsterdam

The Amsterdam Gay Men’s Chorus dives headfirst into queer resistance and radical joy, finding hope when everything feels broken.

Music

Frost Children

Tuesday, 07-07-2026, 20:30, Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam

For Angel and Lulu Prost, the sibling duo behind Frost Children, home has always sounded like dance music, captivating them with the catharsis and energy of golden-age EDM.

Music

Young Miko

Wednesday, 08-07-2026, 19:00, Melkweg, Amsterdam

GRAMMY-nominated artist Young Miko brings her influential voice and unique style of clever Spanglish lyrics and infectious tracks to Amsterdam.

Music Outdoor

En Vogue at Kwaku

Friday, 17-07-2026, 20:00, Nelson Mandelapark, Amsterdam

Experience the legendary R&B group En Vogue live at the Kwaku Festival, performing their classic hits like 'Hold On' and 'Free Your Mind'.

Music Party

Alice Olsthoorn

Friday, 17-07-2026, 23:00, Paradiso, Amsterdam

Emerging from internet and queer rave culture, Alice Olsthoorn, the hyperpop princess of the Netherlands, blends club music with humorous yet effective lyrics for a futuristic stage show.

Drag Music Theater

Violet Chachki

Friday, 24-07-2026, 19:00, Melkweg, Amsterdam

Fashion icon, burlesque star, and drag visionary Violet Chachki comes to Club Chrome for an evening of dance-pop, avant-garde performances, and high-fashion drag.

Drag Music Pride

Club Vittar

Saturday, 25-07-2026, 19:00, Melkweg, Amsterdam

Global drag superstar and pop icon Pabllo Vittar brings her DJ-set-driven party night, Club Vittar, to Melkweg for a special WorldPride 2026 celebration.

Music

A Rainbow of Romantic Music

Tuesday, 28-07-2026, 20:00, The Concertgebouw, Amsterdam

Cellist Harriet Krijgh and friends perform works by influential queer composers like Tchaikovsky, Britten, and Bernstein, bringing their stories and music to life.

Music

Durand Bernarr

Wednesday, 29-07-2026, 19:00, Melkweg, Amsterdam

The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and creative force brings a fresh perspective to the world of progressive R&B, having collaborated with artists like Erykah Badu and Anderson .Paak.

Music

Sam Bettens (solo) + Sem Jansen

Wednesday, 29-07-2026, 21:30, Paradiso, Amsterdam

After years as the frontman of the Flemish band K's Choice, Sam Bettens takes a new step with the release of his first Americana album 'Coming Home'.

Music Theater

tick, tick… BOOM!

Thursday, 30-07-2026, 20:30, DeLaMar Theater, Amsterdam

Experience the iconic Broadway classic, an intimate rock musical by Jonathan Larson, creator of Rent, performed entirely in English.

Music

Mykki Blanco

Friday, 31-07-2026, 19:30, Melkweg, Amsterdam

Mykki Blanco pushes the boundaries of hip-hop, blending noise and experimental elements with club and trap influences. They are a groundbreaking pioneer in the 'queer rap' subgenre, treading a subversive path in a historically problematic genre.

Music Party Pride

World Pride Music Festival

Friday, 31-07-2026, 20:00, AFAS Live, Amsterdam

World Pride Music Festival comes to Amsterdam in 2026 for an unforgettable two-night celebration of music, unity, and pride.

Music

Our People: a Celebration of Black and Queer Voices

Saturday, 01-08-2026, 20:00, The Concertgebouw, Amsterdam

Join tenor Freddie Ballentine and pianist Kunal Lahiry on a musical journey to 'be who you are', featuring music from Schubert to Nina Simone and ballroom dancers.

Dance Music Party Pride

Gay Disko - Pride Amsterdam Afterparty

Saturday, 01-08-2026, 23:00, Oliva, Amsterdam

Volg de roep van de discobal naar een Pride-afterparty waar disco en house elkaar ontmoeten. Een nacht vol glitters, zweet en dansen tot in de vroege uurtjes.

Drag Music

We Are Them

Sunday, 02-08-2026, 18:30, Melkweg, Amsterdam

Get ready for the biggest drag show in the world and the defining drag event of WorldPride Amsterdam 2026, featuring a jaw-dropping, international cast of drag superstars.

Music

Choir Festival: Queer Voices Unite

Monday, 03-08-2026, 19:00, The Concertgebouw, Amsterdam

Hear the most beautiful voices during the international choir festival Queer Voices Unite! No fewer than eight queer choirs from around the world will be performing, presented by Carolien Borgers and Jeangu Macrooy.

Music Pride Trans

Trans Podium

Thursday, 06-08-2026, 19:30, Paradiso, Amsterdam

An open stage night where transgender individuals can share their talents, from singing and spoken word to instrumental music, in a warm and supportive atmosphere.

Music

PEACHES

Friday, 07-08-2026, 19:00, Melkweg, Amsterdam

No Lube So Rude Tour. Experience the energetic, challenging, and liberating electro-punk of Peaches, the iconic musician, producer, and performance artist.

Music Party

HEADRUSH X BEN MANSON

Friday, 07-08-2026, 23:00, Akhnaton, Amsterdam

Headrush takes over Akhnaton for a night of relentless techno and fierce queer energy, headlined by Parisian DJ Ben Manson. Features an XXL playroom hosted by MisterB.

Music Party Social

Queer is not dead

Sat, Aug 29 tot Sun, Aug 30 2026, Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Een terugkerende evenementenreeks die de queer punkcultuur viert met live bands en optredens in een levendige, op de community gerichte sfeer.

Music

Royal & The Serpent

Sunday, 06-09-2026, 19:30, Paradiso - Upstairs Room, Amsterdam

Los 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.

Music Theater

Kolja

Wednesday, 09-09-2026, 20:00, DeLaMar Theater, Amsterdam

Heartwarming music theater based on the novel by Arthur Japin, about the deaf boy Kolja who is taken in by the composer Tchaikovsky.

Music

Rostam

Saturday, 12-09-2026, 20:30, Bitterzoet, Amsterdam

Rostam, known from Vampire Weekend, is a versatile American songwriter, producer, and composer, touring in support of his upcoming third album, 'American Stories'.

Music

Maiah Manser

Monday, 14-09-2026, 19:30, Paradiso, Amsterdam

Los Angeles-based queer vocalist, producer, and visual artist Maiah Manser brings her unique cinematic and dreamy pop to Paradiso.

Music Theater

Duncan Laurence

Saturday, 19-09-2026, 20:00, Royal Theatre Carré, Amsterdam

Dutch songwriter and Eurovision winner Duncan Laurence will perform at Royal Theatre Carré, presenting new music inspired by personal experiences and stories.

Music

Lime Garden

Saturday, 19-09-2026, 20:30, Bitterzoet, Amsterdam

Brighton'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.

Music

Pale Waves

Tuesday, 22-09-2026, 20:30, Bitterzoet, Amsterdam

Het kwartet Pale Waves uit Manchester laat hun evolutie horen van indiepop naar een harder, alternatief geluid, beïnvloed door poppunk uit de jaren 2000 en rock uit de jaren 90.

Music

Douwe Bob

Wednesday, 23-09-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, Amsterdam

Dutch singer-songwriter Douwe Bob, known for his Eurovision hit 'Slow Down', performs at Paradiso to play songs from his latest studio album.

Music

My Ugly Clementine

Saturday, 03-10-2026, 19:30, Paradiso, Amsterdam

Viennese 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.

Music

Loreen - THE WILDFIRE TOUR

Tuesday, 06-10-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, Amsterdam

Fourteen years after her groundbreaking debut album 'Heal', multi-platinum, award-winning artist Loreen returns with her latest, long-awaited release and tour.

Music Social Theater

Cabaret

Wednesday, 07-10-2026, 20:00, DeLaMar Theater, Amsterdam

Chantal 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.

Music

Slayyyter WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD TOUR

Monday, 19-10-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, Amsterdam

Slayyyter, 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.

Music

Brandi Carlile: The Human Tour

Tuesday, 27-10-2026, 20:00, AFAS Live, Amsterdam

11-time Grammy Award winner Brandi Carlile brings 'The Human Tour' to Amsterdam, celebrating her new album 'Returning to Myself' with special guest KT Tunstall.

Music

Melanie C

Thursday, 29-10-2026, 19:30, Melkweg, Amsterdam

Melanie 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.

Comedy Music Theater

Pepijn Schoneveld: Welcome for Listening

Thursday, 29-10-2026, 20:30, DeLaMar Theater, Amsterdam

In 'Welcome for Listening', Pepijn Schoneveld effortlessly combines his love for Dutch-language songs with his comedic talent.

Music Trans

underscores

Monday, 02-11-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, Amsterdam

Beleef de avant-gardistische, hyper-elektronische pop van underscores (April Harper Grey), een baanbrekende trans artiest, met support van umru. Een theatrale performance die de grenzen van elektronische muziek doet vervagen.

Music

Bloc Party + Interpol

Tuesday, 17-11-2026, 20:00, AFAS Live, Amsterdam

Post-punk bands Bloc Party and Interpol come to AFAS Live for their co-headline tour, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their classic albums 'Silent Alarm' and 'Antics'.

Music

Bleachers

Tuesday, 17-11-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, Amsterdam

Bleachers, led by Grammy winner Jack Antonoff, is known for their absolute synth-pop-rock anthems and saxophone-driven sound that originated in the streets of New Jersey.

Music

Paris Paloma

Tuesday, 01-12-2026, 20:30, Paradiso, Amsterdam

De Engelse singer-songwriter Paris Paloma brengt haar meeslepende mix van folk, indie en alternatieve pop naar Amsterdam en speelt nummers van haar nieuwe hoofdstuk ‘The Fatal Flaw’.

Music

Kids With Buns

Monday, 07-12-2026, 20:30, Bitterzoet, Amsterdam

Belgian duo Kids With Buns performs their melancholic bedroom pop and intimate indie rock, featuring melodic guitars and deep vocals.

Music Party

Jett Rebel

Thursday, 07-01-2027, 20:30, Paradiso, Amsterdam

Jett Rebel, zanger, songwriter en multi-instrumentalist, brengt een energieke show vol funk, soul en échte rock-’n-roll. Beleef een rauwe, grootse en onvoorspelbare performance met zijn nieuwe band.

Music Theater

Rufus Wainwright & Metropole Orkest

Friday, 08-01-2027, 20:00, Royal Theatre Carré, Amsterdam

Rufus 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.

Comedy Music Theater

Titanique

Wednesday, 24-02-2027, 20:00, DeLaMar Theater, Amsterdam

The 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.

Music Trans

Tash Sultana

Friday, 26-03-2027, 20:00, Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam

Australian multi-instrumentalist and 'one-person band' Tash Sultana brings their unique sound to the stage. A vocal advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Music

Laura Pausini

Wednesday, 24-11-2027, 20:00, Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam

Italian pop diva Laura Pausini brings her IO CANTO / YO CANTO WORLD TOUR to the Ziggo Dome, performing songs from her new album and her most beloved hits.