Jongens
Sunday, 17-05-2026, 12:30, Theater Bellevue, AmsterdamJongens is a passionate immersion into the work of the controversial filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini. An equally excessive and intimate monologue about the craving for love and sexuality.
Jongens is a passionate immersion into the work of the controversial filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini. An equally excessive and intimate monologue about the craving for love and sexuality.
A monthly pink networking meeting at Buurtkamer Kadoelen in Amsterdam North. A place to meet each other, with friends and family also welcome.
Een wake in de Oude Kerk ter gelegenheid van de Internationale Dag tegen Homofobie, Bifobie, Interfobie en Transfobie, met een eerbetoon aan COC-oprichter Niek Engelschman.
Een telefoonvrije social voor de queer community gericht op vriendschap, met begeleide gesprekken, optredens en verbinding.
A screening of the documentary exploring the complex relationship between writer Paul Bowles and storyteller Muhammed Mrabet, followed by a Q&A with director Nordin Lasfar.
Canadian alternative pop artist Lights brings her energetic and boundless sound to the stage, performing music from her recent albums ‘A6’ and ‘A6EXTENDED’.
Are you between 14 and 23 years old and want to get started with fashion, art, and identity? Sign up for this series of free workshops to create your own design for World Pride.
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.
Join our monthly after work drinks event, a relaxed social gathering hosted at Cafe Saarein for LGBTQ+ people and allies in the tech industry.
Standup, games, and alternative comedy from queer comedians & allies in Amsterdam and beyond. We serve laughs, chaos, and a little bit of trouble. Come for the jokes, stay for the mess.
Een documentaire die portretten schetst van tien dragartiesten met uiteenlopende genderexpressies en seksualiteiten, die de straten van Athene op gaan om maatschappelijke conventies te ondermijnen.
A fluid bubble full of depth, this edition of BECOMING explores love and relationships beyond the norm with queer perspectives on intimacy, self-love, and relational freedom.
Een fundraiser voor Amsterdam Bangs Festival met tattoo-artiesten en geweldige liveoptredens in Lola Lieven.
Adam & Evert is a tragicomic rollercoaster full of sharp humor, recognizable arguments, and intimate moments that sometimes come too close.
A high-energy adult playground where music and live performance collide. Tip performers with Striptopia Dollars and enjoy a playful nod to the classic American strip club fantasy, reimagined with humor and care.
World-renowned drag artist Sasha Velour presents her brand-new theater show, Travesty, a radical, visually stunning evening where drag, performance art, and queer history converge.
Three dancers from Poernima Dance Company explore their vision of the feminine, a concept often seen only in relation to the masculine.
Theater Bellevue wordt overgenomen door een horde feminiene krachten. Nina de la Parra en haar wolfpack vieren de vrouwelijke oerkracht met een hyperdivers palet aan gasten.
The Planet keert terug naar TILLATEC met een energieke queer clubnacht, met headliner LSDXOXO, Manuka Honey en meer, verdeeld over twee zalen.
Vier met ons de feestelijke opening van de Queer Library, een plek door en voor de LHBTIQIA+ gemeenschap om elkaar te ontmoeten, verhalen te delen en je thuis te voelen.
An intriguing psychological drama by Ingmar Bergman, Persona (1966) follows an actress who falls silent and the nurse assigned to her, blurring the lines between them.
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.
Pop-provocateur Dorian Electra brings their world-building performance, fusing genre, spectacle, and queer culture into a singular, theatrical vision.
Join host Skyla Versai every last Monday of the month for a fierce drag talent competition where your applause decides the winner. Watch up to eight performers battle for the crown and a cash prize!
The Unwanted Words Project celebrates spoken word, poetry, storytelling, op-eds, drama and music with a popular open mic series.
VERKA SERDUCHKA & BAND are bringing their acclaimed live show to Amsterdam with a headline concert at AFAS Live.
Een open podium-avond voor FLINTA* artiesten, van stand-up comedians en verhalenvertellers tot dichters en zangers. Alle ervaringsniveaus zijn welkom.
This double bill with Oopsie Daisy and Sytze Bouma brings both a musical ode to big dreams and a drag performance that takes you back to the nineties.
In Dutch. A powerful solo in which Florian Myjer plays an actor who confronts his experiences with transgressive behavior.
A cooking social bringing together LGBTQ+ food lovers and friends for cooking sessions, socializing, and great food at Buurthuis De Horizon in Amsterdam West.
A monthly meeting place for trans, non-binary, queer, and their friends, featuring an open mic for sharing talents in a welcoming atmosphere.
Plein Theater en Lesbique organiseren een drag night in samenwerking met MATES & MASCara, een viering van drag kings, things en genderbending expressie, waarin drag en theater samensmelten.
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.
A voice liberation workshop in English for the LGBTQ+ community, creating a safe space to connect your inner and outer worlds through improvised song and authentic expression.
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.
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.
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.
The brand-new live show from the popular podcast 'Welcome to Night Vale'. Featuring Cecil Baldwin, Symphony Sanders, and live music, this standalone story is perfect for both loyal fans and newcomers.
Een maandelijkse sekspositieve screening met films van het Porn Film Festival Amsterdam, die de thema's fantoomliefde, verlangen en intimiteit verkent aan de hand van een reeks korte films.
Kom naar de presentatie van het boek 'What Family Is', een bundel interviews met diverse (wens)ouders. Auteur Fien Gerver-Beets vertelt over het boek, waarna er een meet-and-greet volgt.
Een naakte bordspellenavond voor de queer community. Maak kennis met andere vrije geesten in een ontspannen, oordeelvrije en clothing-optional sfeer.
Swedish artist COBRAH brings her self-described 'BDSM-pop' and 'gay workout music' back to Melkweg for a headline show.
American singer-songwriter Elio Mei brings his daring indie-folk twist on bedroom pop to Amsterdam, featuring poetic storytelling and genre-bending productions.
Monthly social gathering for transgender people in 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.
An acclaimed, contemporary play about an unlikely friendship between two single fathers who, despite their differences, find a connection through their shared life struggles.
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.
Dripped, het 25+ dagsfeest waar de energie van volwassen queers samenkomt! Speciaal voor de meiden, gays en theys die willen dansen, nieuwe mensen willen ontmoeten en toch voor middernacht thuis willen zijn.
BIXARIA is a queer club night from Amsterdam celebrating contemporary Brazilian electronic music. It's a space for freedom, creativity, and self-expression, where performers and the audience create the night together.
Every first Sunday evening of the month on the board of the popular ecstatic dance boat
Experience the dreamy indie pop of Jordana as she presents her new project 'Jordanaland', showcasing her most colorful and unique music to date.
A safe, enclosed swimming session for transgender and non-binary individuals, hosted by a transgender lifeguard and a non-binary person in 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.
FEM(with)ME is a three-hour workshop centered on femininity. Developed with and for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities, but open to everyone.
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.
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.
Holobiont is a five-hour happening that blends a queer rave, collective ritual, and anarchist playground. Performers and attendees explore identity, fluidity, and freedom in an immersive, transformative space.
Vier het eenjarig bestaan van Queer Unplugged met een telefoonvrij evenement, met een rustig moment voor introverten en livemuziek voor extraverten. Ontmoet anderen offline in een gezellige, queervriendelijke ruimte.
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'.
An evening designed to awaken the senses through poetry, storytelling, music, and performance art, all centered around the erotic. Experience performances by a wide range of local and international artists.
Snail Mail is the pseudonym and solo project of American singer-songwriter Lindsey Jordan, known for her clear and honest songwriting style.
Discover the unsung heroines of electronic music in this documentary portrait. 'Sisters With Transistors' reveals the women who used machines and radical experiments to transform sound.
Een maandelijkse bordspellenavond voor de FLINTA-community om elkaar te ontmoeten, te socializen en te genieten van de hobby in een veilige en respectvolle omgeving in 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.
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.
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.
Cate Blanchett stars as Lydia Tár, a world-renowned conductor whose career begins to unravel amidst accusations of abuse of power. The screening includes an introductory talk with the film's composer, Hildur Guðnadóttir.
Exuberant, brightly colored, and unrestrained. Bilderschlachten is about the power of images. With Dadaist tableaux vivants, choreographer Stephanie Thiersch and composer Brigitta Muntendorf create a powerful, passionate, and poetically stimulating ballet.
An open debate in Dutch about pleasure, connection, health, and risks associated with chemsex, organized by Mainline and the Chemsex Expertise Center.
A bimonthly social event for the LGBTQ+ community in Amsterdam-Oost, providing a regular opportunity for residents to meet and connect.
Dutch Mother Delilah Telfar & Dutch Prince Midnight Mermaids hosten een Kiki Ball voor de Europese Kiki Scene, geïnspireerd op de spirituele kunst van het tarotkaarten lezen.
The Amsterdam Gay Men’s Chorus dives headfirst into queer resistance and radical joy, finding hope when everything feels broken.
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.
GRAMMY-nominated artist Young Miko brings her influential voice and unique style of clever Spanglish lyrics and infectious tracks to Amsterdam.
A comedy night featuring comedians from the LGBTQ+ community, from seasoned professionals to newcomers, in a safe space where everyone can be themselves.
The official opening event of Pride Amsterdam 2026, a night celebrating freedom, inclusivity, and love with house music, leading DJs, and live performances.
Experience the legendary R&B group En Vogue live at the Kwaku Festival, performing their classic hits like 'Hold On' and 'Free Your Mind'.
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.
ICONIC is the ultimate queer pop party, celebrating the best tracks from queer pop icons. A night filled with queer joy, great music, and dancing.
Celebrate 20 years of the iconic gay dance party, Danserette! Get ready to dance to the greatest pink hits from the 80s to today at this massive anniversary celebration.
Join the 27th Amsterdam Pride Run during World Pride 2026! Participate in a 5k, 10k, or 15k run, or a 5k walk, to celebrate diversity and inclusivity in the streets of Amsterdam East.
Doe mee met de 27e Amsterdam Pride Run, een speciale World Pride-editie! Loop 5, 10 of 15 km hard, of wandel 5 km door Amsterdam Oost.
In this light, moving solo performance, Barrie Stevens, at 82, reflects on a rich and unconventional life, connecting his story with the work of his idol, Oscar Wilde.
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.
A major, open-minded electronic dance festival renowned for its gender-inclusive atmosphere, vibrant decor, and celebration of diversity in 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.
Cellist Harriet Krijgh and friends perform works by influential queer composers like Tchaikovsky, Britten, and Bernstein, bringing their stories and music to life.
A film screening following Sem Jansen's transition from woman to man. The story unfolds through music, personal anecdotes, and documentary footage.
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.
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'.
Experience the iconic Broadway classic, an intimate rock musical by Jonathan Larson, creator of Rent, performed entirely in English.
The 'Clown in a Gown', Bianca Del Rio, returns to the stage with her seventh solo stand-up tour, celebrating 30 years of her legendary razor-sharp wit.
Een kleurrijk, extravagant, kinky en sexy outdoor festival op het Beursplein, met geweldige shows, artiesten en een ongelooflijke line-up.
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.
World Pride Music Festival comes to Amsterdam in 2026 for an unforgettable two-night celebration of music, unity, and pride.
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.
The official afterparty of WorldPride Amsterdam 2026. Join the queer fam for a night of house, disco, and pop music, with non-stop dancing and good vibes.
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.
De Amsterdamse queer-grootmachten SPIELRAUM en ...IsBurning komen weer samen voor een nieuwe viering van Pride-zondag in de zonnige binnenplaats van Lofi.
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.