Today
Parish: Eurosummer
PIP Den Haag, The Hague
Parish is an open-for-all queer night at club PIP in The Hague, creating a vibrant and inclusive space for the community to dance and connect.
Danserette 20 Jaar
Tolhuistuin - Club, Amsterdam
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.
Tomorrow
Haarlem: Walk with COC
Haarlem, Haarlem
Join a friendly group walk on the third Sunday of every month. A great way to socialize and enjoy the outdoors with the community.
Queer Tropical Blue Lake Hike - Hoogersmilde, Drenthe (18km)
Utrecht Station, Utrecht
Come along on this summery & tropical walk, queer hikers! This time we’re diving into the Tropical Blue Lake Hike: a fabulous circular adventure around Hoogersmilde in the beautiful rural province of Drenthe.
Pink in Kadoelen
Buurtkamer Kadoelen, Amsterdam
A monthly pink networking meeting at Buurtkamer Kadoelen in Amsterdam North. A place to meet each other, with friends and family also welcome.
Colourful Pride Women's Football Tournament 2026
Kwaku Festival - Pink Kwaku, Amsterdam
After three successful editions, the Colourful Pride Women's Football Tournament is back! This year the tournament is an energetic part of the Colourful Pride Sports Day during Roze Kwaku.
Lola's House: Drag - Performances - Community
Theater de Richel, Amsterdam
After a sizzling first edition, Lola Tuthola Lollipop opens her doors again and welcomes you to Lola's House: a multi-day queer theater festival full of performances, theater, and panel discussions during Amsterdam Pride.
Amsterdam Pride Run 2026
Café Restaurant Polder, Amsterdam
Join the 27th Amsterdam Pride Run, a special World Pride edition! Participate in a 5k, 10k, or 15k run, or a 5k walk through Amsterdam Oost.
Floating Kweers
Theehuis Rhijnauwen, Bunnik
Go with the flow and join a summer float down the Kromme Rijn river from Amelisweerd to Utrecht. Bring your own inflatable and enjoy the sun, water, and great company.
TransCafé COC Rotterdam
COC Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A cozy 'second living room' for everyone exploring gender variations. A safe and welcoming space to connect, share experiences, and be yourself.
WorldPride Month x Cinemien: Bearded Mermaid
Plein Theater, Amsterdam
A film screening of 'Bearded Mermaid' as part of WorldPride Month. The film follows the drag queens of a cabaret in a small French town and a local fisherman captivated by their world.
WorldPride month x Cinemien: Lotus Sports Club
Plein Theater, Amsterdam
A documentary following Leak, a trans man playing football on a women's team, who is forced to make a difficult decision for his family.
Amsterdam & Netherlands
- Artist Documents Berlin's Queer Scene in Amsterdam Exhibition
- Exhibition: Artist *DIED* to Host Wearable Art Pop-Up in Amsterdam's Jordaan
- Tom of Finland Foundation and Amsterdam Gallery to Host WorldPride 2026 Art Exhibition
- Amsterdam's Historic Gender-Bending Festival, Hartjesdag, Returns to the Zeedijk
Culture & Lifestyle
- Adult Film Actor Pol Prince Releases Reggaeton Single 'DIABLITO'
- Heartstopper Grows Up: Stars Discuss Sexuality and a 'Bittersweet' Final Season
- Why a Psychotherapist Says Sex Clubs Are Vital for Gay Men's Mental Health
- Connor Storrie, Star of Queer Hockey Hit 'Heated Rivalry', Earns First Emmy Nomination
Amsterdam
High Heels Hurray
H'ART Museum, Amsterdam
The opening of the COC Amsterdam & Shakespeare Club at the H'ART Museum, the community hub for the entire queer community during Amsterdam Pride since 2016.
FetLife & Friends Gaming Night
ReRoll Works, Amsterdam
A relaxed board gaming evening for the FetLife community and friends, hosted by Board Gayming. Open to everyone.
Amsterdam Pride: Queer Story Night & Open Mic
ABC Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Join a Queer story theme night with an open mic. The theme is 'role models', featuring readings from authors and an open stage for stories, poetry, and songs.
The Modern Hell of Queer Dating
Plein Theater, Amsterdam
A new musical about Tom the Twink, who finds himself stuck in Dating Hell and must escape the clutches of The Slutty Devil.
Utrecht
Leather Social Utrecht
Body Talk (Wharf Basement), Utrecht
A social leather event in Utrecht for the LGBTIQ+ community. Come have a drink, meet fellow leather lovers, and make new friends.
Kim Dracula
TivoliVredenburg (Ronda), Utrecht
Australian artist Kim Dracula blends metalcore, trap, and opera. Known for a viral metal cover of Lady Gaga's 'Paparazzi', their music is a genre-bending sonic carnival.
The Mad Sexton of the Dom Tower
Domtoren, Michaëlskapel, Utrecht
Razor-sharp theater about our Queer history. A fast-paced history lesson and a cutting black comedy in one, at the location where it all began.
Rainbow Festival
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
A festive afternoon for LGBTQ+ people with intellectual disabilities, featuring music, dancing, games, creative activities, and opportunities to meet new people.
The Hague
Big Queer Beach Day
Strand Noord, The Hague
Soak up the sun and hang out with fellow queers at a beach day featuring surfing and a sunset party in The Hague.
Girls Nights
Skatepark Sweatshop, The Hague
A monthly skate night for girls and queer people of all ages and skill levels. A safe space to skate and meet new like-minded people.
Blahaj Blast
COC Haaglanden, The Hague
A monthly social event for transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals to meet in a safe and supportive environment. Allies are also welcome.
ANALBUM (try-out)
Zaal 3, The Hague
Maxi delivers a whirlwind of pop, camp, and cabaret in a show between a concert and a performance. Experience EDM and ballads infused with humor, exploring themes of desire, taboo, and identity.
Rotterdam
Movie Night: White Chicks
Time Window, Rotterdam
Join Queer Rotterdam for a screening of the cult classic 'White Chicks' (2004). A fun, social evening with snacks and drinks provided.
Queer Comedy Night in Rotterdam
Vessel 11, Rotterdam
Join Rotterdam's original Queer Comedy Night for a hilarious evening with LGBTIQAA++ comics and allies. This special English-language summer edition takes place at Vessel 11.
My Friend Is Single, Hear Me Out
Dokhuis, Rotterdam
A chaotic but wholesome night where people present their single friends to a room full of potential admirers - PowerPoint style.
Sunday Afternoon Salon
COC Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A cozy Sunday afternoon for LGBTQI+ individuals aged 50 and over, with drinks, snacks, and an optional shared meal.
Other cities
Queer Walk
Regionaal Archief Tilburg, Tilburg
Join a guided walk along places that define queer history in Tilburg, focusing on the nightlife of the 1970s and 80s. The walk starts at the Regional Archive.
Roze Woensdag (Pink Wednesday)
Nijmegen City Center, Nijmegen
During the famous Four Days Marches, Nijmegen transforms into the rainbow capital of the Netherlands for its annual city-wide LGBTQ+ celebration, a party for everyone.
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