Today
Dog meet-up
Het Park, Rotterdam
Calling all queer dog owners and allies to bring their dogs to this free meet-up in Het Park!
Lapiano Creative Sessions - Songwriting Session
Koning Markweg 1, Eindhoven
Join local creators in Eindhoven to collaborate on performances centered around diversity, inclusion, and connection in these inspiring songwriting sessions.
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.
Weg met Eddy Bellegueule
Theater Rotterdam, Rotterdam
The autobiographical novel by Édouard Louis was an instant worldwide success. The book tells the unvarnished life story of a gay boy in a homophobic environment.
Open Stage – Eurovision Special
COC De Kroon, Leiden
Singing, dancing, lip-syncing — anything goes! An open stage Eurovision special hosted by Anita Burger at COC De Kroon. Free admission.
Music Bingo XXL with Joost de Host
Bodytalk, Utrecht
After a sold-out previous edition, Music Bingo XXL with Joost de Host returns! Play bingo with a playlist full of queer bangers and quiz questions.
The Elephant
Frascati, Amsterdam
In Dutch. A story about the horror of love, intimacy, violence, and everything that remains unspoken between two women.
Drag Music Bingo: Loud and Proud Edition
The Social Hub The Hague, The Hague
Drag Music Bingo returns, proudly loud and full of energy. Expect big songs, bold moments, and a night worth showing up for.
Plzier Entertainment – BARE: A Pop Opera
Polanentheater, Amsterdam
BARE: A Pop Opera is a musical set in a Catholic high school, revolving around the emotions of teenagers struggling with their sexual identity, religion, and the expectations of others.
No Men Beyond This Point
Theater Ins Blau, Leiden
A feminist sci-fi play about a utopian future without men, where the sudden appearance of a wild man uncovers the dark side of paradise.
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Whether you're a local, a queer expat or a gay tourist, discover the queer events, gay-friendly venues, and LGBTQ+ news — all in English, updated daily.
Tomorrow
Walking with ZLG
Varies, see description, 's-Hertogenbosch
Join a beautiful group walk every second Sunday of the month. Enjoy a scenic route in the Den Bosch area with a drink and a pastry along the way.
Walk with Queer aan Zee
Internationaal Homomonument, The Hague
Join Queer aan Zee for a friendly group walk through the Haagse Bos, a great way to meet new people in the LGBTQIA+ community.
Queer Sunday Café
OASE Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Join your local lesbians for coffee and an activity! We plan an activity and games designed to help break the ice to build friendships and feel part of Rotterdam’s queer community.
The Marriage of Figaro
Nationale Opera & Ballet, Amsterdam
Experience Mozart's masterpiece, a tragicomic classic about love, power, and deceit. This opera follows the madcap events of a single day as Figaro and Susanna prepare for their wedding amidst romantic intrigues and social commentary.
Lazy Queer Sunday: Matt Baume
Savannah Bay, Utrecht
American author and YouTuber Matt Baume discusses his book, 'Hi Honey, I’m Homo!', about the history of queer characters on American sitcoms and television’s impact on queer liberation.
Isak Danielson
't Zonnehuis, Amsterdam
Swedish singer-songwriter Isak Danielson is known for his emotional, cinematic pop music, conveying themes of love, loss, and self-reflection with his powerful, vulnerable voice.
Europe & World
- Australian Politician to Pay €60,000 for 'Crude and Gross' Homophobic Harassment of Gay MP
- Key US Trans Rights Lawyer Shannon Minter Named to TIME's 100 Most Influential List
- València Sets Stage for Gay Games in June
- Trans Powerlifter JayCee Cooper Reaches Settlement in Discrimination Case Against USA Powerlifting
Amsterdam
Trans Swimming
Amsterdam, Amsterdam
A safe, enclosed swimming session for transgender and non-binary individuals, hosted by a transgender lifeguard and a non-binary person in Amsterdam.
Worldpeace DMT + The Femcels
Cinetol, Amsterdam
Worldpeace DMT and The Femcels, two emerging names from the British underground, are joining forces for a joint tour that captures both acts on the verge of a breakthrough.
Art Makerspace | Fashion & Design XL: World Pride
OBA Oosterdok, Amsterdam
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.
LGBTQIA+ storytelling night
Mezrab, Amsterdam
An evening of queer stories and music from Mezrab regulars and new faces, celebrating community through the power of storytelling.
Utrecht
Being (queer bodies) together
Holos, Utrecht
A monthly evening of bodywork, sharing practices, and being together for queer-identifying individuals, exploring different themes each session.
Sweet Spot
Theater Kikker, Utrecht
Six performers pull you into a restless whirlwind of dance and sound inspired by Norwegian folk myths. This queer performance explores the body as a place of ambivalence, where identity and power are constantly in motion.
Symposium on Suicide Prevention in Trans and Gender-Diverse Youth
De Kargadoor, Utrecht
A symposium in Utrecht focusing on suicide prevention for trans and gender-diverse youth, featuring presentations from experts and a panel discussion.
Book Talk: Kate Zambreno
ILFU Headquarters, Utrecht
Join an exclusive Book Talk with author Kate Zambreno about their magnificent work, *Heroines*. Zambreno will be interviewed by writer Maria Kager.
The Hague
Queer Pride Stand-Up Comedy Show
De Haagse Hogeschool, The Hague
Three comedians take the stage for a sharp, relatable, and funny stand-up show where no topic is off-limits. The event language is English.
Sail the Oceans Queer - TTRPG Session
The Hague, The Hague
Join a one-shot tabletop role-playing adventure as a queer pirate crew on the high seas. Suitable for both experienced players and first-timers.
Lobi Da Basi by Faluma
The Grey Space in the Middle, The Hague
A community event for queer BIPOC individuals to connect through music, expression, and shared experience, featuring DJs, a tooth gem artist, and a clothing exchange.
Rotterdam
A Case for the Existence of God
Theater Rotterdam, Rotterdam
An acclaimed, contemporary play about an unlikely friendship between two single fathers who, despite their differences, find a connection through their shared life struggles.
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.
mx CoelaCunt Will Live Forever
Theater Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Mx. CoelaCunt will live forever is an ode to survival and fluidity. Through a mix of music, choreography, fashion, and spoken word, Djuwa Mroivili creates a performance that is both healing and confrontational.
Queer Poetry Nights Rotterdam
Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A new season of monthly open mic evenings in Rotterdam dedicated to queer voices, stories, and collective expression in a safer, community-centered space.
Leiden
Naughty Swingo at COC De Kroon
COC Leiden, Leiden
This is no ordinary bingo… this is a musical party packed with loud singalongs, shameless dancing, and lots of laughter.
Caat VrijMiBo: Drag Bingo with Christine Carrington
Leidse Schouwburg, Leiden
Join the flamboyant Christine Carrington for a fabulous evening of drag bingo, filled with humor, glamour, and surprising prizes to kick off your weekend.
Pride Comedy
Nobel, Leiden
Comedy for and by the Community! An evening with the best queer comedians from the Netherlands, sharp analyses, and emerging talent.
Or Sebastian: Gay Porn Suite
Leidse Schouwburg, Leiden
An a cappella concert for Pride Leiden about the search for identity and the role of sex. Sometimes funny, often deadly serious, unexpectedly poetic and with a pink edge.
Other cities
Pride Comedy Festival Edition
Voormalig Verflokaal, Apeldoorn
A special festival edition of Pride Comedy featuring stand-up comedians from the LGBTQ+ community. Expect an afternoon of humor, surprises, and a healthy dose of inclusivity.
Queer Hang Out
Poppodium de Meester, Almere
A free and creative evening for young queer people to dance, create, sing, or just be, featuring various DJs and artists.
qMeetNL is the comprehensive English-language LGBTQ+ guide to Amsterdam and the Netherlands.
Whether you're a local, a queer expat or a gay tourist, discover the queer events, gay-friendly venues, and LGBTQ+ news — all in English, updated daily.
