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ADE X Plein Theater: Sex & Death
Plein Theater, Amsterdam
An immersive diptych exploring pleasure and loss through two one-on-one experiences: a performance on desire and a VR simulation about your own death and afterlife.
Queer Book Club: Monstrilio
De Uithoek handarbeidlokaal, Utrecht
Come discuss books and make new friends at this queer book club hosted by Utrecht LGBT+.
Bambii - ADE
Parallel, Amsterdam
Canadian DJ BAMBII brings her unique blend of global club sounds, dancehall, bass, and rave to Parallel for ADE, joined by Jarreau Vandal and Tsunamy.
KENKI KRIN KRIN
Schuur, Haarlem
KENKI KRIN KRIN is an interdisciplinary performance by creator and performer Cherella Gessel (she/he/they), in which different identities are peeled away and rebuilt layer by layer.
Queer Friday The Hague
COC Haaglanden, The Hague
Discover the cozy atmosphere at the COC Café. Start your weekend with inclusivity, networking, and meeting new people in a welcoming environment.
Pretty Girls
Verkadefabriek, 's-Hertogenbosch
A compelling thriller about love, loss, and a hidden history.
ADE | SPIELRAUM 55HRS
Club RAUM, Amsterdam
A massive 55-hour non-stop techno marathon during Amsterdam Dance Event, featuring an extensive lineup of renowned international and local DJs.
UNDERGROUND DRAG
Karaokebar Uniek, Rotterdam
An alternative, camp, and sexy queer dance party featuring live performances by local drag kings and burlesque artists.
Tomorrow
🍷🎩 Bougie & Boozy Hike 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Utrecht Centraal, Utrecht
Join a 14km queer hike from Baarn to Bussum-Zuid through the scenic 't Gooi region, followed by drinks and snacks at a café with a view.
City Walks: The Hague's Queer History Summer 2026
Haags Historisch Museum (Meeting Point), The Hague
Join a two-hour walking tour to discover The Hague's rich queer history, activism, and emancipation. Guides share stories and invite participants to share their own experiences.
LGBT History Tour Amsterdam
Homomonument, Amsterdam
A two-hour English-language walking tour through historic Amsterdam, exploring forgotten queer heroes and the city's rich gay history.
Rooted in Culture: UK Sounds influencing House culture
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, Amsterdam
A recurring ADE program celebrating club culture's value. This edition focuses on the UK's crucial role in house music's journey to Europe, featuring workshops, talks, and dance sessions.
Community Talk with Ype Driessen and the Queer Book Club
Bibliotheek Segbroek, The Hague
Join a conversation with queer author Ype Driessen and discover his new novel 'Vanilla'.
Red Light Drag Cabaret
Casa Rosso, Amsterdam
Experience the Red Light Drag Cabaret at the historic Casa Rosso. This bold daytime show features Drag Race queens and high-energy performances.
FLINTA
Bottoms up
Eagle Amsterdam, Amsterdam
A soft, care-centered space for cruising, consent & celebration. BOTTOMsUP is a kinky play party for FLINTA only.
Queer aan Zee Meetup
Café De Prael, The Hague
Want to meet new queer people or catch up with old friends? Join the Queer aan Zee Meetup for a cozy social gathering in The Hague.
COC Song Contest
Haventheater IJmuiden, IJmuiden
The 30th edition of the famous rainbow song contest will take place in IJmuiden, celebrating 50 years of COC Kennemerland with an evening of music, pride, and connection.
Queer Poetry Nights Rotterdam
Leeszaal Rotterdam West, 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.
Pretty//Ugly: Goblin Band (UK) + The Silver Field (UK) + Moonbugs
OCCII, Amsterdam
A night of queer folk and radical traditionals featuring performances by London-based Goblin Band, The Silver Field, and folk-punk from Moonbugs.
Kissable Screens: Looking Back by Porn Film Festival Amsterdam
Filmhuis Cavia, Amsterdam
A film block from the Porn Film Festival Amsterdam revisiting historical sites of porn consumption and celebrating pioneers through archival footage and first-hand recollections.
KitKatClub: Kinks of Berlin (2026)
Melkweg, Amsterdam
A documentary delving into the mysterious world of Berlin's iconic KitKatClub, following various individuals as they explore freedom, intimacy, identity, and sexuality.
lockeRRoom
Club Church, Amsterdam
A niche party for queer fetish people eager to rave to a tougher style of techno, in the thrilling atmosphere and dark obscurity of Club Church.
Slay The Night Away! with Pixxie Colada
Lellebel, Amsterdam
Join us for a free drag show with the fabulous and fierce Pixxie Colada, serving up looks, laughs, and legendary performances at Lellebel.
FLINTA
Club Fataal
EKKO, Utrecht
After several sold-out editions of their pop-up bar concept, Café Fataal is ready to take over the night. This recurring initiative offers lesbian queer people in Utrecht an inclusive, accessible, and safe(r) space to meet.
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Coming Up
Amsterdam
Smut Slam Amsterdam - The more the merrier
De Nieuwe Anita, Amsterdam
Amsterdam's only community dirty storytelling open mic! Sign up to tell a story and win prizes, or just sit back and enjoy!
Double Dutch 2 - Derek Mitchell
DeLaMar Theater, Amsterdam
Comedian Derek Mitchell, with a massive online following, presents a personal and funny show about life between cultures, marriage, and finding meaning in modern chaos.
Showdown Monday: Drag Talent Competition
The Queen's Head, Amsterdam
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!
Queer Poetry Night
Pakhuis de Zwijger, Amsterdam
The Unwanted Words Project celebrates spoken word, poetry, storytelling, op-eds, drama and music with a popular open mic series.
Utrecht
Zou Je Van Mij Houden
Stadsschouwburg Utrecht, Utrecht
In Dutch. A personal performance by artist Leendert Vooijce exploring gender identity, masculinity, and femininity through a blend of poetry, theater, and visual arts.
Drinks & Talk LGBT+
Café Kalff, Utrecht
A casual social meetup for LGBT+ people to have drinks, talk, and meet new people at Café Kalff.
Queer Poetry Night Utrecht
Buurthuis de Paraplu, Utrecht
A safe space for queer expression, featuring a line-up of performers and an open mic for writers and performers in the audience to share their literary work.
LP: All Is Not Lost Tour
TivoliVredenburg (Ronda), Utrecht
Internationally beloved singer-songwriter LP celebrates the 10th anniversary of their hit album 'Lost On You' by performing it in its entirety, along with other new and classic songs.
The Hague
Drag Bingo Brunch
Pazze e Pizze, The Hague
Join drag queens Stevie Stunner and Miss Cartier for a fabulous afternoon of bingo, live singing, comedy, and a delicious 3-course brunch at Pazze e Pizze.
KENKI KRIN KRIN
Het Nationale Theater, The Hague
KENKI KRIN KRIN is an interdisciplinary performance by creator and performer Cherella Gessel (she/he/they), in which different identities are peeled away and rebuilt layer by layer.
Halloween Drag Brunch
The Social Hub The Hague, The Hague
Join the fun at this Halloween Drag Brunch featuring fierce performances, delicious cocktails, games, and a catered brunch. Costumes are encouraged!
Queer Run Club
COC Haaglanden, The Hague
Join the Queer Run Club for a friendly 5-kilometer run with other queer people. A great way to be active and social outdoors.
Rotterdam
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.
Queer Relationships
Queer Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A discussion group for queer individuals to explore non-monogamy, polyamory, and alternative relationship dynamics in a safer, inclusive space.
Queer Comedy Night in Rotterdam
Mavis, Rotterdam
Join a night of hysterical laughter where LGBTIQAA++ comics and allies from all over the country take over the stage to entertain you with hilarious punchlines!
I Kissed a Ghoul
Dokhuis, Rotterdam
A spooky sapphic dating night with flirting, games, costumes, creepy questions and hopefully someone worth haunting. Not your average lesbian dating night.
Other cities
Goblin Band
QBUS, Leiden
Goblin Band is a four-piece traditional folk band from London, rooted in English music, offering an alternative perspective on the UK's social and political history.
Pink Salon
Frankeland, Schiedam
A cozy social gathering for LGBTQ+ seniors from Schiedam, Vlaardingen, and the surrounding areas.
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