A new one-day festival is coming to Utrecht on September 12, offering a space for the queer community to explore themes of polyamory, kink, and connection through workshops, discussions, and performances.

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Mini Golf with COC
Mini Golf with COC

Sunday, 06-09-2026, 14:00

Midgetgolfbaan Haarlem, Haarlem

Join COC Kennemerland for a fun and sporty afternoon of mini golf on a beautiful, green, park-like course next to the Haarlemmerhout.

Rainbow Drinks Haarlem
Rainbow Drinks Haarlem

Sunday, 06-09-2026, 14:00

Cafe de Lange Heer, Haarlem

Join the monthly Rainbow Drinks event at Cafe de Lange Heer in Haarlem for a cozy social gathering.

Rainbow Drinks Haarlem
Rainbow Drinks Haarlem

Sunday, 06-09-2026, 14:00

Cafe de Lange Heer, Haarlem

Join the monthly Rainbow Drinks social at Cafe de Lange Heer in Haarlem. A welcoming get-together for the LGBTQ+ community and allies.

Men-only Rope Touch: Naked Shibari Practice
Rope Touch: Naked Shibari Practice

Sunday, 06-09-2026, 14:00

Westerpark, Amsterdam

Monthly beginner-friendly naked practice meetings for men in Amsterdam. Learn and discover Shibari in a friendly and safe environment.

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Or Sebastian: Gay Porn Suite
Or Sebastian: Gay Porn Suite

Sunday, 06-09-2026, 15:30

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.

Women-only Ladies Lounge
Ladies Lounge

Sunday, 06-09-2026, 16:00

De Fermerie, Deventer

A cozy Sunday afternoon café for women to chat and socialize. Bring your friends for drinks, relaxation, and entertainment.

TransCafé COC Rotterdam
TransCafé COC Rotterdam

Sunday, 06-09-2026, 16:00

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.

Queerstatic Dance
Queerstatic Dance

Sunday, 06-09-2026, 18:00

Odessa Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Every first Sunday evening of the month on the board of the popular ecstatic dance boat

Fringe: Sound Body
Fringe: Sound Body

Sunday, 06-09-2026, 19:00

Frascati, Amsterdam

A live excavation of sounds from the body-archive, exploring our relationship with sound as a gateway to our life experiences.

Royal & The Serpent
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.

Tomorrow
The Dresden Dolls
The Dresden Dolls

Monday, 07-09-2026, 19:00

TivoliVredenburg (Ronda), Utrecht

The iconic 'Brechtian punk cabaret' duo, The Dresden Dolls, celebrate the 20th anniversary of their album 'Yes, Virginia...'.

Syd
Syd

Monday, 07-09-2026, 20:00

Melkweg (OZ), Amsterdam

Syd, the L.A. native known for her silky R&B voice from The Internet and Odd Future, returns to the stage with a new record after a successful comeback tour.

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Amsterdam
Kolja
Kolja

Wednesday, 09-09-2026, 20:00

DeLaMar Theater, Amsterdam

What if you are deaf in a world where everything revolves around music? Arthur Japin's novel about the deaf boy Kolja comes to life in a moving music theater performance.

Drag Me [2] RoXY
Drag Me [2] RoXY

Wednesday, 09-09-2026, 20:00

Theater De Richel, Amsterdam

A sparkling drag monologue about Amsterdam's most famous nightclub, RoXY, an exciting and intimate ode to the 'second home' of a generation of night owls.

Vanishing Acts by Felix Schellekens
Vanishing Acts by Felix Schellekens

Wednesday, 09-09-2026, 20:00

Meervaart, Amsterdam

A journey of imagination in which everything eventually disappears. This debut by theater maker Felix Schellekens is an intimate reflection on the inevitable.

Utrecht
The Lesbian League Live
The Lesbian League Live

Friday, 11-09-2026, 20:30

TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht

The popular Dutch podcast 'The Lesbian League' comes to TivoliVredenburg for a special live show, discussing all things lesbian and queer culture.

PANN 25+
PANN 25+

Friday, 11-09-2026, 22:00

De Helling, Utrecht

PANN organizes the largest LGBTQ+ parties in the Netherlands. This edition at De Helling in Utrecht is exclusively for an audience aged 25 and older.

The Hague
Queer Friday The Hague
Queer Friday The Hague

Friday, 11-09-2026, 20:00

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.

Blahaj Blast
Blahaj Blast

Saturday, 12-09-2026, 20:00

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.

Rainbow Living Room Dance Palace
Rainbow Living Room Dance Palace

Sunday, 20-09-2026, 16:30

COC Café, The Hague

A cozy 1.5-hour music afternoon for LGBTIQ+ people aged 55+, led by a record spinner. Listen to favorite songs, share memories, and dance in a small-scale, warm living-room atmosphere.

Rotterdam
The Sex Sisters Game Show
The Sex Sisters Game Show

Friday, 11-09-2026, 20:30

Theater Walhalla, Rotterdam

In their cheerful theater lecture 'The Sex Sisters Game Show,' quiz questions fly by at a rapid pace. An evening that will change your sex life forever.

Queer Sunday Café + Vintage Market
Queer Sunday Café + Vintage Market

Sunday, 13-09-2026, 13:00

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. There will be also Vintage Market at Oase!

Wolf and Dog
Wolf and Dog

Wednesday, 16-09-2026, 20:30

WORM Rotterdam, Rotterdam

Screening of Cláudia Varejão's award-winning film 'Wolf and Dog', exploring themes of community, tradition, and queer identity on the Azorean island of São Miguel.

Launch of Qtopia Magazine
Launch of Qtopia Magazine

Thursday, 17-09-2026, 19:00

Club Ferry Rotterdam, Rotterdam

Join the festive launch of Qtopia, a queer magazine celebrating Rotterdam's culture, art, and creative activism with talks, performances, music, and drinks.

Other cities
Queers & Dragons
Queers & Dragons

Thursday, 10-09-2026, 19:00

Pand54, Eindhoven

Queerhoven's monthly Tabletop Role-Playing Game (TTRPG) night, welcoming both seasoned players and newcomers for an evening of adventure.

Regenboogborrel
Regenboogborrel

Friday, 11-09-2026, 20:00

Café Dubbel, Meppel

Come and join us at our colorful rainbow drinks in Meppel

HTQ x Klimmuur Haarlem
HTQ x Klimmuur Haarlem

Saturday, 12-09-2026, 18:15

Klimmuur Haarlem, Haarlem

Queer climbers, we get the entire Klimmuur Haarlem to ourselves and our community again! Come by to climb or just hang out.

May I Be So Free? - The Musical
May I Be So Free? - The Musical

Saturday, 12-09-2026, 20:00

Stadspodium GO, Leerdam

A poignant and hopeful musical about the search for your true self, exploring identity, faith, love, and freedom in a personal coming-out story.

qMeetNL is the comprehensive 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 — in English and Dutch, updated daily.