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Madonna: Truth or Dare
Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam
A renowned behind-the-scenes documentary on Madonna’s Blonde Ambition Tour, focusing on the superstar’s entourage and her gay dancers.
Transgender Evening
Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Monthly social gathering for transgender people in Amsterdam
🏳️🌈 🎲 Boardgames night
Café de Stichtse Taveerne, Utrecht
Join the Utrecht LGBT+ group for a fun evening of board games at Café de Stichtse Taveerne. Feel free to bring your favorite game and enjoy it with us!
Tomorrow
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.
Sophia van der Putten: Transfloratie
de Brakke Grond, Amsterdam
A queer science fiction performance about trans identity and self-determination, using Gregorian chants, pumping beats, and anime-inspired visuals.
Rainbow Café Amstelhoek
Amstelbite, Amstelhoek
Come by for an evening full of meeting, fun, and a nice atmosphere.
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Coming Up
Amsterdam
Shibari Classes at Lola Lieven
Lola Lieven, Amsterdam
A series of Shibari (Japanese rope bondage) classes for all levels, especially beginners, with a focus on LGBTQI+ & marginalised people. Each class includes two hours of instruction and one hour of free practice.
Queer Ecstatic Dance + Live Sound Bath
Temple of Happiness, Amsterdam
Join a special evening of ecstatic dance with a live music sound bath for queers of all bodies. Experience a liberating journey of self-expression and connection, ending with a beautiful live violin sound bath.
Phaedra in Flames
Meervaart, Amsterdam
A modern take on the classic love drama, this play explores a woman's fight for freedom in a man's world, featuring live music and a powerful story.
Rangeela - Queer Bollywood party
De Ruyschkamer, Amsterdam
Join the queer community for a night of the best Bollywood hits and classics with DJU-C, creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all.
Utrecht
CYBERLESQUE
KABUL à GoGo, Utrecht
Celebrate the first anniversary of digi-art and music collective bitcrush fanclub <3. Enter the tease of the future with DJ-sets and theatrical performances.
The Dresden Dolls
TivoliVredenburg (Ronda), Utrecht
The iconic 'Brechtian punk cabaret' duo, The Dresden Dolls, celebrate the 20th anniversary of their album 'Yes, Virginia...'.
The Lesbian League Live
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
The popular Dutch podcast 'The Lesbian League' comes to TivoliVredenburg for a special live show, discussing all things lesbian and queer culture.
The Hague
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.
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.
Trans Swimming at Plons The Hague
HHZV Plons, The Hague
A free and accessible swimming training for trans and non-binary people (18+) in The Hague, organized by HHZV Plons. All levels are welcome.
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.
Rotterdam
Salon of Queer Indoctrinations #6 - PUNKs
WORM Rotterdam, Rotterdam
The Salon of Queer Indoctrinations returns, this time exploring the intersection of queer and punk culture with experimental performances from various artists.
Anxiety Support Group
Kinderboerderij de Kraal, Rotterdam
A peer-led support group for people experiencing anxiety, meeting at Kinderboerderij De Kraal to connect with animals and each other.
Queer Gym turns 5!
Queer Gym, Rotterdam
Celebrate the 5th anniversary of Queer Gym with a birthday bash filled with activities, performances, and queer joy.
Other cities
Wilde Rust Weekend
Friesland, Leeuwarden
A small-scale, non-profit camping weekend for queer and like-minded women in the North of the Netherlands, focused on connection, nature, and workshops.
Queer Comedy Night
Leidse Schouwburg, Leiden
Celebrate Leiden Pride with a special queer edition of Lachstof, Leiden's premier comedy talent stage. Enjoy a hilarious evening by queers, for the queer community.
Visit Pride Leiden - boat parade
Leiden
The Leiden Pride! There will be the boats parade at 13:30 and then live music and DJ party.
Drag Show: "Summer Fever"
The Social Hub Maastricht, Maastricht
Disco, sequins, and fierce performances! Celebrate queer joy with a dazzling summer drag show full of glamour and fun. Hosted by Alectrona.
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