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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!
Tuesday & Wednesday
Pink Salon
Frankeland, Schiedam
A cozy social gathering for LGBTQ+ seniors from Schiedam, Vlaardingen, and the surrounding areas.
Alison Moyet - Songs of Yazoo, The Minutes & Other
Koninklijk Theater Carré, Amsterdam
British singer-songwriter Alison Moyet, known from the synth-pop duo Yazoo, returns to Carré for a unique concert featuring songs from Yazoo's repertoire and her acclaimed solo electronic albums.
Bi+ Café Utrecht
ACU, Utrecht
Welcome to the monthly Bi+ Café in Utrecht! It's a place for bi+ people to meet, get together, share experiences, and have a fun evening.
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Europe & World
Culture & Lifestyle
Coming Up
Amsterdam
The Sex Sisters Game Show
Griffioen, Amstelveen
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 Stories
Mezrab, Amsterdam
Let’s come together for a night of queer stories! Mezrab regulars and a few fresh faces come together to share stories and music related to LGBTQI+ themes.
Utrecht
Trans RoundTUBle
Moira, Utrecht
A low barrier-to-entry space to learn with and from the trans community.
Book Talk: Kae Tempest
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
Join a special book talk with the phenomenal Kae Tempest—poet, playwright, songwriter, rapper, and novelist. Tempest will discuss their latest book, Having Spent Life Seeking, and more.
Opening UQCF 2026 & Dirkje Kuik Lecture
LE:EN, Utrecht
The official opening of the Utrecht Queer Culture Festival 2026. This private, invite-only reception will feature the annual Dirkje Kuik lecture.
Utrecht Queer Nightlife: Underdog or Ultra-booming?
de Sien, Utrecht
Watch the documentary 'De Trut: 10 portretten' about a legendary Amsterdam queer club, followed by a panel discussion on the past, present, and future of Utrecht's queer nightlife.
The Hague
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.
Jam Session
COC Haaglanden, The Hague
A cozy jam session for jazz lovers. Whether you play, sing, or just listen, you're welcome to join in the improvisation and great atmosphere.
Drawing Achilles in the Golden Hall
Mauritshuis, The Hague
During Coming Out Week, show your creative side in a flash life drawing workshop in the Golden Hall of the Mauritshuis.
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
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.
KENKI KRIN KRIN
Maaspodium, Rotterdam
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.
Salsa Para Todx #2
WORM Rotterdam, Rotterdam
The second edition of Salsa Para Todxs, an underground and inclusive Salsa night for everybody, featuring DJs and live percussion.
Queer Sunday Café + Vintage Market
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!
Other cities
Rainbow Café Amstelhoek
Amstelbite, Amstelhoek
Come by for an evening full of meeting, fun, and a nice atmosphere.
The Sex Sisters Game Show
Griffioen, Amstelveen
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.
Pride Ontzet 2 & 3 October
Ambachtsplein (COC Leiden), Leiden
For the first time, Pride has its own spot within the Leiden 3 October festivities! Celebrate two days of diversity, visibility, and connection with a colorful program of music and performances.
Wijdekerk Day 2026
GSG Guido VMBO, Amersfoort
The 10th Wijdekerk Day, a day full of encounters, inspiration, fun, and celebration to mark this special milestone for the LGBTQ+ Christian community.
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