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Queer Run Club
Queer Run Club

Sunday, 04-10-2026, 09:30

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.

Being (curious bodies) Together
Being (curious bodies) Together

Sunday, 04-10-2026, 10:30

Studio 3, Utrecht

A workshop for queer people to explore a deeper connection with their own body and others through somatic work, massage techniques, and movement, guided by curiosity.

Family Club de Karabijnhaak – Coffee Social
Family Club de Karabijnhaak – Coffee Social

Sunday, 04-10-2026, 10:30

Warmoes, Utrecht

A new club for rainbow families with children (or a desire for children) and allies to meet in Utrecht. This first edition is all about enjoying coffee, socializing, and activities for the kids.

WZP Walk
WZP Walk

Sunday, 04-10-2026, 13:00

Zwembad De Kromme Rijn, Utrecht

Join Wij Zijn Poly (WZP) for their monthly walk, this time a special UQCF edition. A social event for everyone interested in ethical non-monogamy and polyamory.

OneWorld Festival 2026
OneWorld Festival 2026

Sunday, 04-10-2026, 13:00

Felix Meritis, Amsterdam

A festival celebrating 15 years of OneWorld with the theme 'CELEBRATE RESISTANCE!', featuring lectures, panels, workshops, film, and music focused on righteous journalism.

The Little Lamb That Is a Pig
The Little Lamb That Is a Pig

Sunday, 04-10-2026, 14:00

Meervaart, Amsterdam

A cheerful performance by Het Filiaal based on three picture books by Pim Lammers, with loving stories about being yourself and the importance of friendship.

Rainbow Drinks Haarlem
Rainbow Drinks Haarlem

Sunday, 04-10-2026, 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, 04-10-2026, 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.

Four Shades of Old
Four Shades of Old

Sunday, 04-10-2026, 15:00

Plein Theater, Amsterdam

A play about four women over 65 who start a book club, exploring themes of aging, friendship, and identity when one woman's son reveals he is transgender.

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

Sunday, 04-10-2026, 15:00

Villa Concordia, Utrecht

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.

FLINTA KWIK Womxn Only Munch/Social
KWIK Womxn Only Munch/Social

Sunday, 04-10-2026, 15:00

Teatro Utrecht, Utrecht

A social munch/gathering for women and non-binary individuals who feel connected to the women's scene. Men are not welcome at this event.

Women-only Ladies Party Nijmegen
Ladies Party Nijmegen

Sunday, 04-10-2026, 15:00

Roomsch Leven, Nijmegen

A party in Nijmegen for women with a DJ room, a karaoke room, and a special guest performance of Dolly Parton songs by Mariska Petrovic.

Exhibition Opening: The Stripe-Tease Club
Exhibition Opening: The Stripe-Tease Club

Sunday, 04-10-2026, 16:00

De Kargadoor, Utrecht

The Stripe-tease Club captures the tension between anonymity & desire. McQueer Studio presents its collection in its first full solo exhibition in The Netherlands.

TransCafé COC Rotterdam
TransCafé COC Rotterdam

Sunday, 04-10-2026, 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.

Bubbles & Bites
Bubbles & Bites

Sunday, 04-10-2026, 17:00

Café Kalff, Utrecht

Join us for Bubbles & Bites at Café Kalff, a relaxed social event to chat, meet new people, and raise a glass together. Enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbles and delicious bites.

KLUP KWEER Open Mic
KLUP KWEER Open Mic

Sunday, 04-10-2026, 18:30

Kantine Utrecht, Utrecht

Grab the mic and let your voice be heard! Share your stories, poems, songs, or comedy at this safe and inclusive open mic night for the queer community.

Jude York - Once Upon a Tour
Jude York - Once Upon a Tour

Sunday, 04-10-2026, 20:30

Bitterzoet, Amsterdam

Australian singer-songwriter Jude York brings his glistening, high-energy queer electric europop to Amsterdam for an emotionally honest and cinematic live show.

Coming Up
Amsterdam
Cleo Reed
Cleo Reed

Monday, 05-10-2026, 20:30

Tolhuistuin - Zonzij, Amsterdam

Cleo Reed deconstructs Black musical history, blending country, folk, and soul with distorted electronica and experimental compositions in a unique performance.

Loreen - THE WILDFIRE TOUR
Loreen - THE WILDFIRE TOUR

Tuesday, 06-10-2026, 20:30

Paradiso, Amsterdam

Fourteen years after her groundbreaking debut album 'Heal', multi-platinum, award-winning artist Loreen returns with her latest, long-awaited release and tour.

Cabaret
Cabaret

Wednesday, 07-10-2026, 20:00

DeLaMar Theater, Amsterdam

Chantal Janzen returns to the theater after ten years as Sally Bowles in a daring new version of Cabaret! In 1930s Berlin, a mysterious master of ceremonies welcomes you to the dark but decadent Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star.

Utrecht
Queer Health Conference 2026
Queer Health Conference 2026

Monday, 05-10-2026, 12:30

Jaarbeurs - Media Plaza, Utrecht

A conference for healthcare providers to learn more about care for queer individuals and exchange experiences, aiming for more inclusive and sensitive healthcare.

Trial Lesson at Pink Condition
Trial Lesson at Pink Condition

Monday, 05-10-2026, 17:50

Basisschool Stepping Stones, Utrecht

Feel like doing some conditioning training? Then Pink Condition is the right place for you. Join a fun and professional training session.

Men's Speed Dating (30-45 years)
Men's Speed Dating (30-45 years)

Monday, 05-10-2026, 19:30

The 5th, Utrecht

Get to know about 20 other single men in a relaxed atmosphere during this fun speed dating event. You'll have short 4-minute conversations to quickly discover who you click with.

The Hague
Coming Out Day Meeting: 'More than a rainbow flag'
Coming Out Day Meeting: 'More than a rainbow flag'

Wednesday, 07-10-2026, 14:30

The Grey Space in the Middle, The Hague

A meeting on Coming Out Day by RADAR and the City of The Hague, focusing on concrete steps for LGBTQIA+ inclusion in organizations. Be yourself: Visible. Safe. Connected.

Purple Friday Afterparty
Purple Friday Afterparty

Friday, 09-10-2026, 16:00

COC Cafe, The Hague

On Purple Friday, we celebrate that everyone can be themselves. That's why COC Café The Hague is organizing a fun Purple Friday Afterparty for queer youth, allies, and GSA supervisors.

Waiting for Marsha
Waiting for Marsha

Friday, 09-10-2026, 20:00

Theater aan het Spui, The Hague

New York, 1969. In a bar full of music, color, and tension, the frustration of the queer community culminates in the Stonewall riots, the starting point of the international fight for equal rights and visibility.

Queer Friday The Hague
Queer Friday The Hague

Friday, 09-10-2026, 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.

Rotterdam
KENKI KRIN KRIN
KENKI KRIN KRIN

Friday, 09-10-2026, 20:15

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
Salsa Para Todx #2

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 22:00

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
Queer Sunday Café + Vintage Market

Sunday, 11-10-2026, 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!

Other cities
Mystical Body
Mystical Body

Tuesday, 06-10-2026, 20:00

Schuur, Haarlem

In a dilapidated 1980s villa, a conservative widower clashes with his two adult children—one pregnant and unmarried, the other an AIDS patient—leading to an inevitable confrontation.

Cycle with COC
Cycle with COC

Wednesday, 07-10-2026, 13:00

Haarlem, Haarlem

Every quarter, we get on our bikes for a tour through the beautiful surroundings of Haarlem. The tour is a maximum of 25 km and can accommodate up to 20 cyclists.

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