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IQMF: 10s Across Borders
LAB111, Amsterdam
Inspired by the Black and Latinx underground Ballroom culture of New York, Sun, Teddy, and Xyza create Ballroom communities in Southeast Asia as safe havens from homophobia, transphobia, and HIV stigma.
Rainbow Drinks Haarlem
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.
SpelletjesKLUP (Games Club)
KLUP, Amsterdam
Join a chill afternoon of board and party games like Hitster, Mario Kart, and Catan. Snacks and music will be provided, and you can bring your own favorite game.
Weg met Eddy Bellegueule
Theater aan het Spui, The Hague
The autobiographical novel by Édouard Louis was an instant worldwide success. The book tells the unvarnished life story of a gay boy in a homophobic environment.
IQMF: Dreams In Nightmares
LAB111, Amsterdam
After losing her job, Z embarks on a trip across the American Midwest with her two closest friends, searching for another friend who has seemingly disappeared off the grid.
Dance Party irisLOVESiris – part 17 – Den Bosch
Bossche Kelders, 's-Hertogenbosch
The 17th edition of the irisLOVESiris dance party welcomes you to the cozy city of Den Bosch. Join for an afternoon of dancing, followed by an optional dinner at a nearby restaurant.
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.
Queerstatic Dance
Odessa Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Every first Sunday evening of the month on the board of the popular ecstatic dance boat
Ryan Cassata and the Top Surgeons
OCCII, Amsterdam
Join award-winning transgender singer-songwriter Ryan Cassata and his band for a night of music, also featuring STOMP, a queer-centered line dancing collective.
Tomorrow
Remembrance of the Dead at the Homomonument
Homomonument, Amsterdam
Annual ceremony at the Homomonument to commemorate LGBTQ+ victims of war and persecution, with speeches, music, and two minutes of silence.
Männerbund
Plein Theater, Amsterdam
A theater performance by Lars Brinkman exploring the complex and often overlooked history of homosexuality in the Netherlands during World War II, questioning victimhood and the relationship between fascism and male bonding.
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Amsterdam
Willi Carlisle Live
Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam
Queer folksinger-songwriter and poet Willi Carlisle returns with his signature sound of traditional folk, exploring themes of absurdity, spectacle, and philosophy with a love for outsiders.
Transgender Evening
Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Monthly social gathering for transgender people in Amsterdam
The Elephant
Frascati, Amsterdam
In Dutch. A story about the horror of love, intimacy, violence, and everything that remains unspoken between two women.
Utrecht
Music Bingo XXL with Joost de Host
Bodytalk, Utrecht
After a sold-out previous edition, Music Bingo XXL with Joost de Host returns! Play bingo with a playlist full of queer bangers and quiz questions.
Lazy Queer Sunday: Matt Baume
Savannah Bay, Utrecht
American author and YouTuber Matt Baume discusses his book, 'Hi Honey, I’m Homo!', about the history of queer characters on American sitcoms and television’s impact on queer liberation.
Being (queer bodies) together
Holos, Utrecht
A monthly evening of bodywork, sharing practices, and being together for queer-identifying individuals, exploring different themes each session.
The Hague
mx CoelaCunt Will Live Forever
Theater aan het Spui, The Hague
Mx. CoelaCunt will live forever is an ode to survival and fluidity. Through a mix of music, choreography, fashion, and spoken word, Djuwa Mroivili creates a performance that is both healing and confrontational.
The Social Hub x AMP: Pride Paint and Sip
The Social Hub The Hague, The Hague
Join a vibrant afternoon of color, creativity, and connection at this Paint & Sip evening. Perfect for all skill levels, enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with music, drinks, and a welcoming community.
Queer City Walk The Hague
Haags Historisch Museum, The Hague
Join a two-hour, donation-based city walk to discover the rich queer history of The Hague, exploring local and national stories of queer people, emancipation, and discrimination.
Queering the Collections – Pride Tour
Mauritshuis, The Hague
Explore the Mauritshuis collection through a queer lens and discover stories about LGBTQIA+ people and themes in the 17th century.
Rotterdam
Weg met Eddy Bellegueule
Theater Rotterdam, Rotterdam
The autobiographical novel by Édouard Louis was an instant worldwide success. The book tells the unvarnished life story of a gay boy in a homophobic environment.
Dog meet-up
Het Park, Rotterdam
Calling all queer dog owners and allies to bring their dogs to this free meet-up in Het Park!
Queer Sunday Café
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.
A Case for the Existence of God
Theater Rotterdam, Rotterdam
An acclaimed, contemporary play about an unlikely friendship between two single fathers who, despite their differences, find a connection through their shared life struggles.
Leiden
Open Stage – Eurovision Special
COC De Kroon, Leiden
Singing, dancing, lip-syncing — anything goes! An open stage Eurovision special hosted by Anita Burger at COC De Kroon. Free admission.
No Men Beyond This Point
Theater Ins Blau, Leiden
A feminist sci-fi play about a utopian future without men, where the sudden appearance of a wild man uncovers the dark side of paradise.
Naughty Swingo at COC De Kroon
COC Leiden, Leiden
This is no ordinary bingo… this is a musical party packed with loud singalongs, shameless dancing, and lots of laughter.
Other cities
Creative Evening
Kruim in de Chocoladefabriek, Gouda
Join us for a cozy creative evening. Bring your own project (crochet, drawing, etc.) and work on it in a social setting with the community.
Kom op de Soep
Café Rosé, Maastricht
Come for the Soup is an initiative by COC Limburg to involve the neighborhood more with Café Rosé and to welcome new people from the area. Everyone is welcome.
Club Joehoe
Werkwarenhuis, 's-Hertogenbosch
An open-minded club night for gays, lesbians, bis, queers, and everyone who wants to dance freely. Experience a raw, sexy, and inclusive atmosphere where you can be unashamedly yourself on the dance floor.
Lapiano Creative Sessions - Songwriting Session
Koning Markweg 1, Eindhoven
Join local creators in Eindhoven to collaborate on performances centered around diversity, inclusion, and connection in these inspiring songwriting sessions.
qMeetNL is the comprehensive English-language 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 — all in English, updated daily.