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Drinks & Talk LGBT+
Café Kalff, Utrecht
A casual social meetup for LGBT+ people to have drinks, talk, and meet new people at Café Kalff.
FLINTA
I Kissed a Ghoul
Dokhuis, Rotterdam
A spooky sapphic dating night with flirting, games, costumes, creepy questions and hopefully someone worth haunting. Not your average lesbian dating night.
Queer Poetry Night Utrecht
Buurthuis de Paraplu, Utrecht
A safe space for queer expression, featuring a line-up of performers and an open mic for writers and performers in the audience to share their literary work.
Women-only
Queer Neurodivergent Women Night
Bar Buka, Amsterdam
An evening for queer neurodivergent women and their friends to connect, socialize, and share their niche interests in a welcoming space.
Simon Van Schuylenbergh / KWP: Dark Habits
de Brakke Grond, Amsterdam
Dark Habits questions our longing for community in times of spiritual crisis and hyper-individualism, balancing between intense mystical rituals and clumsy YouTube vanishing acts.
The Ultimate Music Bingo
Café Montmartre XL, Amsterdam
Boo! Amsterdam's most festive music bingo is back, and this time we're raising the '90s and '00s from the grave for a special Halloween edition.
Kweerkafe in Amersfoort
Salon van Zanten, Amersfoort
A monthly meeting place for all queers from Amersfoort and the surrounding area. Besides a cozy café evening, there's often a low-threshold activity and games.
An evening with Fran Lebowitz
Meervaart, Amsterdam
An unfiltered conversation with the iconic American writer, humorist, and social critic Fran Lebowitz, interviewed by Twan Huys.
Final Girls Berlin Film Fest – Best shorts of 2026
Filmhuis Cavia, Amsterdam
A screening of the best short horror films from the Final Girls Berlin Film Festival, showcasing work by women, trans, and non-binary filmmakers.
Pepijn Schoneveld: Welcome for Listening
DeLaMar Theater, Amsterdam
In 'Welcome for Listening', Pepijn Schoneveld effortlessly combines his love for Dutch-language songs with his comedic talent.
SERVE: Queer Comedy Chaos in English
Lellebel, Amsterdam
Standup, games, and alternative comedy from queer comedians & allies in Amsterdam and beyond. We serve laughs, chaos, and a little bit of trouble. Come for the jokes, stay for the mess.
Tomorrow
Café DeLaMar with Cornald Maas
DeLaMar Theater, Amsterdam
A new monthly cultural talk show with leading guests, hosted by Cornald Maas from the cozy Café DeLaMar.
Art Out of the Closet!
Ramses Shaffy Huis, Amsterdam
Discover the creative works of twenty members from Roze Stadsdorp Amsterdam in this special weekend exhibition. A diverse mix of styles and disciplines from both amateur and professional artists.
Q Kitchen by Aydin & Nata
Buurthuis De Horizon, Amsterdam
A cooking social bringing together LGBTQ+ food lovers and friends for cooking sessions, socializing, and great food at Buurthuis De Horizon in Amsterdam West.
Gimme Gimme Disco: THE ULTIMATE ABBA & DISCO PARTY
Jimmy Woo, Amsterdam
Gimme Gimme Disco is America's favorite disco party, coming to Amsterdam! Get ready for a night dedicated to every Dancing Queen, with DJs spinning all the ABBA songs you love, plus the biggest disco hits from the 70s and 80s.
Queertied Peer Rope with Beginner Workshop
Small gym hall, Rotterdam
A playful, welcoming rope hangout for the queer community and allies to explore shibari, connection, and silliness with safety and care. Includes an optional beginner's workshop.
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 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.
Trans and Friends Café InClusion & Open Mic
Plein Theater, Amsterdam
A monthly meeting place for trans, non-binary, queer, and their friends, featuring an open mic for sharing talents in a welcoming atmosphere.
Friyay Drinks
Bar Buka
Join the Amsterdam LGBT+ after-work drinks for a fantastic chance to meet new friends and connect with people in a friendly, relaxed setting. This social event runs from 20h to 23h, every last Friday of the month, encouraging attendees to mingle and have fun.
KENKI KRIN KRIN
Het Nationale Theater, The Hague
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.
The Sex Sisters Game Show
Posttheater, Arnhem
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.
ANOTHER HALLOWEEN
Warehouse Elementenstraat, Amsterdam
A queer Halloween party built around good music, creative costumes, and performances, now at Warehouse Elementenstraat. Costume mandatory.
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- Churchilllaan's 'PridePad' Sparks Debate Over Year-Round LGBTQ+ Visibility
Europe & World
- BBC Accused of 'Orwellian' Censorship After Digitally Removing Pride Pins from Quiz Show
- Hundreds Protest in Berlin After Police Raid on Trans Health Center
- J.K. Rowling's New Essay Is a Long, Predictable Rehash of Her Anti-Trans Obsession
- Smear Campaign Backfires: Candidate's BDSM Photos Fuel Major Fundraising Surge
Culture & Lifestyle
- A Gamer's Reflection: How BioWare's Worlds Shaped a Generation of Queer Players
- Book: Your Next Queer Fantasy Obsession: 'Bodies of Magic' Mixes Med School with Murder
- New Thriller 'The Party' Examines the Toxic Intersection of Closeted Love and Political Power
- The Show That Taught a Generation of Queers to Sing is Coming Back
Coming Up
Amsterdam
LGBT History Tour Amsterdam
Homomonument, Amsterdam
A two-hour English-language walking tour through historic Amsterdam, exploring forgotten queer heroes and the city's rich gay history.
Shibari practice meeting
Westerpark
We meet to practice once per month. The meetings are free. We practice on each-other and share our knowledge.
Fatale Cabaret: Halloween Edition
Club Raum, Amsterdam
FATALE CABARET IS BACK for Halloween! Expect glitz, glamour, comedy and an abundance of talent, with a spooky and gory twist.
Cello Club Night
Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Amsterdam
Welcome to all the Pleasures: an evening bursting with outspoken queerness in dance, music, and performance, where the cello shows its most connecting and versatile side.
Utrecht
LP: All Is Not Lost Tour
TivoliVredenburg (Ronda), Utrecht
Internationally beloved singer-songwriter LP celebrates the 10th anniversary of their hit album 'Lost On You' by performing it in its entirety, along with other new and classic songs.
Waiting for Marsha
Stadsschouwburg Utrecht, Utrecht
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.
PANN Party Utrecht
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
PANN organizes the largest and most famous LGBTQ+ parties in the Netherlands. Join the community for a night of dancing to the best pop and dance hits in a safe and welcoming atmosphere.
The Hague
City Walks: The Hague's Queer History Summer 2026
Haags Historisch Museum (Meeting Point), The Hague
Join a two-hour walking tour to discover The Hague's rich queer history, activism, and emancipation. Guides share stories and invite participants to share their own experiences.
Halloween Drag Brunch
The Social Hub The Hague, The Hague
Join the fun at this Halloween Drag Brunch featuring fierce performances, delicious cocktails, games, and a catered brunch. Costumes are encouraged!
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.
Rotterdam
Theme Meeting: Gender History
Door2Door, Rotterdam
Historian Alex Bakker (he/him) takes you through the history of transgender people.
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.
Mystical Body
TR25 Schouwburg (Kleine Zaal), Rotterdam
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.
Women's Eve 2026
Theater Walhalla, Rotterdam
A fresh alternative to the traditional New Year's Eve conference, featuring a selection of top female artists who share their unique perspectives on the year with stand-up, comedy, cabaret, song, and music.
Other cities
Queer Resilience Workshop
Gymzaal Huiswaard, Alkmaar
Practice physical, verbal, and mental resilience in this self-defense workshop for LGBTQ+ young adults (18-35).
Fetish Social Limburg
Café Rosé, Maastricht
The first Fetish Social Limburg in Maastricht: an afternoon for meeting up, catching up, and getting to know new people. Gear is welcome but not mandatory. Free admission, 18+.
May I Be So Free? - The Musical
De Rank, Zuidhorn
A poignant and hopeful musical about the search for your true self, exploring identity, faith, love, and freedom in a personal coming-out story.
Rainbow Drinks Haarlem
Cafe de Lange Heer, Haarlem
Join the monthly Rainbow Drinks event at Cafe de Lange Heer in Haarlem for a cozy social gathering.
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