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Great Catch
SPOT, Groningen
Experience the highlights of Dutch contemporary circus with 'Great Catch,' a showcase featuring a new generation of innovative makers. This event presents three unique performances from House of Circus, Knot on Hands, and Fenja Barteldres.
RYANN: a night to be yourself
Cinetol, Amsterdam
Experience an unforgettable evening with Ryann, where freedom, self-expression, and the power of music take center stage in an atmosphere of acceptance.
Queer Comedy Mic in Rotterdam
Bonaparte, Rotterdam
Join us for a night of hysterical laughter where LGBTIQAA++ comics and allies take the stage. This is an unapologetically queer (plus friends!) comedy show that puts the spotlight on voices you don’t always see on the main stage.
Private tour Wereld Museum Leiden
Wereldmuseum Leiden, Leiden
Enjoy a private tour at the Wereldmuseum in Leiden, followed by a social lunch!
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Fatale Cabaret
Club Raum, Amsterdam
Fatale Cabaret returns with an evening of glitz, glamour, comedy, and an abundance of talent, hosted by its founders and featuring a lineup of gorgeous performers.
QUIZ FLAME - Pub Quiz
COC De Kroon, Leiden
In Dutch. Join the very first QUIZ FLAME Pub Quiz at COC De Kroon! An evening of fun, surprising questions, and friendly competition.
POPPENKAST
Roodkapje Centraal, Rotterdam
A queer performance and club night by fruitfly collective, featuring dance, spoken word, drag, and energetic DJ sets in a space made by and for euphoric queer and trans creators.
Queer Quizz Showdown
HAN University of Applied Sciences, Nijmegen
Join the 1 vs 100 queer edition: a cozy live quiz packed with fun, pride, and entertaining questions.
Foxtrot the Musical
Martiniplaza, Groningen
Experience the legendary Dutch musical 'Foxtrot' by Annie M.G. Schmidt and Harry Bannink. This new adaptation, set in the turbulent 1930s, tells a story of love, dreams, and impossible choices in bustling Amsterdam.
Queer Valentine
COC Haaglanden, The Hague
Get ready for an amazing event with drinks, bites, friends, and passion!
Valentine Swimming Tournament
Sloterparkbad, Amsterdam
Every two years in February, Upstream organizes the Valentine Tournament, an international LGBTQ+ swimming event that attracts hundreds of participants from the Netherlands and abroad.
Queer in Square
Bajonetstraat, Rotterdam
Celebrate Galentine's Day with a fun Pixel Art Workshop! Create your own postcards and posters for your loved ones, friends, community members, or even yourself.
Rainbow Stories
OBA CC Amstel, Amsterdam
In Dutch. Every second Saturday of the month, people from the LGBTQ+ community read aloud from inclusive books for children and their families. Crafting activities are also included.
Dripped: Valentine's Edition
The Tequila Club, Amsterdam
A 25+ Queer Day Party for girls, gays, and theys who like to be home before midnight. Expect R&B, throwbacks, slow jams, dancehall, and Afro music.
Blahaj Blast
COC Haaglanden, The Hague
A monthly social event for transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals to meet in a safe and supportive environment. Allies are also welcome.
Pontianak The Drag Opera
Theater De Regentes, The Hague
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with PONTIANAK: The Drag Opera — a stunning drag and lip-sync theatre experience inspired by Southeast Asian folklore.
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