Set for July 2027 in Amsterdam, the Men in Touch Festival offers a weekend for men—including trans and non-binary folks—to explore connection, intimacy, and community beyond the usual scene.

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Purple Friday
Purple Friday

Friday, 09-10-2026, 10:45

207A, Roermond

For everyone who would like to feel some extra support on Purple Friday, to talk with each other and play games in a safe space.

Workshop: Queer Erotic Writing
Workshop: Queer Erotic Writing

Friday, 09-10-2026, 14:00

De Nijverheid, Utrecht

Want to write sensual texts? Explore your fantasies or capture a sexy encounter in words in this accessible and intimate creative writing workshop.

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.

Queer City Tour
Queer City Tour

Friday, 09-10-2026, 17:00

Domplein, Utrecht

A guided walk through four centuries of LGBTQIA+ history in the center of Utrecht.

Danshuis de Bieb: Bachata
Danshuis de Bieb: Bachata

Friday, 09-10-2026, 19:00

Bibliotheek Neude, Utrecht

Join a special Bachata workshop at Bieb Neude as part of the Utrecht Queer Culture Festival. This accessible workshop breaks free from traditional gender roles, allowing you to experience both leading and following.

Chrissy Chlapecka
Chrissy Chlapecka

Friday, 09-10-2026, 19:30

Melkweg, Amsterdam

Chrissy Chlapecka is an American pop singer, TikTok personality, and activist known for her role in the #BimboTok movement. She's recognized by Rolling Stone and People as a promising new pop star.

UQCF: Rebel Dykes (2021)
UQCF: Rebel Dykes (2021)

Friday, 09-10-2026, 19:30

de Sien, Utrecht

As part of the Utrecht Queer Culture Festival, de Sien and Leather Social Utrecht present a film night focusing on queer history, identity, and community, featuring the documentary 'Rebel Dykes'.

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.

Mystical Body
Mystical Body

Friday, 09-10-2026, 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.

Mama Beer
Mama Beer

Friday, 09-10-2026, 20:00

Villa Concordia, Utrecht

A comedy project by Victorine Plante and Gigi Müjde about the transition of her son, Beer, and the reactions she faces.

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.

Cabaret
Cabaret

Friday, 09-10-2026, 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.

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.

Beyond The Ball by Aqueerius
Beyond The Ball by Aqueerius

Friday, 09-10-2026, 20:30

Kunstlinie, Almere

Experience the pink revolution of the French Baroque in 'Beyond The Ball,' a new baroque-wave musical about the queer icon, opera diva, and master duelist, Julie d’Aubigny.

Sven Ratzke: Kopfkino
Sven Ratzke: Kopfkino

Friday, 09-10-2026, 20:30

DeLaMar Theater, Amsterdam

Join entertainer Sven Ratzke on a musical and theatrical journey through 130 years of cinema, with surprising new arrangements of famous film songs.

Club Kalff - with DJ Buuf Helen
Club Kalff - with DJ Buuf Helen

Friday, 09-10-2026, 22:30

Café Kalff, Utrecht

Put on your dancing shoes! Cafe Kalff is launching a new monthly DJ night, Club Kalff. The first edition features DJ Buuf Helen spinning disco, house, pop, and queer bangers.

Coming Up
Amsterdam
LGBT History Tour Amsterdam
LGBT History Tour Amsterdam

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 11:00

Homomonument, Amsterdam

A two-hour English-language walking tour through historic Amsterdam, exploring forgotten queer heroes and the city's rich gay history.

Queer Parenthood Conference & Podcast Launch
Queer Parenthood Conference & Podcast Launch

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 13:30

OSCAM, Amsterdam

An inspiring gathering centered around queer parenthood, community, and imagining futures together, featuring speakers, conversations, and the launch of the Queer Parenthood podcast.

Liever Lesbies
Liever Lesbies

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 20:00

Melkweg, Amsterdam

An activist queer party with a DIY mentality, inspired by 80s lesbian feminists. Expect feisty DJs, performers, a surprise act, and a night of celebration and hard dancing.

Utrecht
WZP Queer Date Event
WZP Queer Date Event

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 13:00

Biercafe Oproer, Utrecht

A queer dating event with 1-on-1 dates, group conversations, and the fun 'Pitch-Your-Partner' game. A great way to meet new people and maybe find a match.

Queer Craft Circle
Queer Craft Circle

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 13:30

De Kargadoor, Utrecht

A cozy and safe(r) space for queer people to meet, craft, and share skills in textile arts like knitting, embroidery, and crocheting.

Smoke & Mirrors
Smoke & Mirrors

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 18:30

Villa Concordia, Utrecht

A brand-new queer variety show from de Roze Bubbel, taking you into a world of illusions, appearances, and hidden stories with a colorful collection of artists.

The Hague
City Walks: The Hague's Queer History Summer 2026
City Walks: The Hague's Queer History Summer 2026

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 10:30

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.

Tour d’Amour
Tour d’Amour

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 11:00

Florence Houthaghe, The Hague

An interactive and inspiring performance about love, freedom, and the universal desire to be yourself, featuring personal stories and moving songs.

The Hague Queer Awards 2026
The Hague Queer Awards 2026

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 19:30

Koorenhuis, The Hague

A festive awards ceremony celebrating the people and initiatives dedicated to an inclusive, visible, and strong queer community in The Hague.

Blahaj Blast
Blahaj Blast

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 20:00

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.

Rotterdam
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
GIRLS WON’T BE GIRLS
GIRLS WON’T BE GIRLS

Saturday, 10-10-2026, 20:00

Kunstlinie, Almere

GIRLS WON'T BE GIRLS is a vibrant break-up with everything you thought you knew about womanhood. In a world of boxes, labels and glass ceilings, we create space for new perspectives.

Walking with ZLG
Walking with ZLG

Sunday, 11-10-2026, 10:00

Varies, see description, 's-Hertogenbosch

Join a beautiful group walk every second Sunday of the month. Enjoy a scenic route in the Den Bosch area with a drink and a pastry along the way.

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