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Kolja
Kolja

Wednesday, 09-09-2026, 20:00

DeLaMar Theater, Amsterdam

What if you are deaf in a world where everything revolves around music? Arthur Japin's novel about the deaf boy Kolja comes to life in a moving music theater performance.

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

Wednesday, 09-09-2026, 20:00

Theater De Richel, Amsterdam

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.

Vanishing Acts by Felix Schellekens
Vanishing Acts by Felix Schellekens

Wednesday, 09-09-2026, 20:00

Meervaart, Amsterdam

A journey of imagination in which everything eventually disappears. This debut by theater maker Felix Schellekens is an intimate reflection on the inevitable.

An evening with April
An evening with April

Wednesday, 09-09-2026, 20:30

Café DeLaMar, Amsterdam

Drag queen royalty Miss April Summer returns with her spectacular game show! Get ready for an evening of unforgettable entertainment, sing-alongs, and great prizes.

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Trans Trans & Queer Utrecht Hangout
Trans & Queer Utrecht Hangout

Thursday, 10-09-2026, 14:00

Griftpark, Utrecht

A fun, low-key hangout or picnic for trans* and queer people to connect in a safer environment. Snacks and fidget toys will be provided.

Queers & Dragons
Queers & Dragons

Thursday, 10-09-2026, 19:00

Pand54, Eindhoven

Queerhoven's monthly Tabletop Role-Playing Game (TTRPG) night, welcoming both seasoned players and newcomers for an evening of adventure.

Rainbow Living Room Dance Palace
Rainbow Living Room Dance Palace

Thursday, 10-09-2026, 19:30

Bar Buka, Amsterdam

A cozy 1.5-hour music afternoon for LGBTIQ+ people aged 55+, led by a record spinner. Listen to favorite songs, share memories, and dance in a small-scale, warm living-room atmosphere.

Sips & Sorcery
Sips & Sorcery

Thursday, 10-09-2026, 20:00

Lellebel, Amsterdam

An extraordinary evening of world-class magic, mind-bending illusion, and hilarity featuring an international lineup of renowned performers.

Homohop DIP
Homohop DIP

Thursday, 10-09-2026, 22:00

Paradiso - Basement, Amsterdam

Homohop is a night centered on Dutch hip-hop, created especially for the queer (POC) community. Expect nostalgic, relatable, and danceable tunes.

Coming Up
Amsterdam
SPIELRAUM Weekender: Nexus opening
SPIELRAUM Weekender: Nexus opening

Friday, 11-09-2026, 23:00

Club RAUM, Amsterdam

Celebrate the official opening of Nexus, RAUM's new dance floor, with a weekend-long party. Expect adventurous, darker sounds from a massive lineup of DJs.

LGBT History Tour Amsterdam
LGBT History Tour Amsterdam

Saturday, 12-09-2026, 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.

StreetHeart Festival
StreetHeart Festival

Saturday, 12-09-2026, 13:00

Club ChUrch, Amsterdam

The StreetHeart Festival is an annual, colorful queer street party in Amsterdam, organized by Club ChUrch in the Kerkstraat.

Shibari practice meeting
Shibari practice meeting

Saturday, 12-09-2026, 14:00

Westerpark

We meet to practice once per month. The meetings are free. We practice on each-other and share our knowledge.

Utrecht
The Lesbian League Live
The Lesbian League Live

Friday, 11-09-2026, 20:30

TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht

The popular Dutch podcast 'The Lesbian League' comes to TivoliVredenburg for a special live show, discussing all things lesbian and queer culture.

PANN 25+
PANN 25+

Friday, 11-09-2026, 22:00

De Helling, Utrecht

PANN organizes the largest LGBTQ+ parties in the Netherlands. This edition at De Helling in Utrecht is exclusively for an audience aged 25 and older.

Taste of Love Festival
Taste of Love Festival

Saturday, 12-09-2026, 12:30

Beton T, Utrecht

Taste of Love is a non-profit festival in Utrecht celebrating love, intimacy, relationships, and identity in all their diversity. A safe space to learn, dance, and connect.

The Hague
Queer Friday The Hague
Queer Friday The Hague

Friday, 11-09-2026, 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.

Blahaj Blast
Blahaj Blast

Saturday, 12-09-2026, 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.

Prinsjesnach 2026 at COC Haaglanden
Prinsjesnach 2026 at COC Haaglanden

Monday, 14-09-2026, 19:00

COC Haaglanden, The Hague

Join the COC Café for Prinsjesnach, a free city-wide music festival and pub crawl featuring dozens of live bands from The Hague across various genres.

Rotterdam
The Sex Sisters Game Show
The Sex Sisters Game Show

Friday, 11-09-2026, 20:30

Theater Walhalla, Rotterdam

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.

Queer Sunday Café + Vintage Market
Queer Sunday Café + Vintage Market

Sunday, 13-09-2026, 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!

Craft the Connection
Craft the Connection

Tuesday, 15-09-2026, 19:00

Dokhuis, Rotterdam

A cosy queer craft night where making something gives you an easy reason to talk to someone new. Come alone or with friends and connect without the pressure of forced networking.

Wolf and Dog
Wolf and Dog

Wednesday, 16-09-2026, 20:30

WORM Rotterdam, Rotterdam

Screening of Cláudia Varejão's award-winning film 'Wolf and Dog', exploring themes of community, tradition, and queer identity on the Azorean island of São Miguel.

Other cities
Regenboogborrel
Regenboogborrel

Friday, 11-09-2026, 20:00

Café Dubbel, Meppel

Come and join us at our colorful rainbow drinks in Meppel

HTQ x Klimmuur Haarlem
HTQ x Klimmuur Haarlem

Saturday, 12-09-2026, 18:15

Klimmuur Haarlem, Haarlem

Queer climbers, we get the entire Klimmuur Haarlem to ourselves and our community again! Come by to climb or just hang out.

May I Be So Free? - The Musical
May I Be So Free? - The Musical

Saturday, 12-09-2026, 20:00

Stadspodium GO, Leerdam

A poignant and hopeful musical about the search for your true self, exploring identity, faith, love, and freedom in a personal coming-out story.

Walking with ZLG
Walking with ZLG

Sunday, 13-09-2026, 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.

qMeetNL is the comprehensive 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 — in English and Dutch, updated daily.