Join us at the Queer Book Club of Amsterdam! This event brings together people who love reading and sharing queer literature. We’re a group of readers and book enthusiasts who enjoy open conversations, good stories, an open community and diverse voices.

25 July – 8 August 2026 WorldPride Amsterdam 100+ events in Amsterdam

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We’ll Find Happiness
We’ll Find Happiness

Tuesday, 07-07-2026, 18:30

Het Ketelhuis, Amsterdam

A young Moroccan migrant risks everything to save his Iranian lover from deportation and gets entangled in a dangerous game within the immigration system.

Frost Children
Frost Children

Tuesday, 07-07-2026, 20:30

Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam

For Angel and Lulu Prost, the sibling duo behind Frost Children, home has always sounded like dance music, captivating them with the catharsis and energy of golden-age EDM.

Walk of Pride
Walk of Pride

Wednesday, 08-07-2026, 10:00

IHLIA-plein (3e verdieping OBA Oosterdok), Amsterdam

An exhibition highlighting the international trailblazers featured in the Walk of Pride Amsterdam, a monumental route honoring key figures in LGBTQIA+ emancipation.

Opening: Beautiful Creatures
Opening: Beautiful Creatures

Wednesday, 08-07-2026, 17:00

Melkweg Expo, Amsterdam

Join the opening and book launch of 'Beautiful Creatures', a solo exhibition by photographer The Sinful Son celebrating the international queer community.

Anxiety Support Group
Anxiety Support Group

Wednesday, 08-07-2026, 19:00

Time Window, Rotterdam

A peer-led support group for queer people to openly discuss anxiety, focusing on our relationship with the digital world and phone dependency.

Young Miko
Young Miko

Wednesday, 08-07-2026, 19:00

Melkweg, Amsterdam

GRAMMY-nominated artist Young Miko brings her influential voice and unique style of clever Spanglish lyrics and infectious tracks to Amsterdam.

WorldPride month: F*CKING FAIRIES
WorldPride month: F*CKING FAIRIES

Wednesday, 08-07-2026, 20:30

Plein Theater, Amsterdam

A multidisciplinary performance where dance, music, and text explore queer and neurodivergent experiences through the lens of Hans Christian Andersen's fairytales.

Coming Up
Amsterdam
Queer Amsterdam, The Pink City
Queer Amsterdam, The Pink City

Thursday, 09-07-2026, 10:00

De Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam

An exhibition on the eventful and special history of the Amsterdam LGBTQIA+ community, telling a cultural-historical story of love, exclusion, courage, struggle, and freedom.

Drag Me [2] RoXY (Try Out)
Drag Me [2] RoXY (Try Out)

Thursday, 09-07-2026, 20:30

Plein Theater, Amsterdam

A sparkling drag monologue about Amsterdam’s most famous nightclub, RoXY. A thrilling and intimate ode to the ‘second home’ of an entire generation of night owls.

Our Faith is Love
Our Faith is Love

Friday, 10-07-2026, 11:00

Luther Museum Amsterdam, Amsterdam

The Luther Museum celebrates queer history with an exhibition full of personal stories, highlighting the Lutheran church's role as a forerunner in queer emancipation.

Utrecht
Floating Kweers
Floating Kweers

Sunday, 12-07-2026, 14:00

Utrecht, Utrecht

Go with the flow and join a summer float down the Kromme Rijn river from Amelisweerd to Utrecht. Bring your own inflatable and enjoy the sun, water, and great company.

Drag Me To Utrecht
Drag Me To Utrecht

Thursday, 16-07-2026, 20:00

ACU, Utrecht

A glamorous drag show hosted by Miss Mia More and Loena Maas at ACU Utrecht, featuring an ever-changing lineup of guest performers.

Leather Social Utrecht
Leather Social Utrecht

Saturday, 25-07-2026, 14:00

Body Talk (Wharf Basement), Utrecht

A social leather event in Utrecht for the LGBTIQ+ community. Come have a drink, meet fellow leather lovers, and make new friends.

The Hague
Blahaj Blast
Blahaj Blast

Saturday, 11-07-2026, 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.

Parish: Eurosummer
Parish: Eurosummer

Saturday, 18-07-2026, 23:00

PIP Den Haag, The Hague

Parish is an open-for-all queer night at club PIP in The Hague, creating a vibrant and inclusive space for the community to dance and connect.

Big Queer Beach Day
Big Queer Beach Day

Saturday, 25-07-2026, 13:00

Strand Noord, The Hague

Soak up the sun and hang out with fellow queers at a beach day featuring surfing and a sunset party in The Hague.

Girls Nights
Girls Nights

Friday, 31-07-2026, 19:00

Skatepark Sweatshop, The Hague

A monthly skate night for girls and queer people of all ages and skill levels. A safe space to skate and meet new like-minded people.

Rotterdam
Queer Board Game Night
Queer Board Game Night

Thursday, 09-07-2026, 19:00

Time Window, Rotterdam

Get ready for a night of fabulous fun! Whether you're a board game pro or just love a good time, join us for laughter, strategy, and a sprinkle of queer magic.

Maite Hontelé y La Novia
Maite Hontelé y La Novia

Sunday, 12-07-2026, 19:30

Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam

Dutch trumpeter Maite Hontelé, who became a superstar in Colombia, is back with her new band La Novia. Expect an energetic and danceable concert with a mix of salsa, cumbia, and other Latin American rhythms.

2QTs Beyond the Binary
2QTs Beyond the Binary

Tuesday, 14-07-2026, 19:00

Queer Rotterdam, Rotterdam

A support group for trans, genderfluid, non-binary, agender, and questioning individuals to come together, talk, and share stories.

TransCafé COC Rotterdam
TransCafé COC Rotterdam

Sunday, 19-07-2026, 16:00

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.

Other cities
Amersfoort Pride 2026
Amersfoort Pride 2026

Friday, 10-07-2026, 16:00

Amersfoort, Amersfoort

Celebrate diversity at Amersfoort Pride with a colorful program including a Pre-Pride gathering, the Pride Walk, a mainstage with various artists, and an afterparty.

PINKNOISE
PINKNOISE

Friday, 10-07-2026, 23:00

FLUOR, Amersfoort

PINKNOISE is the official afterparty for Pride Amersfoort, a dance night featuring the best queer-pop, alt-pop, and indie-pop music.

Queer BBQ
Queer BBQ

Saturday, 11-07-2026, 17:00

Gouwe Stek, Gouda

Join a cozy and relaxed Queer BBQ at Gouwe Stek in Gouda. Enjoy an evening of good food, great people, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Walking with ZLG
Walking with ZLG

Sunday, 12-07-2026, 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.