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Pride March
Centraal Station Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Join the annual Pride March, a peaceful 3.5km walk through Rotterdam to show solidarity and stand up for equal rights, acceptance, and a safe society for the LHBTIQA+ community.
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.
Women-only
Janey Festival
Thuishaven, Amsterdam
The Netherlands' biggest festival for girls who love girls. A home base for the queer women of the Netherlands, with music, dancing, and love on the dance floor.
Rotterdam Pride Festival
Willemsplein, Rotterdam
Close out Rotterdam Pride week with a day full of pride, music, and connection at Willemsplein, featuring a main stage, a Queer Campus for talks, and a Queer Market.
Rainbow Seniors Day 2026
Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam
An inspiring afternoon for LGBTQ+ seniors with lectures, a documentary, an awards ceremony, music, and dancing. The event is free and wheelchair accessible.
Trans
Trans Utrecht Hangouts
Griftpark, Utrecht
A fun, low-threshold picnic and social gathering for trans people in Griftpark. Come relax, eat snacks, play games, and make new friends in a safe, trans-only space.
Leather Social Utrecht
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.
TRANS - Zeikstuk
Frascati, Amsterdam
A physical theater piece by WILD Productions exploring the experiences of trans people in public restrooms, performed by 23 trans individuals.
Kult Funktion: Queer House Night
Club Export, Rotterdam
A night celebrating queer house culture and local talent, featuring raw, groove-driven house from Rotterdam’s finest selectors and a ballroom showcase by House Jam.
KENKI KRIN KRIN
Bijlmer Parktheater, Amsterdam
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
Meervaart (Blauwe Zaal), Amsterdam
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.
Margriet van der Linden - Annie, are you OK? (Try-out)
Theater De Richel, Amsterdam
In an honest, witty rollercoaster of observations and experiences, Margriet van der Linden takes you into a woman's life: her own.
Marsha - Echoes of Stonewall
Theater Bellevue, Amsterdam
New York 1969, in a bar full of color, music, and freedom, Drag Queens and activists—including the iconic Marsha P. Johnson—fight for their existence. This is the beginning of the Stonewall riots, the moment the queer community worldwide fights for equal rights.
CHOROPHILIA 3: CVNT 4EVR
WORM Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A clubnight trip back to simpler dancefloors, detached from phones and full of sweaty social reality. A night for people who come to dance.
BABE & QUEERXCULO CLUB @ SAHARA
Club Sahara, Rotterdam
BABE x QUEERXCULO CLUB are teaming up for the ultimate urban & latin bootyshaking Pride afterparty. Expect a hot, non-stop blend of R&B, Reggaeton, Dancehall, and Urban tunes.
Peach Club - Queer Indie Party
Rotown, Rotterdam
A queer club night at Rotown for those who love dancing all night to the best alternative, indie, post-punk, electronic, and pop hits.
More News
Amsterdam & Netherlands
- Utrecht's Queer Past is Hiding in Plain Sight. Let's Change That.
- The Netherlands Is Back at Eurovision, But With a New Team and a Lot of Baggage
- The Numbers Are In, and They're a Slap in the Face: Queer Acceptance Among Dutch Teens Is in Freefall
- Utrecht Queer Culture Festival Returns 2-11 October with Packed Line-up of Theatre, Drag, Comedy, and Exhibitions
Europe & World
- From The Hague to Christopher Street: Rob Jetten Makes a Pilgrimage to Stonewall
- Queer Center in Hanover Attacked, Community Responds with Defiance
- US Conservative Group Threatens to Sue School District Over Transgender Teacher
- German Government Pulls Queer Youth Funding. Their Response: A €1.5 Million War Chest.
Culture & Lifestyle
- More Than Noise: Dustin Lance Black's New Series Is a Love Letter to His Gay, Metal-Loving Brother
- Our Own NikkieTutorials Is Taking Over the UK's Glow Up
- A Legacy in Sequins: Bob Mackie, Designer for Cher and Diana Ross, Dies at 87
- Truck Stop Romance 'Flesh and Fuel' Brings a Working-Class Queer Love Story to Dutch Cinemas
Coming Up
Amsterdam
Information Meeting for Prospective Parents
Amsterdam, Amsterdam
An information meeting in Amsterdam for prospective parents, covering various family forms, legal aspects, and personal stories from rainbow families.
Sober Clubbing
Parallel, Amsterdam
An Amsterdam-based, queer-led techno party for everyone interested in a sober club night. Experience a fun, exciting, and sexy night out without the distraction of substances.
Monthly Last-Sunday Dance Afternoon
Het Open Huis, Amsterdam
Join the season opening of the monthly dance afternoon with Ballroom, Latin, line dancing, and free dancing. Everyone is welcome, from beginners to experienced dancers.
Rope Touch: Naked Shibari Practice
Westerpark, Amsterdam
Monthly beginner-friendly naked practice meetings for men in Amsterdam. Learn and discover Shibari in a friendly and safe environment.
Utrecht
Bi+ Café Utrecht
ACU, Utrecht
Welcome to the monthly Bi+ Café in Utrecht! It's a place for bi+ people to meet, get together, share experiences, and have a fun evening.
Trans RoundTUBle
Moira, Utrecht
A low barrier-to-entry space to learn with and from the trans community.
Book Talk: Kae Tempest
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
Join a special book talk with the phenomenal Kae Tempest—poet, playwright, songwriter, rapper, and novelist. Tempest will discuss their latest book, Having Spent Life Seeking, and more.
Opening UQCF 2026 & Dirkje Kuik Lecture
LE:EN, Utrecht
The official opening of the Utrecht Queer Culture Festival 2026. This private, invite-only reception will feature the annual Dirkje Kuik lecture.
The Hague
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.
Jam Session
COC Haaglanden, The Hague
A cozy jam session for jazz lovers. Whether you play, sing, or just listen, you're welcome to join in the improvisation and great atmosphere.
Drawing Achilles in the Golden Hall
Mauritshuis, The Hague
During Coming Out Week, show your creative side in a flash life drawing workshop in the Golden Hall of the Mauritshuis.
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.
Rotterdam
Proud Supporters
Bibliotheek Rotterdam (Gaandeweg zaal, 4th floor), Rotterdam
A supportive program for parents, caregivers, and chosen family of LGBTQ+ youth in Rotterdam to grow in acceptance, communication, and connection.
Tour d’Amour
Laurenskerk, Rotterdam
An interactive and inspiring performance about love, freedom, and the universal desire to be yourself, featuring personal stories and moving songs.
Sunday Afternoon Salon
COC Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A cozy Sunday afternoon for LGBTQI+ individuals aged 50 and over, with drinks, snacks, and an optional shared meal.
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.
Other cities
Deepening B Tantra Massage Day for Couples
Het Jagershuis, Vught
This massage day is for couples who have previously attended a workshop with the organizer. Participants will learn new touch techniques and explore the difference between regular and tantra massage.
Hike from Diemen to Science Park Station
Station Diemen (Start Point), Diemen
Join a 7 km group walk from Diemen station to Science Park station. This varied route takes you through new residential areas, allotments, and the Anna's Tuin & Ruigte food forest.
Roos Blufpand & Bieke
De Kurk, Arnhem
Enjoy an intimate concert with Dutch singer-songwriters Roos Blufpand and Bieke. Experience their honest, authentic, and personal songs at café De Kurk in Arnhem.
Pink Salon
Frankeland, Schiedam
A cozy social gathering for LGBTQ+ seniors from Schiedam, Vlaardingen, and the surrounding areas.
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