OUR STORIES — Chinese Queer Artists in The Hague
Nowhere Netherlands, The Hague
A group exhibition by three Chinese queer artists exploring themes of love, memory, identity, care, and survival through painting, photography, and installation.
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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.
World Pride Run 2026
Vondelpark - Blue Tea House, Amsterdam
Lace up your running shoes for the World Pride Run 2026. A festive 5K through Vondelpark for everyone who wants to celebrate Pride on the move.
Kids Pride: Egg
Theater De Krakeling (Westerpark), Amsterdam
A musical children’s show about two male penguins with a big wish: their own chick. A true and moving story about love and families that look a little different.
Rainbow Festival
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
A festive afternoon for LGBTQ+ people with intellectual disabilities, featuring music, dancing, games, creative activities, and opportunities to meet new people.
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DeLaMar, Amsterdam
Experience the iconic Broadway classic in the full English version, an intimate rock musical written by Jonathan Larson, the man behind the iconic musical Rent.
WorldPride March
Amsterdam, Amsterdam
The WorldPride March is a powerful demonstration of visibility, solidarity and resistance, showing that everyone has the right to be themselves and love who they want.
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DeLaMar Theater, Amsterdam
Experience the iconic Broadway classic, an intimate rock musical by Jonathan Larson, creator of Rent, performed entirely in English.
World Pride Drag Bingo Royale
Spijkerbar, Amsterdam
Gay Gambling - Drag Bingo World Pride Edition. Hilarious weekly Drag Bingo hosted by the legendary Miss Dora Royale!
The Mad Sexton of the Dom Tower
Domtoren, Michaëlskapel, Utrecht
Razor-sharp theater about our Queer history. A fast-paced history lesson and a cutting black comedy in one, at the location where it all began.
Silver Foxes
Het Amsterdams Theaterhuis, Amsterdam
A hilarious play exploring aging, belonging, and adversity as three middle-aged men navigate personal challenges in funny, touching, and surprising ways.
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.
Club Chrome: Pride Closing Party
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, Amsterdam
ITA and Melkweg are closing WorldPride 2026 with a grand finale. This performance party brings together theater, club culture, and queerness for one last night of celebration.
Pon Di Pride
Melkweg, Amsterdam
Pon Di Pride returns to Melkweg with a club night and a ball, creating a safe space for the like-minded and like-spirited BPOC LGBTQI+ community.
TILLATEC invites: BOUDICA + HOWL + PERVERT
TILLATEC, Amsterdam
We’re closing out our WorldPride celebrations the only way we know how: with divas, dolls and the trade!
RAUM invites …IsBurning x Gay Haze
Club RAUM, Amsterdam
RAUM invites ...Isburning together with Brussels-based Gay Haze during the second week of World Pride.
PowerHause
Akhnaton Amsterdam, Amsterdam
A queer circuit house experience in Amsterdam. It’s a night where music, freedom and connection take control with international and local DJs.
HYPERPRIDE
Parallel, Amsterdam
A diverse night of techno and trance to close out WorldPride with a bang, featuring local and international selectors.
Tropikali by Night
Paradiso, Amsterdam
A special WorldPride edition of Tropikali at the iconic Paradiso, featuring Latin-spiced house in the main hall and Balkan/SWANA pop in the basement.
Tomorrow
Walking with ZLG
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.
Trans
T4T Day: BIPOC Trans Picnic
Utrecht, Utrecht
A chill picnic day for BIPOC trans and non-binary people to connect, share food, and chat. Includes a guided sketching workshop. Admission is free, but sign-up is required.
Queer Sunday Café + Vintage Market
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!
More News
Amsterdam & Netherlands
- COC Netherlands Gets a Global Award at Amsterdam WorldPride
- Over 170 Anti-LGBTQ+ Incidents Reported During WorldPride's Second Weekend in Amsterdam
- Canal Parade Awards Honour 'The Kissing Couple' and 'Book Boat' for Creativity and Impact
- Amsterdam's WorldPride Canal Parade Draws Huge Crowds in Celebration of Unity
Europe & World
Culture & Lifestyle
- Filmmaker Gregg Araki Questions Gen Z's 'Sex Recession' with New Film 'I Want Your Sex'
- Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Author of 'Aristotle and Dante,' Dies at 71
- Unique Vintage Halts Harry Potter Promotion After Community Backlash
- Michiel van Erp Film on Amsterdam's AIDS-Era Gay Scene to Open Netherlands Film Festival
Coming Up
Amsterdam
Trans Swimming
Amsterdam, Amsterdam
A safe, enclosed swimming session for transgender and non-binary individuals, hosted by a transgender lifeguard and a non-binary person in Amsterdam.
We Will Rock You
DeLaMar, Amsterdam
Experience the only official Queen musical, a spectacular show featuring over 20 legendary hits. Join the rebellion in a future where rock music is forbidden and help bring it back to life.
Pink in Kadoelen
Buurtkamer Kadoelen, Amsterdam
A monthly pink networking meeting at Buurtkamer Kadoelen in Amsterdam North. A place to meet each other, with friends and family also welcome.
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
Queer Book Club: Hijab Butch Blues
Julianapark, Utrecht
Come discuss books and make new friends at this queer book club meeting in the park. This month's book is 'Hijab Butch Blues' by Lamya H.
SUMMER OF PRIDE KIKI PART III
De Helling, Utrecht
The biggest and fabbest Utrecht ball of the year returns for its third edition, paying tribute to the trans community who have built ballroom culture.
ART HOUSE 17 & Friends: Over the Rainbow
TivoliVredenburg / Grote Zaal, Utrecht
ART HOUSE 17 presents a flamboyant revue where genres and conventions clash, featuring music from Bach to Sufjan Stevens, alongside dance, clowns, and acrobats in an ode to the beauty of diversity.
CYBERLESQUE
KABUL à GoGo, Utrecht
Celebrate the first anniversary of digi-art and music collective bitcrush fanclub <3. Enter the tease of the future with DJ-sets and theatrical performances.
The Hague
Rainbow Living Room Dance Palace
COC Café, The Hague
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.
Girls Nights
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.
ANALBUM (try-out)
Zaal 3, The Hague
Maxi delivers a whirlwind of pop, camp, and cabaret in a show between a concert and a performance. Experience EDM and ballads infused with humor, exploring themes of desire, taboo, and identity.
Trans Swimming at Plons The Hague
HHZV Plons, The Hague
A free and accessible swimming training for trans and non-binary people (18+) in The Hague, organized by HHZV Plons. All levels are welcome.
Rotterdam
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.
Queertied Peer Rope with Beginner Workshop
Small gym hall, Rotterdam
A playful, welcoming rope hangout for the queer community and allies to explore shibari, connection, and silliness with safety and care. Includes an optional beginner's workshop.
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.
Queer Bouldering
Boulder Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Join us for a fun and social bouldering session at Boulder Rotterdam. All levels are welcome, from first-timers to experienced climbers!
Other cities
Total eclipse of the sun - walk and viewing (6.1km)
Den Haag Centraal, Den Haag
Join Hiking Queers Netherlands for a 6.1km walk from The Hague Central to Scheveningen beach to view the total solar eclipse.
Regenboogborrel
Theatercafé Dubbel, Meppel
Come and join us at our colorful rainbow drinks in Meppel
May I Be So Free? - The Musical
Graceland Festival, Vinkeveen
A poignant and hopeful musical about the search for your true self, exploring identity, faith, love, and freedom in a personal coming-out story.
Haarlem: Walk with COC
Haarlem, Haarlem
Join a friendly group walk on the third Sunday of every month. A great way to socialize and enjoy the outdoors with the community.