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De Trut: 10 portretten
De Trut: 10 portretten

Saturday, 15-08-2026, 11:00

Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam

A documentary portraying ten members of the community around De Trut, an iconic Amsterdam queer club that has been a safe haven for forty years.

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Saturday, 15-08-2026, 14:45

Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam

Oscar-winning iconic queer film: camp drag queens Mitzi and Felicia, and trans woman Bernadette wander Australia’s outback in a bus, eliciting anger, ridicule and admiration.

We Will Rock You
We Will Rock You

Saturday, 15-08-2026, 15:00

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.

Dutch Queer Shorts
Dutch Queer Shorts

Saturday, 15-08-2026, 17:00

Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam

A collection of six Dutch queer shorts, including documentaries, a flirty king, and a tender drama about two queer teens.

Go Fish
Go Fish

Saturday, 15-08-2026, 18:45

Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam

A shining example of the New Queer Cinema movement, this refreshing ultra-low-budget comedy follows the budding romance between two very different lesbians in Chicago.

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The Mad Sexton of the Dom Tower
The Mad Sexton of the Dom Tower

Saturday, 15-08-2026, 19:00

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.

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

Saturday, 15-08-2026, 20:00

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.

FLINTA Girls to the Front
Girls to the Front

Saturday, 15-08-2026, 20:30

Paradiso, Amsterdam

An initiative focusing on Dutch-based FLINTA representation in the punk music industry, featuring a lineup of FLINTA-fronted punk bands.

Happy Together
Happy Together

Saturday, 15-08-2026, 21:30

Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam

A lyrical and intoxicating portrait of a broken relationship, starring Hong Kong superstars Tony Leung and Leslie Cheung as a couple locked in a tempestuous cycle of attraction and jealousy in Argentina.

Tomorrow
Haarlem: Walk with COC
Haarlem: Walk with COC

Sunday, 16-08-2026

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.

Pink in Kadoelen
Pink in Kadoelen

Sunday, 16-08-2026, 13:00

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.

Pink Narcissus
Pink Narcissus

Sunday, 16-08-2026, 14:45

Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam

This cult classic visualizes the homoerotic fantasies of a young male prostitute, who takes refuge in honeyed fantasies about a narcissistic projection of himself.

TransCafé COC Rotterdam
TransCafé COC Rotterdam

Sunday, 16-08-2026, 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.

The Celluloid Closet
The Celluloid Closet

Sunday, 16-08-2026, 16:45

Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam

An informative and amusing insight into the gay subtext in mainstream Hollywood films, featuring dozens of film fragments from early slapstick to modern classics.

Roffa Mon Amour
Roffa Mon Amour

Sunday, 16-08-2026, 19:00

Brutus, Rotterdam

Join a creative workshop to explore and imagine hopeful queer futures through reflection and creative exercises before the screening of 'What Will I Become?'.

Sex-Siren Workshop
Sex-Siren Workshop

Sunday, 16-08-2026, 20:00

Time Window, Rotterdam

Join a free Sex Siren class with Naimah. This transformative experience is designed to help you reconnect with your confidence and own your personal power through the art of seduction.

Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street
Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street

Sunday, 16-08-2026, 21:15

Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam

A documentary exploring the story behind 'the gayest horror movie ever made', A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2, and its impact on lead actor Mark Patton.

Coming Up
Amsterdam
Hartjesdag 2026
Hartjesdag 2026

Monday, 17-08-2026, 12:00

Zeedijk, Amsterdam

Hartjesdag is one of Amsterdam's oldest folk festivals, a vibrant street party on the Zeedijk with a centuries-old tradition of cross-dressing, costumes, and a parade.

My Beautiful Laundrette
My Beautiful Laundrette

Monday, 17-08-2026, 16:00

Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam

The unusual love story of a skinhead and a young Pakistani man who opens a luxury laundrette in London. A cruelly honest comedy about a culture clash during Thatcherism.

STOMP x Queer Latin Night x Studio/K
STOMP x Queer Latin Night x Studio/K

Monday, 17-08-2026, 18:00

Studio/K, Amsterdam

A community night where STOMP (line dance) and Queer Latin Night (salsa) team up to teach their dance styles, including lessons, documentaries, a Q&A, and open floor dancing.

Bound
Bound

Monday, 17-08-2026, 20:45

Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam

Before twisting everyone’s mind with The Matrix, the Wachowskis debuted as directors with this sensual neo-noir featuring Gina Gershon and Jennifer Tilly as two lovers with crime on their minds.

Utrecht
Lesbian Book Club: Poetry Special
Lesbian Book Club: Poetry Special

Sunday, 23-08-2026, 11:00

De Heksenketel, Utrecht

A special poetry edition of the Lesbian Book Club, discussing Lieke Marsman's 'The Poet and the Devil' and Sappho, with an open mic for queer poetry.

Drinks & Talk LGBT+
Drinks & Talk LGBT+

Thursday, 27-08-2026, 19:00

Café Kalff, Utrecht

Join us for a casual evening of drinks and conversation at Café Kalff. A great opportunity to meet new people in the Utrecht LGBT+ community.

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

Saturday, 22-08-2026, 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.

Girls Nights
Girls Nights

Friday, 28-08-2026, 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.

ANALBUM (try-out)
ANALBUM (try-out)

Friday, 04-09-2026, 21:00

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.

Queer Run Club
Queer Run Club

Sunday, 06-09-2026, 09:30

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
Board Game Night!
Board Game Night!

Thursday, 20-08-2026, 19:00

Time Window, Rotterdam

Join us for a night of fabulous fun, laughter, and strategy at our Queer Board Game Night! Bring your favorite games or dive into our collection.

Queer Bookclub: Surreal queers
Queer Bookclub: Surreal queers

Tuesday, 25-08-2026, 19:00

Time Window, Rotterdam

A collaborative book club gathering to discuss queer topics. This month's theme is 'Surreal queers', exploring texts that challenge reality.

Queertied Peer Rope with Beginner Workshop
Queertied Peer Rope with Beginner Workshop

Friday, 28-08-2026, 19:00

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.

Other cities
AutiRoze
AutiRoze

Wednesday, 19-08-2026, 19:00

Het Badhuis, Haarlem

A quiet and cozy meetup for LGBTQ+ adults with autism, ADHD, or other neurodiversity to connect, share experiences, and enjoy a drink.

Rainbow Café Uithoorn
Rainbow Café Uithoorn

Thursday, 20-08-2026, 20:00

Café the River, Uithoorn

Come by for an evening full of meeting people, coziness, and a nice atmosphere.

Rainbow Café
Rainbow Café

Thursday, 20-08-2026, 20:00

STADSKANT, Gouda

A cozy get-together for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies for conversation, games, drinks, connection, and friendship in a safe and respectful environment.

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.