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Queer Poetry Nights Rotterdam
Poortgebouw, Rotterdam
A new season of monthly open mic evenings in Rotterdam dedicated to queer voices, stories, and collective expression in a safer, community-centered space.
Slayyyter WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD TOUR
Paradiso, Amsterdam
Slayyyter, one of contemporary pop's great shapeshifters, brings her 'WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD TOUR' to Paradiso, showcasing a raw and confident sound that blends punk, pop, and rap.
Monthly Roze Stadsdorp Drink
Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam
The central, monthly get-together of Roze Stadsdorp Amsterdam. A great opportunity to meet new people and catch up in a friendly atmosphere in Amsterdam-Noord.
NEW SHIT
KLUP, Amsterdam
A new monthly open mic for queer and trans writers to share their newest 5-minute reads. Bring your work to share or just come to listen.
Wednesday
Bike Tour to Zaandam
Meeting point: Ferry behind Central Station (Buiksloterwegveer), Amsterdam
A scenic 35km bike ride to Zaandam, meeting at the ferry behind Amsterdam Central Station and returning via the Hembrugpont.
Queer Night Wednesday
Timestamp, Arnhem
Play laser tag, sing karaoke, shoot your shot at Crazy Pool, and play Queer Music Bingo with host Vera Virgin at Timestamp and Café Queers.
Striptopia
Melkweg, Amsterdam
A reinvented strip club full of art. Striptopia is 90 minutes of pure energy, breaking stigmas and celebrating the art of pole dance, drag, stripping, and performance.
STOMP x Clbhuis 🧟 Plants vs. Zombies Halloween Prom
CanDance Studios, Amsterdam
A Plants vs. Zombies themed Halloween prom and queer line dancing party, featuring dance battles, costume contests, a photo booth, and face painting.
No One Vinyl Release 02: Queer Sounds From Philadelphia
Club Raum, Amsterdam
Join No One Magazine for the release of “Not a Drive-Thru,” a vinyl compilation featuring queer artists from Philadelphia, with live music, ballroom, drag, and dance performances.
More News
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Culture & Lifestyle
- Greg Berlanti and Husband Robbie Rogers Are Crafting Your Next Family Drama Fix for HBO
- New 'Avatar' Series 'Seven Havens' Introduces Gay Male Lead Character
- From the Vault: Britney Spears Releases 2001 Track 'She'll Never Be Me'
- HBO's 'Lanterns' Isn't a Gay Romance, But It's Still a Queer Love Story
Coming Up
Amsterdam
ADE X Plein Theater: Sex & Death
Plein Theater, Amsterdam
An immersive diptych exploring pleasure and loss through two one-on-one experiences: a performance on desire and a VR simulation about your own death and afterlife.
Bi+café Amsterdam
Bar Buka, Amsterdam
Een gezellige avond met je mede bi-plussers.Kom langs, drink een drankje en ontmoet elkaar! Come by, have a drink and meet each other!
PAARDENRAVE
Melkweg, Amsterdam
PAARDENRAVE is a Rotterdam multidisciplinary club concept filled with hay, high BPMs, and a whole lot of horse. Expect a sexy, sweaty, and chaotic rodeo with high-energy DJs and wild performers.
Utrecht
Queer Book Club: Monstrilio
De Uithoek handarbeidlokaal, Utrecht
Come discuss books and make new friends at this queer book club hosted by Utrecht LGBT+.
🍷🎩 Bougie & Boozy Hike 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Utrecht Centraal, Utrecht
Join a 14km queer hike from Baarn to Bussum-Zuid through the scenic 't Gooi region, followed by drinks and snacks at a café with a view.
Club Fataal
EKKO, Utrecht
After several sold-out editions of their pop-up bar concept, Café Fataal is ready to take over the night. This recurring initiative offers lesbian queer people in Utrecht an inclusive, accessible, and safe(r) space to meet.
Zou Je Van Mij Houden
Stadsschouwburg Utrecht, Utrecht
In Dutch. A personal performance by artist Leendert Vooijce exploring gender identity, masculinity, and femininity through a blend of poetry, theater, and visual arts.
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.
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.
Community Talk with Ype Driessen and the Queer Book Club
Bibliotheek Segbroek, The Hague
Join a conversation with queer author Ype Driessen and discover his new novel 'Vanilla'.
Queer aan Zee Meetup
Café De Prael, The Hague
Want to meet new queer people or catch up with old friends? Join the Queer aan Zee Meetup for a cozy social gathering in The Hague.
Rotterdam
Co-working thursday
Queer Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Join fellow queer people for a co-working day. A quiet space to work with free coffee, tea, and wifi is provided. Feel free to join for as long as you want.
UNDERGROUND DRAG
Karaokebar Uniek, Rotterdam
An alternative, camp, and sexy queer dance party featuring live performances by local drag kings and burlesque artists.
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 Relationships
Queer Rotterdam, Rotterdam
A discussion group for queer individuals to explore non-monogamy, polyamory, and alternative relationship dynamics in a safer, inclusive space.
Other cities
Pretty Girls
Verkadefabriek, 's-Hertogenbosch
A compelling thriller about love, loss, and a hidden history.
Bisou Bisou RAWR
Café Wilhelmina, Eindhoven
A queer performance night during Dutch Design Week, celebrating one year of Bisou Bisou with bold, strange, and experimental ideas on stage, followed by dancing.
KENKI KRIN KRIN
Schuur, Haarlem
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.
COC Song Contest
Haventheater IJmuiden, IJmuiden
The 30th edition of the famous rainbow song contest will take place in IJmuiden, celebrating 50 years of COC Kennemerland with an evening of music, pride, and connection.
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