DIP | CONFESS - World Pride Edition
Paradiso - Basement, Amsterdam
Show your true colors at CONFESS, the new queer house and techno night in the basement of Paradiso, featuring a lineup of leading queer DJs, live performances, and more.
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Today & Tomorrow
WorldPride Conference
Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam
The WorldPride Amsterdam Human Rights Conference, taking place from August 5-7, 2026, focuses on connecting and inspiring people in the fight for equal rights.
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.
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.
Queer Latin Night Amsterdam!
Nieuwland, Amsterdam
A queer Latin night party celebrating Latin music and queer culture at Nieuwland Amsterdam.
Een quickie met Or Sebastian en Drek Manor
Bookshop at ITA, Amsterdam
As part of Pride, queer artists Or Sebastian and Drek Manor each present their own unique performance on the same evening at The Bookshop.
Expo: ‘Unity’ - WorldPride Amsterdam 2026
Meervaart, Amsterdam
A photography exhibition focusing on identity, visibility, connection, and inclusion within the LGBTQIA+ community, as part of WorldPride Amsterdam 2026.
Women-only
Singles Meet & Greet Offline Dating x Bar Buka Amsterdam
Bar Buka Amsterdam, Amsterdam
All the single ladies, gather! This is the singles event where you can meet new women offline at Bar Buka Amsterdam.
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.
Slayground
Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam
A 14+ drag extravaganza! A drag show created by queer youth, FOR queer youth! Featuring international Drag Race legends from the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States!
Opus 1 Ball
Het Concertgebouw, Amsterdam
Black Pride Ball Amsterdam and Amsterdam Sinfonietta present a unique fusion of classical music and ballroom culture, a spectacular tribute to the ballroom scene and diversity.
Kinky Talk - Fetish at Pride
Fosbury & Sons, Amsterdam
An open and accessible session exploring fetish visibility and representation in LGBTQIA+ spaces, with Q&A and a panel of community voices.
KUEER LAPIS
Podium Mozaïek, Amsterdam
The Queer Pacific Collective presents an interdisciplinary program of storytelling, music, performance, and ceremony rooted in Pacific traditions and diaspora.
Frieda Belinfante (WorldPride Edition)
Meervaart (Blauwe Zaal), Amsterdam
Experience the extraordinary life of Frieda Belinfante—cellist, conductor, WWII resistance hero, and queer pioneer—in this acclaimed one-woman musical, presented in English for WorldPride Amsterdam.
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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.
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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.
Madam by Night invites: Boogie House
Madam, Amsterdam
Experience Amsterdam's highest dance floor as Madam invites local and international DJs for a music-filled weekend, featuring Boogie House.
BACKDOOR x WE PARTY – World Pride 2026
Club PANAMA, Amsterdam
The world-famous party brand WE PARTY from Madrid returns to Amsterdam for World Pride 2026 with a spicy, seductive 'PICANTE' edition at club PANAMA.
Friday is NYX
Club NYX, Amsterdam
This World Pride we’re going bigger, louder and queerer than ever. From POP to HOUSE, R&B to pure genre chaos, VIN is your playground on Friday at Club NYX.
Horse Meat Disco
TILLATEC, Amsterdam
Celebrate WorldPride on the dancefloor with the legendary Horse Meat Disco, flying in from London for one very special night of disco, house, and soul.
HEADRUSH X BEN MANSON
Akhnaton, Amsterdam
Headrush takes over Akhnaton for a night of relentless techno and fierce queer energy, headlined by Parisian DJ Ben Manson. Features an XXL playroom hosted by MisterB.
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
Utrecht
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.
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 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.
The Hague
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.
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.
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.
Rotterdam
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!
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.
Other cities
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.