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Art Makerspace | Fashion & Design XL: World Pride
Art Makerspace | Fashion & Design XL: World Pride

Thursday, 07-05-2026, 16:00

OBA Oosterdok, Amsterdam

Are you between 14 and 23 years old and want to get started with fashion, art, and identity? Sign up for this series of free workshops to create your own design for World Pride.

Drag Daughters: A Solo Exhibition by Michelle Sank
Drag Daughters: A Solo Exhibition by Michelle Sank

Thursday, 07-05-2026, 16:30

Het Zuid-Afrikahuis, Amsterdam

A solo photography exhibition by Michelle Sank exploring Cape Town's rich drag culture. The work celebrates resilience, community, and self-expression through powerful portraits of the city's drag queens.

Creative Evening
Creative Evening

Thursday, 07-05-2026, 19:00

Kruim in de Chocoladefabriek, Gouda

Join us for a cozy creative evening. Bring your own project (crochet, drawing, etc.) and work on it in a social setting with the community.

Weg met Eddy Bellegueule
Weg met Eddy Bellegueule

Thursday, 07-05-2026, 20:00

Theater Rotterdam, Rotterdam

The autobiographical novel by Édouard Louis was an instant worldwide success. The book tells the unvarnished life story of a gay boy in a homophobic environment.

Mitski
Mitski

Thursday, 07-05-2026, 20:00

AFAS Live, Amsterdam

Indie pop star Mitski returns to the Netherlands for her biggest shows ever at AFAS Live, following the release of her new album.

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PINKOOST
PINKOOST

Thursday, 07-05-2026, 20:00

Café De Kleine Bes, Amsterdam

A bimonthly social event for the LGBTQ+ community in Amsterdam-Oost, providing a regular opportunity for residents to meet and connect.

The Elephant
The Elephant

Thursday, 07-05-2026, 20:00

Frascati, Amsterdam

In Dutch. A story about the horror of love, intimacy, violence, and everything that remains unspoken between two women.

mx CoelaCunt Will Live Forever
mx CoelaCunt Will Live Forever

Thursday, 07-05-2026, 20:15

Theater aan het Spui, The Hague

Mx. CoelaCunt will live forever is an ode to survival and fluidity. Through a mix of music, choreography, fashion, and spoken word, Djuwa Mroivili creates a performance that is both healing and confrontational.

Tomorrow
Kom op de Soep
Kom op de Soep

Friday, 08-05-2026, 15:30

Café Rosé, Maastricht

Come for the Soup is an initiative by COC Limburg to involve the neighborhood more with Café Rosé and to welcome new people from the area. Everyone is welcome.

The Social Hub x AMP: Pride Paint and Sip
The Social Hub x AMP: Pride Paint and Sip

Friday, 08-05-2026, 18:00

The Social Hub The Hague, The Hague

Join a vibrant afternoon of color, creativity, and connection at this Paint & Sip evening. Perfect for all skill levels, enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with music, drinks, and a welcoming community.

Queer Open Mic Night
Queer Open Mic Night

Friday, 08-05-2026, 20:00

QueerHub Nieuw-West (Garage Notweg), Amsterdam

Join All Tits Together for a queer open mic night at QueerHub Nieuw-West. Take the stage to perform or just relax, enjoy the show, and connect with new friends.

Rose Gray Live
Rose Gray Live

Friday, 08-05-2026, 20:30

Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam

London-based singer-songwriter Rose Gray combines euphoric dance-pop with emotion, creating an ode to club culture built on the foundations of rave, house, and electronica.

PANN 25+
PANN 25+

Friday, 08-05-2026, 22:00

De Helling, Utrecht

PANN organizes the largest LGBTQ+ parties in the Netherlands. This edition at De Helling in Utrecht is exclusively for an audience aged 25 and older.

Club Joehoe
Club Joehoe

Friday, 08-05-2026, 22:00

Werkwarenhuis, 's-Hertogenbosch

An open-minded club night for gays, lesbians, bis, queers, and everyone who wants to dance freely. Experience a raw, sexy, and inclusive atmosphere where you can be unashamedly yourself on the dance floor.

ketia All Night Long
ketia All Night Long

Friday, 08-05-2026, 23:00

Club Raum, Amsterdam

Resident DJ ketia plays an all-night, genre-hopping set blending rave chaos with house-party intimacy, with a promise of bangers only.

Coming Up
Amsterdam
The Marriage of Figaro
The Marriage of Figaro

Sunday, 10-05-2026, 14:00

Nationale Opera & Ballet, Amsterdam

Experience Mozart's masterpiece, a tragicomic classic about love, power, and deceit. This opera follows the madcap events of a single day as Figaro and Susanna prepare for their wedding amidst romantic intrigues and social commentary.

Isak Danielson
Isak Danielson

Sunday, 10-05-2026, 20:30

't Zonnehuis, Amsterdam

Swedish singer-songwriter Isak Danielson is known for his emotional, cinematic pop music, conveying themes of love, loss, and self-reflection with his powerful, vulnerable voice.

Trans Swimming
Trans Swimming

Monday, 11-05-2026, 13:00

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.

Worldpeace DMT + The Femcels
Worldpeace DMT + The Femcels

Monday, 11-05-2026, 20:30

Cinetol, Amsterdam

Worldpeace DMT and The Femcels, two emerging names from the British underground, are joining forces for a joint tour that captures both acts on the verge of a breakthrough.

Utrecht
Music Bingo XXL with Joost de Host
Music Bingo XXL with Joost de Host

Saturday, 09-05-2026, 20:00

Bodytalk, Utrecht

After a sold-out previous edition, Music Bingo XXL with Joost de Host returns! Play bingo with a playlist full of queer bangers and quiz questions.

Lazy Queer Sunday: Matt Baume
Lazy Queer Sunday: Matt Baume

Sunday, 10-05-2026, 17:00

Savannah Bay, Utrecht

American author and YouTuber Matt Baume discusses his book, 'Hi Honey, I’m Homo!', about the history of queer characters on American sitcoms and television’s impact on queer liberation.

Being (queer bodies) together
Being (queer bodies) together

Thursday, 14-05-2026, 19:15

Holos, Utrecht

A monthly evening of bodywork, sharing practices, and being together for queer-identifying individuals, exploring different themes each session.

Sweet Spot
Sweet Spot

Saturday, 16-05-2026, 19:00

Theater Kikker, Utrecht

Six performers pull you into a restless whirlwind of dance and sound inspired by Norwegian folk myths. This queer performance explores the body as a place of ambivalence, where identity and power are constantly in motion.

The Hague
Queer City Walk The Hague
Queer City Walk The Hague

Saturday, 09-05-2026, 10:30

Haags Historisch Museum, The Hague

Join a two-hour, donation-based city walk to discover the rich queer history of The Hague, exploring local and national stories of queer people, emancipation, and discrimination.

Blahaj Blast
Blahaj Blast

Saturday, 09-05-2026, 20:00

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.

Rotterdam
Dog meet-up
Dog meet-up

Saturday, 09-05-2026, 13:30

Het Park, Rotterdam

Calling all queer dog owners and allies to bring their dogs to this free meet-up in Het Park!

Queer Sunday Café
Queer Sunday Café

Sunday, 10-05-2026, 13:00

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.

A Case for the Existence of God
A Case for the Existence of God

Tuesday, 12-05-2026, 20:00

Theater Rotterdam, Rotterdam

An acclaimed, contemporary play about an unlikely friendship between two single fathers who, despite their differences, find a connection through their shared life struggles.

TransCafé COC Rotterdam
TransCafé COC Rotterdam

Sunday, 17-05-2026, 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.

Leiden
Open Stage – Eurovision Special
Open Stage – Eurovision Special

Saturday, 09-05-2026, 20:00

COC De Kroon, Leiden

Singing, dancing, lip-syncing — anything goes! An open stage Eurovision special hosted by Anita Burger at COC De Kroon. Free admission.

No Men Beyond This Point
No Men Beyond This Point

Saturday, 09-05-2026, 20:30

Theater Ins Blau, Leiden

A feminist sci-fi play about a utopian future without men, where the sudden appearance of a wild man uncovers the dark side of paradise.

Other cities
Walking with ZLG
Walking with ZLG

Sunday, 10-05-2026, 10:00

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.

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