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Emily Salvia - Before I'm 30
Emily Salvia - Before I'm 30

Thursday, 05-11-2026, 20:00

Perron-3, Rosmalen

A moving and hilarious drag cabaret show by Emily Salvia about the absurd search for adulthood, identity, and self-acceptance before turning thirty.

PINKOOST
PINKOOST

Thursday, 05-11-2026, 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.

Cabaret
Cabaret

Thursday, 05-11-2026, 20:00

DeLaMar Theater, Amsterdam

Chantal Janzen returns to the theater after ten years as Sally Bowles in a daring new version of Cabaret! In 1930s Berlin, a mysterious master of ceremonies welcomes you to the dark but decadent Kit Kat Club, where Sally is the star.

Tulip Town
Tulip Town

Thursday, 05-11-2026, 20:30

DeLaMar, Amsterdam

Starring Steef de Jong, Ilse Warringa, and others, this show is an irresistible mix of operetta, punk, humor, and cardboard magic.

Fleetmac Wood
Fleetmac Wood

Thursday, 05-11-2026, 23:59

Paradiso, Amsterdam

Not a tribute, but a party and DJ AV show that reworks the classic-rock sound of Fleetwood Mac into a spectrum of electronic genres, with remixes and deep-cuts.

Tomorrow
Coward
Coward

Friday, 06-11-2026, 12:30

Filmhuis Den Haag, The Hague

Amidst the trenches of the First World War, Pierre and Francis find space for imagination, freedom, and tenderness, as something blossoms between them that the war cannot seem to destroy.

Shibari Classes at Lola Lieven
Shibari Classes at Lola Lieven

Friday, 06-11-2026, 19:00

Lola Lieven, Amsterdam

A series of Shibari (Japanese rope bondage) classes for all levels, especially beginners, with a focus on LGBTQI+ & marginalised people. Each class includes two hours of instruction and one hour of free practice.

The Hours
The Hours

Friday, 06-11-2026, 19:30

Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Three women. Three time periods. The same struggle. A stage adaptation of Michael Cunningham's classic novel The Hours, connecting the lives of three women searching for freedom.

Queer Ecstatic Dance + Live Sound Bath
Queer Ecstatic Dance + Live Sound Bath

Friday, 06-11-2026, 19:30

Conscious Place, Amsterdam

Join a special evening of ecstatic dance and a live music sound bath for the queer community. Experience a liberating journey of self-expression and connection, followed by a relaxing sound bath and an optional cuddle space.

Queer Choir in Concert!
Queer Choir in Concert!

Friday, 06-11-2026, 20:00

Deutsche Evangelische Gemeinde im Haag, The Hague

Join us for an uplifting community concert of our first ever Queer Choir! Beautiful queer voices will lift you up in lullabies, protest songs, queer anthems, and spirituals.

Walk The Line
Walk The Line

Friday, 06-11-2026, 20:00

Cinetol, Amsterdam

An evening of music that blurs the lines between country, Americana, folk, indie, and rock. Expect everything from melancholic singer-songwriters to punky roots and even line dancing.

Queer Friday The Hague
Queer Friday The Hague

Friday, 06-11-2026, 20:00

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.

Nina's Femilicious Posse
Nina's Femilicious Posse

Friday, 06-11-2026, 20:00

Klein Bellevue, Amsterdam

Theater Bellevue is taken over by a horde of feminine forces. Nina de la Parra and her wolfpack celebrate female primal power with a hyper-diverse palette of guests.

Kelsey Lu
Kelsey Lu

Friday, 06-11-2026, 20:30

Tolhuistuin - Club, Amsterdam

American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and cellist known for her genre-transcending music, combining art-pop, soul, R&B, and experimental electronica.

Coming Up
Amsterdam
LGBT History Tour Amsterdam
LGBT History Tour Amsterdam

Saturday, 07-11-2026, 11:00

Homomonument, Amsterdam

A two-hour English-language walking tour through historic Amsterdam, exploring forgotten queer heroes and the city's rich gay history.

Daphne Gakes - Inside Out!
Daphne Gakes - Inside Out!

Saturday, 07-11-2026, 16:00

Theater De Richel, Amsterdam

A humorous and candid theater performance by Daphne Gakes about sex education for adults. With honesty, recognition, and a hefty dose of humor, taboos are broken and conversations are started.

Shibari practice meeting
Shibari practice meeting

Tuesday, 17-11-2026, 18:30

Westerpark

We meet to practice once per month. The meetings are free. We practice on each-other and share our knowledge.

Utrecht
LoveLoveXL
LoveLoveXL

Saturday, 07-11-2026, 13:00

Muntgebouw, Utrecht

A day-long festival with engaging speakers, inspiring workshops, and a closing concert, celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community within a Christian context.

LP: All Is Not Lost Tour
LP: All Is Not Lost Tour

Wednesday, 11-11-2026, 20:00

TivoliVredenburg (Ronda), Utrecht

Internationally beloved singer-songwriter LP celebrates the 10th anniversary of their hit album 'Lost On You' by performing it in its entirety, along with other new and classic songs.

Collectief FAKT - Omelas
Collectief FAKT - Omelas

Wednesday, 11-11-2026, 20:30

Theater Kikker, Utrecht

A queer play about Emma, who falls for an activist and loses herself in activism, questioning how to love in times of polarization. Based on Ursula Le Guin's short story.

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

Thursday, 12-11-2026, 19:15

Holos, Utrecht

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

The Hague
Jam Session
Jam Session

Saturday, 07-11-2026, 14:00

COC Haaglanden, The Hague

A cozy jam session for jazz lovers. Whether you play, sing, or just listen, you're welcome to join in the improvisation and great atmosphere.

BECOMING
BECOMING

Saturday, 07-11-2026, 20:00

Zaal 3, The Hague

A recurring event series by Black Silk, BECOMING is a fluid bubble of theater, dialogue, and party, with each unique edition offering a new queer perspective on identity and sexuality.

Pretty Girls
Pretty Girls

Saturday, 07-11-2026, 20:15

Theater aan het Spui, The Hague

A compelling thriller about love, loss, and a hidden history.

Rotterdam
Zine workshop and Free STI testing
Zine workshop and Free STI testing

Saturday, 07-11-2026, 13:00

Queer Rotterdam, Rotterdam

A self-led exploration in connecting with your body-mind through making a creative zine, alongside free, appointment-based STI testing from the GGD.

Queering intimacy workshop
Queering intimacy workshop

Saturday, 07-11-2026, 19:00

Queer Rotterdam, Rotterdam

A discussion-led workshop on how to 'queer intimacy' in our daily lives, moving beyond mainstream narratives to express intimacy in relationships beyond the romantic and sexual.

Queer Sunday Café + Vintage Market
Queer Sunday Café + Vintage Market

Sunday, 08-11-2026, 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. There will be also Vintage Market at Oase!

Anxiety Support Group
Anxiety Support Group

Thursday, 12-11-2026, 19:00

Time Window, Rotterdam

A support group to reflect on how the winter months affect our mental health and explore ways to support ourselves through the darker days.

Other cities
Walking with ZLG
Walking with ZLG

Sunday, 08-11-2026, 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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