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Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building
Cinema the Pulse, Amsterdam
A hybrid documentary reconstructing the director's queer childhood in 1990s Mexico City, exploring his sexuality and family's experience with the AIDS crisis.
Between Revolutions
Kriterion, Amsterdam
A hybrid film following Berlin activists protesting violence in Gaza who rehearse a stage adaptation of the 1970s queer book 'The Faggots and Their Friends Between Revolutions'.
Flower Face
Melkweg (UP), Amsterdam
Flower Face is the project of singer-songwriter and visual artist Ruby McKinnon. Her music moves between gothic folk, dreampop, and cinematic indie rock.
Queer Book Club: Confessions of a Mask
Centrale Bibliotheek, DOK B, The Hague
Join the Queer Book Club to discuss Yukio Mishima's classic novel, 'Confessions of a Mask', in a thoughtful and welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ literature enthusiasts.
Queer Book Club: Detransition, Baby
Centrale Bibliotheek, DOK B, The Hague
Join the Queer Book Club to discuss Torrey Peters' novel 'Detransition, Baby', a witty story about gender, motherhood, and chosen family.
Two Mountains Weighing Down My Chest
Pathé City, Amsterdam
A diary-like self-portrait of a bicultural director as she navigates family, identity, and friendship within Berlin’s queer community and beyond.
Tomorrow
Lyrical Vengeance
Rialto SILO, Amsterdam
A documentary celebrating the legacies of three feminist authors, connecting their work to today's transnational queer community through dance and performance.
Ãsheghetam
Pathe Tuschinski, Amsterdam
Two queer lovers escape into a dream world of their own after an underground rave in the theocratic city of Tehran is broken up by the morality police.
A Secret Heart
Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam
An intimate documentary following 64-year-old Patrice's journey of transition to living as a woman named Lilou after the death of his wife, and the impact on his family.
Roze Stadsdorp Amsterdam Monthly Drinks
Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam
Join the monthly social gathering of Roze Stadsdorp Amsterdam. This edition takes place at the accessible Tolhuistuin venue in Amsterdam-Noord.
Queer Talk - Queer Chosen Family
Time Window, Rotterdam
A group conversation about the meaning of chosen family for queer people, hosted by studio sibling (Timo Tembuyser & Hélène Vrijdag).
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.
A Song Without Home
De Balie, Amsterdam
A poetic and intimate documentary portrait of Adelina, a young Georgian trans woman, and her years-long struggle for freedom after being locked up by her parents for eleven years.
Bloc Party + Interpol
AFAS Live, Amsterdam
Post-punk bands Bloc Party and Interpol come to AFAS Live for their co-headline tour, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their classic albums 'Silent Alarm' and 'Antics'.
Pretty Girls
De Goudse Schouwburg, Gouda
A compelling thriller about love, loss, and a hidden history.
Genevieve Stokes - Hiding Places Tour
Tolhuistuin - Zonzij, Amsterdam
American singer-songwriter Genevieve Stokes brings her intimate alt-pop to Amsterdam. Expect an evening of enchanting piano melodies, delicate vocals, and vivid storytelling from the self-taught musician.
Baby Jackfruit Baby Guava
Rialto VU Griffioen, Amsterdam
A touching documentary about a gay Vietnamese man navigating his relationship with his family, his American partner, and his neurodivergent sister, filmed by the man himself.
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Coming Up
Amsterdam
Central Park
Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam
Frederick Wiseman's 1990 documentary captures a summer in New York's Central Park, featuring diverse scenes including the Gay Parade and the AIDS Memorial Quilt.
We Had a Plan
Rialto SILO, Amsterdam
After ten years working as undocumented cleaners in the Netherlands, a male couple, Paul and Dan, returns to the Philippines to build a future, but their triumphant homecoming gives way to a sobering new reality.
STOMP @ CanDance Studios
CanDance Studios, Amsterdam
Join STOMP, a queer-led collective, for a fun and inclusive line dancing night. Learn the steps to a mix of pop, hip-hop, and queer anthems in a beginner-friendly atmosphere.
Utrecht
Queer Notes
TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht
Violinist Pieter van Loenen presents a classical concert exploring the works and stories of queer composers like Tchaikovsky, Bernstein, Smyth, and Poulenc.
Newbi+ Workshop
Savannah Bay, Utrecht
This workshop is for anyone new to the world of bi+, for people who are questioning their attraction to multiple genders or have just discovered it and want to learn more.
Zine Workshop: Welcoming Winter
Kaffeetaria, Utrecht
Join a creative workshop to make your own zine (a small, self-made booklet) with the theme 'Welcoming Winter'. No experience needed!
Lazy Queer Sunday: Alejandra Ortiz
Savannah Bay, Utrecht
Celebrate Trans Awareness Week with a special Lazy Queer Sunday featuring writer and activist Alejandra Ortiz. She will present her new novel, 'Once Upon a Time There Were Dolls', in an afternoon of conversation and community.
The Hague
Striptopia
Korzo, The Hague
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.
WET in The Hague
Zaal 3, The Hague
A theatre performance about the Dutch Transgender Act of 1985-2014, telling the stories of a community that defied an ice-cold law.
Queer Generations: Transgender Day of Remembrance
Centrale Bibliotheek, The Hague
A panel discussion on International Transgender Day of Remembrance, exploring its meaning, the community's progress, and future needs.
Rotterdam
Care Night: Soup Cooking!
Time Window, Rotterdam
Join the queer community for a cozy evening of cooking and sharing vegan soup. A great way to connect and enjoy some homemade comfort food.
Board Game Night!
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 Boulder Night 010
Monk Bouldergym Rotterdam, Rotterdam
Join fellow queer climbers for a boulder session at Monk! From experienced climbers to first-timers, all are welcome.
ExpEnded Love: Showcase
WORM Rotterdam, Rotterdam
WORM's winter fair featuring DREK MANOR, Ilan Bedner, Stijn van Casteren, DJ Helt and more!
Other cities
Women's Eve 2026
Haventheater IJmuiden, IJmuiden
A fresh alternative to the traditional New Year's Eve conference, featuring a selection of top female artists who share their unique perspectives on the year with stand-up, comedy, cabaret, song, and music.
Waiting for Marsha
Natlab, Eindhoven
New York, 1969. In a bar full of music, color, and tension, the frustration of the queer community culminates in the Stonewall riots, the starting point of the international fight for equal rights and visibility.
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