Experience an unforgettable evening with Ryann, where freedom, self-expression, and the power of music take center stage in an atmosphere of acceptance.
Join us for a night of hysterical laughter where LGBTIQAA++ comics and allies take the stage. This is an unapologetically queer (plus friends!) comedy show that puts the spotlight on voices you don’t always see on the main stage.
Enjoy a private tour at the Wereldmuseum in Leiden, followed by a social lunch!
Fatale Cabaret returns with an evening of glitz, glamour, comedy, and an abundance of talent, hosted by its founders and featuring a lineup of gorgeous performers.
In Dutch. Join the very first QUIZ FLAME Pub Quiz at COC De Kroon! An evening of fun, surprising questions, and friendly competition.
A queer performance and club night by fruitfly collective, featuring dance, spoken word, drag, and energetic DJ sets in a space made by and for euphoric queer and trans creators.
Join the 1 vs 100 queer edition: a cozy live quiz packed with fun, pride, and entertaining questions.
June leads an invisible existence in a log cabin in the US. When her TV signal falters, she's taken on a journey through an American dreamscape of TV psychics, misty motel rooms, and ghosts from the past.
Experience the highlights of Dutch contemporary circus with 'Great Catch,' a showcase featuring a new generation of innovative makers. This event presents three unique performances from House of Circus, Knot on Hands, and Fenja Barteldres.
Experience the legendary Dutch musical 'Foxtrot' by Annie M.G. Schmidt and Harry Bannink. This new adaptation, set in the turbulent 1930s, tells a story of love, dreams, and impossible choices in bustling Amsterdam.
Get ready for an amazing event with drinks, bites, friends, and passion!
Every two years in February, Upstream organizes the Valentine Tournament, an international LGBTQ+ swimming event that attracts hundreds of participants from the Netherlands and abroad.
Celebrate Galentine's Day with a fun Pixel Art Workshop! Create your own postcards and posters for your loved ones, friends, community members, or even yourself.
In Dutch. Every second Saturday of the month, people from the LGBTQ+ community read aloud from inclusive books for children and their families. Crafting activities are also included.
A 25+ Queer Day Party for girls, gays, and theys who like to be home before midnight. Expect R&B, throwbacks, slow jams, dancehall, and Afro music.
A monthly social event for transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals to meet in a safe and supportive environment. Allies are also welcome.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with PONTIANAK: The Drag Opera — a stunning drag and lip-sync theatre experience inspired by Southeast Asian folklore.
A beacon for the queer community in Utrecht, FLUID strives to be a safer space where you can be whoever you want to be. Come as you are!
Kalinichta is an LGBTQIA+ oriented club night that takes you on a musical odyssey from Balkan beats to Greek and Turkish uplifting tunes, all the way to the belly-dancing sounds of the Middle East.
A Valentine's night filled with connection, confidence, and queer love on the dancefloor. Come with your lover, crush, or just yourself to move freely and feel seen.
Join a friendly group walk on the third Sunday of every month. A great way to socialize and enjoy the outdoors with the community.
Director Eline Arbo adapts James Baldwin's timeless classic into a musical performance about love, identity, and the fear of being yourself. A poignant story about passion, loss, and the struggle between intense desire and societal expectations.
A cozy 'second living room' for everyone exploring gender variations. A safe and welcoming space to connect, share experiences, and be yourself.
Icelandic industrial band Hatari returns to Melkweg, known for their striking outfits, strong statements, and unforgettable shows. Experience their unique mix of industrial doom disco, budget rave, and bizarre dance energy.
Utah's all-female indie pop band, The Aces, brings their infectious 80s-inspired guitar pop and honest lyrics to Amsterdam on their 'Gold Star Baby' tour.
Get ready for a night of fabulous fun at our Queer Board Game Night! Join us for laughter, strategy, and a sprinkle of queer magic.
Standup, games, and alternative comedy from queer comedians & allies in Amsterdam and beyond. We serve laughs, chaos, and a little bit of trouble. Come for the jokes, stay for the mess.
A photography exhibition by queer documentary photographer Val, exploring queer lived experiences through a non-interventionist lens.
The second edition of the Queer Shibari Festival of Amsterdam, a day of workshops and an evening of performances focused on rope and bondage in a quiet, reflective space.
Wanna feel Royal? Join a special walking tour through The Hague with historical explanations by Lennard.
A lecture on the price of activism, focusing on the story of Ibtissame ‘Betty’ Lachgar, imprisoned in Morocco for blasphemy. Her sister, Siham Lachgar, speaks about political prisoners.
A discussion on how blasphemy laws are used as instruments of state repression, particularly against women, and how blasphemy can be a form of feminist resistance.
PANN organizes the largest and most famous LGBTQ+ parties in the Netherlands. Join the community for a night of dancing to the best pop and dance hits in a safe and welcoming atmosphere.
A monthly open mic afternoon for and by queer artists, featuring music, poetry, and spoken word in a relaxed social setting.
Global pop icon MIKA brings his colorful and alternative pop music to Rotterdam for a live performance, celebrating his new album Hyperlove.
The Unwanted Words Project celebrates spoken word, poetry, storytelling, op-eds, drama and music with a popular open mic series.
Irish singer, composer, and performance artist Gavin Friday presents his new album 'Ecce Homo' in an evening of new music and classics from his rich oeuvre.
An evening of queer stories and music from Mezrab regulars and new faces, celebrating community through the power of storytelling.
A cooking social bringing together LGBTQ+ food lovers and friends for cooking sessions, socializing, and great food at Buurthuis De Horizon in Amsterdam West.
In Dutch. Drag Race Holland stars My Little Puny and Keta Minaj present a unique performance that goes beyond entertainment.
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.
Join the Be Pride community for a fun evening of bowling, followed by a social meetup. A great way to meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere.
A unique queer event exploring identity and sexuality through intimacy, party, sensuality, dialogue, art, and glitter. This edition focuses on body politics and the body positivity movement.
Join the monthly Rainbow Drinks social at Cafe de Lange Heer in Haarlem. A welcoming get-together for the LGBTQ+ community and allies.
Every first Sunday evening of the month on the board of the popular ecstatic dance boat
Experience the cosmic pop and strong queer narrative of Maude Latour. Known for her viral hit ‘One More Weekend’ and acclaimed debut album ‘Sugar Water,’ she creates music that breathes liberation and tackles existential themes.
Monthly social gathering for transgender people in Amsterdam
Canadian pop singer-songwriter Cœur de pirate returns to Melkweg after ten years, known for her enchanting voice and carefully composed songs ranging from piano ballads to disco tracks.
Following sold-out runs in London and New York, Olivier Award-winning director Rebecca Frecknall brings her acclaimed adaptation of Tennessee Williams' classic to Amsterdam in an exclusive remake with the ITA Ensemble.
In Dutch. A special multimedia evening about the work of Anna Blaman, one of the most distinctive and discussed Dutch queer writers of the 20th century, featuring a theatrical reconstruction of her 1949 mock trial.
The IamExpat Fair is an international one-day event designed to connect and support the expat community in the Netherlands.
Join a grouptalk and Q&A session with Dr. Alvarez about life after chemsex. Coffee, tea, and water are included.
Join the new bilingual (Dutch/English) queer book club. The first book to be discussed is 'Julian' by Fleur Pierets.
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.
In Dutch. Actor Johannes Wirix-Speetjens embodies iconic queer artists like Freddie Mercury and Peter Tchaikovsky, bringing their hidden histories to life.
Come discuss books and make new friends. This book for March is 'Boulder' by Eva Baltasar.
A new queer house and techno night in the basement of Paradiso, where freedom is the dress code. An intimate and unfiltered night full of techno, underground house, and live performances.
Join a special evening of ecstatic dance with a live music sound bath for the queer community. Experience a liberating musical journey of self-expression, connection, and pure embodied joy, ending with a relaxing sound bath.
Austra, the pop project of Canadian singer Katie Stelmanis, combines sad lyrics with euphoric, eurodance-inspired synth melodies. She performs in support of her new album, 'Chin Up Buttercup'.
Experience MUOVIPUSSI, a theatrical and absurd mix of electropop, noise, grunting, hip-hop, and punk from Finland.
Searows, the indie-folk project of Alec Duckart, brings his intimate and emotional music to Amsterdam. His sound, resonating with the queer/trans experience, is perfect for fans of artists like Phoebe Bridgers or Sufjan Stevens.
In Dutch. Discover The Hague's queer history in an interactive lecture with storyteller Oskar Oonk. Share your own story and contribute to a collective memory.
Following success with K's Choice, Sam Bettens embarks on a solo musical road trip with his Americana/Country album 'COMING HOME'.
Harvey Fierstein's iconic play tells the story of Arnold Beckoff, a Jewish gay man, drag queen, and torch singer, as he navigates love, loss, and parenthood in 1970s and 80s New York City.
The queen of burlesque, Dita Von Teese, returns to Carré with her new show, Nocturnelle, a glamorous mix of old-Hollywood charm, theatrical magic, and sensual striptease.
A social leather event in Utrecht for the LGBTIQ+ community. Come have a drink, meet fellow leather lovers, and make new friends.
In Dutch. A powerful solo in which Florian Myjer plays an actor who confronts his experiences with transgressive behavior.
In this radical performance, choreographer Jan Martens uses the simple act of jumping to strip away the dancers' masks, revealing the raw, real person underneath.
Respected DJ and producer Avalon Emerson presents her live indie pop project, & the Charm, showcasing a different side of her musical talents with dreamy, synth-forward sounds.
South African singer-songwriter Bongeziwe Mabandla is known for his unique blend of afro-folk, soul, and electronica, and his agile voice that shifts effortlessly to a velvety falsetto.
Feast your eyes on this funny and visually stunning ode to dance! Across 20 scenes the six dancers of Chicos Mambo put their own spin on iconic ballet, modern dance, ballroom, acrobatic dance, and much more.
American stand-up comedian and artist Matteo Lane brings his new show 'WE GOTTA CATCH UP!' to Amsterdam, sharing hilarious observations on daily life and his experiences as an openly gay man.
After fifteen years with the iconic French band La Femme, co-founder Marlon Magnée embarks on a solo career. A significant figure in the queer alternative scene, his project blends electro-pop with rockabilly, punk, and drag aesthetics.
ANOHNI and the Johnsons return for their first tour since 2010, performing their new album 'My Back Was A Bridge For You To Cross' along with songs from their entire catalog.
Join the Queer Book Club to discuss 'Confessions of a Mask' by Yukio Mishima and make new friends in an inclusive, English-speaking environment.
New York-based comedian Ashley Gavin, known for her podcast 'We're Having Gay Sex' and viral crowd work clips, brings her energetic stand-up show to Europe for the first time.
Dance to the very best dance hits from the 80s and 90s with a queer touch, featuring iconic artists and visuals from the era.
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.
No Lube So Rude Tour. Experience the energetic, challenging, and liberating electro-punk of Peaches, the iconic musician, producer, and performance artist.
SOAK, the alter ego of Irish singer-songwriter Bridie Monds-Watson, performs her unique blend of indie music, known for prize-winning albums and a 90s-inspired guitar-rich sound.
Queer folksinger-songwriter and poet Willi Carlisle returns with his signature sound of traditional folk, exploring themes of absurdity, spectacle, and philosophy with a love for outsiders.
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.
In Dutch. A passionate immersion into the work of the controversial filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini. An equally extravagant and intimate monologue about the craving for love and sexuality.
Join Dotan for a special acoustic solo concert. All proceeds from this performance will be donated to the restoration of the Vondelkerk, which was damaged by fire.
Canadian alternative pop artist Lights brings her energetic and boundless sound to the stage, performing music from her recent albums ‘A6’ and ‘A6EXTENDED’.
Join Scottish singer-songwriter Blair Davie for an intimate concert. With a rare voice that touches the heart, his emotionally raw music speaks directly to the queer experience.
Experience the enchanting mix of soul, funk, and jazz from Brazilian singer-songwriter and activist Liniker, the first trans woman to win a Grammy.
Get ready for the biggest drag show in the world and the defining drag event of WorldPride Amsterdam 2026, featuring a jaw-dropping, international cast of drag superstars.
