03 - 12
Oct
The Utrecht Queer Culture Festival is a ten-day event that celebrates queer art, culture, and community. The program offers a diverse mix of events, including comedy shows, art exhibitions, tours, and unique performances, alongside workshops and community discussions.
Utrecht Queer Culture Festival
Friday, October 3rd
- 19:30 - Opening Reception & Dirkje Kuik Lecture: The official opening of the festival at De Kargadoor.
- 19:30 - Speed Dating (Men, 25-40): Organized at Anne&Max Domstraat.
- 20:00 - Improv Comedy by De Interventie: A comedy show at Moira.
Saturday, October 4th
- 10:15 - Introduction to Massage Course (Queer Edition): A two-day workshop at Holos Huis.
- 13:30 - Walk of Love: The starting location for this walk is yet to be announced.
- 19:30 - Kiki at Kabul: An event at Kabul a Gogo.
Sunday, October 5th
- 12:30 - National Pink Elderly Day: An event in the theater hall of the Bibliotheek Neude.
- 16:00 - Pride Comedy: A comedy show at Villa Concordia.
- 16:00 - Bingo @ Kalff: Drag bingo hosted at Cafe Kalff.
Monday, October 6th
- 13:00 - Queer Health Conference: The conference for professionals at Jaarbeurs - Media Plaza.
- 19:30 - Queer Talk (Non-binary persons): A lecture at the Bibliotheek Neude.
- 19:30 - Dom Tower tour: A special tour with a focus on queer and polyamorous history.
- 20:00 - DORIAN: portrait of an insatiable one: A musical, queer adaptation of "The picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde, showing at Villa Concordia.
Tuesday, October 7th
- 19:45 - Galakoor Queer Klassiek in the Domkerk: A public rehearsal and concert by the classical queer choir from Amsterdam, where the audience can listen or sing along in the Domkerk.
- 20:00 - Jongens (Thor Braun): An intimate monologue by actor Thor Braun about his experiences as a gay man, in dialogue with the work of filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini, at Villa Concordia.
Ongoing Exhibitions
- 'Queer Utrecht Stories': Can be seen daily at the Volksbuurtmuseum.
- 'If you know, you know' (Studio Rik Versteeg): Can be seen on most festival days at De Kargadoor.
This is a selection of the program. The full, detailed schedule with all times, locations, and ticket information can be found on the official festival website.
For more info: Utrecht Queer Culture FestivalUpcoming