Amsterdam, Amsterdam
Amsterdam Dance Event is billed as the world's largest festival and conference dedicated to electronic music. It runs from 21 to 25 October 2026 and features debates, talks and a wide range of events in clubs of every size across Amsterdam, including several gay venues and queer parties.
@ Paradiso, Weteringschans 6-8
Danserette's GAY80s90s Edition is a night devoted to the pink dance hits of the eighties and nineties. It takes place at Paradiso in Amsterdam on Saturday, 14 November 2026, with the party running late into the night.
@ Panama Amsterdam, Oostelijke Handelskade 4
Backdoor is a gay party at Panama Amsterdam on Saturday, 14 November 2026. Expect an international DJ line-up, stage shows and gogo dancers.
@ The Other Side, Rigakade 10
BOPS is a queer party at The Other Side on Friday, 27 November 2026. The night mixes pop music with house and disco touches, with sets from DJ Absoluut and DJ TMORGZ, among others.
@ Panama Amsterdam, Oostelijke Handelskade 4
Bear Necessity's Sinterklaas edition is a large gay party in Amsterdam for bears and their friends. The night takes place at Panama Amsterdam and features DJ sets from BE-Rik, Sergio Cardoso and Chris Bekker.
@ Oosterbar, Mauritskade 57
Headrush is a queer techno rave held at Oosterbar in Amsterdam on Saturday, 12 December 2026. DJ Pector and Dion Visser are among the artists on the lineup, which keeps the dancefloor going from late evening until the early hours.
@ Club Nyx, Reguliersdwarsstraat 42
A Saturday night party hosted at Club Nyx, a large venue with multiple dance floors, several bars and comfortable lounge areas. It draws a mixed, youthful crowd and the soundtrack mixes pop, urban and house.
Bilderdijkstraat 165 E, Amsterdam
A hugely popular, non-commercial club night in Amsterdam that draws a mixed crowd. Drinks and entry are both inexpensive. Space is limited, so it's best to join the line by 21:30 if you want to get in.
