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This week, Lucas and Jane are your guides to a packed season of can't-miss events. They dive into the details of the massive Amsterdam City Walk and the iconic Amsterdam Marathon, a weekend that promises to have the whole city in motion. Then, they look ahead to one of the most magical nights of the year, Museumnacht, where museums transform into vibrant cultural playgrounds after dark.

Ready for a walk through history? Get excited for the upcoming qMeet Leiden walk as we take you on a virtual tour of the city! Join us to explore the city's picturesque canals and discover how a devastating 16th-century siege forged its resilient identity, leading to the birth of the Netherlands' first university. From Rembrandt's first studio to the invention of the world's first...

This episode is your ultimate guide to Amsterdam Dance Event 2025, the five-day phenomenon that transforms the city into the global epicenter of electronic music. We're breaking down the massive lineup, from headliners like Black Coffee and Hardwell to innovators like Skepta, and exploring what makes the ADE Festival, Pro Conference, and Lab so essential. Whether you're an ADE veteran or a...

Ready for October? Alex and Maria are back with your essential guide to a month packed with queer culture, community, and celebration across the Netherlands. Discover what's happening at the Utrecht Queer Culture Festival, join the Walk of Love, and get all the details on Amsterdam's legendary Leather & Fetish Pride. Plus, a look at The Dutch Drag Dynasty, The Hague's Transgender F...

This week on "In Amsterdam," we step inside the world of Claude Monet and his revolutionary art at the "Master of Impressionism" immersive exhibition. Discover what it feels like to get lost in his masterpieces, from the famous Water Lilies to the Rouen Cathedral series, right here in the city.

In this episode we are discussing the movie "Fireworks" that is at the center of attention during the October gathering of the qMeet Movie Club. We also tell you about some new movies to keep an eye out for, starring Alexander Skarsgard, Josh O’Connor and Paul Mescal.

On the eve of its 750th anniversary, we explore the story of Amsterdam. From its beginnings as a village built on reclaimed land to its Golden Age as a global trading hub, discover the key moments that shaped the iconic city. Learn what's happening on the big day, October 27th, and how you can join the city-wide celebrations. Read more at https://qmeet.nl/amsterdam.php

We take a closer look at Amsterdam, a city famed as an LGBTQ+ paradise. But what do recent statistics and personal stories say? From concerning youth attitudes to the resilience of its community, this episode navigates the complex reality of queer safety in the Dutch capital. This is only the start of the discussion. Tell us what you think and we'll feature your opinion in one of the future episod...

This episode of In Amsterdam dives into the city's Open Monumentendag, a fantastic event on September 13th and 14th, 2025, where over 50 monuments will be open to the public for free. The show highlights the new "Open Monumentennacht" and explores several unique locations, from the historic Koninklijk Theater Tuschinski to the modern Universiteitsbibliotheek UvA.

Join hosts Victor and Sarah as they guide you through the upcoming Rotterdam Pride, celebrating this year's hopeful theme, "Queertopia." In this episode of "The Queer Compass" they break down the must-see events, from the vibrant energy of the Pride March and Festival on September 27th to the rich cultural program featuring powerful theatre, innovative dance, and live music...

In this episode of "In Amsterdam" Jane and Lucas explore the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra's free "Opening Night 2025" concert at Sloterpark. They also uncover some curious and surprising facts about the orchestra and its legendary home, the Concertgebouw building.

This episode of "The Queer Compass" podcast features hosts Sarah and Victor discussing the highlights of the Queer Film Festival Utrecht 2025. They highlight films such as the energetic docu-musical REAS and the historical classic Coming Out , all while exploring the festival's theme of "Here, We Are," and its focus on celebrating the community.

A selection of queer events happening this September in and around Amsterdam. We've got a great lineup of everything from drag to theater.

Amsterdam Fringe Festival is happening in September. Over 220 shows by more than 50 artists are taking over the city for 11 days. The festival has a great selection of queer-focused events, and we've got a rundown of some of the ones we're most excited about. Image: AFF

On the September gathering of the LGBTQIA+ Book Club we’re talking about the powerful and poetic work of Ocean Vuong, focusing on his novel, "The Emperor of Gladness". At its heart, the novel is a profound exploration of pain, grief, and resilience, but it’s also filled with these incredible moments of kindness and healing.

The controversies surounding the movie Crusing (1980) - the movie we are discussing during the Movie Club meeting in September. Episode created with NotebookLM.

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