Queer concepts & initiatives in Antwerp

Belgium's largest and most prominent gay circuit dance party, drawing an international crowd for a large-scale, openminded indoor event with circuit/tribal house DJs, go-go dancers and elaborate production.

A safe, supportive space for men who are into men, an initiative of Het Roze Huis. Whether you're gay, bi, pan, trans or queer: a place to be, connect and share, without expectations or pressure to perform. Every second Tuesday of the month at 7pm in Het Roze Huis. Sign up via achilleanspace@hetrozehuis.be.

Weekly cruising night at The Boots, Antwerp. Every Monday from 18:00.

ANNO is a meeting place of Het Roze Huis for LGBTQIA+ people with a diverse cultural background: a safe(r) space and a second home. Twice a month, on the first and third Saturday from 16:00 to 21:00, we shop, cook and eat together at Bazzz, Statiestraat 175 in Berchem (close to Antwerpen-Berchem station). Free, no registration. No photos are taken. Questions or barriers? Email info@anno-antwerp.be or call 0468 47 63 38 (Wednesday and Saturday).

Multidisciplinary arts festival questioning gender and sexual diversity, since 2013/2014. Combines art with activism and academia — music, literature, film, dance, theatre, exhibitions, performance. A grassroots initiative, run by volunteers, with open calls for new queer talent. Runs annually from June to August, alongside Antwerp Pride.

Monthly night for bears, otters and their fans at The Boots, Antwerp. Every last Friday from 22:00.

Established multi-room queer rave/festival at Trix Antwerp, organised by Fanklub. Recurring roughly twice a year with international lineups spanning techno, pop and club culture. A cornerstone of Antwerp's queer nightlife scene.

Queer knitting and crochet club of Het Roze Huis: knitting, crocheting, embroidery and more, together. Every third Thursday of the month from 19:00 to 22:00 in the Suzan Daniel room, Draakplaats 1.

Two Antwerp queens who review, experience and question their city in short Instagram videos. Places, events and people from Antwerp pass in review, with humour and regular guests from the drag scene, such as Star and Sederginne. Contact and collaborations go through their management, MASTR.

Drag shows for everyone at MerksemDok in Merksem. Brian Damage is co-organiser and cast member.

Recurring, monthly drag bingo night hosted by ToiToiToi, sometimes scaled up to XXL editions at bigger venues like De Roma. Exact dates and hosts vary per edition.

Monthly fetish night at The Boots, Antwerp. Every second Friday from 22:00.

Recurring drag night at Hessenhuis Café, Antwerp. Every Sunday, 21:00–03:00.

Men-only private gay cruise event (18+) at Club Random, Antwerp. Sunday afternoons from 14:00 to 21:00. Strict dress code: naked, underwear or jockstrap.

Annual week in Antwerp, organised by Het Roze Huis, with workshops, talks, sports, cooking workshops and films for lesbian, bisexual, queer, trans* and non-binary people. Dates of the next edition to follow.

Latin-themed club night at Club Random, Antwerp, featuring performances (e.g. by Ivana & Machado).

Exclusive, private nights for men (men only, 18+) with a homoerotic character, at changing venues across Flanders. Each edition has its own theme, with live music, sensual performances, bites and a buffet, followed by DJ sets. Access: membership is free, but you first submit an application (with a photo and a short motivation) and go through a selection. Only approved members can buy tickets and receive the exact venue. Discretion is key: the nights are phone-free and consent (verbal and non-verbal) is a core rule. Extras: overnight stays at partner hotels with a shuttle, and taxi, limousine or helicopter transfers on request.

LUSH: your juicy night out. Queer Sunday night party at Bonaparte on the Grote Markt, every second Sunday of the month, 8pm till 2am.

Speed dating by dare for men who want to meet men. A host welcomes you, you get a drink, and then come short dates of a few minutes each. Afterwards you can stay and chat. Some editions are open to all ages, others are for an age group (for example 40-55). Sign up on the dare website.

Recurring queer safer-space rave / dance floor, with multiple editions per year (Pride Rave, After Hours, anniversary 24h rave). Curated among others via Spill The Tea.

Free, anonymous conversations with volunteers of Het Roze Huis, if you have questions or doubts about your sexuality or gender, or just want a chat. Every Thursday from 19:00 to 21:00 in café Den Draak, Draakplaats 1. No appointment needed: ask at the bar for the welcome team, or for a quieter spot. Questions or barriers? Email onthaal@hetrozehuis.be.

Annual LGBTQ+ training day by OUTspoken in Antwerp — panel discussions, workshops, OUT-Talks, and a documentary, with free lunch and networking session. Free attendance, registration required.

PADAM Tea Dance — a cozy Sunday evening with tea, friends, music & good vibes at Hessenhuis. Always followed by Hessenhuis Drag to close the night.

Queer party concept by Studio Bonheur with high-energy trance and bouncy hardhouse. Motto: life is a playground, just play and have fun. Editions at Cargo Club Antwerp.

Monthly queer activism meetup by Reclaim Our Pride, every first Friday of the month at Peperfabriek. To talk about organizing, unlearning behaviors and connecting with other activists.

Queer Klub by Kavka is a safe(r) space club night — a party for the queer community, by the queer community, focusing on new gen queers (under 30). Organized at Kavka Oudaan.

Halloween drag show with afterparty at Het Bos, organised by Quatsch Collective and Veganarchy, with a costume contest, open stage and vegan food. Works with a safer space charter and welcomes volunteers.

Send In The Clowns is an Antwerp drag collective (Veronika Deneuve, Angel 666, Judas, Sexi Whispers, Meglo Mania, rostgoed and their extended family) behind a long-running, numbered series of drag cabaret parties — now well past edition 13. Each edition has its own theme, from illusion/magic shows with illusionist Tim Oelbrandt to circus ("Pink Elephant Club") and Bob Fosse's 'Cabaret'. Usually hosted at De Studio Antwerp, with special editions touring to venues like Club Wintercircus (Gent) and Traum (Antwerp), and crossovers such as Drag Me To Hell x Send In The Clowns during Antwerp Pride.

Recurring Sunday afternoon sessions at Sunhouse, Antwerp. Every Sunday, 13:30–16:30.

An evening of drag, dance and comedy with the queens of The Antwerp Drag Show, with new acts every season. From 2027 the show plays at Sabotaag on 't Eilandje (previously Café Local). Seats are limited and shows often sell out fast.

Monthly drag show at CUT, hosted by werqintitle & livewithzatanna. Every first Friday of the month. Open stage applications possible.

WOEKER is an artistic and activist programme centring trans, intersex, agender, non-binary and genderfluid artists, from 13 to 29 November 2026 in Antwerp, Ghent and other Flemish cities, around Transgender Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance. The name refers to unruly growth: like weeds through asphalt, communities that flourish where they are told they don't belong. A joint initiative of Antwerp Queer Arts Festival and Genderspectrum.

Recurring pop-themed party night at Cargo Club Antwerp, organised by Studio Bonheur.