Conceptos e iniciativas queer en Amberes
Fiestas recurrentes, festivales, mercados e iniciativas comunitarias — los conceptos detrás de los eventos en Qwujo.
Antwerp Queer Arts Festival (AQAF)
Multidisciplinair kunstenfestival dat gender en seksuele diversiteit bevraagt, sinds 2013/2014. Combineert kunst met activisme en academia — muziek, literatuur, film, dans, theater, tentoonstellingen, performance. Grassroots-initiatief, gedragen door vrijwilligers, met open calls voor nieuw queer talent. Loopt jaarlijks van juni tot augustus, samen met Antwerp Pride.
Buddywerking — Het Roze Huis
Buddy programme for LGBTQIA+ people with a diverse-cultural or migration background. A buddy and participant meet at least twice a month for six months, guided by a coordinator. Participants first have an intake; volunteers complete three mandatory trainings. The buddy offers a listening ear, mental support and shared activities that strengthen wellbeing and social network. Restarted in 2024 in Antwerp and surrounding area.
Celebration of Life
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.
Drag Bingo
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.
H.I.M. Belgium
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.
Hessenhuis Drag
Recurring drag night at Hessenhuis Café, Antwerp. Every Sunday, 21:00–03:00.
La Essencia
Latin-themed club night at Club Random, Antwerp, featuring performances (e.g. by Ivana & Machado).
OH HONEY
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.
OUTspoken — LGBTQ+ vormingsdag
Jaarlijkse LGBTQ+ vormingsdag van OUTspoken in Antwerpen — panelgesprekken, workshops, OUT-Talks en een docu, met gratis lunch en netwerkmoment. Gratis deelname, inschrijven verplicht.
PADAM Tea Dance
PADAM Tea Dance — een gezellige zondagavond met tea, friends, music & good vibes bij Hessenhuis. Telkens gevolgd door Hessenhuis Drag als afsluiter.
Queer Klub
Queer Klub by Kavka is een safe(r) space clubnight — een feestje voor de queer community, door de queer community, met focus op new gen queers (-30j). Georganiseerd bij Kavka Oudaan.
Send In The Clowns
Send In The Clowns is an Antwerp drag collective (Veronika Deneuve, Angel 666, 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.
Sunday Sessions
Recurring Sunday afternoon sessions at Sunhouse, Antwerp. Every Sunday, 13:30–16:30.
The Monthly CNT
Monthly drag show at CUT, hosted by werqintitle & livewithzatanna. Every first Friday of the month. Open stage applications possible.
Woodpop
Recurring pop-themed party night at Cargo Club Antwerp, organised by Studio Bonheur.