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29 August 2026 – Queer Is Not Dead Fest — Amsterdam
By Editorial Team - August 29, 2026
Summary
OCCII hosts Queer Is Not Dead Fest today, combining DIY queercore, folk punk, and community workshops to benefit Abortion Network Amsterdam.
Key Facts
- Queer Is Not Dead Fest takes over volunteer-run venue OCCII in Amsterdam today.
- Features seven acts spanning queercore, folk punk, riot grrrl, and noise rock.
- All proceeds and donations directly benefit Abortion Network Amsterdam.
- Entities: Queer Is Not Dead Fest, OCCII, Amsterdam, Ryan Cassata, Queer of Hearts, Kiss My Knoblauch, Rainbow Monk, Patsan, Abortion Network Amsterdam
- Tags: queer-is-not-dead-fest, occii, amsterdam, queercore, diy-punk, folk-punk, ryan-cassata, grassroots
One of today’s genuinely grassroots events is Queer Is Not Dead Fest at OCCII.
The volunteer-run DIY festival combines queercore, folk punk, hardcore punk, riot grrrl and noise rock with workshops and community activity.
Ryan Cassata, Queer of Hearts, Kiss My Knoblauch, Rainbow Monk and Patsan are among the seven-act bill, with donations supporting Abortion Network Amsterdam.