Himera

Hannah Diamond

The PYXLS collective from Amsterdam aims to explore and amplify hyperpop inside the bold, dynamic and fast-paced Dutch electronic music scene. What is hyperpop you ask? The genre itself lays at the intersection of all music genres that have formed pop of the past, present and future. From sugary sweet pop melodies to a ridiculous mix of deafening industrial noise and disorienting genre flips. Artists like Sophie (r.i.p.), Charli XCX, Lyzza and the PC Music label were defining and popularizing the sound.

And if that wasn't enough, PYXLS is joining forces with Plug & Play for a special two-room extravaganza. Plug & Play hosts the Parallel foyer and invites adam b2b steve, dj smob, and cellen.

Shane Koppers

Parallel

PYXLS w/ Plug & Play

DJEFF

JAMIIE

CLEIDO

CANDL

Ópalo invites Sondela to Parallel Amsterdam on May 17th! 

Sondela Recordings has championed emerging artists as well as established names in the Afro house industry since their inception in 2021. It was nominated for Breakthrough Label by DJ Mag in 2022 and has been supported by the scene’s key tastemakers all over the World. More than just a label, Sondela is a movement, championing the future sound of Afro House and Afrotech.

Ópalo presents: Sondela

TECHNIKA

ILKA

SACRED

LIEKS

GIRLAXY // A collective of stars and talents that are held together by the power of music.

GIRLAXY is an event concept for women+ that is focused on creating a supportive space and empowering community by providing a stage for femme+ artists and coming together in a team of hardworking women behind the scenes, as well as stimulating a safe(r) dancefloor for womxn*.

*We understand that gender identity and gender expression are complex. By women+ we mean cisgender women, transgender women, non-binary, gender-fluid and other individuals that feel related. 

GIRLAXY (Women +)

Rattlesnakke

Maque

Dopamina is a BIPOC queer event that celebrates music, culture, and community through the lens of underground Brazilian electro funk/baile funk and underground Latinx (Latin Club) sounds.  

Dopamina is more than just an event—it’s a movement, a sanctuary, and a celebration of BIPOC brazilian & latinx queer culture through the electrifying sounds of Brazilian underground electro funk/baile funk and underground latin club rhythms.  

For our first edition on the 24th of May in Parallel, we're teaming up with CHOKA, a Berlin-based Latin American collective founded by Bolivian artist and DJ Maque and Brazilian producer auto_timer. Inspired by the word “chocar” (to collide), CHOKA is both a platform and party amplifying bass sounds from the Global South—centered on queer, migrant, and diasporic voices.


About Dopamina
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Designed as a safe space for the BIPOC brazilian and latinx LGBTQ+ community, Dopamina brings together music, identity, and freedom, creating an immersive experience where the afro and latin community is welcome to dance, connect, and thrive focused on south american LGBTQ+ artist.

At the heart of Dopamina is a commitment to staying ahead of the curve when it comes to underground LGBTQ+ electronic South American music. We constantly seek out the freshest sounds, the most innovative artists, and the boldest trends to ensure our events are a vibrant reflection of the global South American underground music scene. By bringing international artists to the Netherlands, we bridge cultures and sounds, offering a unique platform for both established and emerging talent to showcase their artistry.  
 

Dopamina x Choka

Dopamina is a BIPOC queer event that celebrates music, culture, and community through the lens of underground Brazilian electro funk/baile funk and underground Latinx (Latin Club) sounds.  

Dopamina is more than just an event—it’s a movement, a sanctuary, and a celebration of BIPOC brazilian & latinx queer culture through the electrifying sounds of Brazilian underground electro funk/baile funk and underground latin club rhythms.  

For our first edition on the 24th of May in Parallel, we're teaming up with CHOKA, a Berlin-based Latin American collective founded by Bolivian artist and DJ Maque and Brazilian producer auto_time. Inspired by the word “chocar” (to collide), CHOKA is both a platform and party amplifying bass sounds from the Global South—centered on queer, migrant, and diasporic voices.


About Dopamina
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Designed as a safe space for the BIPOC brazilian and latinx LGBTQ+ community, Dopamina brings together music, identity, and freedom, creating an immersive experience where the afro and latin community is welcome to dance, connect, and thrive focused on south american LGBTQ+ artist.

At the heart of Dopamina is a commitment to staying ahead of the curve when it comes to underground LGBTQ+ electronic South American music. We constantly seek out the freshest sounds, the most innovative artists, and the boldest trends to ensure our events are a vibrant reflection of the global South American underground music scene. By bringing international artists to the Netherlands, we bridge cultures and sounds, offering a unique platform for both established and emerging talent to showcase their artistry.  
 

Dopamina

Pardon x Rinse.FM

Amsterdam based cultural platform We The People returns to Parallel to quench your poetic thirst and fulfill your poetic appetite. Join us for a night of spoken word poetry and (live) music.

Lineup to be announced soon.

For more updates, follow We The People on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wethepeopleamsterdam/

This event is hosted in English, yet performance languages vary. This venue is wheelchair accessible.

We The People

Please note that having a ticket does not guarantee entrance. There is a strict door policy in place to reinforce Pornceptual's dress code and the overall atmosphere they aim to create. Their door personnel are trained to maintain this balance throughout the night. Additional and specific door policies, can overrule Parallel's house rules.

Pornceptual is an art movement encompassing digital media, exhibitions, screenings, club nights and a yearly printed publication. Their vision is to present pornographic art as queer, diverse and inclusive.

Music is at the heart of Pornceptual's events, but they also propose visual experiences like art performances and a cinema room. More private cruising areas are provided so you have the chance to sexually explore yourself.

No Pornceptual night is ever the same, but please abide to the dress code (erotic, fetish & creative outwear) and the no photo policy. Pornceptual's safe space guidelines can be found below.

PORNCEPTUAL'S SAFE SPACE GUIDELINES

Pornceptual is a safe social space. We will not wait for issues of harm to happen but will proactively challenge oppression & hierarchy in everything we do.

Our parties should be inclusive and supportive spaces for all women (trans, intersex and cis) and all non binary, agender and gender variant people. Self-definition is at the sole discretion of that individual. We do not police gender in our spaces. If you are here, it is because you feel that our gender inclusion policy includes you, and therefore you are welcome.

We want to create a community that recognises and challenges the oppression & exploitation that some of us are harmed by, and some of us benefit from.

Some people are survivors of domestic, sexual and state violence. Our community aims to be survivor-centered. We all respond to harmful experiences differently.

RULES

1. Consent; Make sure the other person(s) is/are participating freely and readily. You can confirm if you have consent both verbally and by checking the other person’s body language. Someone on drugs or too drunk to make decisions doesn’t have the mental capacity to give consent. Somebody who is asleep or unconscious cannot give consent. Don’t flirt with someone who needs care, ask for help and find the awareness team. Your partner has the right to withdraw their consent at any time using verbal or non-verbal language. Once consent is withdrawn you must stop engaging in sexual activity immediately.

2. Ask, Don’t Asume; Your comfort level - be it certain topics of conversation, violence, nudity, sex, etc. - might be easy for you, but triggering for others. Respect everyone’s identity and background, including pronouns and names. Do not assume anyone’s gender identity, sexual preference, economic status, background, health, etc. There is endless strength and beauty in our differences.

3. Check your privileges; The body & life you’ve been born into might come with specific privileges, but this isn’t universal for all. Take a moment to think about the systems and biases that work in your favor each day. Let’s create healing for others, instead of piling on more suffering. Listen to your POC friends, listen to your trans & non-binary friends. This is not to say that you have not struggled in your own life or experienced many disadvantages, but allow yourself to move beyond your own worldview, in order to try to understand those held by other people.

4. Give Space; Don’t follow, stare, or interrupt; forcing yourself & your opinions onto others is not sexy. Some of us just wanna dance & escape, not cruise or mingle. If your advances go unreciprocated, don’t take the rejection personally, simply move on. We should all take on the responsibility of being caring bystanders, not just in our spaces, but in our day-today. If you witness aggressive sexual advances or racist/transphobic comments, step in and personally intervene in a non-confrontational way.

5. Calling out; if you have acted or spoken harmfully, even if unintentionally, someone will bring this up with you. If this happens, listen and reflect on what they are saying also if you think they may be wrong. Don’t try to absolve yourself of responsibility.  

6. Learning; if you don’t understand something, just ask. We are each responsible for our learning and if we feel able, for sharing it with others.  

7. Community Accountability; When we work together in this radical and transformative way, we are creating the change we wish to see in the world.

Pornceptual does Amsterdam

Prince Pasensi

Nídia

Holland Festival and Africadelic are celebrating 750 years of Amsterdam and reflecting on 50 years of independence (1975-2025) of five African nations – Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, São Tomé & Príncipe and Comoros – and Surinam. With live performances by Batida and others, and sets by DJs Nidia, Prince Pasensi and more.

Holland Festival x Africadelic: From Kuduro to Afrotech

Moya

Kelly V

Welcome to Groove – GTB World’s 21+ concept

Groove isn’t just a party. It’s an experience.  
A space where mature vibes meet high quality music and pure energy. This isn’t your average night out. Groove is all about elevation: in sound, in crowd, in atmosphere.

Driven by the essence of real Amapiano & Afro electronic sounds we deliver an experience that resonates on a higher frequency. Expect deep basslines, soulful melodies, and a vibe that lifts you up.  
Groove brings together true lovers of the music. No drama, no surface level hype just top-tier sound, stylish people, and a feeling that stays with you.

Groove is where you dance with your eyes closed, smile with your heart open, and the night feels like it was made just for you.

‘Groove’ : High level music. High vibration.

Groove

Adam

Maggie

Christie

Eric

Anna

Standard

Comedy

Is het cool, chill, fresh of hot? Het is _Warm,_ de nieuwe voorstelling van Kasper van der Laan. Absurd, onvoorspelbaar, ontwapenend en hilarisch (en sexy). Kasper blijft aanstormen en is ongekend grappig. Kasper gaat nooit meer weg. Kasper van der Laan gooide hoge ogen met zijn bejubelde debuutvoorstelling 1 Kilo. Ook zijn tweede voorstelling werd WARM ontvangen. _‘Het is meteen weer duidelijk waarom zijn tweede voorstelling er een was om naar uit te zien.’_ **(Volkskrant ★★★★).** _‘Met Warm heb je een knotsgekke avond, waarop het geregeld onbedaarlijk lachen is’_ **(NRC ★★★★).** Kasper van der Laan werd in 2020 genomineerd voor de Neerlands Hoop voor zijn voorstelling 1 Kilo en werd door de Volkskrant verkozen tot het comedytalent van 2019. Ook werd hij verkoozen tot de publiekswinnaar van het Leids Cabaret Festival in 2018.

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Event source:
https://carre.nl/voorstelling/kasper-van-der-laan

🍿 Chill

🪩 Party

Kasper van der Laan - Warm

GOUDEN RANG - NORMAAL

RANG 1 - NORMAAL

RANG 2 - NORMAAL

RANG 3 - NORMAAL

RANG 4 - NORMAAL

SOLO RANG - SOLO PLAATS

MOGELIJK BEPERKT ZICHT - MOGELIJK BEPERKT ZICHT

LUISTERPLAATS - LUISTERPLAATS

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An open minded night club in Amsterdam with a futuristic approach to music and culture.

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https://parallel.am/