About

Pornceptual brings music, art performances and a cinema room to Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam, on 7–8 November 2026. A ticket does not guarantee entry; a strict door policy and dress code apply.

What to expect

Pornceptual is an art movement that runs club nights, exhibitions, screenings and a yearly printed publication. Its vision is to present pornographic art as queer, diverse and inclusive.

  • Music is at the heart of the night.
  • Art performances and a cinema room.
  • Private cruising areas are available.
  • Dress code: erotic, fetish & creative outwear.
  • No photo policy applies.
  • A ticket does not guarantee entrance.
  • Strict door policy stays in place.
  • Safe space guidelines apply.

Questions

When does Pornceptual start and end?

Pornceptual runs Friday, 11 December 2026, 22:00 until 07:00 the next morning.

Where is Pornceptual?

Pornceptual takes place at Parallel, Amsterdam.

What is the door and dress policy?

There is a strict door policy.

Dress code: erotic, fetish & creative outwear.

A ticket does not guarantee entrance.

Door personnel maintain the door policy.

Additional door policies can overrule Parallel’s house rules.

Can I take photos?

No, a no photo policy applies.

What are the safe space rules?

Pornceptual is a safe social space.

All women (trans, intersex, cis), non-binary, agender and gender variant people are welcome.

Consent: make sure the other person participates freely; someone on drugs, too drunk, asleep or unconscious cannot consent; consent can be withdrawn at any time.

Ask, don’t assume: respect identity, pronouns and background.

Check your privileges and listen to POC, trans and non-binary friends.

Give space: don’t follow, stare or interrupt; be a caring bystander.

Calling out: listen and reflect if someone raises harm.

If someone needs care, ask awareness team.

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Getting there

Parallel, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL

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