About
Queer Solidarity Party is a fundraiser at WORM Rotterdam on 10 December, with SWANA music, belly dancing, govend and halay. All ticket proceeds support LGBTQIA+ people imprisoned in Turkey.
What to expect
On 12 September, coordinated raids targeted the LGBTQIA+ community across several cities in Turkey; dozens of homes, associations and clubs were raided and hundreds of people were detained.
82 people, mostly trans women and LGBTQIA+ activists, were arrested and imprisoned; further operations in October and November imprisoned 15 more trans women.
DJs and performers from Queer Oriental parties take part voluntarily, with SWANA music, belly dancing, govend and halay.
All proceeds from ticket sales go to the needs of LGBTQIA+ people imprisoned in Turkey.
- Dance to SWANA music and belly dancing
- Join govend and halay together
- DJs and performers take part voluntarily
- All ticket proceeds support imprisoned LGBTQIA+ people
- Solidarity tickets available if you cannot attend
Questions
When does Queer Solidarity Party – Supporting LGBTQIA+ people imprisoned in Turkey start and end?
Queer Solidarity Party – Supporting LGBTQIA+ people imprisoned in Turkey runs Thursday, 10 December 2026, 20:00 until 01:00 the next morning.
Where is Queer Solidarity Party – Supporting LGBTQIA+ people imprisoned in Turkey?
Queer Solidarity Party – Supporting LGBTQIA+ people imprisoned in Turkey takes place at WORM, Boomgaardsstraat 71, Rotterdam.
What happens at the party?
DJs and performers from Queer Oriental parties take part voluntarily.
Dance to SWANA music
Celebrate belly dancing
Dance govend and halay together
Why is this event happening?
On 12 September, coordinated raids targeted the LGBTQIA+ community across several cities in Turkey.
Dozens of homes, associations and clubs were raided
Hundreds of people were detained
82 people, mostly trans women and LGBTQIA+ activists, were arrested and imprisoned
Further operations in October and November imprisoned 15 more trans women
Turkish events
Getting there
WORM, Boomgaardsstraat 71, 3012 XA Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, NL
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