Hey there!

As the year winds down, the candles flicker on, and the queer event calendar makes way for something softer and sparkling. It’s been a big year for community and collective joy, and we’re closing it with a handful of sweet events to savour the season 🌟.

But before we get too cozy, we’ve got a little surprise. You asked for one more gathering before 2025 wraps, and we’re making it happen! Join us for our QueerNext end-of-year gathering at Notagallery—a cozy space for chats, clinks, and community. More details are waiting for you below.

And if you're feeling the pull of cinnamon and fairy lights, don’t miss our curated guide to Germany’s most fabulous queer Christmas markets, waiting for you at the bottom of this newsletter 🎄✨.

🥂 QueerNext End-of-Year Gathering at Notagallery

09/12/2025, 5:30 PM | Berlin, Notagallery

As the year comes to a close, we’re inviting our Berlin community to gather one last time in 2025. Join us for the QueerNext End-of-Year Gathering on Tuesday, December 9, starting at 5:30 PM at Notagallery.

We’ll kick off the evening with a guided tour through the current exhibition—spotlighting queer artists and voices—followed by time to connect, chat, and unwind with fellow LGBTQIA+ change-makers. And if the weather is on our side, we might stroll over to the Christmas market at Gendarmenmarkt for some extra sparkle afterwards.

Notagallery, founded by artist Ivan Gette, reimagines what a gallery can be. It breaks away from the traditional white-cube model to create a radically inclusive, collaborative space where art, identity, and community intersect.

The event is free to attend; we simply ask that you grab a drink or two at the bar to support the space and the artists who make it come alive. See you there 🤩?

📆 Other Queer Career Events

The Most Exciting In-Person Events

🇬🇧 Out in Tech Leadership Institute | 01/12/2025, 2:30 PM | London
Join LGBTQIA+ tech leaders and change-makers at the Out in Tech Leadership Institute. This afternoon of connection and insight unfolds in the heart of London, bringing together community, innovation, and empowerment under one roof.

🇩🇪 Rainbow Career Day | 02/12/2025, 10:00 AM | Hamburg
Rainbow Career Day Hamburg returns to KLU Campus! Meet inclusive employers, join rich conversations, and explore queer-friendly career paths. With a full side programme of networking and community exchange, it’s a celebration of diversity at work.

🇮🇪 Pride at Work Coffee Club | 03/12/2025, 10:00 AM | Dublin
Hosted by eBay, this special Pride at Work edition features Alex Campbell in conversation with HIV activist Veda Lady. Stay for “Quare Auld Times,” a module exploring LGBTQIA+ history and mythology. Coffee, community, and powerful storytelling await.

🇬🇧 Proudly Pro-You: A QTIPOC Networking Event | 03/12/2025, 6:00 PM | London
Hosted by NYX Professional Makeup and UK Black Pride, this evening event at the Stonewall offices celebrates queer, trans, and intersex people of colour (QTIPOC). Expect inspiring talks, bites and drinks, goodie bags, and powerful community vibes.

🇩🇪 SHE/THEY Coworking Day | 04/12/2025, 9:30 AM | Berlin
Join SHE/THEY – Queer Start-Up Founders Club for an exclusive coworking day for queer female* and non-binary folks at The Delta Campus in Neukölln. Free, focused, and full of queer energy, with falafel lunch and cozy check-out circle included!

🇩🇪 Unicorns in Tech Afterwork | 04/12/2025, 6:00 PM | Berlin
The meetup for queer techies in Berlin! Unicorns in Tech hosts this relaxed after-work event for LGBTQIA+ professionals and allies. Come for the networking, stay for the community vibes, and you might even meet your next collaborator.

🇫🇷 LGBTQ+ Tech Drinks | 04/12/2025, 7:00 PM | Paris
The Paris LGBTQIA+ tech crowd is gathering! Join founders, freelancers, and innovators for a relaxed evening of drinks and conversation. Whether you're scaling a start-up or just getting started, come share ideas and meet fellow queer techies.

🇳🇱 Out in Tech: The Queer Tech Salon | 05/12/2025, 5:00 PM | Amsterdam
Join Out in Tech Amsterdam for a night of wit, mock fireplaces, and fake moustaches. The Queer Tech Salon blends lively debate with cozy vibes. Expect provocative prompts, Victorian-style inspiration, and a crowd as fabulous as the topics discussed.

🇩🇪 Prout at Work Togathering: Gemeinsam stark | 08/12/2025, 6:00 PM | Munich
A powerful evening of dialogue and strategy-building across LGBTQIA+ employee networks. Hosted with Capgemini and Disney, this Togathering explores how corporate networks can collaborate to drive real-world impact.

🇦🇹 Prout at Work Togathering: Vernetztes Netzwerk | 10/12/2025, 5:30 PM | Vienna
Join Prout at Work and Rewe Group in Vienna to explore inter-network connection and cooperation. Expect thoughtful conversation and hands-on idea-sharing for sustainable LGBTQIA+ advocacy in the workplace.

🇩🇪 Prout at Work Togathering: Sustainable Queer Diversity Structures | 11/12/2025, 5:30 PM | Hamburg
Close out the year with reflection and resolve. This Togathering focuses on strengthening internal diversity strategies amid rising global challenges. Hosted with OTTO, it’s your space to plan, reflect, and connect with fellow change-makers.

The Best Online Events

🌐 SHE/THEY Masterclass: Money & Power | 02/12/2025, 5:00 PM (CET)
What do money and power really do to us? Join this online SHE/THEY masterclass with Kat Gabrielle from The Well Work (NYC), diving into how financial systems shape our behavior—and how we can reclaim power in our lives, work, and communities. Open to FLINTA* founders and supporters.

🌐 WCS Global Queer Speed Networking | 02/12/2025, 5:00 PM (CET)
A global favourite from We Create Space, this online speed networking event creates a safe, inclusive space to connect, reflect, and share. Expect small-group sessions, bold conversations, and themes like giving back, driving change, and setting goals.

🌐 Panel: Supporting Colleagues with HIV/AIDS | 03/12/2025, 5:00 PM (CET)
Marking World AIDS Day, this important panel—hosted by Omnicom Media Group—tackles stigma, highlights disparities, and explores support strategies in the workplace. Featuring voices from Positive East, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and more.

🌐 OutBritain Virtual Networking: Belong in Business | 09/12/2025, 9:00 AM (CET)
Business is better when everyone belongs. Join LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs, creatives, and allies for a virtual networking experience. Expect breakout rooms, bold stories, and the kind of connections that spark opportunity.

🎄 Queer Christmas Markets to Visit

Glühwein, fairy lights, and fabulous queer vibes—what more could you want? Here's our top 10 LGBTQIA+ Christmas markets across Germany to warm up your winter calendar.

🎁 Christmas Avenue & LGBTQIA Winterdays | 04/11–23/12/2025 | Berlin, Nollendorfplatz
A dazzling queer hub in Berlin’s Schöneberg district, blending political visibility with festive flair. Expect drag shows, concerts, and classic holiday treats.

🎁 Pink Christmas | 24/11–22/12/2025 | Munich, Stephansplatz
A cozy pink-lit winter village in the Glockenbachviertel with DJs, drag, and delicious Bavarian bites—Munich’s LGBTQIA+ holiday gem.

🎁 Heavenue – The Gay Christmas Market | 17/11–23/12/2025 | Cologne, Friesenplatz
Pop-art meets Christmas kitsch in Cologne’s queerest winter wonderland. Don’t miss the weekend drag shows and bold decor.

🎁 Winter Pride | 15/11–21/12/2025 | Hamburg, Lange Reihe/Kirchenallee
Northern Germany’s largest LGBTQIA+ Christmas market, featuring community stalls, mulled wine, and a welcoming vibe in St. Georg.

🎁 Rosa Weihnacht | 24/11–22/12/2025 | Frankfurt, Friedrich-Stoltze-Platz
A pink-lit oasis within Frankfurt’s main market, supporting queer causes with every bratwurst and rainbow mug sold.

🎁 Pink Monday Heidelberg | 01/12/2025 | Heidelberg, Marktplatz
Heidelberg glows pink for one magical evening with light shows, music, and a mayoral welcome in support of AIDS-Hilfe.

🎁 Pink Monday Düsseldorf | Every Monday, 24/11–29/12/2025 | Düsseldorf, Schadowplatz
Community vibes and rainbow cheer at the Schwarzwaldhütte. Expect festive drinks and Monday meetups all season long.

🎁 GAYnachtsmarkt | Every Thursday, 27/11–18/12/2025 | Stuttgart, Marktplatz
Weekly queer hangouts in the heart of Stuttgart’s main market with mulled wine, community fundraising, and nearby Rubens Bar warmth.

🎁 Vielbunter Freitag | 19/12/2025 | Darmstadt, Friedensplatz
A colorful Friday night with live music and drag, raising funds for queer projects in this vibrant local tradition.

🎁 Pink Monday Essen | Every Monday, 24/11–22/12/2025 | Essen, gentleM Bar
A queer mulled wine tradition in Essen with weekly drag and music acts, this year hosted at the cozy gentleM Bar.

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Cheers,

Alex & the QueerNext team 💙