Auction Items 2026
Each item in this collection was generously donated in support of activists working for LGBTQIA+ rights and HIV/AIDS related causes.
Experiences
Unique experiences, personal encounters, and memorable moments generously donated to support the work of Rainbow Salute Foundation.
Professional portrait photography session by Anne van Zantwijk
In Anne’s studio in the Jordaan, Amsterdam, this experience includes a 1.5 hours studio shoot and delivery of 4 professionally edited portraits in both colour and black & white.
Perfect for personal branding, artistic portraits, professional headshots, or simply capturing yourself at your very best.
One hour of singing lessons with Anne van Zandbergen
Anne is a speech and language therapist specialising in voice training. In addition, she works as a musical director for amateur musical theatre groups and has been teaching singing for over 10 years. She is trained in and specialises in the Estill Voice Training Model.
We are very grateful that Anne is contributing for the second time to our fundraiser.
DJ Workshop from DJ Jakko Borg
Step behind the decks with DJ Jakko Borg during this energising series of four 45-minute DJ lessons. Known from iconic parties including Fun House and Rapido, and a familiar face behind the decks at Bar Blend and beyond, Jakko will introduce you to the basics of mixing, flow, rhythm, and reading a crowd.
Perfect for curious beginners, aspiring DJs, or anyone who has ever dreamed of controlling the dance floor.
60 Minute 4-hand Massage
A relaxing 60-minute four-hands massage experience by Rob Holt Sportmassage, brought directly to your home in the Amsterdam region.
Two therapists work in synchrony to create a deeply calming and restorative treatment designed to help body and mind fully unwind.
2 tickets Foreigner concert
2 tickets to the Foreigner 50th Anniversary Tour concert in the iconic 013 venue in Tilburg, Tuesday June 16th.
Joyful Table Chaos with Book
A warm, relaxed brunch gathering built around good food, good company, and the kind of joyful table chaos that makes people stay far longer than planned.
Inspired by Ottolenghi’s Comfort (you even get a copy of the book!), Marianne from the Rainbow Salute Foundation will prepare a colourful spread of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-style dishes to share together. Think shakshuka bubbling straight from the pan, creamy hummus, vibrant salads, couscous, roasted vegetables, warm breads, and plenty of small dishes passed around the table.
More than a formal seating, this is an afternoon of conversation, laughter, shared plates, and comfort food in the truest sense of the word. A table where people connect, slow down, and simply enjoy being together. At your home or Marianne’s.
Dance Workshop for 10
Learn a song choreography with 10 people, from the Amsterdam Dancing Queens, lead by their very own Julien.
The Amsterdam Dancing Queens are internationally famous for their amazing video choreography recreations which they record in fantastic locations in Amsterdam.
Now, you too can learn to dance as if you’re in those music videos we love to love!
50 minute Vitality Massage
Treat yourself to a moment of calm and relaxation with a 50-minute vitality massage by certified vitality massage therapist Jimmy van Spengen de Wit. This personal experience is centred around relaxation, care, and wellbeing — a valuable opportunity to help restore balance to both body and mind.
This special auction item has been generously donated in support of the Rainbow Salute Foundation. All proceeds will directly support the foundation’s work and its commitment to activists and LGBTQIA+ communities around the world. Your bid therefore contributes not only to a meaningful cause, but also to a truly restorative experience.
The massage lasts approximately 50 minutes and will be scheduled in consultation with the winner. Any travel or parking costs, if applicable, are at the expense of the winning bidder.
Canal sailing for 4, with wine and snacks
Experience Amsterdam from the water during a private canal cruise for up to four people aboard a traditional Dutch sloep.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the city from one of its most beautiful perspectives while your captain navigates the historic canals. Along the way, you’ll be treated to a generous drinks platter and two bottles of wine, making this the perfect afternoon or evening out with friends, family, or loved ones.
The cruise lasts approximately 2 to 3 hours and combines great company, delicious refreshments, and the unique charm of Amsterdam’s world-famous waterways.
Weekend for 2 in Balmoral Holten
In the peaceful surroundings of the Borkeld in Holten lies a vacation home, lovingly referred to as Balmoral. Bernd & Eric’s getaway home (secretly ruled by Eddie & Polly) is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the nature around you. Excellent restaurants nearby, walking trails, everything you could want from a weekend in nature. And Balmoral is dog-friendly!
'Rijsttafel' diner at home for 4
The most favorite auction item of last year, was Indonesian Rijsttafel, a dinner for 4 at your home, paired with excellent wines.
And this year, it’s back! We’re allowed to auction it off one more time. This year no seconds! So only one chance, to arrange for an amazing evening with wonderful food and your own fantastic company.
Oyster & Wine Experience at your home
Bring the absolute top quality and unique atmosphere of The Seafood Bar straight into your home for an unforgettable moment with friends. As the highest bidder on this exclusive auction item, you and three guests will enjoy a luxury oyster and wine tasting right at your own dining table. An expert from The Seafood Bar will come to your house to take you all on a flavorful journey.
You will taste a beautiful assortment of different types of oysters, selected directly from the restaurant’s leading menu. Naturally, the oysters will be paired with perfectly matching wines from their renowned wine list. Throughout this experience, you will receive expert and engaging explanations about the origin and unique flavor profiles of everything served. The Seafood Bar will bring all the necessary equipment, oysters, and wines, so all you have to do is provide the good company.
Music Bingo Night for 6
Gather six friends for an evening of music, laughter, and friendly competition with a hosted Music Bingo night by Coby van Dam. Sing along, test your music knowledge, and enjoy a lively evening packed with familiar tunes and great company.
The experience includes a bottle of bubbly and a traditional Dutch bruine fruitschaal (a selection of savoury bar snacks), and will take place on a Thursday evening of your choice.
Generously offered by Paleis van de Weemoed and Coby van Dam
Special Items
From pride shirts to playful gifts and one-of-a-kind finds — this collection brings together special items donated to support the work of Rainbow Salute Foundation.
The Sweet Kiss - Hans Withoos (Photographer)
The Sweet Kiss by Dutch photographer and visual artist Hans Withoos (1962) reflects his signature world of colourful surrealism and magical realism. Known for his layered “photographic paintings,” Withoos places diversity and inclusion at the heart of his work, using his subjects as storytellers of contemporary social themes.
This framed fine art photography print on dibond with museum glass is number 2 of 10, created in 2021.
Size: 26 × 40 cm
2 pairs of ‘I Dont’ Give a Sock’ socks
Donated for the auction by ‘I Don’t Give a Sock’, 2 pairs of socks, one of their signature Pride socks, and one pair with LO and VE on the individual socks.
T-Shirts from the 2025 RSF Boat
Inspired by the song You Can’t Beat Love, this special Pride T-shirt was created by the incredibly talented designer Fritz for Rainbow Salute Foundation’s Pride Boat.
The red shirts were worn by the activists, volunteers, and Rainbow Salute Foundation team members who proudly represented the organisation during Pride. As such, they are more than just T-shirts. They are a colourful reminder of a day dedicated to visibility, community, solidarity, and celebration.
A limited number of unworn shirts remain from this memorable event, making this a unique opportunity to own a piece of Rainbow Salute Foundation history.
Available sizes:
• 1 × XL
• 4 × XXL
The Seahorse - Artwork by activist Alexandrina Gesheva
The Seahorse is a limited-edition artwork by Bulgarian artist and musician Alexandrina Gesheva, whose work is known for its dreamlike imagery and distinctive visual storytelling.
For Rainbow Salute Foundation, the seahorse represents resilience, care, and the courage to remain visible in challenging circumstances. Delicate in appearance yet remarkably strong, it reflects the spirit of activists who continue to build safer, healthier, and more inclusive communities around the world.
The winning bidder will receive a professionally produced fine art print, with size and framing options to be agreed upon in consultation with Rainbow Salute Foundation.
A beautiful piece of art with a meaningful story at its heart.
Theatre Tickets
The theatre has a special relationship with activism! This year, 4 offers of tickets are on auction
‘Dolle Mina’ by Theatergroep Toetssteen
2 tickets for this thought-provoking play.
Who was Wilhelmina Drucker, and why did the famous Dutch feminist movement Dolle Minatake its name from her? Why is she far less known than her contemporary Aletta Jacobs, and why does her fight for equality still feel urgently relevant today?
In the tragicomic theatre production Dolle Mina, four actresses search for answers while moving seamlessly between the early 20th century and today’s world, where debates around gender equality and the growing “manosphere” feel more current than ever.
‘Come from Away’ by Amsterdam Musical
2 VIP tickets (includes bubbles and a talk with the director after) for this uplifting musical based on extraordinary true events.
Set in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, Come From Away tells the remarkable true story of the small Canadian town of Gander, Newfoundland, which welcomed nearly 7,000 stranded airline passengers after North American airspace suddenly closed.
In a time of fear and uncertainty, strangers came together through kindness, humour, and humanity. A cast of 12 actors takes on dozens of roles, portraying both the passengers and the local residents in this fast-moving and deeply moving musical experience.
‘The Addams Family’ by Musicalvereniging DOS
2 VIP tickets (includes bubbles in the intermission) for this entertaining musical.
A delightfully dark musical comedy based on the iconic Addams Family. When Wednesday Addams falls in love with a “normal” young man, two very different families are brought together for one unforgettable evening filled with chaos, secrets, and wonderfully macabre humour.
‘Afstandsmoeders’ by Theatergroep Toetssteen
2 tickets for this groundbreaking play.
Afstandsmoeders tells the powerful and confronting story of a hidden chapter in Dutch history. Between 1956 and 1984, around 25,000 women and girls in the Netherlands gave up their children, many of them under immense pressure rather than by choice.
Thousands of mostly unmarried pregnant women were sent away from their homes, placed in institutions, and forced to surrender their babies, with consequences that still echo today.
A shocking and deeply moving story from a past that feels almost impossible to believe was so recent.
