Rita Community Center: Community centre in Grachtengordel, Amsterdam
RITA Community Center is a queer community house at Reguliersdwarsstraat 54 in the centre of Amsterdam, opened in October 2025. Drop in for a coffee, a haircut, an exhibition or a workshop, or use it as a place to change before a night out. It describes itself as the queer home base of the city. The name stands for report it always. RITA began in 2024 as an online reporting point for discrimination and unsafe situations, set up after a wave of reports about abuse on public transport and in taxis, and the centre keeps that role. Mayor Femke Halsema performed the opening, and the city contributed to the funding. Under one roof there is the WeCare hair salon, a queer shop with goods from local makers, co-working space, an information point and LGBTQ+ care. Evening events range from balls and film screenings to community dinners and a pub quiz, with senior groups and grassroots organisations sharing the room. Queer organisations can also hire it for meetings and courses.
Contact
- Website Visit site ↗
- Email info@ritacommunity.com
- Address Reguliersdwarsstraat 54, Grachtengordel, 1017 BM Amsterdam
- Social
Opening hours
- Mon Closed
- Tue Closed
- Wed 12:00 – 18:00
- Thu 12:00 – 18:00
- Fri 12:00 – 18:00
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed
Getting there
Rita Community Center1017 BM
Good to know
- LGBTQ+ welcoming
- Room hire
- Rollator access
- Walk-ins
Upcoming at Rita Community Center
About Rita Community Center
RITA Community Center is a queer community house at Reguliersdwarsstraat 54 in the centre of Amsterdam, opened in October 2025. Drop in for a coffee, a haircut, an exhibition or a workshop, or use it as a place to change before a night out. It describes itself as the queer home base of the city.
The name stands for report it always. RITA began in 2024 as an online reporting point for discrimination and unsafe situations, set up after a wave of reports about abuse on public transport and in taxis, and the centre keeps that role. Mayor Femke Halsema performed the opening, and the city contributed to the funding.
Under one roof there is the WeCare hair salon, a queer shop with goods from local makers, co-working space, an information point and LGBTQ+ care. Evening events range from balls and film screenings to community dinners and a pub quiz, with senior groups and grassroots organisations sharing the room. Queer organisations can also hire it for meetings and courses.
Nearby venues
- Club NYX Grachtengordel
- Feijoa Amsterdam
- Bar Feijoa 1017 HE
- Duke Of Tokyo 1017 BK
- Cafe De Duivel Amsterdam
- Stadsarchief Amsterdam Grachtengordel
- Bacan Amsterdam 1017 BL
- Café Katoen 1012 GC
Explore nearby
Common questions
- What is the RITA Community Center?
- It is a meeting place for the LGBTQ+ community in the Reguliersdwarsstraat, run by RITA, the organisation behind a reporting point for discrimination. It combines events, education, a hair salon, a shop, co-working and care in one building.
- What does RITA stand for?
- RITA stands for report it always. It started as a reporting point for discrimination and unsafe situations, and you can still report an incident here or online.
- Can you get changed at RITA before going out?
- Yes, the centre has a Dress & Dance changing room, a safe place to get ready before or after a night out. It is part of the regular facilities.
- Can you rent a room at RITA Community Center?
- Yes, the centre offers rental for groups, and queer organisations already use it for meetings and courses. Details are on the RCC page of the RITA website.
- When is RITA Community Center open?
- The standard opening hours are Wednesday to Friday, 12:00 to 18:00. Evening events are listed in the agenda on the website.