Freddie’s Dinner 2026

LECTURE BY PETER FREESTONE & LIVE PERFORMANCE BY BERND VAN DEN BOS

2026 is a very special year for Freddie Mercury. Not only would our musical hero have celebrated his 80th birthday on September 5, but November 24 also marks exactly 35 years since we sadly lost him to AIDS-related complications. At Freddie’s Dinner, we always take a moment to remember his passing, but above all, we celebrate his life. To make this special year even more memorable, we are welcoming not only a fantastic musical guest, but also an additional afternoon programme featuring a special lecture about the impact of HIV/AIDS around the world.

Please note: this year, tickets are limited and there will be no early bird sale. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Musical Guest

Bernd van den Bos, who is currently performing to sold-out theatres across the Netherlands with his wonderful and virtuosic piano interpretations of Queen songs, combined with his personal Queen stories, will be performing at Freddie’s Dinner. You can enjoy a 15-minute performance before dinner, but afterwards he will take the stage for a full hour!

Lecture by Peter Freestone

For the first time in the Netherlands, Peter Freestone will present the interactive TFA Project (Titanic – Freddie – AIDS), originally initiated in 2019 by Milan Devine. In this presentation, Peter shares his unique personal experiences in order to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS. During the presentation, Peter uses a powerful metaphor: the comparison between the Titanic and the AIDS crisis. He explains how the passengers on the Titanic believed they were invulnerable aboard the “unsinkable” ship, until it was too late. This mirrors the complacency of the 1980s, when people believed that HIV/AIDS could not affect them. The presentation is supported by multimedia, including videos and visual presentations, making the dangers of the virus tangible and open to discussion. Peter focuses on prevention and medical facts in order to break down stigma and taboos.

For many years, Peter has presented this talk to school pupils and students, particularly at secondary schools and universities. His aim is to warn young people that HIV/AIDS remains a very real and relevant threat. In the Czech Republic, the project has received the support of two government ministries: the Ministries of Education and Health. This year, Peter will bring this important story to Freddie’s Dinner.

Date and Venue

Freddie’s Dinner will take place on Tuesday, November 24, 2026.

This year, we are meeting at a new venue:
ROC Mondriaan International Hotel and Management SchoolKoningin Marialaan 9
2595 GA The Hague, The Netherlands

There is ample parking available at ROC Mondriaan, and street parking is also possible. After 2:00 pm, street parking is free.

Ticket Sales

Separate tickets are available for the lecture and the charity dinner.

The lecture starts at 3:00 pm and lasts approximately 45 minutes, followed by an opportunity for questions. From 4:30 pm, you are welcome to join us for a Freddie’s Dinner aperitif. Dinner starts at 5:15 pm. As always, at 7:48 pm we will observe a minute of silence in memory of our hero, who passed away on November 24, 1991. We will also take a moment to remember all the dear friends and loved ones we have lost over the years. After dinner, Bernd van den Bos will perform live for one hour. The evening will finish at approximately 9:00 pm.

Please note that only a limited number of tickets are available, so make sure to order yours in time!

Queen Fan Club Discount

Are you a member of the Official International Queen Fan Club? Then you will receive a discount on both events and on your T-shirt or polo! The system will automatically verify your membership in the background.

Become a Fan Club Member

Not a member yet, but would you like to join (and who wouldn’t!)? Of course you can!

There are two options:

1. € 32 per year – you will receive a digital magazine twice a year by email, packed with Queen information.
2. € 37 per year – you will receive the magazine twice a year by post, and you will receive priority access to concert tickets when the band performs.
   
   If you are from outside Europe, prices are different.

How to become a member

Go to the website of the Official International Queen Fan Club to get your membership:

https://www.queenworld.com/fanclub_membership.php

If you are from the Netherlands then go to the Dutch version on our site (click on the Dutch flag in the menu in the right corner).

Ticket Prices

Peter Freestone Lecture
Fan Club members: € 5,-
Non-members: € 10,-

Freddie’s Dinner
Fan Club members: € 80,-
Non-members: € 90,-

T-shirt or polo

Get the special Freddie’s Dinner T-shirt or polo!
Available in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL and XXXL.
Revenues go to the Dutch Aids Fund.
You will receive the ordered T-shirt and/or polo upon arrival. Items will not be sent out afterwards!

Freddie’s Dinner T-shirt
Fan Club members: € 30,-
Non-members: € 35,-

Freddie’s Dinner polo
Fan Club members: € 35,-
Non-members: € 40,-

You can order it with your ticket(s).

Payment Information

Your reservation is only finalized upon receipt of your payment. No refunds will be granted. Should you book and pay for multiple people simultaneously, please always clearly state the full name(s) of everyone you have booked for in the order form.

Address

ROC Mondriaan International Hotel and Management School
Koningin Marialaan 9
2595 GA Den Haag
More info at: ROC Mondriaan International Hotel and Management School

Tickets

Want to order tickets? Make a selection. Click on Tickets (members) or Tickets (non-members). In the subsequent menu, you will also be able to choose whether you want a T-shirt or a polo shirt.