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.

Get your tickets here
Go to our website: https://fanswillbefriends.nl/en/freddies-dinner/fde-2026/

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 recklessness 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 School
Koningin 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 talk 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’ll receive a discount on both events, as well as on the exclusive T-shirt or polo shirt! Please note: if your partner or a friend is joining you, each person must be a Fan Club member to be eligible for the discount. The system will automatically verify your membership in the background.

Become a Fan Club Member, visit https://www.queenworld.com/fanclub_membership.php for details!

Ticket Prices

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

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

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

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

You will receive your ordered T-shirt and/or polo upon arrival. No items will be sent afterwards!

Fans Will Be Friends Mailing List

Freddie’s Dinner, like Queenday, is organised by the Fans Will Be Friends Foundation.
If you are not yet on our mailing list, sign up via: https://fanswillbefriends.nl/en/contact/
That way, you will always be among the first to hear about our upcoming activities.