The ultimate guide to celebrating Pride Month in 2026
From Dublin Pride and the Mother Block Party to the TV shows, films, and musicals everyone is talking about, Olivia Fahy and Conor Behan shared their ultimate guide to celebrating Pride Month this year.
Dublin Pride Parade
Each year, over 100,000 people take part in the Dublin Pride Parade: it is the biggest celebration of diversity and inclusion on the island of Ireland. If you are taking part in the parade as an individual or with a group of friends, there is no need to register. Kicking off at 12:30pm outside the GPO, it will run through Eden Quay, Custom House Quay, Talbot Memorial Bridge, City Quay, Lombard Street, Westland Row, and Merrion Street Lower.
Pride Village
Dublin Pride has a long list of events happening across the county, including a number of free events. See the full programme here. Merrion Square, for example, will serve as the final destination and main festival hub for the Dublin Pride Festival, transforming into the official Pride Village. This free, unticketed, full-day festival event is supported by Dublin City Council, the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and sponsors.
Scissor Sisters – Mother Pride Opening Party
On Friday, 26 June, Scissor Sisters, Panti Bliss, Tara Kumar, and many more will kick off Pride weekend with an epic open-air party at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks. Running from 6pm-11pm.
Mother Pride Block Party 2026
The Mother Pride Block Party returns to the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks on Saturday, 27 June. This year's lineup includes Sofi Tukker, Jinkx Monsoon, Jodie Harsh, Cakes Da Killa, Hause of Wig, Sing Along Social, Mother DJs, and more. Doors 4pm, final entry 9.30pm. Ages 18+, leave your bags at home.
Drogheda Pride
On Friday, 19 June, The Barrel Room in McHugh's Venue on Chord Road, Drogheda, is hosting a Pride pre-party. Kicking off at 8pm, expect an unforgettable night of music, drag, and celebration. Headlining the evening is Tailor Maid Colby, bringing glamour, charisma, and show-stopping performances to the stage.
Belfast Pride
Taking place on the later date of 25 July, the Belfast Pride Parade is a major city event and the biggest cross-community parade in Belfast. It is a protest and a celebration, a call for equality, a stand for solidarity and a celebration of the lives of LGBTQIA+ people in Belfast and beyond.
Cork Community Pride
Taking place on the 1 and 2 August, Cork's Pride Festival is being organised by a passionate, grassroots collective of volunteers from across Cork city and county. Pride 2026 hopes to feature a colourful Pride march and a Pride Family Picnic, creating a welcoming space for people of all ages to come together in celebration, solidarity and support.
Galway Pride Festival
Also taking place in August, the Galway Pride Festival will take place from Sunday, 2 August - Saturday, 8 August. As Ireland's longest-running continual Pride event, the week-long celebration features bilingual panels, arts and performance nights, and mental health awareness workshops.
Theatre, Movies and TV
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Based on the Oscar-winning film, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is back with a dazzling, brand new 30th anniversary tour production. The Broadway and West End musical comedy sensation follows three friends on a road trip across the Australian Outback to stage the show of a lifetime. Running in Dublin's Bord Gais until 13 June.
GCN Roast Battle
Following last year's record-breaking Roast of Panti Bliss, a night of comedy and fundraising is coming to the Abbey Theatre. The event will see two teams of LGBTQ+ figures and allies roasting each other to smithereens, all while raising vital funds to support the work GCN does for the community in Ireland and beyond. Hosted by Brendan Courtney, the star-studded show features Shane Daniel Byrne, Emma Doran, Gearóid Farrelly, Andrea Horan, Niamh Kavanagh, Louise McSharry, Muireann O’Connell, David O’Reilly, and iconic drag duo Miss Roots & Miss Taken AKA The Misses.
Diary of a Dublin Drag Diva
Join Drag Legend Davina Devine on a glitter-soaked, high-heeled rollercoaster through her life and legacy. With razor-sharp wit, outrageous stories, and a whole lot of heart, Davina takes audiences behind the lashes and into her world, from the club to the main stage. The show is for those aged 18 and over, and takes place in Smock Alley Theatre on 12 and 13 June.
On the telly..
Olivia Fahy and Conor Behan recommend turning into Heated Rivalry and Channel 4's Tip Toe.
