Event Dates
From: Thursday, June 25, 2026
To: Sunday, June 28, 2026
Gay Pride Dublin takes place during a series of parties and festival events The main Parade is the highlight of the event.
This small but fun gay pride set in Dublin, the capital city of the Republic of Ireland, sees about 10,000 people attend the parade that runs through the centre of the city.
- Visiting Dublin? Stay on or close to Stephen’s Green, one of the best addresses in the city and close to all the best shops, bars and restaurants.
Dublin Pride 2026
- Next Edition: Thursday 25th June, 2026 – Sunday 28th June, 2026.
- Held on the final weekend of June, with a series of lead-up events and parties, culminating in a colourful parde on Saturday through the city’s historic streets.
- Although the gay scene is quite compact, it offers a little something for everyone with several large scale events including some spectacular outdoor parties thrown by Mother, one of the city’s leading gay party promoters.
- Other highlights include Dublin Bear Pride a weekend of Bear Friendly events and a popular meeting group during the parade celebrations.
- Kinksters should check out the OINK fetish event, while Circuit Lovers have a host of options including Euphoria, Fashion Party and more.
- Those who like it hot, horny and up close and personal should check out Sweatbox while bears, cubs and chasers should check out Papi!
The Dublin Pride Parade
- Saturday 27th June 2026 – Dublin Pride Parade is a fun, crazy and interactive event.
- Join thousands of gay locals and visitors from 12pm to 3pm as they march from the GPO on O’Connell Street, across the city to Merrion Square.
- Events conclude with an after party in Merrion Square.
- Our Tip! Try viewing the parade near Pearse Street or along Capel Street and Parliament Street for energy and access to pubs.
- After the march, hit venues like The George, Pantibar (Capel Street), Street 66, and Victoria Secret or Davina Devine parties, typically on Vicar Street.
Dublin Pride Bears
- Friday 25th June, 2026 to Sunday 27th June, 2026 – Dublin’s sexy bear group organises a series of parties on the final weekend of pride, including a special contingent of hunky bears at the main parade as part of Dublin Bear Pride.
Mother Pride Block Party
- Awaiting dates – The Mother Pride Block Party is the Annual Dublin LGBTQ Pride official post-parade party in the historic grounds of the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks.
Profile Pride Festival
- Awaiting dates, typically hosting an afternoon and evening event – Profile Circuit Festival brings the biggest DJs from the international circuit scene to Dublin for two days and nights of epic parties at Soho Dublin and The Hyde, in the heart of the city centre.
Euphoria Dublin
- Saturday – Awaiting confirmation – Dublin’s regular circuit party, Euphoria hosts special themed pride events with guest DJs, dancers and liver performances.
Exploring Gay Dublin
- The city centre itself is quite small and all the gay bars and clubs are within easy walking distance of each other.
- The main LGBTQ+ cluster stretches through Dame Street, South Great George’s Street, Eustace Street, Capel Street, Parliament Street.
- Nearby “Montague Burton Building” SPAR convenience store is locally referred to as “gay SPAR” due to its proximity to The George
- With Pride being a 7 day event you will have a little time to do a bit of exploring, don’t forget to take a look at Grafton Street with all its shops.
- Pay a visit to Dublin Castle and don’t miss the chance to sample a Guinness at the Gravity Bar with epic views of the city .
- Other Highlights include themed parties at The George as well a trip to the infamous Panti Bar.
- Enjoy a queer-themed tours include The Secret History of Gay Dublin, offering atmospheric glimpses into hidden past stories.
Where to stay during Dublin Pride
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action:
The Merrion Hotel, The Westbury Hotel, Westin Dublin, The Morrison Dublin.
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Book now and pay on arrival.
The Merrion Hotel offers amazing rooms
in the heart of the city next to the action
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Dublin pride, visit The Website
Dublin is a compact city and the gay scene is clustered around the areas of Dublin 1 and Dublin 2, close to Templabar and Georges Street.
Address: Upper Merrion Street 21-23, Dublin 2, D02 KF79, Ireland
Address: Balfe Street, Dublin 2, D02 CH66, Ireland
Address: Westmoreland Street & College Green, Dublin 2,
Address: Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin 1, D01 K5X5, Ireland
Address: 12 Crane Lane, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Ireland
Address: 89 South Great George's Street, Dublin 2, D02 R220, Ireland
Address: 7-8 Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 EH93, Ireland
Address: 2 Great Strand Street, Dublin 1, D01 P9K1, Ireland
Address: 33-34 Parliament Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Address: 131 James Street, Dublin 8, D08 HH96, Ireland
Address: Lost Lane, 1-2 Adam Court, Grafton Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Address: 105 Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 R290, Ireland
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