From Left to Right: Pride March, House of Kwen, Davina Devine

This June brings so much to celebrate: the coming of summer, some fabulous Pride event and a whole lot of queer joy. This year, the Irish queer scene is rocking with new events, gatherings, and so much more. Check out this list of the most iconic queer events for June.

Pride festivals happening in Ireland:

Drogheda Pride: June 19
Cavan Pride: June 13
Omagh Pride: June 13
Navan Pride: June 15 to 20
Mid & East Antrim Pride: June 20
Dublin Pride Festival: June 24 to 28

Dublin Dyke March
June 26
After last year’s return, the Dublin Dyke March is set to take over the streets of the Irish capital again this year. They’re also teaming up with Dublin Lesbian Line and Dublin Pride for an official Dyke Night afterparty, featuring a Dyke of the Year contest. Find tickets here.

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On The Way: An Artist’s Sermon
June 16 and 17
This show is a queer artist’s statement in the form of a sermon. It explores a fundamentalist religious upbringing as a queer person and the grief of childhood, set at a surreal-looking bus stop. Taking place at the Project Arts Centre, the sermon will be accompanied by ISL and music. Get your tickets here.

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GCN’s Roast Battle Royale
June 21
Following last year’s record-breaking Roast of Panti Bliss, we’re giving the people what they want and bringing the Roast back to the stage this Pride, bigger and bolder with a fresh, hilarious cast and a brand-new format. Grab your tickets here.

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Rainbow family meetings
June 6
Nenagh town park is the place to be if you wish to attend a Rainbow Family meets Midwest group! They meet on the first Saturday of every month for a lovely little meet-up of children and their parents from rainbow families. If this sounds like your kind of thing, don’t hesitate!

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LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Retreat
June 6
This one-day retreat offers a dedicated space for LGBTQ+ people to come together for mindfulness, care, and community. The day will invite participants to slow down and reconnect with themselves and others, drawing on community support during Pride Month. There will be opportunities for activities such as nature reconnection, meditation, reflection, and acknowledging the obstacles, challenges, and strengths that queer lives bring to the forefront. You can book here!

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Kwen’s Pride Bash
June 6
This highly anticipated event, hosted by Haus of KWĒN, who are based in the heart of Ireland, Athlone, brings an amazing drag show all the way to the Midlands. Taking place at Piano Bar Athlone, the event features the Dublin Drag Race star Bonnie Ann Clyde and others, who will light up your night! Tickets can be found here!

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