5 Free Things to do at Dublin Pride!

Dublin Pride is set to be a fantastic celebration of unity, diversity, and inclusivity, offering a range of free events that invite everyone to join in the festivities.

As one of the most anticipated Pride events in Europe, Dublin Pride continues to champion the spirit of equality and community, ensuring that no one is left out of the celebration. Here are some of the standout free events you can look forward to at this year’s Dublin Pride.

Pride Parade

The highlight of Dublin Pride, the Pride Parade, will take place on June 28, 2025. This colorful procession will start at the Garden of Remembrance and make its way through the city, ending at Merrion Square. The parade will feature a diverse array of floats, performers, and community groups, all coming together to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights and visibility. Spectators can enjoy the parade from various vantage points along the route, making it a truly inclusive event.

Pride Village

After the parade, the celebrations continue at the Pride Village in Merrion Square. This lively area will be filled with stalls from local LGBTQ+ organizations, food vendors, and entertainment stages. Visitors can enjoy live music, drag performances, and speeches from community leaders. The Pride Village is an excellent place to meet new people, learn about LGBTQ+ initiatives, and soak in the festive atmosphere.

Drag Queen Story Time - 14.06

To celebrate the Dublin Pride Festival, enjoy a story time with a drag queen in the Outhouse at 105 Capel Street. Including fun and face painting for all the family!

Queer Spectrum Film Festival - 13.06-14.06

Welcome to the second edition of the Queer Spectrum Film Festival — a celebration of queer stories in motion. As Ireland’s first film festival dedicated to LGBTQIA+ people of colour and immigrant voices, QSFF highlights powerful narratives shaped by migration, nostalgia, and transformation. Organised by Queer Asian Pride Ireland (QAPI) and supported by Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre, Dublin LGBTQ+ Pride, and Maharani Gin, this festival honours those who carry echoes of home within them and find courage in new beginnings.

Slow Art Tour

Enjoy some time out and join the National Gallery of Ireland for a guided tour at a slower pace. Looking closely and moving quietly and mindfully through the Gallery spaces and the LGBTQIA+ collection, we will encounter each work with curiosity, allowing us to connect deeply with it. The tour will end with quiet reflection in silence and stillness. All public tours are fully accessible to people who are hard of hearing and use a tour guide system with T-loop capabilities.

Dublin Pride is set to be an absolute blast, with a variety of free events ensuring that everyone can participate.

For more information on upcoming events for Dublin Pride, visit dublinpride.ie!