Dublin Pride 2026: Festival and Parade

What to Expect

Dublin Pride 2026 runs from 24 to 28 June with a week of events, exhibitions, performances and community celebrations culminating in the annual Pride Parade on Saturday 27 June. This year’s theme is Taking Liberties, reflecting on the hard-won freedoms of the LGBTQ+ community and the ongoing importance of protecting them.

The festival opens on Wednesday 24 June at Meeting House Square in Temple Bar, which serves as the hub of Pride activity from Wednesday to Friday, featuring community information stands, queer artists and crafters, live performances and an all-round celebration of Dublin’s LGBTQ+ culture. Entry to Meeting House Square events is free throughout.

The parade itself takes place on Saturday 27 June, setting off from the GPO on O’Connell Street and marching through the city to Merrion Square from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. After the parade, the celebrations continue at a Pride Village in Merrion Square with food vendors, stalls, family-friendly activities, children’s play areas and community spaces.

Good to Know

• Festival runs 24 to 28 June 2026

• Pride Parade: Saturday 27 June, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

• Route from GPO, O’Connell Street to Merrion Square

• Free entry to all outdoor Pride events

• Family friendly; children’s play areas at Merrion Square

• Expect extremely busy public transport on parade day; leave extra time

Getting There

The parade starts at the GPO on O’Connell Street, right in the heart of Dublin 1, served by dozens of Dublin Bus routes and the Luas Red Line at Abbey Street. The parade route and final celebrations at Merrion Square are all accessible from multiple public transport options. The entire event is walkable from most city centre hotels.