Founded back in 1991, the 2024 instalment of Belfast’s Pride celebration promises to be the biggest one yet and there is lots happening around the capital between July 16-28.
With over 150 events happening in the space of the 10-day extravaganza, it can be overwhelming working out how to best divide your time between the brilliant feats taking place.
This year’s theme is Love Your Mind, with mental health being at the forefront of Belfast Pride 2024 in many ways, including through dedicated information stalls at a variety of the planned dates.
Bring your brightest coloured clothes, pack as many flags as you can and embrace your individuality in arguably the most welcoming environment you’ll ever experience.
Here are 40 of the best Pride events you can attend in Belfast this July:
37. Pride Sunday - The Maverick: July 28, 2pm-late
If the events of Saturday’s action-packed schedule haven’t worn you out, you can continue your dancing on July 28’s Pride Sunday at The Maverick.Kicking off with the Pink Sunshine Terrace Party at 2pm with Onya Becks and Coral-Hole Mandi, stay on for the Stunning Pride Wrap Party at 6pm with Glitzy Glamour, Rusty Hinges, Tiffany Von Tussle and Fierce Injection for the best end to your busy week.For more information, go to instagram.com/themaverickbelfast Photo: unsplash
38. . So Ugly, It’s Gorgeous (Play) - The Black Box’s Green Room Bar: July 29, 6pm
Round off your 2024 Pride with the So Ugly, It’s Gorgeous play in The Black Box’s Green Room Bar on Monday July 29.Written by Kit Rees, also known as drag icon Hester Ectomy, this empowering display of trans identity and beauty standards is a great note to finish the year’s Pride celebrations on.For more information, go to eventbrite.ie/so-ugly-its-gorgeous-a-rehearsed-reading Photo: unsplash