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:
5. Queer Artists Meet Up - The MAC: July 20, 11am
If you’re both LGBTQIA+ and an artist, this is the event for you, facilitating a space in The MAC where other individuals can share what are sure to be similar experiences as queer painters, photographers, models and more.Discussing the importance of queer art and how the wider community has influenced modern displays of expression, this is an artist-led session featuring well-known names Thomas Wells, Emma Brennan and Charlie Beare.For more information, go to themaclive.com/queer-artist-meet-up Photo: unsplash
6. SDLP LGBT+ Pride & Politics - Accidental Theatre: July 20, 6pm
Mixing politics with Pride may seem to be an unlikely combination, but this evening event at the Accidental Theatre is the perfect place to speak up for your community.Speakers from the SDLP LGBT+ and LGBTQIA+ groups will invite attendees to comment on how effective political engagement is for the often-overlooked collection of queer people.For more information, go to facebook.com/sdlplgbt Photo: unsplash
7. Crafted With Pride - 2 Royal Avenue: July 21, 10am
The first of its kind, Crafted With Pride is a market and meet-up where visitors can take home an assortment of fantastic handmade pieces created by queer artists.From crocheted delights and intricate artwork to stylish jewellery and expressive stickers, you won’t be leaving 2 Royal Avenue empty handed.For more information, go to maywe.co.uk/2ra Photo: unsplash
8. St Christopher’s Community Pride Brunch: July 21, 11am-2pm
Pairing religion with sexuality, St Christopher’s Community Pride Brunch offers East Belfast locals the chance to openly speak about both their faith and gender identities, as well as meet like-minded people.As well as live music by Ross Anderson-Doherty, the midday event will also feature interviews and stories on topics such as mental health and neurodiversity plus religion and sexuality.For more information, go to eventbrite.co.uk/st-christophers-community-pride-brunch Photo: unsplash