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:
17. Scaredy Fat - Grand Opera House: July 23-27, 7.30pm
A fantastically comedic part of the Grand Opera House Studio Series, Scaredy Fat follows a drag queen’s recollection of sexual awakenings through horror movies.Picking apart the representation of fat and queer characters in the genre, this award-winning show is not one to be missed during this year’s Pride, with 5 showings running across the week.For more information, go to goh.co.uk/scaredy-fat Photo: DiscoverNI
18. Queen’s Pride Picnic - Queen’s University Belfast: July 24, 12pm-3pm
Open to all staff and students, the third annual Queen’s Pride Picnic will feature live music, entertainment and more.Take advantage of the food trucks, drinks and ice-cream cart on campus before sitting and sharing the afternoon with other queer QUB alumni.For more information, go to qub.ac.uk/queenspridepicnicandbelfastprideparade Photo: DiscoverNI
19. Poetry With Pride - The MAC: July 24, 7pm-8.30pm
Step into the world of Poetry with Pride at The MAC and hear from fantastic writers Paul Madden, Padraig Regan, Niamh McNally and Suzi Bloom.Soak in the wondrous words on the night before heading home with the all-new Poetry with Pride Magazine, which showcases the very best queer poets from across the community.For more information, go to eventbrite.ie/poetry-with-pride-2024 Photo: unsplash
20. Tiny Gay Quiz - Show Some Love: July 24, 7pm
Not to be confused with the Big Gay Quiz, this Tiny instalment includes a stellar host, camp tunes, incredible prizes and plenty of intriguing surprises.Bring your own booze along to Show Some Love and try your luck at answering the queer questions on offer.For more information, go to anotherworldbelfast.com Photo: unsplash