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:
25. Beats, Books & Life - Laverys: July 25, 7.30pm
DJ Fat Tony brings the LGBTQIA+ club vibes to Lavery’s on July 25 in Beats, Books & Life.Talking about his life experiences as a queer man, plus poignant topics such as his mental health and what it means to identify as queer, the party will be finished off with Sean McCann and a VIP interview guest. Photo: unsplash
26. Sinn Féin LGBTQIA+ Charity Quiz - Felons Club: July 25, 7.30pm
The second annual quiz organised by the Sinn Féin LGBTQIA+/LADTAIG+ group, this charity quiz costs £5 to enter and all proceeds will be donated to a local organisation.Held within the Falls Road’s Felons Club, try your hand at the variety of questions being asked and bag yourself a prize if you’re brave enough. Photo: unsplash
27. Youth Pre-Pride Party - LGBTQIA+ Centre: July 26, 5.15pm-7.15pm/7.30pm-9.30pm
Open from 5.15pm-7.15pm for ages 12-17 and 7.30pm-9.30pm for 18-25 year olds, the Youth Pre-Pride Party enables all young people to enjoy their identity in a safe space.The fun-filled night will see music, dancing, creative stations, games, prizes, refreshments and more, so bring a friend or go alone and chat with those around you.For more information, contact [email protected] Photo: unsplash
28. Air Punch Pride Special - Oh Yeah Music Centre: July 26, 9.30pm
The Oh Yeah Music Centre’s Air Punch Pride Special is the perfect place for anyone after a night filled with bops to go to.Boasting everything from Bon Jovi, Meat Loaf and Phil Collins to Mariah Carey, Celine Dion and Whitney Houston, you’ll be struggling not to love the power ballads blasting through the room.For more information, go to ohyeahbelfast.com/air-punch-pride-special Photo: DiscoverNI