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:
33. Eclectic Love Pride After Party - The River Rooms: July 27, 9pm-late
Another vibrant after party, the Eclectic Love event at The River Rooms keeps the day’s festivities going with exceptional music choices.In true Fraggle Rock style, dance your cares away, and bring your friends to make the most out of the unforgettable memories you are sure to create.For more information, go to eventbrite.ie/eclectic-love-pride-after-party-the-river-rooms Photo: unsplash
34. Taboo’s Pride Party - The Telegraph Building: July 27, 9.30pm-3am
The official Belfast Pride After Party for 2024, Taboo’s offering in The Telegraph Building is a star-studded event filled with resident Judas DJs blasting absolute bops plus MINCE & Froot Factory performing across two rooms inside the venue.Lucrative tickets for the event are currently available, but the last few years has seen them sell out rapidly, so snap some up and feel good about a portion of the proceeds funding Belfast Pride 2024.For more information, go to taboopresents.com/taboo-belfast-pride-party-2024 Photo: unsplash
35. Party In The Square - Custom House Square: July 27, straight after the parade
DJ Julian Simmons takes to the decks in this year’s Custom House Square extravaganza with his Ibiza Vibes party straight after the parade has finished.Bringing talent, a sense of community and impeccable tunes, hopefully the weather will accommodate what promises to be the most entertaining event of the day. Photo: unsplash
36. Boombox Pride Party - Boombox Belfast: July 27, 3pm-3am
Boombox’s Pride Party sees BBC Radio 1 star and TV personality Dean McCullough headline the DJ booth from 10pm onwards, as well as being supported by DJ Steview Quinn beforehand.Kicking off from 3pm and lasting a whopping 3am, maintain your stamina and make it to the open drag stage with Onya Becks and Coral-Hole Mandi to showcase your talents.For more information, go to facebook.com/boomboxbelfast Photo: unsplash