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Navan Pride 2026

Jun 15-20, 2026 Navan

Navan Pride 2026 is the third edition of the LGBTQ+ festival in County Meath, running from June 15 to June 20. The celebration features a week of community activities, including fundraisers, film...

Lgbtq Pride Parade +5

'This Is Living' photographic exhibition

May 25 - Jun 19, 2026 Athlone

The 'This Is Living' photographic exhibition is a public showcase at Athlone Library featuring creative works by secondary school students from the Athlone area. Organized by the Athlone Drug Awareness Group, the...

Exhibition Photography +6

The Queer Spectrum Film Festival

Jun 12-14, 2026 Ireland

The Queer Spectrum Film Festival (QSFF) is a three-day cinematic event in Ireland dedicated to the experiences of LGBTQIA+ migrants and queer people of colour. Taking place from June 12 to 14,...

Film Lgbtqia +6

Taste of Dublin

Jun 11-14, 2026 Dublin

Taste of Dublin is a premier gastronomic festival held in Merrion Square, Dublin, featuring world-class food, culture, and culinary demonstrations. The event attracts tens of thousands of visitors and highlights international cuisines,...

Food & drink Gastronomy +6

Little Limerick – Building Small Businesses

May 15 - Jun 12, 2026 Limerick

"Little Limerick – Building Small Businesses" is an art exhibition at Lucky Lane in Limerick featuring hand-crafted miniature dioramas by artist Dean Sarsfield. The display consists of shoebox-sized recreations of iconic local...

Exhibition Miniatures +5

Guns N’ Roses at 3Arena

Jun 10, 2026 Dublin

Rock legends Guns N’ Roses are scheduled to perform at Dublin's 3Arena on June 10, 2026. This headline show is a significant stop on their extensive 2026 world tour, which spans Europe,...

Concert Rock Music +3

Rockathon 2026

May 30 - Jun 1, 2026 Ratoath, Leinster

Rockathon 2026 is a three-day community-led rock music festival held at Fairyhouse Racecourse during the June bank holiday weekend. The event features approximately 40 tribute bands celebrating iconic rock legends, though it...

Music Rock +3

Carlow Arts Festival

May 30 - Jun 1, 2026 Carlow

The Carlow Arts Festival features the full production of "Mourning is a Muscle," a multidisciplinary work by artist Barry Fitzgerald. Running from May 30 to June 1, the event combines live performance...

Arts Performance +8

Éalú le Grá

May 29 - Jun 1, 2026 Galway

Éalú le Grá is a multi-day cultural festival in County Galway that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and Irish-language culture. The event features a diverse program of live music, art installations, and spoken...

Lgbtq Irish Language +6

Letterkenny Pride

May 28 - Jun 1, 2026 Letterkenny

Letterkenny Pride is an annual multi-day LGBTQ+ celebration held in Letterkenny, County Donegal, over the June Bank Holiday weekend. The festival features a signature parade through the town's Main Street, alongside a...

Lgbtq Pride +5

Forbidden Fruit Festival

May 30-31, 2026 Dublin

The Forbidden Fruit Festival is a prominent annual music event held at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin. Traditionally occurring over the June Bank Holiday weekend, it marks the beginning of the...

Music festival Electronic Music +4

Mr Whippy Sound System

May 29-31, 2026 Clare Island

Mr Whippy Sound System is a roving DIY-style electronic music event that transforms Clare Island into a community-led party over the May Bank Holiday weekend.

Electronic Music Rave +5

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