What's on? in Dublin

Calendar of events

March

17th March
Saint Patrick’s Day
During the commemoration day of the Irish patron saint, the whole country celebrates. Everyone storms the streets for a day full of music, celebrations and fun. It goes without saying that, that the gay scene cannot escape this festival. For this feast day, every year, a festival takes place for a week in the Irish capital.
http://www.stpatricksday.ie/cms/home.html

Alternative Miss Ireland
An annual Miss Ireland vote of another kind. With much glitz and glamour, money is collected for HIV/AIDS institutions and fun is had whilst doing some good.
www.alternativemissireland.com

May

Gay Theatre Festival
For two weeks in May, this festival with theatre from around the world becomes the centre of LGBT life in Ireland.
www.gaytheatre.ie

June

Gay Pride
A week in June with countless events under the sign of the rainbow. The Gay Pride is topped off by the parade, which attracts thousands of people onto the street. Be there and express your pride too!
www.dublinpride.ie

July

Lesbian Arts Festival
A festival worth seeing, which brings together the best of lesbian art (theatre, music, comedy, plays) each year in June and July.
www.alafireland.com

Annual Dublin Lesbian and Gay Film Festival - Gaze
During this fesival, gay and lesbian films of all kinds are brought closer to the public.
www.gaze.ie

October

Mr. Gay Ireland

When annually in October the best looking gay man in Ireland is voted for, then your eyes will surely light up out of sheer beauty. Be there too!
www.mrgayireland.ie