Part of the Gay Belfast Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Friday, July 23 – Sunday, August 1, 2027
Belfast city centre
Custom House Square, Belfast BT1 3ETBelfast Pride is a ten-day festival with more than 150 events, building to a free parade and party on Pride Day at Custom House Square. The organisers call it the biggest LGBTQIA+ festival on the island of Ireland, and the Cathedral Quarter's gay bars are a short walk from the square. The 2027 dates have not been announced yet: this follows the 2026 event on Saturday 25 July and will be updated when the organisers confirm them.
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Sat, Jul 31
12 PM - 6:30 PM
Custom House Square
Belfast Pride's free party at Custom House Square. In 2026 it ran from 12pm to 6:30pm with local drag, tribute acts, DJ Micky Modelle and a licensed bar.
Sat, Jul 31
12 PM - 3 PM
Donegall Quay
The free Pride Village at Donegall Quay. In 2026 it opened from 12pm beside the Big Fish, with stalls, children's entertainment and a quiet space.
Sat, Jul 31
1 PM - 4 PM
Custom House Square
The free Belfast Pride Parade. In 2026 it left Custom House Square at 1pm for a flat route of just over 2km through the city. Route, rules and how to join.
Sat, Jul 31
9:30 PM - 3 AM
The Telegraph Building
The official Belfast Pride after party. In 2026 Taboo ran from 9:30pm to 3am at the Telegraph Building, across two rooms in the Cathedral Quarter. Ticketed.
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