Dublin City Council Invites Everyone to Join the Celebration as Pride 2026 Comes to Life Across the City

5th June 2026

Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam, Richard Shakespeare, Chief Executive, Dublin City Council with from Molly Carpenter, and Aimée Murphy, Dublin City Council LGBT Network pictured at a photocall for Dublin Pride.

As the main sponsor of Pride 2026, Dublin City Council is inviting everyone who lives in, works in and visits the capital to take part in a citywide celebration of colour, community and inclusion. Inspired by this year’s theme, “One Story – Many Voices,” the Council is supporting a vibrant programme of events and activations across Dublin.
 

In the lead-up to Pride, Dublin will be transformed into a highly visible celebration of inclusion and belonging. Pride Banners will be displayed on both Civic Offices and our Offices at Palace Street, Pride Flags will fly along the River Liffey, while bus shelters and digital panels across the city will carry Pride messaging, creating a strong and welcoming signal that Pride is for everyone.
 

At the heart of this transformation will be a striking visual centrepiece in the city. Capel Street and Parliament Street will be fully transformed into large-scale Pride flag installations, with the streets themselves becoming bold canvases of colour. This immersive artwork will turn two of Dublin’s busiest thoroughfares into powerful symbols of visibility and inclusion, creating a must-see focal point for residents and visitors alike. Alongside this, Dublin City Council Pride pop-up installations will appear across the city, inviting people to explore, connect and take part in the celebrations.
 

Pride’s festival programme will once again see Merrion Square transformed into Pride Square 2, a free, unticketed, full-day festival event bringing together community organisations, culture and live performances in one of Dublin’s most iconic spaces.
 

Encouraging people to get involved, Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam, said, "Pride is Dublin at its best. Colourful, confident, open and alive. As Lord Mayor, my theme is Celebrating Dublin, and Pride captures exactly what that means. It is about celebrating a city where every voice matters, every story has value and everyone should feel they belong.


This year’s theme, One Story, Many Voices, reminds us that Dublin’s strength has always come from its people. Different voices. Different journeys. One shared city. I encourage everyone to come into Dublin, enjoy the events, support the parade and be part of the celebration. Dublin City Council is proud to stand with the LGBTQ plus community and proud to help make Pride 2026 a joyful, visible and inclusive moment for the whole city."
 

Excitement will build earlier in the week with the introduction of a new city-centre hub at Meeting House Square. Running from Wednesday 24 June to Friday 26 June, “Pride Square 1 – Meeting House Square” will feature community information stands, queer artists and crafters, and a lively programme of performances throughout the day, creating a welcoming space where people can drop in, connect and celebrate.


The highlight of the week will be the Dublin Pride Parade on Saturday 27 June, which sees over 100,000 people take to the streets each year in one of the most vibrant and inclusive events on the island of Ireland. The parade begins at 12.30pm and lasts approximately two hours, and everyone is encouraged to take part—whether by walking in the parade, joining along the route, or showing support from the sidelines.


Alongside these major events, Dublin City Council, through the Dublin City Sport & Wellbeing Partnership, will deliver an extensive programme of inclusive sport, fitness and community activities throughout June, ensuring there are opportunities for everyone to participate in Pride in a way that suits them.


Running from 24 June to 28 June, the Dublin Pride Festival offers something for everyone—from large-scale events and performances to community gatherings and local activities—culminating in a citywide celebration of diversity, visibility and belonging.


Dublin City Council encourages everyone to plan their visit, explore the programme and be part of Pride 2026.
 

For more information on events and how to get involved, visit dublinpride.ie

ENDS

Photo Captions:
Image 1: Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam, Richard Shakespeare, Chief Executive, Dublin City Council with from Molly Carpenter, and Aimée Murphy, Dublin City Council LGBT Network pictured at a photocall for Dublin Pride.
Image 2: Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam, with from l to r are, Molly Carpenter, Martin Wall, and Aimée Murphy, Dublin City Council LGBT Network pictured at a photocall for Dublin Pride.

Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam, with from l to r are, Molly Carpenter, Martin Wall, and Aimée Murphy, Dublin City Council LGBT Network pictured at a photocall for Dublin Pride.