Our Pride Parade will be held on SATURDAY 11th JULY.

TO REGISTER AS A GROUP TO MARCH IN THE PARADE GO HERE.


For further details on our Parade, please see the event information below.

MONDAY 6th JULY

Our Official Launch!

Youth Craft Event, GOSHH 2pm to 4pm
Enjoy a space where you can craft and make new friends.This event is open to LGBTI+ youth and allies ages 13-17.Bring your own craft to work on or choose from the selectionthat we have available. Let’s gret creative and celebrateLimerick Pride week together!

The Pride of the People Variety Show, McGettigan’s 8:30PM
Hosted by @elle.uminati & @msbl_iss
Drag artists, live vocalists, fun & games, finger food, DJ to follow. 
!!!FREE ENTRY & FREE FINGER FOOD!!!

Gowl Haus in Pharmaica – late-night event after McGettigan’s (€10 entry fee)
After the launch the festival week with their kick off in McGettigans . We will be finishing off the night in style with even more drag and DJ iluvmakayla123 till Late.
Tickets On The Door.
€10 via Revolut/Cash.

TUESDAY 7th JULY

Drag Masterclass with Whimsy, GOSHH event, €10 

Roll up, Roll up to our Drag Queen Masterclass on Tuesday 7th July at 7p.m. Whether you are brand new to Drag and you’re wondering where to start or if you are looking for some tips to take your Drag to the next level, this is the event for you!  

This event will feature a demonstration with plenty of time for questions.
Please note that this is an 18+ event.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drag-masterclass-with-whimsy-tickets

Queering Here, Exhibition opening with refreshments (non-alcoholic) at The Wickham Way
Wether your taking part in main pride or Heretic! limericks Alternative pride, enjoy the wickams third space and enjoy artwork made by the community!

Sarsfield Open Evening 7PM at Tom Clifford Park
Bring your friends, kids, nieces, nephews, cousins, parents and grandparents everyone is welcome! We’ll have games, a sports day atmosphere, and plenty of craic for all ages. With the weather looking great, it’s the perfect chance to get out, celebrate Pride, and enjoy some time together as a community

Late-night Testing at GOSHH
It’s so important to know your status and to stop stigma around testing, that’s why we’re adding even more opportunities for you to get tested over Limerick Pride Week!

Join us for extended testing hours on Tuesday 7th July from 9:30a.m. – 7:00p.m. and again on Wednesday 8th July from 11:00a.m. – 7:00p.m.
One finger prick, 10 minutes, done! Our testing team will be there to provide you with support every step of the way.
If you would like more details or have any questions about testing then please email personalsupport@goshh.ie or call 061 314354

WEDNESDAY 8th JULY

GOSHH Community Cafe  12-3PM
Pop in for a cup of coffee and relax in our social space. Browse the GOSHH library and check out a book.Come alone or with a friend. Enjoy a warm and welcoming environment.

GOSHH Crafting Night 6PM
Craft and chat with GOSHH! Bring your own craft to work on or choose from the selection that we have available.Whether you want to knit, crochet, collage, paint or bead you can do it in a friendly and relaxed environment.

Lino Printing workshop at The Wickham Way
Wether your taking part in main pride or Heretic! limericks Alternative pride, enjoy the wickams third space and enjoy artwork made by the community!

Late Night Testing at GOSHH
It’s so important to know your status and to stop stigma around testing, that’s why we’re adding even more opportunities for you to get tested over Limerick Pride Week!

Join us for extended testing hours on Tuesday 7th July from 9:30a.m. – 7:00p.m. and again on Wednesday 8th July from 11:00a.m. – 7:00p.m.
One finger prick, 10 minutes, done! Our testing team will be there to provide you with support every step of the way.
If you would like more details or have any questions about testing then please email personalsupport@goshh.ie or call 061 314354

Print with Pride (Limerick Printmakers) 5-6:30PM
LIMERICK PRINTMAKERS are delighted to return for our ninth year of PRINT WITH PRIDE as part of LIMERICK PRIDE 2026!
LIMERICK PRINTMAKERS, JOHNS SQUARE, V94 FE06
ALL AGES WELCOME
FREE + NO BOOKING REQUIRED
We’re prepping some great images based on this year’s theme of ‘Pride In Our Community’ & our screens will be ready to go! Bring any of your items made of cotton material – t-shirts, hoodies, shorts, tote bag, pillowcases –
& print them with the LP team.
We’ll also have paper available for anyone who fancies just giving screenprinting a go on the day.

Pride Dance Party (Dance Limerick) 6:30-8:30PM
For the last four years, Dance Limerick has partnered with different organisations to offer a creative dance project for all LGBTQIA+ identifying people and allies, where we hold a series of workshops that introduce participants to a number of dance styles. The project culminates in a family-friendly dance party where everyone can join participants and dance artists and teachers to move their bodies, listen to music and celebrate Pride together.

Dance Limerick is an accessible space. ISL interpretation wil lbe available at the event. All ages welcome.

Link to Register!
https://dancelimerick.ie/event/pride-dance-party-3/


Queer Elders; The Limerick Sessions.
White House 7PM
With guests Jim Lawless, Dan Lawless, Pat Frost, Paul Mc Cormack, Senan Kelly.
Hear their stories, their experiences, life before social media to now.

THURSDAY 9th JULY

Ally and Draw, TLC event, GOSHH 9:30AM -12:30PM

Wanted to meet more gender queer people but have been nervous about coming alone?
Bring an ally!
Our event is about forming connections, meeting the community and learning how to be a better ally to the trans people in your life!
make signs or posters for pride and connect !

Sapphic Social with Pressed by Nell, €25, 7PM at 101 Limerick
GOSHH Ireland x Pressed Flowers by Nell at 101: a Sapphic Pride space to meet friends and create pressed flower artwork together.

Presented by Fishamble in association with Lime Tree Theatre | Belltable, Galway International Arts Festival and Traverse Theatre Company

Collage and Badge Making Workshop at The Wickham Way
Wether your taking part in main pride or Heretic! limericks Alternative pride, enjoy the wickams third space and enjoy artwork made by the community!

Comedy night, hosted by Candy Warhol and the Four Corners comedy club in 101 Limerick, 7.30PM
Four Corners Comedy Club is proud to be part of Limerick Pride and brings an amazing comedy line-up to 101 O’Connell Street.
We have five great comedians at one gig, and this will be listed as a 5-star event. 
The headline act, Sinéad Walsh, is an amazing comic that will keep you engaged and laughing throughout! Our host ,Candy Warhol, is the most acclaimed drag performer in Ireland and will leave you weak from laughter.
We also have three support artists :Felix O’Connor”, “Ally Ryan, and “Áindréas Fallon Verbruggen.”
To make this a gig,
book a seat now!!!
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/pride-comedy-night-tickets

LGBTQ+ POP- UP BOOK CLUB at Limerick City Library, 6:30- 7:30PM
Join fellow book lovers for this year’s LGBTQ+ pop-up book club in the City Library, where we’ll explore TJ Klune’s heart-warming queer fantasy ‘House in the Cerulean Sea’! Hosted as part of our in-house Limerick Pride Week celebrations, meet new people and share your thoughts, feelings, and opinions in a relaxed, comfortable environment.
Registration Now!

Copies of the book are available from the City Library, and can be collected upon registration.

FRIDAY 10th JULY

LGBTQIA+ and Neurodiverse Affirming Online Event,1-2PM, hosted by Inner Voice

Wickham Way Pride Takeover
Get creative, get colourful, and celebrate in a fun, welcoming space! Join us on Friday, July 10th for our special Pride Takeover, featuring:
🎨 Splatter Room (6:30–7:30pm) – Throw paint, make memories, and embrace the chaos and music!
🧶 Pride Tufting Workshop (5:00–8:00pm) – Create your own Pride flag rug or wall hanging to take home.
Whether you’re coming with friends, family, or flying solo, it’s the perfect way to celebrate Pride with creativity, music, and plenty of colour.
Link Below!
Splatter Room
Tufting Workshop

THE LAVENDER BALL – PRIDE YOUTH PARTY

Celebrate this year’s Pride with colour, art, music, food and more!
Live music with local acts including


Venue: Lava Javas Youth Café, 5 Lr. Glentworth St, Limerick, 4-8PM
All young people aged 14-19 years old are welcome

WALK THIS GAY

A history walking tour with Sharon Slater and Jim Lawless.
Meeting point Merchants Quay in front of St Mary’s Cathedral at 7PM sharp.

Limerick has stories you won’t find in the guidebooks. Join us through Limerick’s and uncover stories that shaped our city. From Georgian doorways to the Treaty Stone, we’ll share tales of love, resistance, and community past and present. A relaxed 90min stroll, open to all. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes. Pride in Our Community is one step at a time. Accessibility. Flat routes, contact us for access needs. All welcome to attend. Free event, donation if you like

T’WAS THE NIGHT BEFORE PRIDE
Mickeys from 8PM

We are absolutely thrilled to be back supporting the Limerick Pride festival & even more excited to be hosting some fantastic artists including the amazing “El Styra” @el_styra famous for her Bear night events in Dublin, DJ Egg @dj_egg to give us a taster of her amazing Dyke night set supported by the beautiful Jodie @emocirclejerk,
Ben Hannigan @oggiartist and DJ JR @James_Ryan05!

As always T’was the night before pride will bring some very special energy to celebrate “Pride in our community” 2026!

OPEN MIC
The Wickham Way
(non alcoholic)
Wether your taking part in main pride or Heretic! limericks Alternative pride, enjoy the wickams third space and enjoy artwork made by the community!

Stateside Pride Party, Amber – Limerick 10pm to 2:30am
Limerick, are you ready?
We’re bringing the ultimate Pride Party to Amber for one unforgettable night celebrating the pop queens of the summer Zara Larsson & PinkPantheress  
Expect Hits from Midnight Sun & Fancy That all night long and a night guaranteed to leave you dancing until the Midnight Sun

Get your tickets now
TICKETS HERE

For Dolores – Belltable at 8PM, ticketed event
Mo (the Scottish one) and Realtín (the Irish one) party, play and blaze their way through the Edinburgh student dream. Set in Glasgow, For Dolores is about friendship, motherhood and coming to terms with your worst mistakes. Like twin stars in obsessive orbit, it’s a friendship, a rivalry and an adventure. Risk is a delicious pleasure: until it all explodes in the blink of an eye. How far will they go for love?
Book now!
https://limetreebelltable.ie/events/for-dolores-by-eva-oconnor/

Presented by Fishamble in association with Lime Tree Theatre | Belltable, Galway International Arts Festival and Traverse Theatre Company

SATURDAY 11th JULY

TODAY IS THE DAY!

GOSHH & Zest Coffee Meet Up & Testing at Pride 11am
A great chance to connect with others in a friendly, inclusive space before the Limerick Pride Parade.
Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first time,
everyone aged 18+ is welcome to come along for chats, community,and of course, coffee!

PRIDE BREAKFAST
Prepare for this year’s Pride Parade as we make banners, bunting, face painting and more!
Venue: Lava Javas Youth Café, 5 Lr. Glentworth St, Limerick
Saturday, July 11th (10AM – 12PM)
All young people 14-19 years old welcome

LIMERICK PRIDE 2026 PARADE

Pery Square 1PM gathering, parade leaving at 2:5PM.
Please check the parade route map for the route the parade will be following.

PRIDEFEST
2:45PM – 5:45PM

The grounds of The Hunt Museum, directly after our parade. Lots of performers, family fun, and activities.
There will be a Pop up Book Club being held for LGBTQ children, details of books and authors to be confirmed

THE CLIMAX PARTY
DOLANS

VIP doors 7:30PM
Main doors 8:30PM
Showtime 9:PM

The Climax Party, will be held once again at Dolans main door opening at 8.30pm hosted by the fabulous Victoria Secret and featuring acts such as The Cheeky Girls, The Magic Men, Bonnie Boux, and other local talent. Scan the QR code on the poster for more details.
TICKETS HERE

For Dolores – Belltable at 8PM, ticketed event
Mo (the Scottish one) and Realtín (the Irish one) party, play and blaze their way through the Edinburgh student dream. Set in Glasgow, For Dolores is about friendship, motherhood and coming to terms with your worst mistakes. Like twin stars in obsessive orbit, it’s a friendship, a rivalry and an adventure. Risk is a delicious pleasure: until it all explodes in the blink of an eye. How far will they go for love?
Book now!
https://limetreebelltable.ie/events/for-dolores-by-eva-oconnor/

Presented by Fishamble in association with Lime Tree Theatre | Belltable, Galway International Arts Festival and Traverse Theatre Company

This year’s Pride will have an educational aspect. Support meetings will be held during the week for youth, adult and trans groups. GOSHH, 18 Davis Street will provide Rapid HIV testing at different points in the week. Call GOSHH at 061 314354 or email info@goshh.ie for more information. 

  • LGBTQI+ Youth Supports 
    • Young people who would like to learn more about Pride and LGBTQI+ groups and supports in their area can chat with a Youth Information Worker via a live chat service.
    • The live chat service will be available throughout the week from 4-8pm and can be accessed via limerickyouthservice.com or via social media.
    • Venue: Online via www.limerickyouthservice.com
    • Weekdays 4-8pm