Rainbow Refugees Pride Meet-up, Parade, Hangout

• 11AM to 11:45AM: Meet-up, have breakfast, get t-shirt, wristband, flags etc
• 12PM: Go together to Albert Clock 
• 1PM: Parade starts
• Return after the parade to change, get a snack, and hang out
• 4PM: Close. Enjoy the rest of your day!

Location: Message RRNI number for details.

Cost: Free

Cara-Friend breakfast

This event is open to all Cara-Friend service users and volunteers. Get your breakfast and meet up with friends before the parade! With lots of fun Pride themed activities!

For more information please contact admin@cara-friend.org.uk

Time: From 9:30AM

Location: The MAC, 10 Exchange Street West, Belfast

Cost: Free to service users but you must contact Cara-Friend to book.

Cara-Friend Community Conversations 

Hosted during Cara-Friend's Annual Pride Breakfast, this is an informal, interactive consultation session with LGBTQIA+ young people exploring the idea of the “third space” — places outside of home and school/work where young people feel safe, seen, and connected.

Through discussion and creative activities, participants will share experiences of safe spaces within their communities, what helps those spaces feel welcoming, and what barriers still exist for LGBTQIA+ young people across different areas. For more information, please contact niall.crossey@cara-friend.org.uk

Time: From 10AM

Location: The MAC, 10 Exchange Street West, Belfast

Cost: Free to service users but you must contact Cara-Friend to book.

Parade Village

Step into the family-friendly atmosphere of the annual Pride Village, located just across the road from Custom House Square.

This lively hub is the place to immerse yourself in the spirit of Pride and discover everything it has to offer.

Explore a wide range of stalls hosted by community groups and statutory agencies, packed with valuable information and resources.

Activities and Attractions

Family Fun Area

• Full of games and activities for all ages.

Live Children's Entertainment

• Performances designed to delight younger visitors.

Quiet Space and Picnic Area

• A perfect spot to relax away from Party in the Square.

Alcohol and Smoke/Vape-Free Zone

• Helping to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.

Relax on the grass, chat with local community groups, and learn about the support services and social groups available.

Spend a day enjoying family-friendly fun, with a wide range of stalls offering freebies for both adults and children.

With entertainment throughout the day, Pride Village is the perfect destination for an unforgettable afternoon.

Time: From 12PM

Location: Donegall Quay (Beside the Big Fish)

Cost: Free

Party in the Square 2026

 Join us for the original and largest LGBTQIA+ celebration in Belfast, where no Pride experience is complete without a visit to the Square!

The main stage will showcase an array of talented local LGBTQIA+ performers and entertainment, starting immediately after the parade returns to the Square.

Alongside the usual eclectic mix of LGBTQIA+ performers and drag artists, there will be a few special treats in store.

Performances include:

• The Union Street Queens
• Maverick Queens
• Elle Vosque
• Onya Becks
• Tributes to Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga

To round the day off, there will be a performance from the legendary DJ Micky Modelle.

The atmosphere is set to be more vibrant than ever, complemented by a variety of food vendors and a licensed bar.

This year, accessibility has been further enhanced throughout the Square, including a dedicated viewing area with signing for the show.

Stay tuned to Belfast Pride's social media channels for the full line-up closer to the event date.

Location: Custom House Square, Belfast

Cost: Free entry (Food and drinks not free)

Cara-Friend Post Pride Chill-Out Zone

This event is open to all Cara-Friend service users and volunteers.

Relax and socialise after the parade with Pride-themed fun activities, arts and crafts, music, and much more.

Lunch and refreshments will be available.

For more information please contact admin@cara-friend.org.uk

Time: From 2PM

Location: The MAC, 10 Exchange Street West, Belfast

Cost: Free to service users but you must contact Cara-Friend to book.

Belfast's DYKE PICNIC

We will have a BYOB (Bring your own Bouquet) hour where everyone will bring along some flowers and we make some bouquets . 

This will be followed by the infamous tug of war and sac race!

We will have some treats and water on hand but feel free to bring your own! 

Face masks will be provided.

We can't wait to see you after our first Dyke March and have a chance to wind down together! 

More information can be found here.

Time: From 2PM

Location: Great lawn, Botanic Gardens

Cost: Free. 

LGBTQIA+ Society UUB Pride Party

LGBTQIA+ Society UUB Pride Party

Come celebrate Pride and have a few drinks with us!

The event will be held in the CQS Bar inside Ulster University and is free to attend for anyone interested.

Time: From 2PM

Location: UUB Students Union

Cost: Entry and entertainment is free, but drinks will are not free.
 

Belfast Pride Street Party

Join us for a day full of drag, DJ sets, and dancing.

To those familiar with the gay bars in the area, this is a joint event between them all. If you wish to enter any gay bar in the Rainbow Quarter you need to access them via the Street Party. 

Time: 12PM to late (entertainment starts at 3PM)

Location: Rainbow Quarter, entry at The Maverick bar

Cost: Entry and entertainment is free, but drinks will are not free.

Crystal Queer Club: Pride is a protest 

Crystal Queer Club brings a Club Night in Belfast reminding us that Pride is a protest rooted in resistance, community and joy.

After almost three years of building community in Dublin, we’re bringing Crystal Queer Club to the North of Ireland with a reminder of what Pride really stands for.

This event was created to reclaim Pride as a political act, a space for resistance, visibility, and collective power. Pride is more than a celebration. It always has been, and still is, a protest. 

More info can be found here.

Time: 9PM – late

Location: Pavilion Bar, Ormeau Rd

Cost: RRNI have been gifted 10 free tickets, please message the RRNI number if you would like one. (Drinks wont be free!)

Taboo: The official Belfast Pride After Party

Join us for an unforgettable Pride night with resident Judas DJs plus special guests MINCE & Froot Factory, performing across two rooms in the stunning industrial setting of Belfast's legendary The Telegraph Building.

Time: 9PM – late

Location: The Telegraph Building, Library Street, Queer Quarter 

Cost: RRNI have been gifted 10 free tickets, please message the RRNI number if you would like one. (Drinks wont be free!)

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