27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Wicklow Pride Festival 2025: Everything you need to know
Featuring everything from seaside dips and coffee mornings, to dance classes, art exhibitions and the show-stopping Pride Parade, this year's schedule of festivities promises to take the festival to the next level.
Here is everything you need to know if you are heading to the Wicklow Pride Festival 2025.
Sunday, June 29
This year's festival week will kick off at Greystones South Beach at 10 am with a 'Dip and Sip', a safe gathering for queer people and allies to enjoy the water, have a chat, and be part of the Wicklow Pride community.
Three more dips will take place over the coming months, at Brittas Bay (July 27), Bray (August 31) and Wicklow town (September 28).
Monday, June 30
Wicklow Pride 2025 will be launched in west Wicklow when the festivities return to Brew Twenty One in Blessington at 10 am for a coffee morning filled with tasty coffee, great company, and good vibes.
Later in the day, Bridge Street Books in Wicklow town will host an 'LGBTQ+ Voices in Literature' event, which will celebrate LGBTQ+ authors and stories with a special evening.
Beginning at 7.30 pm, the night will feature readings and a Q&A with special guest authors Meg Grehan and Páraic Kerrigan, along with an open mic portion for aspiring writers to share their original stories or poetry!
Free but limited tickets are available from
Tuesday, July 1
You can get moving and shaking this Wicklow Pride Festival with a special dance class hosted by Zoe Patterson of FYI Dance Club at the Wicklow Community Centre in Wicklow town at 11 am.
Whether you're a strategic mastermind or just in the mood for a laugh and a slice, the 'Board Gaymes & Pizza' night (starts 7 pm) at Alfie's Café in Wicklow town will be the perfect way to unwind and connect with like-minded people in the community.
Wednesday, July 2
Come down to Blessington Tourist Office at 6 pm for the Queer Art Exhibition, a celebration of art by LGBTQIA+ artists and allies with all the colours of the rainbow and pieces from some of Wicklow's best queer artists (plus free wine and cheese!).
Thursday, July 3
Ditch your heels and put on your most unfashionable shoes at the Bray Bowl when the entertainment centre turns into the Gay Bowl for one night only, with bowling, arcade games, and pool from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm.
Friday, July 4
The festivities will move to Greystones for the second coffee morning of Wicklow Pride Festival week in Buoy's Kitchen at 10 am.
Saturday, July 5
Main Street in Wicklow town will become a cauldron of colour when the third annual Wicklow Pride Parade, which will be led by Grand Marshall, Gearoid Farrelly, and a cast of incredible performers, community organisations, and proud LGBTQ+ members and allies.
Starting from Abbey Street car park at 2.30 pm, the parade will travel along Main Street and Quarantine Hill, with a 'quiet zone' in place at the eastern end of the route, from Dowling's Butchers to Lower & Upper Mall.
The Wicklow Pride celebrations will culminate after the parade with an afternoon of fun, food and fabulous performers at the Black Castle in Wicklow town, from 3 pm.
Hosted by Paul Ryder, the event features music, stalls, food, family fun, and entertainment from a variety of speakers and performers, including performances by FYI Dance Club, Corm Ageddon, Fire and Circus, Gloria LGBT+ Choir, SadPicture, and Wicklow Ukulele Players. The event is free to attend.
