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The 2024 Letterkenny Pride Parade Photo: AJ Photography
Letterkenny Pride 2025 is set to kick off tomorrow.
Honouring the struggles and progress of the past while creating joyful, inclusive spaces where everyone can live openly and authentically. The 2025 Letterkenny Pride Festival will run from Thursday to Saturday.
The full programme of events is listed below:
Day 1: Thursday
2:30 PM – Metamorphosis: A Pride Art Day
Origami butterfly making & creative activities for all ages.
Letterkenny Community Centre | Free
5:30 PM – TITE (Trans Image / Trans Experience) Film Festival
Six short films by Irish trans filmmakers.
Regional Cultural Centre | €5
8:00 PM – ‘Retardant’ Play (Work-in-progress) by Isaac Quinn
A coming-of-age monologue.
An Grianán Theatre | €5
Day 2: Friday
1:00 PM – LGBTQ+ History with John D Ruddy
Humorous & insightful journey through LGBTQIA+ history.
Venue TBA | Free
7:00 PM – Pride Speaks: Voices That Change Ireland
Panel with Dr Ailbhe Smyth, Brian Sheehan, Jenny Maguire, Cllr. Micky Murray.
Regional Cultural Centre | Free
8:00 PM – OUTburst Teen Disco
LGBTQ+ & ally teen disco (ages 13–17).
Letterkenny Community Centre | Free
9:30 PM – Drag Me to the Mic Karaoke Night
Hosted by Robyn Diamonds.
Sister Sara’s | Free
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Day 3: Saturday
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Brú and Be You Breakfast
Pride-themed breakfast & coffee.
Brú Lab | All welcome
12:00 PM – Brunch But Make It Tailor’d
Drag brunch with Tailor Maid.
Warehouse | €35pp
1:00 PM – Family Fun Day
Live music, circus acts, crafts, markets, and face painting.
An Grianán Theatre Piazza | Before parade
3:30 PM – Letterkenny Pride Parade
March through Letterkenny.
Starts: An Grianán Theatre Car Park
6:30 PM – Midnight – Evening Entertainment & Music
Multiple venues & stages, including: Muff Liquor Main Stage at The Orchard: Tramp, Bobbi Arlo, The Wild Geeze, SexyTadhg.
McGinley’s: Blathnaid O'Doherty, Larabel, Moya Brennan, The Henry Girls.
Voodoo Venue: Keep Ér Lit, Chrissy Mac, Tanya McCole, Mickey Joe Harte.
The Cottage: Hannah McFadden, Letterkenny Ukulele Orchestra, Jaffa, Jess Kav, DJ Daithi.
The Shack at The Brewery Bar: Mockie Ah! Drag Collective Bingo & Show.
Official Afterparty
DJ Kipunji
Fifth Avenue | €10 entry | 18+
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