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FESTIVAL Dublin Pride - Taking Liberties At a tim
e when the liberties of trans, non-binary and intersex families are being threatened and taken away, when Pride marches are being banned, and words like diversity, equity and inclusion are being demonised, we have to remind ourselves that at the root of Pride is liberty. You are invited to join the LGBTQ+ family on June 28th for the parade to show solidarity with our entire global LGBTQ+ family and send a clear message to the world: The liberties we have taken will not be taken back. It’s been ten years since the marriage equality act was won by popular vote, ten years since the Gender Recognition Act and ten years since the Children and Family Relationships Act so Dublin Pride 2025 will be a chance to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the most momentous year for LGBTQ+ rights in Irish history. The parade kicks off at 12:30 pm on O’Connell St, finishing up around 2:30 pm in Merrion Sq where the Pride Village (open from 1pm) will be in full swing until 6pm. Revellers will be partying citywide but the MOTHER Pride Block Party in Collins Barracks from 4:00 pm until 11:00 pm is the big one with an action packed program of live acts and DJs. www.dublinpride.ie CHOIR Dublin Gay Men’s Chorus (DGMC) gatecrash the Gate Theatre The acclaimed Dublin Gay Men’s Chorus (DGMC) will GATECRASH the Gate Theatre on Sunday, 22nd June for two performances, which will take place at 3pm and 6pm. Established in 2012, Dublin Gay Men’s Chorus - led by Music Director, Duncan Brickenden - is one of the finest choirs in Ireland and one that prides itself on both musical excellence and a diverse approach to repertoire, while also providing a safe, inclusive community for gay men in Ireland. For this very special Gatecrash and Pride month event, DGMC will mark the 10th anniversary of Ireland’s historic Marriage Equality referendum with two concerts spanning a variety of genres, from vibrant pop anthems to reflective, poignant songs in honour of this momentous milestone. The choir will pay tribute to the tireless campaigners, allies, and advocates whose dedication and courage paved the way for the introduction of same-sex marriage in Ireland. Dublin Gay Men’s Chorus. Gate Theatre. Sunday, 22nd June. 3pm & 6pm. gatetheatre.ie jazz The Dublin Jazz Co-op Presents: Seamus Gibson, SoYoung Yoon and Yseult Stockdale On Saturday, June 29th, the Dublin Jazz Co-op presents a unique afternoon of music at The Cobblestone featuring traditional fiddle player and composer Seamus Gibson, jazz pianist SoYoung Yoon, and classical cellist Yseult Stockdale. This marks the Dublin debut of Gibson and Yoon, who first met during SoYoung’s residency at An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny, where they discovered a shared musical language through Seamus’s compositions and spontaneous jazz harmonies. Joined by Yseult Stockdale—one of Ireland’s leading classical cellists—they will explore the music of Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin, Gibson’s original pieces, and ancient Irish and Korean traditional songs. The Backroom at The Cobblestone. Saturday June 29th. 3pm Tickets: www.eventbrite.ie @dublinjazzcoop theatre A Dublin RIOT RIOT, the international smash-hit from THISISPOPBABY, returns to Dublin where it all began—wilder, louder, and prouder than ever. This award-winning spectacle blends explosive theatre, electrifying circus, provocative cabaret, and soul-stirring spoken word into one unforgettable experience. Featuring a knockout cast including Panti Bliss, Emmet Kirwan, and more, RIOT is part party, part protest, and a full-throttle celebration of Irish culture and identity. Since its 2016 debut, it has wowed nearly 100,000 audience members across the globe. Vicar Street from 17th to 20th July thisispopbaby.com. 42