See the full lineup of events for this year's Laois Pride Festival!

By Hannah Cahill

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Published 7th Sep 2025, 17:33 BST
Pictured: Laois Pride 2024. Photo by Renata Metelicka.placeholder image
Pictured: Laois Pride 2024. Photo by Renata Metelicka.

Drag, dance and DJ sets; see the full list of events here!

Midlands LGBT+ Project and Laois Pride are excited to announce final details of the fourth Laois Pride Festival.

Laois Pride parade and festival is taking place from Monday September 8 to Sunday September 14 in Portlaoise.

"The week is filled with events from a clothes swap and woodlands dog walk to an upcycling workshop and boardgames night - showcasing the incredible diversity and inclusivity that we are proud of in Laois and celebrating our LGBT+ community," organisers said.placeholder image
"The week is filled with events from a clothes swap and woodlands dog walk to an upcycling workshop and boardgames night - showcasing the incredible diversity and inclusivity that we are proud of in Laois and celebrating our LGBT+ community," organisers said.

On Saturday September 13th, the Laois Pride Parade and family friendly festival will take place from 1-4pm at Laois School of Music, with the Laois Pride Parade kicking off beforehand at 12pm from Fitzmaurice Place in Portlaoise.

"Everyone is welcome to join in the parade or stand on the streets waving the parade on," the group encouraged.

"At 1pm at Laois School of Music they are hosting a free pride fun day with drag bingo, a raffle, market vendors for crafts and

vintage clothing, performances from drag queens, a dance group and more."

For the night time, a Pride Afterparty will kick off at 9PM at Kavanagh’s Bar and Venue, promising an entertaining evening of Drag Queens and music from DJ Ruth and Sing Along Social.placeholder image
For the night time, a Pride Afterparty will kick off at 9PM at Kavanagh’s Bar and Venue, promising an entertaining evening of Drag Queens and music from DJ Ruth and Sing Along Social.

All information about events and tickets is available via their website at MidlandsLGBTProject.com.

Laois Pride has been organised by The Laois Pride Committee and by Midlands LGBT+ Project - the only dedicated adult LGBT+ support service of its kind in the Midlands.

If you would like any more information or to join one of their groups, you can get in touch via their Instagram or Facebook @midlandslgbt or you can email [email protected].

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