About
The annual Foyle Pride Festival returns! Join us for a celebration of diversity and inclusivity in the heart of Derry~Londonderry. 2024 is our theme is Community: Local & Global.
Fesitval: 15th August 2024 - 25th August 2024
Parade: 24th August 2024, departs from North West Transport Hub at 2:00pm.
Full programme available to download here
The parade assembles at the North West Transport Hub at 1:00pm, departing at 2:00pm. The route is as follows:
Duke Street / Craigavon Bridge / Carlisle Road / Ferryquay Steet / Shipquay Street / Guildhall Square
Programme at a Glance: (1=Free / 2=Accessible Venue / 3=All Age Appropriate)
Thursday 15th August
Festival Launch / Guildhall, Whittaker Suite / 7:00pm / 1,2,3
Friday 16th August
Queer Writers Circle / CCA / 7:00pm-9:00pm / 1,2
Queering the North / An Chroi Community Hub / 7:00pm-9:00pm / 1,2,3
Saturday 17th August
Queers Won’t Be Quiet / CCA / 1:00pm-4:00pm / 1,2
Sunday 18th August
Roll Out / North West Transport Hub / 2:00pm / 1,3
Monday 19th August
Rethinking Healthy Sex / The Rainbow Project / 1:00pm / 1,2
Games Night / Puca Puca Games / 5:00pm-7:00pm / 1,2
Panel Discussion / Museum of Free Derry / 7:30pm / 1,2
Tuesday 20th August
Sketchbook Meet / Void Art Gallery / 1:00pm-3:00pm / 1,2,3
The Human Library / St Columbs Park House / 1:30pm / 1,2
Queer Window Art Trail / Various Windows / 1,2,3
Chloes Boudoir / The Light Space / 7:00pm-11:00pm / 1,2
Queercal Comrhá / The Derby Bar / 8:30pm / 1
Wednesday 21st August
Gender Affirmation Day / The Rainbow Project / 12:00pm-4:00pm / 1,2
The Pride Monologues / Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin / 8:00pm / 2
Thursday 22nd August
Creative Queers: Art Market / Millennium Forum / 12:00pm-4:00pm / 1,2,3
Queer Clothes Swap / CCA / 6:00pm-8:00pm / 1,2
Queer Craft Club / CCA / 6:00pm-8:00pm / 1,2
How to be a Queer Activist / Museum of Free Derry / 6:00pm-8:00pm / 1,2
Mycelial / Nerve Centre / 7:00pm-9:00pm / 1,2
Chicken Box Comedy / Bennigans / 8:00pm / 1,2
Friday 23rd August
Trans Allyship Workshop / Holywell Trust / 1:00pm-4:00pm / 1,2
Next Goal Wins / Waterside Shared Village / 5:00pm / 1,2
Nancy Boy Shenanigans / The Playhouse / 8:00pm / 2
Saturday 24th August
Foyle Pride Parade / North West Transport Hub / 2:00pm / 1,2,3
Post Parade Party / Guildhall Square / 3:00pm / 1,2,3
Sunday 25th August
Mark Ashton Picnic / St Columbs Park / 2:00pm / 1,2,3
Closing Party / Bennigans / 8:00pm / 1,2
