Mother Pride Block Party 2023 (Fri & Sat)

On Friday and Saturday, June 23rd and 24th, the Mother Pride Block Party is back with a bang for a full weekend of queer celebration.

Headlining this special Pride Block Party weekend are the Mercury Prize nominated pop phenomena Self Esteem on Friday night and the Grammy winning disco juggernaut, Purple Disco Machine on Saturday evening.

Joining them on the main stage across the weekend are Ru Pauls Drag Race US and UK Alumni, Bimini, Raja and Naomi Smalls with Bianca Del Rio hosting the main stage Friday & Panti Bliss hosting on Saturday. Pioneering Irish DJ Krystal Klear & the Mother DJs will play sets across the weekend alongside vocal performances from homegrown talents including Erica Cody and Brooke (Scullion).

Other acts appearing across the weekend include Sing Along Social, Drag Aerobics and set from DJS Kelly-Anne Byrne, Tara Kumar, Claire Beck , Conor Behan, GLAMO, Stephen Dowling, Billy Bunzari, LOU BRU, MiniKimono and Bull Horris B2B RHYZINE.

Drag performances across the weekend from Victoria Secret, Davina Devine, Regina George, Paul Ryder, Pixie Woo, Donna Fella, Naomi Diamond, Shaqira Knightly, Anziety, Annie Queeries, Dr Count Evil, Richard Joke, Vicky Volltz, Lavender, Viola Gayvis.

Returning to the historic grounds of the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, and in collaboration with our friends at Absolut, Whiteclaw, Heineken and BMW - we cannot wait to swing open those 300-year-old gates and flood the festival venue with inclusivity, joy and pride.

Weekend tickets (Friday & Saturday) on sale now from €70 + bk fee.

Join us Friday & Saturday June 23&24 for the Mother of all pride parties.

Proudly,

Mother

*Friday June 23 hours: 6pm-11pm

*Saturday June 24 hours: 4pm-11pm

*Strictly over 18s.

*Subject to licence.

*Refunds at the discretion of the promoter.

*Please leave your bags at home. Due to added security measures we can not admit customers carrying bags or backpacks. (Bags/Purses etc under A4 size will be permitted)