Gay belfast ireland
LGBTQI+ Belfast
Belfast is home to the largest lesbian, homosexual, bisexual and transgender festival in Ireland and the city has a thriving LGBTQI+ community and homosexual scene.
Belfast Pride Festival
Belfast Celebration will run from Friday 19 July to Saturday 27 July with Event Day on Saturday 27 July. 50, people be present at Belfast Pride Festival events, with plenty of events taking place in the run up to Lgbtq+ fest Day, including music, exhibitions, talks, workshops, arts and family fun.
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Outburst Queer Arts Festival
The annual Outburst Queer Arts Festival is packed with theatre, film, music, visual art and discussions which travel and celebrate lesbian, same-sex attracted, bisexual and transgender stories and experiences. It aims to bring you the very best in homosexual talent.
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Going Out
Belfast's best gay bars and clubs are located in the city's Gay Quarter area, north of the city centre on the edge of the Cathedral Quarter.
Kremlin
The city&#;s most famous gay club is probably Kremlin on Donegall Street. A Soviet-style industrial opulence exudes
Mapping Years Of Belfast Gay Life
According to Roger Casement&#;s diaries, from to , the gay cruising areas in Belfast were at the Albert Clock (probably also around the Customs House toilet), Botanic Gardens, Ormeau Park, and the Giants Ring. Cottaging went on in Victoria Square in an elegant wrought iron edifice (which was still operating in the s and may be in the Ulster Folk Museum) and at the Gasworks.
From then until after the 2nd Planet War, the GNR station in Amazing Victoria Street and DuBarry&#;s bar at the docks were recognized haunts, the latter, as in other cities, creature shared with prostitutes. The blackout from , and the arrival from of , American troops in Northern Ireland had a giant impact and exceptional place in homosexual memories.
The Royal Way (RA) Bar in Rosemary Street (the hotel&#;s public exclude, opposite the Red Barn pub) as portrayed in Maurice Leitch&#;s fine novel The Liberty Lad (probably the earliest description of a gay bar in Irish literature) was the first in the city. It operated from some time in the s being mutual at times with deaf and dumb customers wh
Gay Belfast, Ireland Travel Guide: What a beautiful city Belfast is! A city that we create very welcoming as gay travellers, it was reassuring to observe many other LGBTQ+ couples exploring the city hand in hand.
Full of incredible restaurants, traditional pubs, bars, and thrilling history, we could easily have spent longer exploring Northern Irelands capital city.
In terms of gay Belfast, it has a lot to propose including some of Irelands most popular gay bars and clubs (read on to find out about all the best lgbtq+ bars and clubs),
But in a whirlwind 48 hours with Tourism Ireland – here are a few of the exciting things we got up to and would highly recommend.
Is there a gay area in Belfast?
Yes! There is a gay area in Belfast. This is where you will find the gay bars in Belfast as well as some gay clubs (and in general is the main Belfast gay scene).
You can find the gay area in Belfast around Union Street sandwiched between Short-lived Donegall St and Donegall St. This is also sometimes recognizable as the gay quarter of Belfast
When did homosexuality become legal in Northern Ire
LGBTQIA+ guide to Belfast and beyond
There's a growing community of LGBTQIA+ focused events, experiences and homosexual owned businesses in Northern Ireland. For stylish stays, flamboyant events and entertainment things to do, browse on for inspiration
Events
Belfast Pride Festival
Belfast Pride Festival is one of the biggest festivals in Belfast with over events across 10 days. The festival runs from Friday 18th July to Sunday 27th July with Pride Night and the centrepiece Identity festival Parade on Saturday 26th July.
- 18 Jul Jul
Places to Visit
Here are some LGBTQIA+ friendly places to visit in Northern Ireland! Embracing diversity and inclusivity, we offer a plethora of welcoming places known for their open-minded hospitality.
Paperxclips, Belfast
Paperxclips is a trans-owned and operated LGBTQIA+ bookshop, coffee shop, pay-what-you-can barber shop, and group space which opened in Belfast in They opened the store to provide the queer community and their friends, allies, and family with access to inclusive literature, and gender affirming services, as w
LGBTQIA+ guide to Belfast and beyond
There's a growing community of LGBTQIA+ focused events, experiences and homosexual owned businesses in Northern Ireland. For stylish stays, flamboyant events and entertainment things to do, browse on for inspiration
Events
Belfast Pride Festival
Belfast Pride Festival is one of the biggest festivals in Belfast with over events across 10 days. The festival runs from Friday 18th July to Sunday 27th July with Pride Night and the centrepiece Identity festival Parade on Saturday 26th July.
- 18 Jul Jul
Places to Visit
Here are some LGBTQIA+ friendly places to visit in Northern Ireland! Embracing diversity and inclusivity, we offer a plethora of welcoming places known for their open-minded hospitality.
Paperxclips, Belfast
Paperxclips is a trans-owned and operated LGBTQIA+ bookshop, coffee shop, pay-what-you-can barber shop, and group space which opened in Belfast in They opened the store to provide the queer community and their friends, allies, and family with access to inclusive literature, and gender affirming services, as w