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Dublin Pride 2023: Mother Pride Block Party has returned and tickets are on sale

One of the biggest LGBTQ+ events of the Dublin calendar is set to return.

Get your rainbow flags out as the Mother Pride Block Party is set to take place on June 23 and 24. Headlining this special Pride Block Party weekend are the Mercury Prize-nominated pop phenomena Self Esteem on Friday night, June 23 and the Grammy-winning disco juggernaut, Purple Disco Machine on Saturday evening, June 24.

Here is all you need to know about the upcoming event:

When and where is the Mother Pride Block Party taking place?

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The Mother Pride Block Party is taking place on June 23 and 24 at the National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History.

Where can I get tickets?

Tickets are price from €50.97 on EventBrite.ie.

How do I get there?

The venue is located at Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7. It is 10 minutes away from the city centre on foot. You can also get the Red Line Luas (Museum Stop), bus (No. 145, 26, 39, 39A, 60, and 70) or taxi. Please note that parking is not available on site.

Who will be playing?

There are a number of big names making appearances including Mercury Prize-nominated pop phenomena Self Esteem and the Grammy-winning disco juggernaut, Purple Disco Machine.

Joining them on the mainstage across the weekend are RuPaul's Drag Race US and UK Alumni, Bimini, Bianca Del Rio, Raja and Naomi Smalls, pioneering Irish DJ, Krystal Klear. Further homegrown live vocal talents include Erica Cody and Brooke (Scullion) and Queen of Ireland herself, Panti Bliss.

Other acts appearing across the weekend include Sing Along Social, Drag Aerobics, Kelly-Anne Byrne, Tara Kumar, Claire Beck, Conor Behan, GLAMO, Stephen Dowling, Billy Bunzari, LOU BRU, MiniKimonoand 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 and Chanel.

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