Rejoice, January is ALMOST over, and with a stunning lineup of queer events, February is looking particularly swell.<\/p>\n
Sure, it may be a short month, but what February lacks in length, it makes up for in festivities, and we\u2019re here to guide you through it all. So, whether you want to go all out for Valentine\u2019s Day, Imbolc, or you just want to boogie those January blues away, here\u2019s what\u2019s on this month.<\/p>\n
Mother x IMBOLC
Sunday, February 1, 11pm
LoSt LaNe<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Our pals at Mother are kicking off February and celebrating Imbolc, the Pagan holiday, with a ritualistic night of clubbing. In the Main Room, Rocky T. Delgado and Claire Beck will bring big energy and deep grooves. Over in the Library, meanwhile, Ruth Kavanagh will go back-to-back with Kelly-Anne Byrne for a more intimate but no less powerful session. Meanwhile, the Round Bar hosts Naomi Diamond, keeping bodies moving until late.<\/p>\n
Pop Off the Tops!
Friday, February 6, 7pm
The Wild Duck Pub, Temple Bar<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Prepare your party piece and pop along to the Chaska Project\u2019s Open Mic, hosted by Astro and Khia The Asylum. This event, which will be 2000s-themed, provides a welcoming environment for performers looking for a platform, while also raising funds for gender-affirming care for a Chaska Project member.<\/p>\n
The Cheek
Friday, February 6, 10.30pm
The Grand Social Ballroom<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
It\u2019s been a long three-years, but queer club night The Cheek is back, bringing the duelling elements of the soft and the daring to the Grand Social. DJ R\u00ed will be on the decks, blasting out nostalgic beats and dancefloor throwbacks til late.<\/p>\n
NeoN X Ellen Trenn
Friday, February 6, 11pm
Wigwam, Dublin<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Queer collective NeoN is inviting powerhouse Berlin DJ Ellen Trenn to Wigwam\u2019s basement for a night of sheer techno bliss. In addition to Trenn, NeoN\u2019s own Reveller and Blewit will provide support, creating a powerful meeting of Berlin\u2019s counter-culture and Dublin\u2019s underground.<\/p>\n
My Goodness, My Goddess
Saturday, February 7, 1pm<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Spend your Saturday at this alternative life drawing session hosted by Dr Sketchy. My Goodness, My Goddess is an artistic celebration of Imbolc, offering artists of all abilities the opportunity to capture the beauty of muses and cabaret artists Laura LaVelle and Aurora Divine.<\/p>\n
Club GASS Valentine\u2019s Special
Saturday, February 14, 9pm
R\u00f3is\u00edn Dubh<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
The folks at Club GASS are hosting a stunning Valentine\u2019s Night party, hosted by Galway drag royalty Kiki St Clair, and featuring a performance from AvatarGuille and Abra Kedavre, the creators of Fuego & Flavour. Expect a night of lip-syncing, pole artistry, acrobatics and some solid DJ sets from Vasuki Red and DJ John.<\/p>\n
Valentine\u2019s Ball for the LGBTQ+ Community & Allies
Saturday, February 14, 8.30pm
Longford Arms Hotel, Longford<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Don your best gothic look for this inclusive Valentine\u2019s Day Ball hosted by the Hazy Rainbow Social Club. Attendees will be welcome to enjoy a night of live entertainment, music and dance, and maybe, if Cupid\u2019s aim is true, romance may blossom.<\/p>\n
Rivalry: A Heated Rivalry Club Night
Friday, February 20, 7.30pm
The George<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Heated Rivalry fever is here, and The George is not immune! Join drag legend Victoria Secret for a screening of the hugely popular hockey drama and a\u00a0Heated\u00a0Rivlery-themed drag show.<\/p>\n
In-Vitro
February 2-21
Bewley\u2019s Theatre<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Written by queer playwright Aoife O\u2019Connor and inspired by her own experiences navigating IVF, In Vitro charts one same-sex couple\u2019s journey to parenthood. Catch activist Ranae Von Meding at a post-performance talk on February 7, as she shines a light on how Irish law leaves queer families behind.<\/p>\n
GCN\u2019s So You Think You Can Drag
Friday, February 27, 7.30pm
The George<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Last, but by no means least, join GCN and the fabulous host Davina Devine for the second instalment of So You Think You Can Drag<\/a>. For one night only, a host of familiar faces will take to the stage, serving lewks as they debut their drag personas. Money raised on the night will go towards supporting GCN, Ireland\u2019s independent LGBTQ+ media. You can grab your tickets right here<\/a>.<\/p>\n This concludes our list of queer events happening in Ireland this February. Want to see yours featured? Reach out to us on socials, and we\u2019ll include it in our next round-up!<\/p>\n \u00a9 2026 GCN (Gay Community News). All rights reserved.<\/p>\n Support GCN<\/p>\n GCN is a free, vital resource for Ireland\u2019s LGBTQ+ community since 1988.<\/p>\n GCN is a trading name of National LGBT Federation CLG, a registered charity – Charity Number: 20034580<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n GCN relies on the generous support of the community and allies to sustain the crucial work that we do. Producing GCN is costly, and, in an industry which has been hugely impacted by rising costs, we need your support to help sustain and grow this vital resource.<\/p>\n