The Outing Festival

The Outing Queer Arts Collective & Festival celebrating year's of our Queer Arts Music and Matchmaking fabulousness, the team would like to welcome you to their brand new venue at Treacy's West County Hotel Ennis Co. Clare. Valentine's Weekend February 13th-15th 2026 The Outing Festival & hotel is situated in the heart of Ennis, offering endless walks and activities to suit every guest and providing access to everything the weekend has to offer! An LGBT+ Weekend like no other! The Outing Festival is a fusion of music, queer arts, comedy, céilí bands, and the best of Ireland’s and International performers, drag artists and DJs. The World’s Only LGBT Music, Arts & Matchmaking Festival. ‘Love & Friendship’ at World Famous Gay Music & Matchmaking Festival ‘The Outing’ returns each Valentine’s Weekend for the three-day Festival and more. This ever fast growing offshoot of the historical matchmaking festival is back and bigger than ever. With Irish and International stars, LGBT+ singer-songwriters to pop-up clubs, drag performances, comedy, live music, Film & Arts Festival and interactive events, it’s a guaranteed craic-filled weekend away on Ireland’s stunning west coast. Eddie McGuinness Gay Matchmaker at The Outing Festival