THREE MURALS ON DAME LANE IN DUBLIN
MURALS FEATURING MADONNA PLUS SINEAD O'CONNOR AND DJ KAREN [DAME LANE THE DAY BEDORE THE DUBLIN 2026 PRIDE PARADE]
Dublin is currently awash in colour as the city celebrates Dublin Pride 2026, with the theme "One Story – Many Voices" sparking a wave of creative expressions across the capital. From the transformation of major thoroughfares like Capel Street and Parliament Street into large-scale Pride flag installations to an array of pop-up art, the city has become a highly visible canvas for inclusion and belonging.
A standout feature of this year’s celebrations is the vibrant street art scene, which serves as a powerful medium for storytelling and social commentary. Among the most notable recent additions is a striking new mural on Dame Lane by artist Emmalene Blake. This latest work features a portrait of Madonna and prominently includes the hashtag #COADF2IE, a creative nod linking her 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor to Ireland, specifically curated to celebrate the spirit of Pride 2026.
Beyond Dame Lane, the city is host to significant new public art installations, including the 50-foot mural SEEN by artist Joe Caslin, located on Townsend Street. Created in collaboration with members of the Irish Red Cross Ukrainian Community Centre, the piece is a poignant exploration of identity, resilience, and the necessity of visibility for the trans community.
As the festival approaches its climax with the Pride March and Parade on Saturday, June 27th, these artworks stand as essential landmarks of the celebration. Whether it is the established mural wall on Dame Lane or new large-scale installations across the city centre, Dublin’s public art is playing a central role in fostering conversation and fostering a sense of solidarity throughout this year’s Pride festivities.
Dublin is currently awash in colour as the city celebrates Dublin Pride 2026, with the theme "One Story – Many Voices" sparking a wave of creative expressions across the capital. From the transformation of major thoroughfares like Capel Street and Parliament Street into large-scale Pride flag installations to an array of pop-up art, the city has become a highly visible canvas for inclusion and belonging.
A standout feature of this year’s celebrations is the vibrant street art scene, which serves as a powerful medium for storytelling and social commentary. Among the most notable recent additions is a striking new mural on Dame Lane by artist Emmalene Blake. This latest work features a portrait of Madonna and prominently includes the hashtag #COADF2IE, a creative nod linking her 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor to Ireland, specifically curated to celebrate the spirit of Pride 2026.
Beyond Dame Lane, the city is host to significant new public art installations, including the 50-foot mural SEEN by artist Joe Caslin, located on Townsend Street. Created in collaboration with members of the Irish Red Cross Ukrainian Community Centre, the piece is a poignant exploration of identity, resilience, and the necessity of visibility for the trans community.
As the festival approaches its climax with the Pride March and Parade on Saturday, June 27th, these artworks stand as essential landmarks of the celebration. Whether it is the established mural wall on Dame Lane or new large-scale installations across the city centre, Dublin’s public art is playing a central role in fostering conversation and fostering a sense of solidarity throughout this year’s Pride festivities.
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