Join us for Brigit 2026: Dublin City Celebrating Women, as we take to the streets in a vibrant celebration of the strength and resilience of women! Starting at the top of Capel Street, watch an eclectic procession featuring dancers, walkers, roller skaters, Brigits on bikes, and more. Rooted in themes of renewal, creativity and connection, the parade offers a thoughtful, celebratory moment — see full line-up below:

Brigit Rising – Stiltwalker and Dance Procession
Leading the parade, Brigit Rising features a stiltwalker embodiment of the goddess in a bespoke costume by Sabine Dargent. Accompanied by dancers, this powerful opening combines height, choreography, and symbolic movement.

Luna
Luna is a fully animated giant puppet standing 4.5 metres tall and the largest figure in the parade. Her slow, ceremonial movement is paired with an original soundscape by Sal Stapleton, creating a moment of awe and reverence.

50 First Skates
Returning to the Brigit Parade, this collective of roller skaters brings bold visuals, rhythm, and playful energy to the streets. Their synchronised performance celebrates collective strength, visibility, and joy.

Na Bandéithe / The Goddesses
With drumming and theatrical force, Na Bandéithe bring Irish and international goddesses into the parade, including Ériu, An Cailleach, Morrigan, and Brigid. Drawing on ritual and rhythm, they animate ancient archetypes within the modern city.

A Cloak of Community – St Brigid’s, the Coombe
Created by students of St Brigid’s, the Coombe with artist Paula Mongey, this collaborative textile artwork honours Brigid’s associations with care, creativity, and protection. Worn as a single cloak, it represents collective and intergenerational connection.

Polaris Fusion Dance Company
This award-winning, inclusive dance company blends Middle Eastern traditions with Irish and global influences. For Brigit 2026, they present Irish-fusion choreography inspired by Celtic rhythm, renewal, and strength.

Sliabh na mBan Brigid’s Cloak
Made from textile patches by 100 women from Tipperary, this community cloak is worn by a stiltwalker and carried by Clonmel women with drumming and song. Returning in 2026 with an extended international train, it honours Brigid as goddess of fertility and biodiversity.

Bringing Brigit To Life
Multidisciplinary circus artist Gesabel Rastelli uses hula hoop, ribbon dance, and expressive movement to embody Brigid’s spirit. Her performance weaves dynamically through the parade, emphasising connection and presence.

Brigit By Bike
This cycling pageant features up to 60 cyclists wearing hand-crafted golden cloaks created through community workshops. Combining live music, cargo-bike sound systems, and movement, it celebrates sustainability and shared participation.

The High Kicks Irish Dancers
Blending traditional Irish dance with parade movement, The High Kicks perform soft-shoe steps along the route. Their rhythmic footwork connects contemporary celebration with Ireland’s dance heritage.

Iníonacha na glas
This ritual procession explores Imbolc and the return of light through movement, sound, and natural materials. Using bells, music, and gestures of cleansing and sowing, it reflects themes of renewal, fertility, and land.

Brigid’s Story
Brigid’s Story combines fire dance, storytelling, music, and ritual to retell Brigid’s myth in a contemporary form. Rooted in ancient tradition, it invites audiences to witness light returning and community gathering.

Presented as part of Brigit 2026: Dublin City Celebrating Women, a Dublin City Council funded initiative, with kind support by those participating in the parade.