The GALAS, Ireland’s only LGBTQ+ awards, will take place in Dublin on Saturday, 5th October 2024, in the Dublin Royal Convention Centre at the Radisson Blue Hotel.

The annual sellout event celebrates and acknowledges the contribution of individuals, companies and organisations and their work to make Ireland and the world a better place for our LGBTQ+ community.

Hosting the awards will be the fabulous Paul Ryder and Cassie Stokes. The dynamic hosts will guide audiences through 13 categories, recognising the efforts made by individuals, organisations and companies who work towards a better future for LGBTQ+ people in Ireland.

The GALAS is the biggest fundraising event of the year for the NXF and GCN, both registered charities working for the LGBTQ+ community.

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Ireland’s only LGBTQ+ awards, the GALAS, will make its return this October.

Taking place in a new venue, the Dublin Royal Convention Centre, on 5th October, the GALAS is a unique opportunity to celebrate, empower and connect Ireland’s glittering LGBTQ+ community.

The GALAS celebrates the people, communities, and organisations from all over Ireland who have a positive impact on the LGBTQ+ community and are actively striving for a just and equal society.

The GALAS was created in 2009 by GCN and the National LGBT Federation (NXF) to honour those who work towards a better future for LGBTQ+ people in Ireland. They are here to encourage and reward LGBTQ+ people who give of themselves for the greater good of their community, to show them that their efforts do not go unsung and that they are an incredible resource that we all value beyond measure.

The GALAS also celebrate people in public life who have committed themselves to equality and positive representation for LGBTQ+ people. Leaders, whether they be in politics or the media, who give a message of diversity and equality are of great importance to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. They influence Ireland for the greater good, moving our society towards a more inclusive and equal state.

The GALAS also celebrate our rich and innovative culture, honouring the entertainers, artists, writers, and events that go into making gay Ireland a vibrant and exciting place to be. The awards celebrate entertainers and broadcasters in the public eye who are happy to be out and proud, giving a message of hope and inclusiveness to everyone watching.

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F AQs

When do the 2024 nominations close?

Nominations closed on Monday, 12th August, at 5pm.

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Who can vote?

Voting is only open to residents and citizens of the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom. The GALAS LGBTQ+ Awards recognise the contribution of individuals, groups, organisations and companies from within the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

How does the nomination process work?

The public nominates in each category. A longlist is formed from all nominations. At the end of the nominations process, the longlists for each category will be distributed to LGBTQ+ organisations throughout Ireland. These organisations will select 4x nominees from the longlist who will make it to the shortlist. Shortlisted nominees are selected using the reasons provided in the nominating process and judged against a clear selection criterion provided by the National LGBT Federation.

Is there a public vote for the winners?

The board of the National LGBT Federation chooses winners in all categories.

Is food served at the event?

Canapés will be served along with a drinks reception from 7 to 9pm. (There is no sit-down meal).

Is there a bar at the event?

Yes, there is full bar service before the ceremony kicks off, but table service is only during the event, to cut down on noise. The last orders will be at 12.30am.​

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Yes, it is important to bring your ticket(s). Even a screengrab of your ticket on your phone will be great. We do find that the Eventbrite app is good but people sometimes delay in accessing it at the ticket area.​

How long is the award ceremony?

Drinks and canapes- 7-8pm, Awards 8pm- 10pm.

Is there an after-party?

After the awards wrap up, Mother’s DJ Glamo will be spinning tunes with a full bar until 12.30am.

Is there a dress code? Is this a formal black-tie event?

It's not strictly a black-tie event, but dress to impress!

I have made it to the shortlist. Do I get a complimentary ticket?

Yes, you are entitled to a complimentary ticket. You will be emailed with the promo code that you can use on the seat map. Unfortunately, we cannot provide a complimentary ticket for your guest(s).

I already bought a ticket, but now I'm on the shortlist, and my group is on the shortlist. Can I get a refund?

Thanks for buying early! Yes, you can get a refund – please email the organisers and we will sort it out.

I can't seem to buy more tickets when I use my promo code.

Correct. You have to log in once and use your code for a complimentary ticket, then log, in a second time to buy additional tickets at the table you have chosen.

What's the best way to get seats at the same table?

Do not fill in the number of tickets you need using the pull-down tabs on the ticketing site. Instead, click on GET SEATS. This will bring you straight into the seat map, where you can pick your seats.

I picked four seats, but my receipt says they are not together. How do I correct this?

See the previous question. If you pick seats from the pull-down tabs and then go to the GET SEATS button, you will be brought to the seat map. On the right-hand side will be the number of seats out-bought and where they are seated. If you don't like them, press the trash button beside each ticket and pick your seat on the map. After you select each seat, it will appear on the page's right-hand side. Then, continue to checkout.

I want to get a table of 10, but they are greyed out or unavailable.

These tables are either booked out already or reserved. If the reservation is cancelled, these tables will be released.

What is the closing date for ticket sales?

When all the seats are sold, we will close off sales. Seats have been put on sale till the day of the event itself, but normally are sold out a week before the event.

Can I buy tickets at the door?

Tickets are limited and only available online.​ No tickets are sold at the door.

Will there be gender-neutral bathrooms?

Yes, all bathrooms will be marked gender-neutral.

I require an accessible seat.

Our event is fully accessible, however, we recommend that people who require an accessibile seat let us know, just so that we make sure your seat is suitably located in the room.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Email thegalas@nxf.ie with any queries.