Dykonic, a new queer festival featuring an entirely FLINTA (female, lesbian, intersex, non-binary, trans and agender) lineup, is set to be an exciting day of music, community, and fun. If this sounds right up your alley, you’ll be thrilled to know that GCN is offering one lucky reader a pair of VIP tickets to Dykonic!
The festival’s debut will take place on August 9, 2025, on the stunning grounds of Orlagh House in Dublin. It will feature a star-studded lineup that includes headliner Beth McCarthy, alt-pop duo ARXX, playfully flirty Fox Gunn, edgy pop artist Vanès, Amsterdam Pride anthem writer Inge Lamboo, Dubliner Bobbi Arlo, and up-and-coming artist Ettie.
Comedian and content creator Ella Wills will host and emcee, and queer collectives and DJ sets–including Rathaus, Queer Crystal Club, and Aphrodisiac–will be taking over the festival’s Secret Garden stage.
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Dykonic has curated the festival and lineup to be a safe space for queer women and non-binary folks. It is purposefully highlighting and celebrating the underrepresented voices of this community within music, giving festival attendees a highly needed and desired space.
The founder of Dykonic and queer events community Dykon, Mafalda ‘Mafi’ Hrušková, said, “This festival isn’t just for queer people—it’s for everyone who wants to celebrate and support the incredible artists we’re showcasing. We believe they deserve the biggest stages possible.”
In addition to plenty of music to dance and sing along to, Dykonic will offer queer markets for attendees to peruse, food and drinks to consume, and gorgeously queer tattoos to receive.
Last-call tickets to Dykonic are available until August 9, on the website and Eventbrite. Last call tickets are available for €75.76, and VIP tickets are €107.64. The VIP pass includes access to a shaded VIP area with private bathrooms and a bar, in addition to all the exciting performances, concessions, and markets.
If you’re feeling like luck is on your side and would like a chance to win two VIP tickets to Dykonic for you and a friend, lover, or situationship, just answer the question below:
What is the name of the stage where the DJs and queer collectives will perform?
The competition closes on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Winners will be contacted directly and shared on social media.
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