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Belfast and Derry Events

Awaken your Giant Spirit

  1. Christmas events in Belfast and across Northern Ireland
    'Tis the season to be jolly, and there's lots to look forward to this winter including the Belfast Christmas Market, The Northern Light at Slieve Donard and lots of Santa's Grottos located across Northern Ireland.
  2. Belfast Events
    Find the best events in Belfast and immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of this dynamic city. These listings will keep you up-to-date on unmissable events and activities coming to the city, to ensure you don't miss a beat in our bustling cultural scene.
  3. Derry Events
    Dive into the pulse of Derry with our events page, your go-to resource for staying updated on the latest happenings. From cultural festivals to community gatherings, explore the vibrant events scene in Derry city and the wider county of Londonderry.

This Week

Enchanted Winter Garden
LocationAntrim

Openings

Season

29th November 2024-21st December 2024

As the winter sun sets over Lough Neagh, Antrim Castle Gardens comes alive with lights and magic…

Belfast City Hall light up at night with Christmas market stalls in foreground in front of the City hall front gates.
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

17th November 2024-22nd December 2024

The Belfast Christmas Market returns to City Hall Gardens in November 2024, bringing with it a…

Christmas in the Poor House
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

13th December 2024-14th December 2024

Season

20th December 2024-21st December 2024

Join us this December on our special seasonal Christmas tour of Clifton House. See inside this…

a chef talks to a tour group whilst holding a jar of locally made produce
LocationColeraine

Openings

Season

14th December 2024

Experience the exceptional foodie culture of the Causeway Coast. Enjoy this time together to eat,…

Christmas at Ulster American Folk Park
LocationOmagh

Openings

Season

6th December 2024-3rd January 2025

Step into Christmas past, full of nostalgia and traditions as you wander the wintery scenes of the…

Christmas at Marble Arch Caves
LocationFlorencecourt

Openings

Season

1st December 2024-5th January 2025

Whether you’re looking for a festive adventure with your loved ones or home for the holidays,…

Sarah Harkness
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

28th November 2024-5th January 2025

Step into the magic of Christmas at Mount Stewart, where a season of festive delights awaits!

A Magical Christmas Experience
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

27th November 2024-23rd December 2024

A Magical Christmas Experience is back! Watch the excitement unfold as Father Christmas and his…

Larne Christmas Community & Craft Village
LocationLarne

Openings

Season

12th December 2024-16th December 2024

Join the Christmas Community and Craft Village in Larne! Explore artisan gifts, handmade crafts,…

Two ladies with small torches melting down some gold in contemporary studio
LocationHolywood

Openings

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

25th November 2024-30th January 2025

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshops in our Holywood Northern Ireland working Goldsmiths studio…

Mission Santa
LocationArmagh

Openings

Mission Santa

23rd November 2024-23rd December 2024

Mission Santa: An Immersive Christmas Experience It's a real Code Red! Join our E.L.F. crew on…

Christmas Luxury Afternoon Tea and Demonstration by the Turf-Fireside
LocationBelllaghy

Openings

Season

15th December 2024

Season

17th December 2024

Season

20th December 2024

Enjoy a five course, luxury Christmas afternoon tea including baking/cooking demonstration by the…

Winter Wonderland
LocationBallygawley

Openings

Season

1st December 2024-22nd December 2024

This Christmas, Santa, Mrs. Claus, and those Elves will be taking over Todds Leap again! Following…

Visit Santa at Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

20th December 2024

Nestled in the RIC Station at the Ulster Folk Museum, a jolly fellow with rosy cheeks and a snow…

Image of the OM building light up with a projection
LocationDavagh Forest

Openings

Season

26th October 2024-23rd February 2025

A film projection on to the outside of the Observatory building, our OM Odyssey will take you on a…

A child wearing a winter coat, hat and wellies running through the woodland. The child is followed by two adults pushing buggies.
LocationComber

Openings

Season

1st December 2024-7th February 2025

Pull on your welly boots and get exploring the wetlands to complete all of the adventures in your…

Festive Fayre at Titanic Belfast
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

24th November 2024-22nd December 2024

Titanic Belfast's Festive Fayre returns this winter!

Photo of the Tappi Odu installation at Ulster Museum
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

4th October 2024-5th January 2025

Explore Tamil artist Anushiya Sundaralingam's installation தப்பி ஓடு Tappi Odu (Flee) in the Window…

4 Textured Rings with different band widths
LocationHolywood

Openings

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

25th November 2024-30th January 2025

NI Silver is in the business of 'creating memories' for people; memories of their time in Northern…

International Migrant Day Talk
LocationOmagh

Openings

Season

18th December 2024

Mark International Migrants Day at the Ulster American Folk Park, a day set aside to recognise the…

Image is of Lisburn Light Trail 2024 in Castle Gardens
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

22nd November 2024-22nd December 2024

Come and wander through our spectacular light trail in Castle Gardens this Christmas and take in…

Bill Rolston mural photography
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-1st February 2025

See political mural photography by Bill Rolston in the ‘Drawing Support: Murals, Memory & Identity’…

Wildlife Wonderland
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

7th December 2024-15th December 2024

On Saturday 7, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 December, visitors will notice a touch of magic in the air…

Full Moon Sound Spa Experience @ Templemore Baths Heritage Space
LocationBelfast

Openings

Festival Full Moon Sound Bath

16th December 2024

Step into a journey of tranquillity and rejuvenation within the walls of the former Minor Pool at…

Next Week

Enchanted Winter Garden
LocationAntrim

Openings

Season

29th November 2024-21st December 2024

As the winter sun sets over Lough Neagh, Antrim Castle Gardens comes alive with lights and magic…

Belfast City Hall light up at night with Christmas market stalls in foreground in front of the City hall front gates.
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

17th November 2024-22nd December 2024

The Belfast Christmas Market returns to City Hall Gardens in November 2024, bringing with it a…

Christmas in the Poor House
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

20th December 2024-21st December 2024

Join us this December on our special seasonal Christmas tour of Clifton House. See inside this…

Christmas at Ulster American Folk Park
LocationOmagh

Openings

Season

6th December 2024-3rd January 2025

Step into Christmas past, full of nostalgia and traditions as you wander the wintery scenes of the…

Christmas at Marble Arch Caves
LocationFlorencecourt

Openings

Season

1st December 2024-5th January 2025

Whether you’re looking for a festive adventure with your loved ones or home for the holidays,…

Sarah Harkness
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

28th November 2024-5th January 2025

Step into the magic of Christmas at Mount Stewart, where a season of festive delights awaits!

A Magical Christmas Experience
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

27th November 2024-23rd December 2024

A Magical Christmas Experience is back! Watch the excitement unfold as Father Christmas and his…

Larne Christmas Community & Craft Village
LocationLarne

Openings

Season

12th December 2024-16th December 2024

Join the Christmas Community and Craft Village in Larne! Explore artisan gifts, handmade crafts,…

Two ladies with small torches melting down some gold in contemporary studio
LocationHolywood

Openings

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

25th November 2024-30th January 2025

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshops in our Holywood Northern Ireland working Goldsmiths studio…

Mission Santa
LocationArmagh

Openings

Mission Santa

23rd November 2024-23rd December 2024

Mission Santa: An Immersive Christmas Experience It's a real Code Red! Join our E.L.F. crew on…

Christmas Luxury Afternoon Tea and Demonstration by the Turf-Fireside
LocationBelllaghy

Openings

Season

17th December 2024

Season

20th December 2024

Season

22nd December 2024

Enjoy a five course, luxury Christmas afternoon tea including baking/cooking demonstration by the…

Winter Wonderland
LocationBallygawley

Openings

Season

1st December 2024-22nd December 2024

This Christmas, Santa, Mrs. Claus, and those Elves will be taking over Todds Leap again! Following…

Visit Santa at Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

20th December 2024

Nestled in the RIC Station at the Ulster Folk Museum, a jolly fellow with rosy cheeks and a snow…

Image of the OM building light up with a projection
LocationDavagh Forest

Openings

Season

26th October 2024-23rd February 2025

A film projection on to the outside of the Observatory building, our OM Odyssey will take you on a…

A child wearing a winter coat, hat and wellies running through the woodland. The child is followed by two adults pushing buggies.
LocationComber

Openings

Season

1st December 2024-7th February 2025

Pull on your welly boots and get exploring the wetlands to complete all of the adventures in your…

Festive Fayre at Titanic Belfast
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

24th November 2024-22nd December 2024

Titanic Belfast's Festive Fayre returns this winter!

Photo of the Tappi Odu installation at Ulster Museum
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

4th October 2024-5th January 2025

Explore Tamil artist Anushiya Sundaralingam's installation தப்பி ஓடு Tappi Odu (Flee) in the Window…

4 Textured Rings with different band widths
LocationHolywood

Openings

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

25th November 2024-30th January 2025

NI Silver is in the business of 'creating memories' for people; memories of their time in Northern…

International Migrant Day Talk
LocationOmagh

Openings

Season

18th December 2024

Mark International Migrants Day at the Ulster American Folk Park, a day set aside to recognise the…

Image is of Lisburn Light Trail 2024 in Castle Gardens
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

22nd November 2024-22nd December 2024

Come and wander through our spectacular light trail in Castle Gardens this Christmas and take in…

Bill Rolston mural photography
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-1st February 2025

See political mural photography by Bill Rolston in the ‘Drawing Support: Murals, Memory & Identity’…

Full Moon Sound Spa Experience @ Templemore Baths Heritage Space
LocationBelfast

Openings

Festival Full Moon Sound Bath

16th December 2024

Step into a journey of tranquillity and rejuvenation within the walls of the former Minor Pool at…

Ev ent near me
LocationFlorencecourt

Openings

Season

2nd December 2024-21st December 2024

Step into a tranquil world of festive fun with Elf Escape: Sensory Space at Marble Arch Caves! …

Guests interact with exhibitions at the Derry Girls Exhibition
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

4th July 2023-1st July 2025

Visit the home of Derry Girls and discover where it all began! See original memorabilia from the…

Next Month

Christmas at Ulster American Folk Park
LocationOmagh

Openings

Season

6th December 2024-3rd January 2025

Step into Christmas past, full of nostalgia and traditions as you wander the wintery scenes of the…

Christmas at Marble Arch Caves
LocationFlorencecourt

Openings

Season

1st December 2024-5th January 2025

Whether you’re looking for a festive adventure with your loved ones or home for the holidays,…

Sarah Harkness
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

28th November 2024-5th January 2025

Step into the magic of Christmas at Mount Stewart, where a season of festive delights awaits!

Two ladies with small torches melting down some gold in contemporary studio
LocationHolywood

Openings

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

25th November 2024-30th January 2025

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshops in our Holywood Northern Ireland working Goldsmiths studio…

Events by Category

Awaken your Giant Spirit

  1. All Events
    Stay in the know with our guide to upcoming events in Northern Ireland. From vibrant festivals and unique days out to exciting concerts and family-friendly activities, this list is your go-to resource for the latest and greatest events in Belfast, Derry and beyond.
  2. Family Events
    Northern Ireland is bursting at the seams with things to do for families. Create unforgettable memories with the kids in tow, whether you're on holiday or looking inspiration for a day out.
  3. Sports Events
    We love sport in Northern Ireland. If there’s a ball nearby, we’ll kick it, pass it or hit it with a bat, hurl, stick, cue, club or racquet. We love everything four-wheeled and anything two-wheeled. We love bouts in the ring, pucks on the ice, and run-ins on the flat and over jumps. And if something needs throwing, lifting, sailing or running after, we’ll give it our best shot.
  4. Food & Drink Events
    There’s so much happening on the food front in Northern Ireland these days that it’s sometimes hard to keep up. New inventive and talented chefs coming through. Local food and drink artisan businesses thriving. Here’s just a taster of what you’ll find when you get here...
  5. Arts & Theatre Events
    Northern Ireland is a land of poets, writers and dreamers. We’ve given the world Heaney and Friel, C.S Lewis and MacNeice, and Booker-prize winning Anna Burns. There’s a vibrant arts scene happening here, and here’s a taste of what’s going on...
  6. Music Events
    Discover the music events taking place across Northern Ireland including everything from band concerts and championships, to craic and ceol, musical theatre and outdoor concerts with line-ups packed with internationally renowned acts.
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