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Awaken your Giant Spirit

  1. Embrace a Giant Taste of October
    Discover the best food and drink events in Northern Ireland this October with Embrace a Giant Taste – from local festivals and Halloween experiences to tasting tours, supper clubs, and more. Perfect for autumn days out, weekend breaks, and foodie getaways near you.
  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.
  4. Fleadh 2026 Belfast – Celebrate Irish music & culture
    Experience the magic of traditional music at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 in Belfast– the world’s largest celebration of Irish culture, music, song, and dance. Join thousands of performers and visitors for a week-long festival filled with unforgettable sessions, competitions, concerts, and family-friendly events.

This Week

Crowds and stalls fill the main street in Bushmills
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

3rd October 2025-5th October 2025

The Bushmills Salmon & Whiskey Festival has the recipe for success with plenty of fresh local…

National Poetry Day
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

2nd October 2025

Celebrate National Poetry Day in the Discovery Centres at the Ulster Museum.

Paint and Sip at Armagh Planetarium
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

3rd October 2025

Step into the stars at Armagh Planetarium for a special adults-only evening as part of 100 Hours of…

Draught taps at Portrush Beer Festival
LocationPortrush

Openings

Season

3rd October 2025-4th October 2025

The Portrush Beer Fest is back again in 2025! Dates are the 3rd & 4th October 2025 in Portrush…

Echlinville Distiller
LocationKircubbin

Openings

14:00 - 16:00

4th October 2025

The Echlinville Distillery Tour and Tipple offers offer a unique insight into the workings of our…

The Bell Archive Exhibition at the Ulster Museum
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

19th September 2025-30th November 2025

Step into the captivating world of vintage photography with The Bell Archive Exhibition, the final…

Mary Ann McCracken's Belfast Map
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

10th March 2025-29th October 2025

Experience Mary Ann McCracken’s Belfast, as you walk in the footsteps of this remarkable…

The Enemy is Time at the Ulster Museum
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

10th April 2025-1st March 2026

Explore artists' responses to the climate crisis in a new exhibition in the Ulster Museum's…

Wee Taste of Ballyhackamore
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

4th October 2025

Ballyhackamore — affectionately known as "Bally-snack-amore"— is home to some of Belfast's best…

Autumn Fair at The Ballance House
LocationGlenavy

Openings

Season

4th October 2025

Autumn Fair, A fun family outing with live music and Free Magic Shows.

Brent Geese flying over the waters at Strangford Lough
LocationNewtownards & Comber

Openings

Shorelife Celebration

4th October 2025

The Shorelife Celebration event offers a rare chance to experience the wonders of the Ards and…

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

Openings

Season

4th July 2023-1st November 2025

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

Full Moon Kayak Tour
LocationKillinchy

Openings

Hunters Moon

7th October 2025

Join us for a Full Moon Paddle on Strangford Lough this year.  The moon is unique to witness from…

Slow Art Sundays at the Ulster Museum
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

5th October 2025

Explore the art of Ulster Museum slowly, led by one of our knowledgeable guides.

Staff from Bistro at the Courthouse stand behind the restaurants counter, with plenty of bakes and sweet treats in front of them
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

1st October 2025

Enjoy a sourdough cookery class with Bistro at the Courthouse and learn how to nurture your own…

Echoes of the Wild - Sound Bath in the Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

7th October 2025

Step into a world where nature's symphony becomes your escape. Our 'Echoes of the Wild' sound…

Apples at Ardress
LocationAnnaghmore

Openings

Season

5th October 2025

Set in the middle of orchard county, this is the ideal location to hear all about Armagh's famous…

A rare surviving toile for the 1937 coronation gown of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother
LocationRoyal Hillsborough

Openings

Season

5th August 2025-4th January 2026

Uncover the style secrets of Britain's royal women at Hillsborough Castle.

Next Week

Autumn Wreath Workshop in the Walled Garden
LocationHelen's Bay

Openings

Season

11th October 2025

As the seasons change and the first leaves begin to fall, we're celebrating the beauty of autumn…

A Peculiar Tea presents Wicked at McConnell's Distillery
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

11th October 2025-12th October 2025

Step into a world of fun and delicious delights with A Peculiar Tea at McConnell's Distillery. A…

Chocolate Making at The Chocolate Manor
LocationCastlerock

Openings

Season

11th October 2025

Make your own chocolate truffles at The Chocolate Manor

Titanic By The Glass
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

11th October 2025

Enjoy a taste of the Titanic Experience this October as we open late for Titanic By The Glass.

Explore the world of textiles and sustainability this autumn at the Folk Museum.
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

11th October 2025

Shop vintage, learn skills to repair your favourite clothes and discover sustainable textiles at…

Forage & Feast with Paul Cunningham in the Walled Garden
LocationHelen's Bay

Openings

Season

9th October 2025

Join us for an unforgettable evening at 'Forage and Feast with Paul Cunningham in the Walled…

Murder Mystery
LocationDungannon

Openings

Season

10th October 2025

Hill of The O'Neill & Ranfurly House invites you to step back into the shadows of history for an…

The Bell Archive Exhibition at the Ulster Museum
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

19th September 2025-30th November 2025

Step into the captivating world of vintage photography with The Bell Archive Exhibition, the final…

Mary Ann McCracken's Belfast Map
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

10th March 2025-29th October 2025

Experience Mary Ann McCracken’s Belfast, as you walk in the footsteps of this remarkable…

The Enemy is Time at the Ulster Museum
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

10th April 2025-1st March 2026

Explore artists' responses to the climate crisis in a new exhibition in the Ulster Museum's…

couple in kitchen with Tracey making bread.
LocationKillinchy

Openings

Traditional Irish Breadmaking

11th October 2025

Join me in my Farmhouse kitchen on the shores of Strangford Lough. You will be warmly welcomed to…

Halloween at W5
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

11th October 2025-12th October 2025

From 11 October - 2 November, enjoy spine-tingling fun for the whole family at W5.

Wildlife Walks at the Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

10th October 2025

Join the Centre for Environmental Data and Recording for a beginner's guide to species spotting at…

Downpatrick Racecourse Fixtures
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

End of Season Raceday

10th October 2025

Enjoy a fun day out with family and friends at Downpatrick Racecourse with our upcoming fixtures…

Mind Of Sound - In The Heart Of The Cave
LocationFlorencecourt

Openings

Season

11th October 2025

Immerse yourself in a Spiritual Sound Journey deep within the heart of the show cave. Join us in a…

Belfast Punk Music Walking Tour
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

11th October 2025

Come explore the story of punk music in Belfast on this walking tour, with a specialist music guide…

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

Openings

Season

4th July 2023-1st November 2025

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

Full Moon Kayak Tour
LocationKillinchy

Openings

Hunters Moon

7th October 2025

Join us for a Full Moon Paddle on Strangford Lough this year.  The moon is unique to witness from…

Echoes of the Wild - Sound Bath in the Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

7th October 2025

Step into a world where nature's symphony becomes your escape. Our 'Echoes of the Wild' sound…

Apples at Ardress
LocationAnnaghmore

Openings

Season

12th October 2025

Set in the middle of orchard county, this is the ideal location to hear all about Armagh's famous…

Dine at the Distillery
LocationCrossgar

Openings

Season

11th October 2025

Join us at the distillery for a seasonal feast  with Chef Roy Abraham. Enjoy 4 courses of seasonal…

1614 Gin Evening
LocationCrawfordsburn

Openings

Season

10th October 2025

Join us on Friday 10th October from 7pm in The Gallery for the launch of The 1614 Gin with…

A rare surviving toile for the 1937 coronation gown of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother
LocationRoyal Hillsborough

Openings

Season

5th August 2025-4th January 2026

Uncover the style secrets of Britain's royal women at Hillsborough Castle.

Echlinville
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

10th October 2025

Part of the Indie After Hours series we've brought together two of our favourites. The…

Next Month

Hooded figure storyteller sitting in Winterfell Hall
LocationBanbridge

Openings

Season

31st October 2025-1st November 2025

This Halloween, as night falls across Westeros, the Game of Thrones Studio Tour transforms into a…

Armagh Georgian Weekend
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

27th November 2025-30th November 2025

Step back in time as the Georgian Festival returns to Armagh. Delve into the Georgian history of…

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

Openings

Season

15th November 2025-22nd December 2025

The Belfast Christmas Market will be returning to City Hall Gardens in November 2025, bringing with…

Woman painting a dragon on child's face as father watches.
LocationBanbridge

Openings

Season

31st October 2025-1st November 2025

This Halloween, the Game of Thrones Studio Tour invites families to step Beyond The Wall for a fun…

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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