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Belfast and Derry Events

Awaken your Giant Spirit

  1. Couple relaxing in robes at the Hastings Culloden Estate and Spa

    Tired of flowers, chocolates, cuddly teddy bears and the same old places? It’s time to have some fun on Valentine’s Day – and treat each other to something you really want – right here in 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.
  4. Things to do over Saint Patrick's Day
    There is an exciting programme of events and experiences to enjoy over the Saint Patrick's Day period, from local events and festivals, to spiritual tours and explorations of locations which have strong ties to Saint Patrick.

This Week

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…

Adele Pound paper bird workshop
LocationSaintfield

Openings

Season

18th January 2025

Join local artist Adele Pound on a paper birding making workshop. Create beautiful paper birds with…

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…

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’…

Image of installation by Artist Mary McIntyre at Ulster Museum showing photo of room interior.
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

27th September 2024-26th January 2025

See new intervention by Northern Irish Artist Mary McIntyre in the Spotlight Gallery at Ulster…

Winter Wildlife Trail
LocationLisburn

Openings

14:00 - 15:30

19th January 2025

Join the Lagan Valley Regional Park ranger service on patrol around the Glenmore Trail. This…

Archive image of Joseph Beuys visit to Ulster Museum in 1974
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

18th October 2024-18th May 2025

See BEUYS 50 Years Later: Action, Society, Performance and Change at Ulster Museum.

winter flowers
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

18th January 2025

Beat the Winter Blues with this wonderful workshop, hosted by our Head Gardener Lesley. Set within…

Three smiling children sitting on a bench, with two in animal costumes.
LocationBallymoney

Openings

Season

16th August 2024-1st March 2025

Once one of the biggest and much-loved attractions on the Causeway Coast, this exhibition looks at…

The Out to Lunch Festival
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

4th January 2025-26th January 2025

The Out to Lunch Festival is Belfast's Annual Winter celebration of the arts with a feast of Music,…

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 Week

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…

Image of kettle on the hearth at the Ulster American Folk Park
LocationOmagh

Openings

Season

25th January 2025-26th January 2025

A weekend celebration of Scotland's National Poet, Robert Burns, at the Ulster American Folk Park.

Imbolc International Music Festival 2025
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

26th January 2025-1st February 2025

The roots of Ireland’s musical heritage run deep, and each spring, this legacy blooms and bears…

Burns Night Dining Experience at Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

25th January 2025

Looking for a unique dining experience to kick off 2025? Sit down for a three course meal in the…

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…

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’…

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

Openings

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

23rd January 2025

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

Image of installation by Artist Mary McIntyre at Ulster Museum showing photo of room interior.
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

27th September 2024-26th January 2025

See new intervention by Northern Irish Artist Mary McIntyre in the Spotlight Gallery at Ulster…

4 Textured Rings with different band widths
LocationHolywood

Openings

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

23rd January 2025

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

Archive image of Joseph Beuys visit to Ulster Museum in 1974
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

18th October 2024-18th May 2025

See BEUYS 50 Years Later: Action, Society, Performance and Change at Ulster Museum.

Stargazing Evening
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

24th January 2025

Join Armagh Observatory and Planetarium for a series of Stargazing evenings. For each session we…

Man and Woman Making Wedding Rings Together
LocationHolywood

Openings

Bespoke Wedding Ring Jewellery Making Workshop

23rd January 2025

Come and spend some precious time with your fiancée ahead of the big day, creating your wedding…

Three smiling children sitting on a bench, with two in animal costumes.
LocationBallymoney

Openings

Season

16th August 2024-1st March 2025

Once one of the biggest and much-loved attractions on the Causeway Coast, this exhibition looks at…

The Out to Lunch Festival
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

4th January 2025-26th January 2025

The Out to Lunch Festival is Belfast's Annual Winter celebration of the arts with a feast of Music,…

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…

Man and Two Ladies Creating Jewellery in a Goldsmiths Workshop, Everyone is Smiling
LocationHolywood

Openings

VIP Beginners Jewellery Making and Relaxation Workshop

23rd January 2025

This VIP experience combines jewellery making with the warmest of Northern Irish welcomes. Guided…

Planetarium Sound Journey Under the Stars
LocationArmagh

Openings

Sound Journey

26th January 2025

Embark on a journey to explore the Youniverse at our unique Sound Spa, "Sound Journey Under the…

Next Month

Love LegenDerry Food Month
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Love LegenDerry Food Month

1st February 2025-28th February 2025

This February, the historic city and its surrounding district will once again celebrate its…

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…

Oaks & Embers Love LegenDerry Advert
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

16th February 2025

Enjoy a communal meal cooked over an open flame, paired with simple yet invigorating activities to…

Imbolc International Music Festival 2025
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

26th January 2025-1st February 2025

The roots of Ireland’s musical heritage run deep, and each spring, this legacy blooms and bears…

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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