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Belfast and Derry Events

Awaken your Giant Spirit

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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…

Bagpipe performance image
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

27th February 2025-2nd March 2025

The Remembering Bunting Festival is a celebration of the life and work of Ireland's Edward Bunting.…

Planetarium Sound Journey Under the Stars
LocationArmagh

Openings

Sound Journey under the Stars

2nd March 2025

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

Stalls at the Roe Valley Speciality Market
LocationLimavady

Openings

Roe Valley Speciality March Market

1st March 2025

If you love local fresh food, quirky handmade crafts, fine art, and speciality products, visit one…

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.

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…

Image of an experimental art piece
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

25th February 2025

Get curious in an experimental art session at the Ulster Museum.

A Wild Ireland painting by Julian Friers
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

21st February 2025-31st August 2025

An Ulster Museum exhibition featuring over 50 paintings by renowned wildlife painter, Julian Friers

Portico Feel Good Festival March 2025
LocationPortaferry

Openings

Season

1st March 2025-31st March 2025

Emerge from winter's retreat into spring's promise and let us awaken your senses and stir your soul…

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…

Wallace & Gromit 'All Systems Go' AR Trail
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

17th February 2025-3rd March 2025

Blast Off with Wallace & Gromit at W5!

Next Week

Home of St Patrick Festival 2025
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

9th March 2025-17th March 2025

Armagh's Home of St Patrick's Festival returns with an exciting programme of music, art, theatre,…

Love Your Food Show
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

7th March 2025-9th March 2025

A haven for food lovers, the Love Your Food Show will showcase over 100 food exhibitors and stalls,…

Stargazing Evening
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

7th March 2025

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

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

Openings

Season

8th March 2025

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

Womenfolk at Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

8th March 2025

Join us on Saturday 8th March to celebrate the stories of women this International Women's Day at…

Paul Howard
LocationSaintifeld

Openings

Season

8th March 2025

Join the illustrator of Jill Tomlinson's 'The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark' for a children's…

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.

Image of doors to the Ulster Museum Lecture Theatre
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

4th March 2025-8th April 2025

Explore portraiture in a series of ten illustrated talks with Amanda Croft at the Ulster Museum.

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…

A women in historical costume at the Folk Park
LocationOmagh

Openings

Season

8th March 2025

Explore the inspiring stories of women this International Women's Day at the Folk Park.

Image of the history galleries at the Ulster Museum
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

8th March 2025

Enjoy a free tour of the history galleries highlighting women's stories through the Ulster Museum…

A Wild Ireland painting by Julian Friers
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

21st February 2025-31st August 2025

An Ulster Museum exhibition featuring over 50 paintings by renowned wildlife painter, Julian Friers

Belfast Punk Music Walking Tour
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

8th March 2025

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

The Spring Into Summer Vintage & Handmade Fair
LocationBelfast

Openings

The Spring Into Summer Handmade & Vintage Fair

9th March 2025

Frock Around The Clock is back with the Vintage and Handmade Fair at beautiful Belfast Castle, and…

Portico Feel Good Festival March 2025
LocationPortaferry

Openings

Season

1st March 2025-31st March 2025

Emerge from winter's retreat into spring's promise and let us awaken your senses and stir your soul…

Pressed Floral Bookmarks with Memory Makers at Rowallane Garden
LocationSaintifeld

Openings

Season

8th March 2025

Join Memory Makers to make a beautiful handmade bookmark decorated with pressed floral foliage.

Malachi Cush and Friends at the Home of St Patrick Festival
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

9th March 2025

As part of the 2025 Home of Saint Patrick celebrations, Saint Patrick's Cathedral (RC) presents…

World Book Day at Rowallane Garden
LocationSaintifeld

Openings

Season

8th March 2025

Join us on 8 March for a magical day filled with books, costumes, and exciting activities.

Next Month

Home of St Patrick Festival 2025
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

9th March 2025-17th March 2025

Armagh's Home of St Patrick's Festival returns with an exciting programme of music, art, theatre,…

Taste Mid Ulster Restaurant Week
LocationMid Ulster

Openings

Season

10th March 2025-16th March 2025

You haven't truly experienced Mid Ulster until you've tasted it. Take a gastronomic journey around…

Echoes of the Wild - Sound Bath in the Woods
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

28th March 2025

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

4 Textured Rings with different band widths
LocationHolywood

Openings

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

11th March 2025

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

25th March 2025

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

28th March 2025

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

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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