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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. Easter Events
    Check out these things to do over Easter. Embark on adventures hunting chocolate eggs at National Trust sites, take a stroll along a themed Easter trail or enjoy a fun family day out with a scavenger hunt.

This Week

Royal Portrush Golf Club at sunset
LocationBelfast/Portush/Derry~Londonderry

Openings

Belfast

28th April 2025

An exciting celebration to mark the momentous return of #TheOpen to Northern Ireland, with events…

Painting en plein air
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

27th April 2025

Spend a day painting in the historic walled garden and surroundings of Brook Hall Estate & Gardens…

Broughgammon Farm
LocationBallycastle

Openings

Season

26th April 2025

Celebrate the season with our Farm to Fork Supper Club at Broughgammon Farm

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…

Easter at National Trust Fermanagh
LocationNewtownbutler

Openings

Season

18th April 2025-27th April 2025

Get all the family involved in the fun at this year's Easter trail at Crom.

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…

Wolfhound Statue at Antrim Castle Gardens
LocationAntrim

Openings

Season

5th April 2025-29th June 2025

A Ranger led tour of Antrim Castle Gardens covering the general history of the 350-Year-Old Gardens…

a man and woman on horseback on a countryside trail
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

25th April 2025

Learn basic horse riding skills before embarking on a relaxed Countryside Trek. Enjoy a peaceful…

Native Tree Walk at the Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

26th April 2025

Learn how to identify native Irish tree species with The Conservation Volunteers at the Ulster Folk…

Scarva Band Concerts
LocationScarva

Openings

Season

6th April 2025-28th September 2025

Scarva Bandstand concerts will take place at the Bandstand, Scarva each Sunday from 3-4pm starting…

The Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
LocationRoyal Hillsborough

Openings

Season

12th April 2025-27th April 2025

Join the Lindt GOLD BUNNY Hunt in Hillsborough Castle's stunning gardens and enjoy some spring time…

Threads of Empowerment: Conflict Textiles' International Journey
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

25th March 2025-27th April 2025

Explore textile responses to people's experiences of violence and conflict across the world in the…

Baby lambs and the Easter Bunny at The Ark  Farm
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

12th April 2025-26th April 2025

Join us for our exciting two-week Easter Extravaganza at our beautiful farm on the Ards Penninsula!

Spring at the Ulster Museum
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

12th April 2025-27th April 2025

Explore our environment through interactive activities in the Ulster Museum discovery centres this…

Bill Kirk Archive Exhibition
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

28th March 2025-1st June 2025

See Bill Kirk's photography in the first in a series of three exhibitions at the Ulster Museum,…

Girl running through meadow wearing easter bunny ears.
LocationStrangford

Openings

Season

15th April 2025-27th April 2025

Something exciting is coming to Castle Ward this Easter—get ready to follow the trail, solve the…

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.

Easter tat Mount stewart
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

14th April 2025-26th April 2025

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Mount Stewart on an Easter trail.

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

Easter Egg Hunt at Rowallane Garden
LocationSaintifeld

Openings

Season

14th April 2025-27th April 2025

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Rowallane Garden on an Easter trail.

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

Openings

Season

26th April 2025

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

Dart the dragonfly standing beside Lloyd the fly on  a leaf on a pond.
LocationComber

Openings

Season

5th April 2025-1st June 2025

Dive into the wonderful world of wetland insects with Lloyd and his new friend Dart the dragonfly…

Pet Nose Day
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

27th April 2025

The award-winning event returns. Come along with your four legged friend and enter County Down's…

Image shows a man and woman knelt down admiring the display of daffodils with Hillsborough Castle in the background
LocationRoyal Hillsborough

Openings

Season

15th March 2025-5th May 2025

See Northern Ireland’s royal residence burst into colour as Spring Spectacular returns to…

Next Week

Royal Portrush Golf Club at sunset
LocationBelfast/Portush/Derry~Londonderry

Openings

Belfast

28th April 2025

Portrush

2nd May 2025

An exciting celebration to mark the momentous return of #TheOpen to Northern Ireland, with events…

Festival of Fools
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

3rd May 2025-5th May 2025

Festival of Fools is a jam-packed weekend of circus performances, featuring breathtaking…

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

1st May 2025-11th May 2025

The 25th Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, Belfast runs from 1-11 May 2025 across the city's…

City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

1st May 2025-5th May 2025

The longer days are fast approaching, and that can only mean one thing, it’s almost time for the…

Moy Park Belfast City Marathon
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

4th May 2025

The Moy Park Belfast City Marathon will take place in Northern Ireland's vibrant historic capital…

Digital Detox: Forest Yoga and Forage
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

4th May 2025

Start the month of May outdoors with our Forest Yoga and Forage event in collaboration with…

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…

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…

Wolfhound Statue at Antrim Castle Gardens
LocationAntrim

Openings

Season

5th April 2025-29th June 2025

A Ranger led tour of Antrim Castle Gardens covering the general history of the 350-Year-Old Gardens…

Scarva Band Concerts
LocationScarva

Openings

Season

6th April 2025-28th September 2025

Scarva Bandstand concerts will take place at the Bandstand, Scarva each Sunday from 3-4pm starting…

Mind Of Sound - In The Heart Of The Cave
LocationFlorencecourt

Openings

Season

3rd May 2025

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

Bramley Apple Baking & Orchard Visit
LocationMoy

Openings

Season

3rd May 2025

Experience the Beautiful Apple Blossom in Spring or the Apple harvest in September. Join us for…

Portrait images of Mary Ann McCracken and Martha McTier
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

2nd May 2025-3rd May 2025

Come and learn about Belfast's heroines, Mary Ann McCracken and Martha McTier, in our brand-new…

Bill Kirk Archive Exhibition
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

28th March 2025-1st June 2025

See Bill Kirk's photography in the first in a series of three exhibitions at the Ulster Museum,…

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.

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

Dart the dragonfly standing beside Lloyd the fly on  a leaf on a pond.
LocationComber

Openings

Season

5th April 2025-1st June 2025

Dive into the wonderful world of wetland insects with Lloyd and his new friend Dart the dragonfly…

Image of German artist Joseph Beuys in the Ulster Museum in 1974
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

1st May 2025

See new poems written in response to the current BEUYS: 50 Years Later: Action, Society,…

pottery
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

3rd May 2025

Learn to fire pottery without a kiln! Patricia Millar, an expert potter, will guide you through the…

Magnificent May Weekend
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

4th May 2025-5th May 2025

Join us at Montalto Estate for our Magnificent May Weekend – the perfect family day out filled with…

Image shows a man and woman knelt down admiring the display of daffodils with Hillsborough Castle in the background
LocationRoyal Hillsborough

Openings

Season

15th March 2025-5th May 2025

See Northern Ireland’s royal residence burst into colour as Spring Spectacular returns to…

Broughgammon Farm
LocationBallycastle

Openings

Season

4th May 2025

Join a Wild Food Foraging Walk at Broughgammon Farm

Classic Fishing Festival 2023
LocationEnniskillen

Openings

Season

4th May 2025-9th May 2025

Entry for the 48th Fermanagh Fishing Classic (Sunday 4 May 2025 – Friday 9 May 2025) is now open!…

water avens
LocationBallymoney

Openings

Season

4th May 2025

Join Earth Smoke for a fun and informative herb walk in the beautiful Garry Forest this spring!

Next Month

Royal Portrush Golf Club at sunset
LocationBelfast/Portush/Derry~Londonderry

Openings

Portrush

2nd May 2025

Derry~Londonerry

7th May 2025

An exciting celebration to mark the momentous return of #TheOpen to Northern Ireland, with events…

Amazing line-ups of livestock, show jumping, machinery and the latest innovations in agriculture.
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

14th May 2025-18th May 2025

The 156th Balmoral Show in partnership with the Ulster Bank is taking place on Wed 14th - Sat 17th…

Festival of Fools
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

3rd May 2025-5th May 2025

Festival of Fools is a jam-packed weekend of circus performances, featuring breathtaking…

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

1st May 2025-11th May 2025

The 25th Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, Belfast runs from 1-11 May 2025 across the city's…

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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