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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

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…

The Alexander Family, owners of Ballyboley Dexters

Openings

Season

30th October 2024-1st January 2025

Discover what Ards and North Down has to offer with a selection of fantastic experiences that allow…

Santa Experience, Whitehead, Christmas, Family Christmas Experience, Steam Trains.
LocationWhitehead

Openings

Season

1st December 2024-22nd December 2024

Come to Whitehead Excursion Station for a magical Santa experience, featuring a heritage steam…

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…

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…

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 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 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…

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…

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.

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…

Three children are laughing and sitting with Santa in his sleigh on the grounds of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. Santa is in a red suit.
LocationRoyal Hillsborough

Openings

Season

23rd November 2024-23rd December 2024

Season

27th December 2024-5th January 2025

Explore the gardens adorned with dazzling decorations inspired by the 12 Days of Christmas!…

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…

The Wiggle Room
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

19th September 2024-5th January 2025

The Wiggle Room is where Belfast's kids are taking charge! Picture this: a digital ball pit that…

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…

RUA Annual Exhibition
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

18th October 2024-5th January 2025

The 143rd Royal Ulster Academy Annual Exhibition of Art is taking place at Ulster Museum.

Christmas Wonderland
LocationMoneymore

Openings

Season

17th December 2024-23rd December 2024

Get ready to experience the magic of Christmas like never before! Join us this December, for one of…

Christmas at Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

20th December 2024-22nd December 2024

Enjoy Christmas the traditional way at the Ulster Folk Museum.

Visit Father Christmas and his Elves at Ulster American Folk Park
LocationOmagh

Openings

Season

6th December 2024-23rd December 2024

Experience the magic of Christmas and meet Father Christmas and Mrs Claus at the Ulster American…

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…

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!

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

Openings

VIP Beginners Jewellery Making and Relaxation Workshop

25th November 2024-30th January 2025

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

Christmas at W5
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

30th November 2024-23rd December 2024

Magical Christmas experiences for the whole family at W5!

Santa standing in front of a Christmas tree and holding a festive mug. The background is snowy.
LocationComber

Openings

Season

20th December 2024-22nd December 2024

This December at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, enjoy a delicious breakfast with all the family,…

Next Week

The Alexander Family, owners of Ballyboley Dexters

Openings

Season

30th October 2024-1st January 2025

Discover what Ards and North Down has to offer with a selection of fantastic experiences that allow…

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…

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…

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 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 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…

Christmas Afternoon Tea
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

Season

29th December 2024

Christmas afternoon tea onboard a heritage train

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.

Planetarium Sound Journey Under the Stars
LocationArmagh

Openings

Festive Sound Journey

29th December 2024

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

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…

Three children are laughing and sitting with Santa in his sleigh on the grounds of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. Santa is in a red suit.
LocationRoyal Hillsborough

Openings

Season

23rd November 2024-23rd December 2024

Season

27th December 2024-5th January 2025

Explore the gardens adorned with dazzling decorations inspired by the 12 Days of Christmas!…

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…

The Wiggle Room
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

19th September 2024-5th January 2025

The Wiggle Room is where Belfast's kids are taking charge! Picture this: a digital ball pit that…

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…

RUA Annual Exhibition
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

18th October 2024-5th January 2025

The 143rd Royal Ulster Academy Annual Exhibition of Art is taking place at Ulster Museum.

Christmas Wonderland
LocationMoneymore

Openings

Season

17th December 2024-23rd December 2024

Get ready to experience the magic of Christmas like never before! Join us this December, for one of…

Visit Father Christmas and his Elves at Ulster American Folk Park
LocationOmagh

Openings

Season

6th December 2024-23rd December 2024

Experience the magic of Christmas and meet Father Christmas and Mrs Claus at the Ulster American…

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…

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!

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

Openings

VIP Beginners Jewellery Making and Relaxation Workshop

25th November 2024-30th January 2025

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

Christmas at W5
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

30th November 2024-23rd December 2024

Magical Christmas experiences for the whole family at W5!

Man and Woman Making Wedding Rings Together
LocationHolywood

Openings

Bespoke Wedding Ring Jewellery Making Workshop

25th November 2024-30th January 2025

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

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…

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,…

Next Month

The Alexander Family, owners of Ballyboley Dexters

Openings

Season

30th October 2024-1st January 2025

Discover what Ards and North Down has to offer with a selection of fantastic experiences that allow…

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…

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…

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’…

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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