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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.
  4. 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

Omagh Sperrins Walking Festival
LocationGortin

Openings

Season

22nd March 2025-23rd March 2025

Get your walking boots ready for the Sperrins Walking Festival, taking place across the Sperrins…

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,…

Spring Carnival parade on Shipquay Street
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

17th March 2025

Winter has faded into the light and we’re celebrating the arrival of Spring in all its colourful…

St Patrick's Day Celebrations Omagh
LocationOmagh

Openings

1.00pm - 4.00pm

17th March 2025

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Festival 2025 in Omagh - “In the Heart of Tyrone”

St Patrick's Day Parade in Newry City 2025
LocationNewry

Openings

St Patrick's Day Parade in Newry City

17th March 2025

St Patrick's Day Parades will be the centre of celebrations in Newry and Downpatrick on St…

Performers walking down Market Street in Downpatrick as part of the St Patrick's Day parade.
LocationDownpatrick

Openings

St Patrick's Day Parade in Downpatrick

17th March 2025

St. Patrick's Day parades will be the centre of celebrations in Downpatrick and Newry City on St…

St Patrick's Day Enniskillen 2024
LocationEnniskillen

Openings

Season

17th March 2025

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the heart of Fermanagh! Join us in Enniskillen for a spectacular St.…

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…

Musicians playing at ulster American folk park
LocationOmagh

Openings

Season

16th March 2025-17th March 2025

Celebrate a traditional St Patrick's Day with us at the Ulster American Folk Park (Omagh) on Sunday…

Spring Equinox Sunrise Walk and Yoga
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

20th March 2025

Join us on 20th March as we mark the spring equinox at sunrise in the tranquil surroundings of…

Aviation display at the Ulster Transport Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

22nd March 2025-23rd March 2025

Visit the Ulster Transport Museum for free with your National Lottery ticket on 22nd & 23rd March…

Chocolate Making at The Chocolate Manor
LocationCastlerock

Openings

Season

22nd March 2025

Make your own chocolate truffles at The Chocolate Manor

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.

Crowds of people climbing Slemish on St Patricks Day
LocationBroughshane

Openings

Season

17th March 2025

Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day on March 17th with a trek up Slemish, connecting with its historical…

The Rapparees
LocationNewtownabbey

Openings

Season

17th March 2025

This St Patrick's Day join us at Theatre at The Mill for a special performance from The Rapparees.

A group of visitors at the ulster folk museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

22nd March 2025-23rd March 2025

The Ulster Folk Museum are offering free entry on 22nd & 23rd March as part of National Lottery…

Irish Dancing Dresses
LocationNewtownabbey

Openings

Season

14th March 2025-13th April 2025

This exhibition of historic Irish Dancing costumes has been curated in celebration of St Patrick's…

View over Strangford Lough from the Temple of the Winds Mount Stewart
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

22nd March 2025

Join Tessa Ann from The Sound Healing Spa for a Sound Spa retreat and workshop. Immerse yourself in…

Dawn Light at Navan Centre and Fort as part of Home of St Patrick's Festival
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

17th March 2025

What made Emain Macha so special to the ancient people of Ulster? Why was this site so steeped in…

Shamrock
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

17th March 2025

Celebrate St Patrick's Day at Ulster Folk Museum this Bank Holiday, Monday 17th March!

Adventure Ride with Crindle Stables
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

17th March 2025

Come join the fun with our Adventure Rides – a fantastic way for the whole family to enjoy horse…

Leprechaun Treasure Trail
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

15th March 2025-17th March 2025

Enjoy a St. Patrick's Day Treasure Trail in search of our mischievous Leprechauns. You will receive…

The Erne Experience
LocationIrvinestown

Openings

Season

21st March 2025

The Erne Experience uniquely epitomises Irish tradition in a fun and interactive way. With a…

Broughgammon Farm
LocationBallycastle

Openings

Season

14th March 2025-17th March 2025

Come and enjoy Broughgammon Farm's award winning street food at this pop up! Situated at the…

Next Week

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…

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.

Irish Dancing Dresses
LocationNewtownabbey

Openings

Season

14th March 2025-13th April 2025

This exhibition of historic Irish Dancing costumes has been curated in celebration of St Patrick's…

Mother and child in the gardens at Mount Stewart
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

30th March 2025

Treat mum to a day out of memory making, this Mother's Day at Mount Stewart.

Image of an experimental art piece
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

25th March 2025

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

Raku Workshop
LocationRoslea

Openings

Season

29th March 2025

Spend a full day immersed in the magic of Raku pottery as you bring a handcrafted sculpture, made…

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…

An image of performative artists outdoor
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

28th March 2025

Come along to an interactive workshop at the Ulster Museum followed by a live performance with…

Mother and Daughter walking hand-in-hand down Lime Tree Walk in Castle Ward Estate
LocationStrangford

Openings

Season

30th March 2025

Join us at Castle Ward this Mother's Day for a relaxing afternoon of live music, scenic carriage…

Mind Of Sound - In The Heart Of The Cave
LocationFlorencecourt

Openings

Season

29th March 2025

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

Image of a bird in flight
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

29th March 2025

Learn how to identify species of Raptors in this one-day training course at the Tollymore National…

Early Spring Wild Foraging Walk
LocationBallycastle

Openings

Season

30th March 2025

Join a Wild Food Foraging Walk at Broughgammon Farm and discover the edible and medicinal plants…

Spring Forage in the Forest
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

29th March 2025

Explore the edible delights of the woodland

WILLOW DRYING OUT AGAINST A RED BRICK WALL
LocationHelen's Bay

Openings

Season

29th March 2025

Step into the timeless charm of Old Mill House for a magical day of willow weaving with willow…

Image of a paint & prosecco session at the Ulster Museum showing two women painting canvases.
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

30th March 2025

Grab a paintbrush and a glass of bubbly and create your own art on Sunday 30th March in the Ulster…

Mothers Day Afternoon Tea in Montalto House
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

29th March 2025

Celebrate in style this Mother's Day with a delectable afternoon Tea in Montalto House.

A woman taking a moment to reflect on the bench in Castle Ward's Sunken Garden
LocationStrangford

Openings

Season

24th March 2025-30th March 2025

We recognize that special days like Mother's Day can be challenging for many, and we want to create…

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.

A collection of singing bowls laid out on a table. Yoga mats are set out on the floor in the background.
LocationComber

Openings

Season

30th March 2025

Mark the beginning of the spring season in the tranquil setting of Castle Espie with your host,…

Mother's Day Ride & Relax: A Special Countryside Experience
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

29th March 2025

Celebrate Mother's Day in Northern Ireland by giving the special woman in your life an…

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 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…

Garden Tools
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

29th March 2025

Kick off the Spring gardening season with a seed sowing workshop suitable for all abilities.

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

Next Month

Cartoon image of a bunny and a basket full of Easter eggs with event details written
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

21st April 2025-22nd April 2025

Hop into Easter fun at Seamus Heaney HomePlace!

Belfast Punk Music Walking Tour
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

12th April 2025

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

Easter Trail at The Jungle NI
LocationMoneymore

Openings

Season

19th April 2025-22nd April 2025

Immerse yourself in the magical world of The Jungle’s Easter Trail, where forest fairies and elves…

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,…

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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