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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. People dancing at the AVA Music Festival, Belfast

    Summer is here, and Northern Ireland is bursting with exciting festivals and events for everyone - whether you're planning a fun day out with the family or a get-together with friends. Here's a little taste of some of the biggest and best things happening this summer that you absolutely won't want to miss. Grab your tickets now!

  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

Making it on Rathlin - Crafting an Island Experience
LocationRathlin Island

Openings

Season

7th August 2025

A unique Rathlin Island experience including a wool and photography workshops and a chance to visit…

Lucian Freud's Etchings: A Creative Collaboration at Titanic Belfast
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

2nd May 2025-30th September 2025

This summer, Titanic Belfast is thrilled to announce our partnership with the Victoria and Albert…

Féile An Phobail
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

31st July 2025-10th August 2025

Féile an Phobail is Ireland’s Biggest Community Arts Festival. Féile provides a programme of arts,…

Seaside Revival, August
LocationBangor

Openings

Season

1st July 2025-31st August 2025

Open House Festival Bangor includes a programme of free and ticketed events during July and August.…

Belfast TradFest
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

27th July 2025-3rd August 2025

Belfast TradFest, the pinnacle of world-class traditional music concerts, fiery pub sessions and…

A photograph of Arco String Quartet.
LocationCastlerock

Openings

Season

9th August 2025

With an incredible tribute to Radiohead's 'The Bends', Arco String Quartet brings their high-class…

A woman and two children are running down the steps of the South Terrace at Hillsborough Castle. On either side of the steps are brightly coloured sta
LocationRoyal Hillsborough

Openings

Season

28th June 2025-31st August 2025

Embark on an adventure this summer with Disney Winnie the Pooh Hunny Hunt. Help Pooh find his…

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

A Bite and Sup
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

5th August 2025

We are thrilled to introduce a brand-new experience for Summer 2025 at Seamus Heaney HomePlace — A…

Mind Of Sound - In The Heart Of The Cave
LocationFlorencecourt

Openings

Season

9th August 2025

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

Image of Mary Ann McCracken, Winifred Carney and May Blood
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

5th August 2025

Come and hear stories of how Mary Ann McCracken fought for the rights of the poor and took a stand…

7 Hills Blues Festival
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

1st August 2025-3rd August 2025

One of the great blues and roots music events in the UK and Ireland, and a jewel in the crown of a…

Little Feet, Big Wiggles - Family Disco Fun | The Garden Sessions
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

9th August 2025

Get ready to move, groove and laugh together under the open sky! The Garden Sessions turn up the…

Full Moon Kayak Tour
LocationKillinchy

Openings

Sturgeon Moon

9th August 2025

Join us for a Full Moon Paddle on Strangford Lough this year.  The moon is unique to witness from…

Wickerman, Navan Centre & Fort
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

9th August 2025

Ignite your ancient spirit at Navan Centre & Fort’s celebration of the festival of Lughnasa, The…

The Archbishop's Palace Tour
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

22nd June 2025-31st August 2025

The Archbishop's tours take place on two Sundays per month in June, July, August at 2pm. The tour…

Slow Art Sundays at the Ulster Museum
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

3rd August 2025

Explore the art of Ulster Museum s l o w l y, led by one of our knowledgeable guides.

The Big Butterfly Blend In at the Ulster Museum
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

8th August 2025

Discover all things butterflies at the Ulster Museum this summer!

Copyright Clifton House and NMNI
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

8th August 2025-9th August 2025

Let us take you on journey through the medical history of 18th and 19th Century Belfast through the…

Armagh City Summer Walking Tours
LocationArmagh

Openings

Armagh City Walking Tour

19th June 2025-7th September 2025

Unearth Hidden Gems with Armagh Guided Walking Tours. Grab your trainers and learn more about the…

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…

Family Focus Sessions at the Ulster Museum
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

9th August 2025

Enjoy object handling sessions every second Saturday and Sunday of the month in the Ulster Museum…

Blue Sky Birds at the Ulster Museum, featuring Patrick Goddard's 'Blue Sky Thinking'
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

6th August 2025-7th August 2025

Make model birds in creative sessions at the Ulster Museum, inspired by 'The Enemy is Time' and…

Planetarium
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

3rd July 2025-28th August 2025

Why not drop into our data visualisation lab and see our astronomers at work! They will be…

Next Week

Making it on Rathlin - Crafting an Island Experience
LocationRathlin Island

Openings

Season

7th August 2025

A unique Rathlin Island experience including a wool and photography workshops and a chance to visit…

Lucian Freud's Etchings: A Creative Collaboration at Titanic Belfast
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

2nd May 2025-30th September 2025

This summer, Titanic Belfast is thrilled to announce our partnership with the Victoria and Albert…

Féile An Phobail
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

31st July 2025-10th August 2025

Féile an Phobail is Ireland’s Biggest Community Arts Festival. Féile provides a programme of arts,…

Seaside Revival, August
LocationBangor

Openings

Season

1st July 2025-31st August 2025

Open House Festival Bangor includes a programme of free and ticketed events during July and August.…

A photograph of Arco String Quartet.
LocationCastlerock

Openings

Season

9th August 2025

With an incredible tribute to Radiohead's 'The Bends', Arco String Quartet brings their high-class…

Family Fun Days at The Jungle NI
LocationMoneymore

Openings

Season

10th August 2025

Family Fun Days are back!  Join us for a jam-packed day of amazing activities with new themes for…

A woman and two children are running down the steps of the South Terrace at Hillsborough Castle. On either side of the steps are brightly coloured sta
LocationRoyal Hillsborough

Openings

Season

28th June 2025-31st August 2025

Embark on an adventure this summer with Disney Winnie the Pooh Hunny Hunt. Help Pooh find his…

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

A Bite and Sup
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

5th August 2025

We are thrilled to introduce a brand-new experience for Summer 2025 at Seamus Heaney HomePlace — A…

Mind Of Sound - In The Heart Of The Cave
LocationFlorencecourt

Openings

Season

9th August 2025

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

Image of Mary Ann McCracken, Winifred Carney and May Blood
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

5th August 2025

Come and hear stories of how Mary Ann McCracken fought for the rights of the poor and took a stand…

Little Feet, Big Wiggles - Family Disco Fun | The Garden Sessions
LocationKilleavy

Openings

Season

9th August 2025

Get ready to move, groove and laugh together under the open sky! The Garden Sessions turn up the…

Full Moon Kayak Tour
LocationKillinchy

Openings

Sturgeon Moon

9th August 2025

Join us for a Full Moon Paddle on Strangford Lough this year.  The moon is unique to witness from…

Wickerman, Navan Centre & Fort
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

9th August 2025

Ignite your ancient spirit at Navan Centre & Fort’s celebration of the festival of Lughnasa, The…

The Archbishop's Palace Tour
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

22nd June 2025-31st August 2025

The Archbishop's tours take place on two Sundays per month in June, July, August at 2pm. The tour…

The Big Butterfly Blend In at the Ulster Museum
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

8th August 2025

Discover all things butterflies at the Ulster Museum this summer!

Copyright Clifton House and NMNI
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

8th August 2025-9th August 2025

Let us take you on journey through the medical history of 18th and 19th Century Belfast through the…

Armagh City Summer Walking Tours
LocationArmagh

Openings

Armagh City Walking Tour

19th June 2025-7th September 2025

Unearth Hidden Gems with Armagh Guided Walking Tours. Grab your trainers and learn more about the…

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…

People browsing busy outdoor market stalls
LocationCushendall

Openings

Cushendall August Artisan Market

10th August 2025

Visit the Naturally North Coast and Glens Artisan Market at the Boat Club Car Park in Cushendall…

Family Focus Sessions at the Ulster Museum
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

9th August 2025

Season

10th August 2025

Enjoy object handling sessions every second Saturday and Sunday of the month in the Ulster Museum…

Blue Sky Birds at the Ulster Museum, featuring Patrick Goddard's 'Blue Sky Thinking'
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

6th August 2025-7th August 2025

Make model birds in creative sessions at the Ulster Museum, inspired by 'The Enemy is Time' and…

Planetarium
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

3rd July 2025-28th August 2025

Why not drop into our data visualisation lab and see our astronomers at work! They will be…

Crann Forest Bathing logo
LocationRostrevor

Openings

Season

7th August 2025

Come join us for a rejuvenating experience in nature at Kilbroney Park. Take a break from the…

Next Month

Am image showing the visitors gathering at Eats and Beats in Newcastle.
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

6th September 2025-7th September 2025

The Eats and Beats Festival offers the best in local and world food, where visitors can enjoy…

Lucian Freud's Etchings: A Creative Collaboration at Titanic Belfast
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

2nd May 2025-30th September 2025

This summer, Titanic Belfast is thrilled to announce our partnership with the Victoria and Albert…

Belfast Maritime Festival
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

6th September 2025-7th September 2025

With magnificent ships, live music, arts and crafts, fun and games, food and craft market,…

Belfast International Tattoo
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

5th September 2025-6th September 2025

Join us at the SSE Arena, Belfast, for a spectacular showcase of music, precision, and tradition as…

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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