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Awaken your Giant Spirit

  1. Embrace a Giant Taste of October
    Discover the best food and drink events in Northern Ireland this October with Embrace a Giant Taste – from local festivals and Halloween experiences to tasting tours, supper clubs, and more. Perfect for autumn days out, weekend breaks, and foodie getaways near you.
  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.
  4. Fleadh 2026 Belfast – Celebrate Irish music & culture
    Experience the magic of traditional music at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 in Belfast– the world’s largest celebration of Irish culture, music, song, and dance. Join thousands of performers and visitors for a week-long festival filled with unforgettable sessions, competitions, concerts, and family-friendly events.

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Derry Halloween 2025
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-31st October 2025

The worlds of past and present collide to bring you a dazzling street celebration of all things…

Hallowe'en at Ulster American Folk Park
LocationOmagh

Openings

Season

29th October 2025-31st October 2025

Delve into the history of our spookiest season, and discover how the people of rural Ulster…

Hallowe'en Torchlight Tours at the Ulster American Folk Park
LocationOmagh

Openings

Family Friendly Sessions

24th October 2025-25th October 2025

Adult (18+) Sessions

24th October 2025-25th October 2025

Trick or treat? Knock on the doors of Castletown's mysterious residents and see who you'll meet on…

Belfast International Arts Festival
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

14th October 2025-9th November 2025

Northern Ireland's largest contemporary arts festival promises a compelling programme of drama and…

A snapshot from a performance with the Guildhall's organ visible in the background.
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

22nd October 2025-26th October 2025

The City of Derry International Choir Festival returns in October 2025 with a tidal wave of magical…

Cinemagic International Film & Television Festival for Young People
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

28th September 2025-2nd November 2025

Events programme for 4-25 year olds, showcasing the best of world cinema, Talent Lab and Creativity…

Mount Stewart gardens
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

25th October 2025

Join Botanical Artist Ali Walker as she guides you in the art of drawing a range of Autumnal…

Make a Traditional Besom Broom in the Walled Garden
LocationHelen's Bay

Openings

Season

25th October 2025

Join us for a hands-on, heritage-inspired workshop where you'll create your very own besom broom…

Jail of Horror
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

17th October 2025-30th October 2025

Dare to enter one of Belfast's most fearsome scare attractions this Halloween! Step inside the…

Behind the Scenes: Transport Store Tour
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

29th October 2025

Would you like to get behind the scenes of NI's Transport and Industry Store? See inside this…

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…

RUA Annual Exhibition
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

19th October 2025-4th January 2026

The 144th Royal Ulster Academy Annual Exhibition of Art is now open at the Ulster Museum.

Gaol Iron Skull
LocationEnniskillen

Openings

Season

30th October 2025

Join us for an evening of tales from the oldest rooms in town, Enniskillen Castle Vaults.

The Vanishing – Family Halloween Event
LocationEnniskillen

Openings

Season

25th October 2025-26th October 2025

Season

30th October 2025-31st October 2025

A Magical Mystery Trail for Families this Halloween. Step into the enchanted woods of Cladagh Glen…

Carrickfergus Castle - Wimmelbild Workshop
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Season

28th October 2025

Be part of a living artwork! Drop in anytime between 10am - 3pm on Tuesday 28th October and help us…

Halloween Happenings in Ballycastle
LocationBallycastle

Openings

Season

27th October 2025

Spooky fun at the Seafront! Ballycastle's Halloween spectacular takes place on Monday 27th October

A Peculiar Tea presents Wicked at McConnell's Distillery
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

25th October 2025-26th October 2025

Step into a world of fun and delicious delights with A Peculiar Tea at McConnell's Distillery. A…

Halloween Movie Night
LocationCrawfordsburn

Openings

Season

29th October 2025-30th October 2025

Settle in for a spooktacular evening of fun, food and film for a private screening of a Halloween…

Mary Ann McCracken's Belfast Map
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

10th March 2025-29th October 2025

Experience Mary Ann McCracken’s Belfast, as you walk in the footsteps of this remarkable…

Fireworks at V36
LocationNewtownabbey

Openings

Season

25th October 2025

Grab your best fancy dress and join us for a fantastic time at this year's Spooked Out at V36! We…

Poster featuring a brown hooded skeleton and two black masked hooded characters with title The Trick or Treaters Escape Room.
LocationNewtowncrommelin, Ballymena

Openings

Season

17th October 2025-2nd November 2025

Reclaim Halloween from the perky pumpkins and monster mashers. An unconventionally unique…

Halloween at W5
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

24th October 2025

Season

25th October 2025-2nd November 2025

From 11 October - 2 November, enjoy spine-tingling fun for the whole family at W5.

Super Natural October
LocationComber

Openings

Season

27th October 2025-31st October 2025

Get ready for a fun-filled Halloween, bubbling over with magical activities for the whole family to…

Planetarium
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-30th October 2025

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

Next Week

Derry Halloween 2025
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-31st October 2025

The worlds of past and present collide to bring you a dazzling street celebration of all things…

Hallowe'en at Ulster American Folk Park
LocationOmagh

Openings

Season

29th October 2025-31st October 2025

Delve into the history of our spookiest season, and discover how the people of rural Ulster…

Belfast International Arts Festival
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

14th October 2025-9th November 2025

Northern Ireland's largest contemporary arts festival promises a compelling programme of drama and…

Hooded figure storyteller sitting in Winterfell Hall
LocationBanbridge

Openings

Season

31st October 2025-1st November 2025

This Halloween, as night falls across Westeros, the Game of Thrones Studio Tour transforms into a…

Cinemagic International Film & Television Festival for Young People
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

28th September 2025-2nd November 2025

Events programme for 4-25 year olds, showcasing the best of world cinema, Talent Lab and Creativity…

Woman painting a dragon on child's face as father watches.
LocationBanbridge

Openings

Season

31st October 2025-1st November 2025

This Halloween, the Game of Thrones Studio Tour invites families to step Beyond The Wall for a fun…

Pots covered with wood shaving being set alight using a blow torch
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

1st November 2025

Step into the Bronze Age to decorate and smoke a North Coast ceramic incense pot with artist…

Jail of Horror
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

17th October 2025-30th October 2025

Dare to enter one of Belfast's most fearsome scare attractions this Halloween! Step inside the…

Behind the Scenes: Transport Store Tour
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

29th October 2025

Would you like to get behind the scenes of NI's Transport and Industry Store? See inside this…

Autumn Baking Experience
LocationKillinchy

Openings

Autumn Baking

2nd November 2025

Join Tracey in her cosy kitchen for some jam making! You'll also make a delicious Guinness Wheaten…

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…

RUA Annual Exhibition
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

19th October 2025-4th January 2026

The 144th Royal Ulster Academy Annual Exhibition of Art is now open at the Ulster Museum.

Gaol Iron Skull
LocationEnniskillen

Openings

Season

30th October 2025

Join us for an evening of tales from the oldest rooms in town, Enniskillen Castle Vaults.

The Vanishing – Family Halloween Event
LocationEnniskillen

Openings

Season

30th October 2025-31st October 2025

A Magical Mystery Trail for Families this Halloween. Step into the enchanted woods of Cladagh Glen…

Carrickfergus Castle - Wimmelbild Workshop
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Season

28th October 2025

Be part of a living artwork! Drop in anytime between 10am - 3pm on Tuesday 28th October and help us…

Halloween Happenings in Ballycastle
LocationBallycastle

Openings

Season

27th October 2025

Spooky fun at the Seafront! Ballycastle's Halloween spectacular takes place on Monday 27th October

Ann-Marie Collins from Annie's Delights,  Sian McCann from Wild Fuschia Bakehouse and Susie Hamilton-Stubber from Burren Balsamics. Orange and white t
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

1st November 2025

Celebrate the flavours of the season with an exclusive tasting event, showcasing some of the…

Halloween Movie Night
LocationCrawfordsburn

Openings

Season

29th October 2025-30th October 2025

Settle in for a spooktacular evening of fun, food and film for a private screening of a Halloween…

Poster featuring a brown hooded skeleton and two black masked hooded characters with title The Trick or Treaters Escape Room.
LocationNewtowncrommelin, Ballymena

Openings

Season

17th October 2025-2nd November 2025

Reclaim Halloween from the perky pumpkins and monster mashers. An unconventionally unique…

Raising Spirits
LocationCraigavon

Openings

Season

31st October 2025

A Halloween harvest soirée with Symphonia Spirits and Armagh Cider Company — welcome drink,…

Halloween at W5
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

25th October 2025-2nd November 2025

From 11 October - 2 November, enjoy spine-tingling fun for the whole family at W5.

Stargazing Evening
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

31st October 2025

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

Hallowscream Newcastle 2025
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

31st October 2025

Hallowscream 2025 is an event planned and carried out primarily by the Newcastle Chamber of…

Super Natural October
LocationComber

Openings

Season

27th October 2025-31st October 2025

Get ready for a fun-filled Halloween, bubbling over with magical activities for the whole family to…

Next Month

a woman sings in to a microphone on stage with a branded Atlantic Sessions flag beside her
LocationPortrush & Portstewart

Openings

Season

13th November 2025-16th November 2025

A feast of musical talent, showcasing over 40 artists throughout four days at various venues,…

Belfast International Arts Festival
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

14th October 2025-9th November 2025

Northern Ireland's largest contemporary arts festival promises a compelling programme of drama and…

Hooded figure storyteller sitting in Winterfell Hall
LocationBanbridge

Openings

Season

31st October 2025-1st November 2025

This Halloween, as night falls across Westeros, the Game of Thrones Studio Tour transforms into a…

Northern Ireland Music Prize
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

12th November 2025

The NI Music Prize is an annual award curated by the Oh Yeah Music Centre aimed at recognising the…

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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