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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…

Belfast 2024
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

1st January 2024-31st December 2024

Crafted by the people of Belfast, for the people of Belfast, this year-long celebration brings…

Belfast International Arts Festival
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

16th October 2024-26th November 2024

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

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…

Make Traditional Festive Treats at Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

23rd November 2024

*SOLD OUT* From chocolate truffles to traditional mincemeat, make some tasty treats at the Ulster…

Our Stories Festival
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

21st November 2024-24th November 2024

Our Stories will feature special events with renowned naturalist & environmental campaigner Chris…

Mission Santa
LocationArmagh

Openings

Mission Santa

23rd November 2024-23rd December 2024

Mission Santa: An Immersive Christmas Experience It's a real Code Red! Join our E.L.F. crew on…

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…

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

NI Silver is in the business of 'creating memories' for people; memories of their time in Northern…

Can You Dance? Northern Ireland
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

24th November 2024

CYD? NI brings together dancers of all ages and skill levels for a day filled with workshops,…

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.

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…

Photo of the Tappi Odu installation at Ulster Museum
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

4th October 2024-5th January 2025

Explore Tamil artist Anushiya Sundaralingam's installation தப்பி ஓடு Tappi Odu (Flee) in the Window…

Image of David Strain on an allotment outside of Belfast
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

5th November 2024-24th November 2024

Explore the life of County Down diarist David Strain in a new installation in the Ulster Museum…

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…

Carrick-a-Rede Tearoom at night with the moon in the background
LocationBallintoy

Openings

Season

27th November 2024

Join the Carrick-a-Rede team for a cosy, winter get together in the Tearoom on Wednesday 27…

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’…

Two ladies with small torches melting down some gold in contemporary studio
LocationHolywood

Openings

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

25th November 2024

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshops in our Holywood Northern Ireland working Goldsmiths studio…

The Wiggle Room
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

19th September 2024-29th November 2024

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

Numerous Jewellery Making groups smiling and pulling funny faces after finishing their jewellery making course in Ruth the goldsmiths studio in Holywo
LocationHolywood

Openings

VIP Beginners Jewellery Making and Relaxation Workshop

25th November 2024

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

The Spring Into Summer Vintage & Handmade Fair
LocationBelfast

Openings

The Magical Christmas 2 Day Vintage & Handmade Fair

23rd November 2024-24th November 2024

Frock Around The Clock is back with the Vintage and Handmade Fair at beautiful Belfast Castle, and…

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

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

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…

Next Week

Armagh Georgian Weekend
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

28th November 2024-1st December 2024

Step back in time as the Georgian Festival returns to Armagh. Delve into the Georgian history of…

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…

Friendship Four
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

29th November 2024

Season

30th November 2024

The Friendship Four returns to The SSE Arena, Belfast on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November 2024…

Belfast 2024
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

1st January 2024-31st December 2024

Crafted by the people of Belfast, for the people of Belfast, this year-long celebration brings…

Enchanted Winter Garden
LocationAntrim

Openings

Season

29th November 2024-21st December 2024

As the winter sun sets over Lough Neagh, Antrim Castle Gardens comes alive with lights and magic…

Belfast International Arts Festival
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

16th October 2024-26th November 2024

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

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…

Making Christmas: Rag Wreaths at Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

1st December 2024

*SOLD OUT* Make a Christmas wreath at the Ulster Folk Museum using sustainable rag materials that…

Making Festive Candles at Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

*SOLD OUT* Get hands-on at our festive candle making workshop this Christmas

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

Openings

Victorian Santa Experience (Whitehead Victorian Street Fair running too)

30th November 2024

Season

1st December 2024-22nd December 2024

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

Mission Santa
LocationArmagh

Openings

Mission Santa

23rd November 2024-23rd December 2024

Mission Santa: An Immersive Christmas Experience It's a real Code Red! Join our E.L.F. crew on…

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…

Santa Cruise
LocationKillinchy

Openings

Season

30th November 2024-22nd December 2024

Join our merry old elf for a hair-raising sleigh ride around the islands aboard our fast speed boat…

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

NI Silver is in the business of 'creating memories' for people; memories of their time in Northern…

Winter Wonderland
LocationBallygawley

Openings

Season

1st December 2024-22nd December 2024

This Christmas, Santa, Mrs. Claus, and those Elves will be taking over Todds Leap again! Following…

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.

Snowy scene at The Ballance House
LocationGlenavy

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

Christmas Fair & Santa, Sat 30 Nov, 11-4 pm. Plenty of seasonal treats on offer including 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…

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

Openings

Season

1st December 2024

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

SNOWMAN FELTED CHRISTMAS BAUBLE
LocationHelen's Bay

Openings

Season

28th November 2024

Join us for our fun, festive, dry needle, Christmas Bauble Felting Workshop in the Walled Garden…

Photo of the Tappi Odu installation at Ulster Museum
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

4th October 2024-5th January 2025

Explore Tamil artist Anushiya Sundaralingam's installation தப்பி ஓடு Tappi Odu (Flee) in the Window…

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…

Little girl looking at glasswork crafts at Castle Ward
LocationStrangford

Openings

Season

29th November 2024-1st December 2024

Join us from 29 Nov- 1 Dec for our Christmas Artisan Market. Pick up your local crafts and gifts…

Next Month

Armagh Georgian Weekend
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

28th November 2024-1st December 2024

Step back in time as the Georgian Festival returns to Armagh. Delve into the Georgian history of…

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…

Belfast 2024
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

1st January 2024-31st December 2024

Crafted by the people of Belfast, for the people of Belfast, this year-long celebration brings…

Enchanted Winter Garden
LocationAntrim

Openings

Season

29th November 2024-21st December 2024

As the winter sun sets over Lough Neagh, Antrim Castle Gardens comes alive with lights and magic…

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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