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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, Polar Express 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 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…

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…

Manukahunney at Sound of Belfast festival
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

7th November 2024-17th November 2024

Welcome to Sound of Belfast, your annual Festival that truly captures the heart and soul of this…

Winter Foraging at Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

10th November 2024

Join foraging and food expert Clare McQuillan on Sunday 10th November for a Winter foraging walk…

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’…

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

5th November 2024

VIP Beginners Jewellery Making and Relaxation Workshop

6th November 2024

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

Antechamber: Mary McIntyre
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

27th September 2024-26th January 2025

See new intervention by Northern Irish Artist Mary McIntyre in the Spotlight Gallery at Ulster…

Planetarium Sound Journey under the Stars
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

8th November 2024

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

Man and Woman Making Wedding Rings Together
LocationHolywood

Openings

Bespoke Wedding Ring Jewellery Making Workshop

5th November 2024

Bespoke Wedding Ring Jewellery Making Workshop

6th November 2024

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

4 Textured Rings with different band widths
LocationHolywood

Openings

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

5th November 2024

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

6th November 2024

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

Mind Of Sound- In The Heart Of The Cave
LocationFlorencecourt

Openings

Season

9th November 2024

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

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…

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.

Finn Lough Dome
LocationAghnablaney

Openings

Season

29th September 2024-24th December 2025

Wilde Dining bring their unique dining experience to the shores of Lough Erne at the luxury…

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

Openings

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

5th November 2024

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

6th November 2024

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

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…

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

Openings

Season

7th November 2024

Join the Carrick-a-Rede Team for a cosy, winter get together in their Tearoom on Thursday 7…

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…

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…

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…

A bar with a row of hand pumps behind it
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

7th November 2024-9th November 2024

Belfast Beer & Cider Festival

Next Week

Wednesday 13th November
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

13th November 2024

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

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…

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…

Manukahunney at Sound of Belfast festival
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

7th November 2024-17th November 2024

Welcome to Sound of Belfast, your annual Festival that truly captures the heart and soul of this…

Belfast City Hall light up at night with Christmas market stalls in foreground in front of the City hall front gates.
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

16th November 2024

Season

17th November 2024-22nd December 2024

The Belfast Christmas Market returns to City Hall Gardens in November 2024, bringing with it a…

Close up image of an electric guitar being played. The guitarist has a tattoo on his arms and is wearing dark jean and a dark coloured t shirt.
LocationPortrush & Portstewart

Openings

Season

14th November 2024-17th November 2024

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

Irish Fly Fair & International Angling Show 2023
LocationEnniskillen

Openings

Season

16th November 2024-17th November 2024

Visitors to the Irish Fly Fair, 16 & 17 November 2024, at The Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel &…

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’…

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

12th November 2024

VIP Beginners Jewellery Making and Relaxation Workshop

13th November 2024

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

Antechamber: Mary McIntyre
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

27th September 2024-26th January 2025

See new intervention by Northern Irish Artist Mary McIntyre in the Spotlight Gallery at Ulster…

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.

Man and Woman Making Wedding Rings Together
LocationHolywood

Openings

Bespoke Wedding Ring Jewellery Making Workshop

12th November 2024

Bespoke Wedding Ring Jewellery Making Workshop

13th November 2024

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

4 Textured Rings with different band widths
LocationHolywood

Openings

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

12th November 2024

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

13th November 2024

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

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…

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.

Blacksmithing at Patterson's Spade Mill
LocationTemplepatrick

Openings

Season

16th November 2024

Take time out of your hustle and bustle and become a blacksmith

Finn Lough Dome
LocationAghnablaney

Openings

Season

29th September 2024-24th December 2025

Wilde Dining bring their unique dining experience to the shores of Lough Erne at the luxury…

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

Openings

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

12th November 2024

LUX Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

13th November 2024

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

Full Moon Sound Spa Experience @ Templemore Baths Heritage Space
LocationBelfast

Openings

Full Moon Sound bath

14th November 2024

Step into a journey of tranquillity and rejuvenation within the walls of the former Minor Pool at…

Image of a green path through trees at Davagh
LocationDavagh Forest

Openings

Season

15th November 2024

Join us for a guided walk through the lush green, almost fluorescent woodland that is Davagh Forest.

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 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 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…

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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