Official tourism website for Northern Ireland
En

What's On in County Down

Plan your trip
  • Stay
  • What's On
  • Things to Do
  • Food & Drink
  • Shopping
Accommodation Search
Check Availability
Arrival Date:
Guests in Room/Unit 1 Child Ages
Add Room
Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Keyword:
I'm interested in...
Things to Do Search
Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Keyword:
What's On Search
Dates
Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Keyword:
Food & Drink Search
Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Keyword:
Shopping Search
Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Keyword:

Number of results: 58

, currently showing 1 to 20.

  1. Scarva

    Address

    8 Main Street, Scarva, County Down, BT63 6LS

    Telephone

    028 3752 9644

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Live Music

    Scarva Bandstand concerts will take place at the Bandstand, Scarva each Sunday from 3-4pm starting Sunday 6 April and running weekly until Sunday 28 September. There will be no concert on Easter Sunday, 20 April. Admission is free, and limited…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Apr 2025to28 Sept 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  2. Couple taking a selfie (at Newry Town Hall) enjoying themselves on The Story of Newry Walking Tour.
    Image showing a couple stopping to take a selfie whilst enjoying the Story of Newry Walking Tour.
    Newry Town Hall
    Couple taking a selfie (at Newry Town Hall) enjoying themselves on The Story of Newry Walking Tour.
    Image showing a couple stopping to take a selfie whilst enjoying the Story of Newry Walking Tour.
    Newry Town Hall

    Newry

    Address

    Newry Town Hall, Bank Parade, Newry, County Down, BT34 1DQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 78 0929 3893

    Price

    Price £12.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Join local storyteller and tour guide Sinead Rice McAleavey for an engaging and imaginative walking tour through the heart of Newry City. This unique guided experience brings the rich tapestry of Newry’s heritage to life.

    Dates

    From:
    3 May 2025to27 Sept 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £12.00 Per Ticket
  3. Downpatrick

    Address

    Ballydugan Medieval settlement, Drumcullan Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 8HZ

    Telephone

    +447879700783

    Price

    Price £7.50 to £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Amazing family fun day out for the summer solstice!

    Dates

    From:
    21 June 2025Open 12:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £7.50 to £20.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Pond dipping
    A Dragonfly
    A child in a yoga pose
    A birds eye view of WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, located on the shores of Strangford Lough
    Pond dipping
    A Dragonfly
    A child in a yoga pose
    A birds eye view of WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, located on the shores of Strangford Lough

    Comber

    Address

    WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, 78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EA

    Telephone

    028 9187 4146

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Make special memories this summer. Dart down to WWT's first-ever Dragonfly Festival this summer.

    Dates

    From:
    21 June 2025to21 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Midsummer: Oíche Tine Cnámh at the Ulster Folk Museum

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Immerse yourself in ancient tradition at the Ulster Folk Museum as we celebrate the summer solstice with music, storytelling, dance and fire.

    Dates

    From:
    21 June 2025Open 19:00 - 23:00

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket
  6. The-Sound-Healing-Spa-Castle-Espie-2
    The-Sound-Healing-Spa-Castle-Espie-3
    Castle-Espie-Photo-1
    Castle-Espie-Photo-2
    Castle-Espie-Photo-3
    The-Sound-Healing-Spa-Castle-Espie-2
    The-Sound-Healing-Spa-Castle-Espie-3
    Castle-Espie-Photo-1
    Castle-Espie-Photo-2
    Castle-Espie-Photo-3

    Comber

    Address

    WWT Castle Espie, 78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EA

    Telephone

    07792925128

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Wellbeing

    Enjoy the unique surroundings of Castle Espie after hours for this Summer Solstice Sound Spa Experience with your host, Tessa Ann.

    Light refreshments will be served, giving you time to reflect on your experience and take in the stunning…

    Dates

    From:
    22 June 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Taste Summer in Ards and North Down
    Hands holding Comber Early potatoes
    Taste Summer in Ards and North Down
    Hands holding Comber Early potatoes

    Newtownards

    Address

    Various Locations, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4AD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9182 6846

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    A showcase of local food and drink with a series of seasonal foodie-themed events over a two-week period with Comber Earlies Food Festival on Saturday 28 June, a celebration of the local PGI status Comber Earlies potatoes and the delicious local…

    Dates

    From:
    26 June 2025to6 July 2025
  8. Crann Forest Bathing logo

    Rostrevor

    Address

    Kilbroney Park, Shore Road, Rostrevor, County Down, BT34 3AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)77 8056 4846

    Price

    Price £33.22 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Wellbeing

    Come join us for a rejuvenating experience in nature at Kilbroney Park. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in the calming atmosphere of the forest. Let the sights, sounds, and scents of the trees and wildlife…

    Dates

    From:
    26 June 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
    From:
    17 July 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
    From:
    7 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
    From:
    28 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00

    Price

    Price £33.22 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. 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

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, Government House, The Square, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AG

    Telephone

    0333 320 6000

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Embark on an adventure this summer with Disney Winnie the Pooh Hunny Hunt. Help Pooh find his missing hunny and on the way find Rabbit's Garden, Eeyore's Cabin and Piglet's Burrow, inspired by Disney Winnie the Pooh.

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2025to31 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 18:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. Fork digging up fresh Comber Earlies potatoes from the earth
    Ingredients and pestle and mortar at the Demo Kitchen
    Ferguson Tractor front grill
    Fork digging up fresh Comber Earlies potatoes from the earth
    Ingredients and pestle and mortar at the Demo Kitchen
    Ferguson Tractor front grill

    Comber

    Address

    Comber Town Centre, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DU

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    The annual Comber Earlies Food Festival, is always a wonderful day out filled with family fun, cookery demos in the Festival Kitchen and activities that celebrate the Comber Earlies potato which holds PGI Status.

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2025
  11. Secret Dining 3 Paul Cunningham
    Secret Dining
    Secret Dining 2
    Secret Dining 3 Paul Cunningham
    Secret Dining
    Secret Dining 2

    Newcastle

    Address

    93-97 Central Promenade, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0HH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4375 8436

    Price

    Price £140.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Relax in unique surroundings while well-known local chef Paul Cunningham cooks up the most tantalising dishes using the best ingredients the Mournes has to offer. A celebration of place and produce, this is a night not to miss!

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2025Open 18:30 - 23:30

    Price

    Price £140.00 Per Ticket
  12. Wake the Giant stage
    Wake the Giant - artist
    Wake the Giant - Warrenpoint Municipal Park
    Wake the Giant - Girl on shoulders watching the Giant performance.
    Wake the Giant stage
    Wake the Giant - artist
    Wake the Giant - Warrenpoint Municipal Park
    Wake the Giant - Girl on shoulders watching the Giant performance.

    Warrenpoint

    Address

    Warrenpoint, County Down, BT34 3HW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    The return of the Wake the Giant Festival, the perfect reason to visit the charming town of Warrenpoint.

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2025to29 June 2025Open 10:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Free
  13. Newcastle Food and Drink Tour - Cocktails on bar counter
    Newcastle Food and Drink Tour - The Hatch
    Fish and Farm, Newcastle
    Newcastle Food and Drink Tour - Slieve Donard Hotel
    Newcastle Food and Drink Tour - Cocktails on bar counter
    Newcastle Food and Drink Tour - The Hatch
    Fish and Farm, Newcastle
    Newcastle Food and Drink Tour - Slieve Donard Hotel

    Newcastle

    Address

    Throughout Newcastle, Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0EX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Price

    Price £50.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Join local tour guide, Mairead Sweeney for this three hour Food & Drink Tour of Newcastle, County Down. This tour is designed for all those who are passionate about food and drink and enjoy getting to know the town's people and it's history.

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2025Open 10:45 - 14:00
    From:
    26 July 2025Open 10:45 - 14:00
    From:
    23 Aug 2025Open 10:45 - 14:00

    Price

    Price £50.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
  14. Foraging Funghi  in Finnebrogue Woods
    Mushroom Foray
    Foraging Funghi  in Finnebrogue Woods
    Mushroom Foray

    Downpatrick

    Address

    26 Killyleagh Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT309BL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 4410 3104

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Rob will safely guide you through you the rules, principles and background of foraging, kit & safety, plant and tree ID. This experience is immersive with hands on learning involving walking and exploring the Woods with Robs guidance and expert eye.

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    12 July 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    2 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    24 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    6 Sept 2025
    From:
    28 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket
  15. Carlingford Lough Sunset Cruise

    Greencastle

    Address

    Carlingford Lough Cruises, Greencastle Pier Road, Greencastle, County Down, BT3 4LR

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 80 0471 4665

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Choose your night of toe-tapping country music on Carlingford Lough! Jive, relax, and enjoy the scenic views as we cruise along the beautiful Carlingford Lough. Sit back and take in the stunning sunset or hit the dance floor for some lively jiving…

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2025Open 20:20 - 22:20
    From:
    16 Aug 2025Open 20:20 - 22:20

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Helen's Bay

    Address

    The Walled Garden, 47 Craigdarragh Road, Helen's Bay, County Down, BT19 1UB

    Telephone

    07704 456 109

    Price

    Price £85.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    Part of Taste Summer in AND | Join us for our "Weave a traditional Irish Potato Basket or Sciathog" workshop in the Walled Garden and explore the traditions of Irish willow basketry.

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Price £85.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. Lady taking photograph of market with stall holders and customers
    Image of Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market down The Dark Walk towards Hillsborough Fort
    Stall holders and customers on the Dark Walk leading to the fort
    Street Food Area at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    View through the stalls at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    Mother & child at The Oystercatcher stall at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    Musician playing at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market with visitors enjoying the sunshine at Hillsborough Fort
    Stall at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    One of the producers preparing food to order at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    Specialist coffee at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    Lady taking photograph of market with stall holders and customers
    Image of Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market down The Dark Walk towards Hillsborough Fort
    Stall holders and customers on the Dark Walk leading to the fort
    Street Food Area at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    View through the stalls at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    Mother & child at The Oystercatcher stall at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    Musician playing at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market with visitors enjoying the sunshine at Hillsborough Fort
    Stall at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    One of the producers preparing food to order at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market
    Specialist coffee at Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Fort, Main Street, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AE

    Telephone

    02892447622

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Farmers Market

    The popular Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market returns to the historic village to celebrate mid-summer. Set against the tree lined "The Dark Walk" and Hillsborough Fort. It makes a lovely day out, especially when combined with a browse of the…

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    26 July 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside
  18. Newtownards

    Address

    Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    02842788387

    Type

    Type:

    Fete / Fair

    Get ready to dig into a blooming celebration as horticultural experts and garden traders transform Front of House into a lush paradise!

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2025to29 June 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. Ferguson Tractor Day at the Ulster Folk Museum

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Type

    Type:

    Culture & Heritage

    Celebrate the heritage of the Ferguson Tractor on Saturday 28th June at the Ulster Folk Museum, with ploughing and cultivating demonstrations using vintage Ferguson tractors.

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
  20. Paddleboarders of all ages standing with boards and paddles back from a session on the waters of Ballymoran Bay
    Four Paddleboarders walking along a path carrying a paddleboard
    Four paddleboarders on the water sharing a board
    Tracey cooking pizza in her garden pizza oven
    Tracey making pizzas ready to go into her garden pizza oven
    Tracey serving up pizza, tea and more treats to her paddle boarding guests
    Photo of a treat filled table including pizza, tea pots and more
    Four paddleboarders sharing a board, two of them jumping into the water
    Photo of a boy holding a freshly baked pizza
    Paddleboarders of all ages standing with boards and paddles back from a session on the waters of Ballymoran Bay
    Four Paddleboarders walking along a path carrying a paddleboard
    Four paddleboarders on the water sharing a board
    Tracey cooking pizza in her garden pizza oven
    Tracey making pizzas ready to go into her garden pizza oven
    Tracey serving up pizza, tea and more treats to her paddle boarding guests
    Photo of a treat filled table including pizza, tea pots and more
    Four paddleboarders sharing a board, two of them jumping into the water
    Photo of a boy holding a freshly baked pizza

    Killinchy

    Address

    52A Ballyorran Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6UD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7711 484 850

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Master the basics of staying afloat on a stand-up paddleboard and tour around the beautiful little islands on Strangford Lough. Afterwards. once you’ve worked up an appetite enjoy homemade pizza prepared by Tracey and Joe in their alfresco pizza…

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2025Open 13:30 - 16:30
    From:
    29 June 2025Open 14:30 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
Back to Top

Tourism Northern Ireland

Don't Miss