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Belfast and Derry Events

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. 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.
  3. Easter Events
    Check out these things to do over Easter. Embark on adventures hunting chocolate eggs at National Trust sites, take a stroll along a themed Easter trail or enjoy a fun family day out with a scavenger hunt.

This Week

Oh My Godot (OMG!)
LocationEnniskillen

Openings

Weekend One

12th April 2025-13th April 2025

An Easter event inspired by Samuel Beckett's masterpiece and the Good Friday Agreement marks the…

The Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
LocationRoyal Hillsborough

Openings

Season

12th April 2025-27th April 2025

Join the Lindt GOLD BUNNY Hunt in Hillsborough Castle's stunning gardens and enjoy some spring time…

Emma Brennan, artist
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

12th April 2025

Artist ​Emma Brennan will be performing in the Ulster Museum in reaction to our BEUYS exhibition

exterior of Patricia Millar's ceramic studio in Bushmills
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

14th April 2025

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

Dart the dragonfly standing beside Lloyd the fly on  a leaf on a pond.
LocationComber

Openings

Season

5th April 2025-1st June 2025

Dive into the wonderful world of wetland insects with Lloyd and his new friend Dart the dragonfly…

Wild & Fired BBQ School
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Wild & Fired Chinese BBQ School with Suzie Lee

12th April 2025

Lo & Slo's Wild & Fired BBQ School offers an immersive, interactive experience combining foraging,…

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.

pottery
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

12th April 2025

Learn to fire pottery without a kiln! Patricia Millar, an expert potter, will guide you through the…

Threads of Empowerment: Conflict Textiles' International Journey
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

25th March 2025-27th April 2025

Explore textile responses to people's experiences of violence and conflict across the world in the…

Baby lambs and the Easter Bunny at The Ark  Farm
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

12th April 2025-26th April 2025

Join us for our exciting two-week Easter Extravaganza at our beautiful farm on the Ards Penninsula!

Easter Egg Hunt Trail with Easter Bunny & Alpacas
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

17th April 2025-21st April 2025

Easter Magic Unleashed! Follow the Easter Bunny on an egg hunt, crafting, and storytelling.…

Raku Banner
LocationRoslea

Openings

Season

12th April 2025

Immerse yourself in the magic of Raku pottery. Perfect for beginners and those with experience,…

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…

Lagan Valley Spring Wildflower Walk
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

12th April 2025

The woodlands and hedgerows come alive in springtime. Discover the first flush of flowers adding…

A craft stall at a North Down Craft Collective Fair at WWT Castle Espie.  A visitor is chatting to a local artist.
LocationComber

Openings

Season

13th April 2025

Meet local artists and makers and shop their beautiful, handmade craft pieces. From textiles to…

Easter tat Mount stewart
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

14th April 2025-26th April 2025

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Mount Stewart on an Easter trail.

Wolfhound Statue at Antrim Castle Gardens
LocationAntrim

Openings

Season

5th April 2025-29th June 2025

A Ranger led tour of Antrim Castle Gardens covering the general history of the 350-Year-Old Gardens…

Bill Kirk Archive Exhibition
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

28th March 2025-1st June 2025

See Bill Kirk's photography in the first in a series of three exhibitions at the Ulster Museum,…

A Brush with Technology Interactive Digital Art Workshop from Young at Art
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

12th April 2025

Step into Ulster Museum's Wild Ireland exhibition for this interactive, hands-on workshop where art…

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…

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

John Brown
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

13th April 2025

Seamus Heaney and Visual Art: A Lecture with John Brown

Irish Dancing Dresses
LocationNewtownabbey

Openings

Season

14th March 2025-13th April 2025

This exhibition of historic Irish Dancing costumes has been curated in celebration of St Patrick's…

Broughgammon Farm
LocationBallycastle

Openings

Season

12th April 2025-13th April 2025

Easter has hatched at Broughgammon Farm! Come and enjoy a fun filled day out at the farm with the…

Next Week

Oh My Godot (OMG!)
LocationEnniskillen

Openings

Weekend Two

18th April 2025-19th April 2025

An Easter event inspired by Samuel Beckett's masterpiece and the Good Friday Agreement marks the…

Easter Trail at The Jungle NI
LocationMoneymore

Openings

Season

19th April 2025-22nd April 2025

Immerse yourself in the magical world of The Jungle’s Easter Trail, where forest fairies and elves…

The Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
LocationRoyal Hillsborough

Openings

Season

12th April 2025-27th April 2025

Join the Lindt GOLD BUNNY Hunt in Hillsborough Castle's stunning gardens and enjoy some spring time…

Easter Family We-Treat
LocationCarrowdore

Openings

Season

18th April 2025

Family Event, meet the alpacas, family yoga, crafts, refreshments & woodland walk/Easter hunt

exterior of Patricia Millar's ceramic studio in Bushmills
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

14th April 2025

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

Sun setting over the Grand Causeway, with text at the bottom right-hand corner, stating 'Step into spring sunset ramble on Friday 18 April at 7:00pm -
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

18th April 2025

It's time to get a little spring into your step! Join Nature Engagement Officer from the National…

Dart the dragonfly standing beside Lloyd the fly on  a leaf on a pond.
LocationComber

Openings

Season

5th April 2025-1st June 2025

Dive into the wonderful world of wetland insects with Lloyd and his new friend Dart the dragonfly…

Easter at the Ulster American Folk Park
LocationOmagh

Openings

Season

20th April 2025-22nd April 2025

Celebrate Easter with live music, traditional games and Easter themed craft activities at the…

Adventure Ride with Crindle Stables
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

18th April 2025-19th April 2025

Come join the fun with our Adventure Rides – a fantastic way for the whole family to enjoy horse…

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.

A bee on a flower.
LocationComber

Openings

Season

18th April 2025

Get stuck in to help create a brand-new bug hotel for Castle Espie this Easter weekend.

Threads of Empowerment: Conflict Textiles' International Journey
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

25th March 2025-27th April 2025

Explore textile responses to people's experiences of violence and conflict across the world in the…

Baby lambs and the Easter Bunny at The Ark  Farm
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

12th April 2025-26th April 2025

Join us for our exciting two-week Easter Extravaganza at our beautiful farm on the Ards Penninsula!

a man and woman on horseback on a countryside trail
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

18th April 2025

Learn basic horse riding skills before embarking on a relaxed Countryside Trek. Enjoy a peaceful…

Easter Egg Hunt Trail with Easter Bunny & Alpacas
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

17th April 2025-21st April 2025

Easter Magic Unleashed! Follow the Easter Bunny on an egg hunt, crafting, and storytelling.…

MV Kingfisher
LocationColeraine

Openings

Season

19th April 2025

A unique, river boat whiskey-tasting experience. You will retrace the voyages of our ancestors with…

Easter at the Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

20th April 2025-22nd April 2025

Celebrate Easter at the Ulster Folk Museum with traditional activities, heritage craft…

Florence Court - National Trust Fermanagh
LocationFlorencecourt

Openings

Season

18th April 2025-27th April 2025

Get all the family involved in the fun at this year's Easter trail at Florence Court.

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…

Enchanted Easter Egg Factory
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

19th April 2025-22nd April 2025

Step into the magical world of The Enchanted Easter Egg Factory at Navan Centre & Fort this Easter!…

Easter tat Mount stewart
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

14th April 2025-26th April 2025

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Mount Stewart on an Easter trail.

a group of people on horseback on Downhill Beach with Mussenden Temple visible in the distance
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

19th April 2025

This Beach Ride takes you along the golden sands of the beach, where you can enjoy panoramic views…

Wolfhound Statue at Antrim Castle Gardens
LocationAntrim

Openings

Season

5th April 2025-29th June 2025

A Ranger led tour of Antrim Castle Gardens covering the general history of the 350-Year-Old Gardens…

Two children looking through magnifying glasses.
LocationComber

Openings

Season

18th April 2025-21st April 2025

This Easter weekend, embark on an exciting mission to uncover remarkable insects living in the…

Next Month

Royal Portrush Golf Club at sunset
LocationBelfast/Portush/Derry~Londonderry

Openings

Portrush

2nd May 2025

Derry~Londonerry

7th May 2025

An exciting celebration to mark the momentous return of #TheOpen to Northern Ireland, with events…

Briggs Equipment Race Paddock
LocationColeraine

Openings

Season

5th May 2025-10th May 2025

The Briggs Equipment North West 200 is Ireland's largest outdoor sporting event. Each year over…

Moy Park Belfast City Marathon
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

4th May 2025

The Moy Park Belfast City Marathon will take place in Northern Ireland's vibrant historic capital…

Festival of Fools
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

3rd May 2025-5th May 2025

Festival of Fools is a jam-packed weekend of circus performances, featuring breathtaking…

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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