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  1. Flameworked glass by Andrea Spencer
    'Wavy weave' by Caitlin Murphy
    Flameworked glass by Andrea Spencer
    'Wavy weave' by Caitlin Murphy

    Belfast

    Address

    Ulster Museum, Belfast, County Antrim, BT9 5AB

    Telephone

    028 9044 0000

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Craft NI has been invited to present a Guest Showcase at the 144th Royal Ulster Academy of Arts (RUA) Exhibition at the Ulster Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Oct 2025to4 Jan 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  2. RUA Annual Exhibition

    Belfast

    Address

    Ulster Museum, Stranmillis Road, Botanic Gardens, Belfast, County Antrim, BT9 5AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9044 0000

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

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

    Dates

    From:
    19 Oct 2025to4 Jan 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  3. Gold ring by Egle Banyte
    Koi Carp vessel by Ursula McGivern
    Flameworked glass candle stick by Andrea Spencer
    Jewellery box by James Gilbert
    Gold ring by Egle Banyte
    Koi Carp vessel by Ursula McGivern
    Flameworked glass candle stick by Andrea Spencer
    Jewellery box by James Gilbert

    Belfast

    Address

    115 - 119 Royal Ave, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 1FF

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9032 9342

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    THE GIFT will refresh the concept of festive gifting with unique, handcrafted gift ideas that celebrate and support talented makers, thoughtful gift givers and cherished receivers in equal measure.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Nov 2025to31 Jan 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  4. Handcrafted baubles

    Belfast

    Address

    115 - 119 Royal Ave, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 1FF

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9032 9342

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    A showcase of locally handcrafted Christmas baubles!

    Dates

    From:
    6 Nov 2025to30 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  5. Made in AND Graphic

    Bangor

    Address

    North Down Museum, Bangor City Hall, Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BT

    Telephone

    02891271200

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Discover a beautiful selection of handcrafted gifts and artwork made by over 20 talented local artists and crafter, from 20 Nov 2025 - 4 Jan 2026

    Dates

    From:
    20 Nov 2025to4 Jan 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Tumble Circus' Winter Circus at Writers' Square Belfast
    Tumble Circus' Winter Circus at Writers' Square Belfast

    Belfast

    Address

    Writers' Square, Cathedral Quarter, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 2GQ

    Telephone

    07779 226508

    Price

    Price £16.00 to £49.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Tumble Circus welcomes you to the 9th annual Winter Circus – a high skill, all-human and all-thrill circus featuring death defying aerialists, hardcore acrobats, eye-popping jugglers and hilarious comedy acts.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2025to4 Jan 2026

    Price

    Price £16.00 to £49.00 Per Ticket
  7. The sauna from outside
    3 ladies relax inside the sauna
    A view across Groomsport Harbour
    The sauna from outside
    3 ladies relax inside the sauna
    A view across Groomsport Harbour

    Bangor

    Address

    Groomsport Harbour, Bangor, County Down, BT19 6JP

    Telephone

    07760757294

    Price

    Price £150.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Enjoy the festive season with an unforgettable wild swim and seaside sauna experience at Groomsport Harbour; the perfect holiday gift for the avid sea swimmer!

    Dates

    From:
    26 Dec 2025to28 Dec 2025Open 09:00 - 16:15
    From:
    31 Dec 2025to2 Jan 2026Open 09:00 - 16:15

    Price

    Price £150.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. Belfast

    Address

    SSE Arena Belfast, 2 Queens Quay, Belfast, County Antrim, BT3 9QQ

    Type

    Type:

    Sport

    Founded by The Odyssey Trust, the Friendship Series is the first and only NCAA Division 1 women’s ice hockey tournament to take place outside of North America. In 2026, for the first time ever, four women’s teams will take part in the Friendship…

    Dates

    From:
    2 Jan 2026to3 Jan 2026
  9. Belfast

    Address

    The MAC (Foyer), 10 Exchange Street West, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 2NJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7305 754028

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Explore the vibrant heart of Belfast’s arts and culture scene on a fun and inspiring half-day coach tour with Creative Tours Belfast! The tour includes four visits to arts centres, a live music performance and a light lunch.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Jan 2026Open 10:20 - 14:30
    From:
    22 Feb 2026Open 10:20 - 14:30
  10. Experience art like never before at the Ulster museum!

    Belfast

    Address

    Ulster Museum, Stranmillis Road, Botanic Gardens, Belfast, County Antrim, BT9 5AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9044 0000

    Price

    Price £100.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Immerse yourself in the rich use of light, colour, and expressive techniques in Irish art at the Ulster Museum in a two-day painting course.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Jan 2026to25 Jan 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £100.00 Per Ticket
  11. Raise a dram (or three) to Robert Burns in this guided whisky tasting at the Ulster Folk Museum.

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Journey through the life of Robert Burns with an immersive Scotch whisky tasting at McCusker's Pub in the Ulster Folk Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Jan 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket
  12. Natural Science Galleries at Ulster Museum

    Belfast

    Address

    Ulster Museum, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT9 5AB

    Telephone

    02890440000

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    A free, family-friendly guided tour of Ulster Museum's natural science galleries, as part of NI Science Festival.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Feb 2026to12 Feb 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Free
  13. Address

    Various Locations, BT7 1NH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9024 6609

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    NI Science Festival returns 11-22 February 2026 with over 250 events celebrating the Science of You, The Universe & Everything In-Between!

    Dates

    From:
    11 Feb 2026to22 Feb 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. Wildlife Walks 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 £12.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Join the Centre for Environmental Data and Recording for a beginner's guide to species spotting at the Ulster Folk Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Feb 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket
  15. A grey wolf in a case at Ulster Musuem

    Belfast

    Address

    Ulster Museum, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT9 5AB

    Telephone

    02890440000

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Get hands-on with museum objects in this free, family-friendly guided tour at Ulster Museum (as part of NI Science Festival).

    Dates

    From:
    14 Feb 2026to15 Feb 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Free
  16. Carve your very own bespoke wooden house number in a hands-on workshop at the Ulster Folk Museum

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £100.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Discover the art of traditional wood carving in this bespoke one-day workshop with Ulster Folk Museum's heritage carpenter, Peter Sloan.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Feb 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    1 Mar 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £100.00 Per Ticket
  17. Discover the craft of stone carving at the Ulster Folk Museum

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £100.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Join experts from the Historic Environment Division (HED) for an introductory workshop in the traditional art of stone carving.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £100.00 Per Ticket
  18. Images of smiling children and adults, bright colours, movement
    Images of smiling children and adults, bright colours, movement

    Belfast

    Address

    Various Venues, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 2ED

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9023 0660

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Belfast Children’s Festival is not just for the young, but also the young at heart with local, national and international performances and events to entertain, surprise and delight.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Mar 2026to14 Mar 2026
  19. Discover the craft of traditional joinery in this one-day workshop!

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £100.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Discover the craft of traditional joinery in this one-day workshop at the Ulster Folk Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £100.00 Per Ticket
  20. A person standing at the entrance of a white stone cottage with yellow rimmed windows and a thatch roof

    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:

    Tour

    Enjoy a guided tour focusing on heritage building conservation at the Ulster Folk Museum on Saturday 28th March.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Mar 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket
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