What's On in Antrim

Antrim, or the land of the ‘lone-ridge’, is a land steeped in legend and myth. Fairies and giants have pranced and pounded their ways through the famous Nine Glens and along the rugged coastline. All the while they’ve existed alongside the residents of towns like Ballymena and Cushendall who honour and celebrate them in their annual fairs and festivals. Just like the fairies and giants, the people of County Antrim are always up to something fun and fantastical!

Balmoral Show (14 - 18 May)

The Balmoral Show is Northern Ireland's largest agri-food celebration. Join the fun at the Eikon Exhibition Centre for 4 action-packed days of show-jumping, live stunt displays, local food and drink, dancing diggers and so much more. Whether you fancy browsing the hundreds of trade stands, sampling or learning more about the farm to fork journey, the Balmoral Show is the only place to be!

Jump around at AVA (30 - 31 May)

Since 2017, dance music has had a festival of its own with the AVA Festival, one of Ireland's leading dance music festivals. As well as showcasing the best homegrown talent, organisers always manage to entice top acts into the tent. Located on the iconic Titanic Slipway, this weekend at the end of May is colourful, funky and lots of fun.

The Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival (23 May - 1 June)

Vikings, pirates, seadogs and more at Ballycastle. Join the festival that celebrates this mystical body of water between Rathlin Island and Ballycastle. As well as a colourful sailing regatta and an ‘invasion’ by a Viking ship, you can expect to experience what will surely be your first currach race. If your sea legs aren’t up to it, then you might prefer the guided walks and tours of the scenic coastline. Of course, no festival in Northern Ireland would be complete without food so keep your eyes, ears and noses peeled for cooking demos and food markets packed with local produce. Become immersed in the people, culture & heritage of the causeway coast for 10 full days of arts, music, storytelling, food and drink.

The Race of Legends in Armoy (25 - 26 July)

July brings motorcycle racing to the fore again with the Armoy Road Races. The club event which started off as a bit of craic and a £20 bet down the local pub, went on to spark the idea of an annual tribute race to the Armoy Armada, Legends of Road Racing. If you’re a racing enthusiast this is certainly one not to be missed. Find the perfect perch along the 3.03 miles long race circuit and make some legendary memories.

Ould Lammas Fair (23 - 26 Aug)

Every year thousands flock to Ballycastle for Ireland’s oldest Fair. Traditionally held on the last weekend of the summer, the Old Lammas fair sees the seaside town bustling with street trading, bargaining, traditional music, dancing, horse trading, amusements, artisan markets and much more. The streets are lined with more than 400 stalls selling a wide variety of goods, from livestock to painted scrolls. Visit and sample famous local favourites Dulse and Yellow Man or wander around the Naturally North Coast and Glens artisan market featuring fresh produce, handmade crafts and fine art.

Salmon and Whiskey Festival, Bushmills (3 - 5 Oct)

Set your taste buds alight during the Bushmills Salmon and Whiskey Festival which celebrates the local heritage and fine produce of the area. Enjoy celebrity and local chef demonstrations and whiskey tastings at the world-famous Bushmills Distillery. Other highlights include Naturally North Coast and Glens Artisan Market, tours of Bushmills Salmon Station as well as live music and dance performances. Even if you aren’t a fan of fish or a drop of the gold stuff, you’ll still be thoroughly entertained.

Antrim might be home to Northern Ireland’s capital Belfast, but its market towns, villages and country castles offer lots to see, lots to eat and even more to experience especially in Summer. As they might say in these parts, get stuck in.

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BEUYS

Belfast

Address

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

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9044 0000

info@nationalmuseumsni.org

Price
Free

Type

Type:

Exhibition

See BEUYS 50 Years Later: Action, Society, Performance and Change at Ulster Museum.

Dates

From:

18 Oct 2024to18 May 2025Various Opening Times

Price
Free

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Wild Ireland: Past, Present, Future

Belfast

Address

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

Telephone
02890440000

info@nationalmuseumsni.org

Price
Free

Type

Type:

Exhibition

An Ulster Museum exhibition featuring over 50 paintings by renowned wildlife painter, Julian Friers

Dates

From:

21 Feb 2025to31 Aug 2025Various Opening Times

Price
Free

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Bill Kirk Archive Exhibition

Belfast

Address

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

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9044 0000

info@nationalmuseumsni.org

Price
Free

Type

Type:

Exhibition

See Bill Kirk's photography in the first in a series of three exhibitions at the Ulster Museum, developed in partnership with Belfast Archive project.

Dates

From:

28 Mar 2025to22 June 2025Various Opening Times

Price
Free

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Ranger Led Tour of Antrim Castle Gardens

Antrim

Address

Antrim Castle Gardens, Randalstown Road, Antrim, County Antrim, BT41 4LH

Telephone
028 9448 1338

culture@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

Price
Price £5.00 Per Ticket

Type

Type:

Tour

A Ranger led tour of Antrim Castle Gardens covering the general history of the 350-Year-Old Gardens alongside the remnants of the Massereene family dynasty, dating back to 1573.

Dates

From:

5 Apr 2025to29 June 2025Various Opening Times

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Price £5.00 Per Ticket

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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
The Enemy is Time

Belfast

Address

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

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9044 0000

info@nationalmuseumsni.org

Price
Free

Type

Type:

Exhibition

Explore artists' responses to the climate crisis in a new exhibition in the Ulster Museum's Spotlight Gallery.

Dates

From:

10 Apr 2025to1 Mar 2026Various Opening Times

Price
Free

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Lucian Freud's Etchings: A Creative Collaboration at Titanic Belfast

Belfast

Address

1 Olympic Way, - Select -, Belfast, County Antrim, BT3 9EP

Telephone
+442890766386

welcome@titanicbelfast.com

Price
Free

Type

Type:

Exhibition

This summer, Titanic Belfast is thrilled to announce our partnership with the Victoria and Albert Museum to bring Lucian Freud Etchings: A Creative Collaboration to Titanic Belfast!

Dates

From:

2 May 2025to30 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

Price
Free

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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
The Cat Laughs Comedy Festival

Belfast

Address

Various locations across the city, Belfast, County Antrim, BT2 8HD

Telephone
028 9032 7007

info@thecatlaughs.com

Type

Type:

Festival

The Cat Laughs is a Comedy Festival taking place in Belfast from 22nd-26th May.

Dates

From:

22 May 2025to26 May 2025

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Rathlin Sound Festival

Ballycastle

Address

Ballycastle and Rathlin Island, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6BT

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 2076 2024

Visitor.Information@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk

Type

Type:

Festival

The Rathlin Sound Festival celebrates the people, culture and heritage of Ballycastle and Rathlin Island. An exciting annual celebration centred on Rathlin Sound, the body of water between Rathlin Island and Ballycastle in the spectacular Causeway…

Dates

From:

23 May 2025to1 June 2025

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Portrush Tasty

Portrush

Address

Portrush Town Hall, 1 Mark Street, Portrush, County Antrim, BT56 8DX

Telephone
+44 (0) 7912 408 256

causewayfoodie@gmail.com

Price
Price £65.00 Per Ticket

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Type:

Food & Drink

A walking food tour celebrating iconic local produce where fun is the dish of the day! You will be introduced to unique people, flavours & the character of this coastal gem.

Dates

From:
23 May 2025
From:
5 Sept 2025

Price
Price £65.00 Per Ticket

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Step into Spring Sunset Ramble

Bushmills

Address

44 Causeway Road, Bushmills, County Antrim, BT578SU

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 2073 1855

giantscausewaytic@nationaltrust.org.uk

Price
Price £20.00 Per Ticket

Type

Type:

Walking

It's time to get a little spring into your step! Join Nature Engagement Officer from the National Trust, Dr Cliff Henry for a Step into Spring Sunset Ramble along the breath-taking Causeway cliffs!

Dates

From:
23 May 2025Open 20:00 - 22:00

Price
Price £20.00 Per Ticket

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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Garry Forest Spring Herb Walks

Ballymoney

Address

Conogher road, Ballymoney, County Antim, BT53 6NL

Telephone
07881548620

earthsmokepublishing@gmail.com

Price
Price £22.38 Per Ticket

Type

Type:

Nature

Join Earth Smoke for a fun and informative herb walk in the beautiful Garry Forest this spring!

Dates

From:
24 May 2025Open 10:00 - 11:30

Price
Price £22.38 Per Ticket

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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
White Park Bay Herb Walks

Ballycastle

Address

152 White Park road, Ballycastle, County Antim, BT54 6NH

Telephone
07881548620

earthsmokepublishing@gmail.com

Price
Price £22.38 Per Ticket

Type

Type:

Nature

Come join us for fun and informative herb walk in the beautiful White Park Bay!

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From:
25 May 2025Open 10:00 - 11:30
From:
8 June 2025Open 10:00 - 11:30
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28 June 2025Open 10:00 - 11:30
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6 July 2025Open 10:00 - 11:30
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26 July 2025Open 10:00 - 11:30
From:
3 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 11:30

Price
Price £22.38 Per Ticket

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Parking & Transport
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AVA Festival

Belfast

Address

Titanic Slipways, Olympic Way, Queen's Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT3 9EP

info@avafestival.com

Type

Type:

Festival

AVA Returns To Titanic Slipways With A Huge Line-up. A home for music and cutting edge sound. A hotbed for homegrown talent. An iconic dockside destination.

Dates

From:

30 May 2025to31 May 2025Various Opening Times

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Great Place North Belfast Guided Walking Tour

Belfast

Address

St Anne's Cathedral, Donegall Street, Belfast, Antrim, BT1 2HB

Telephone
+44(0) 28 9099 7022

info@cliftonbelfast.org.uk

Price
Price £11.50 to £12.50 Per Ticket

Type

Type:

Tour

Join the North Belfast Heritage Cluster on a walk round some of the most historic buildings in North Belfast. This tour will showcase the unique heritage of inner north Belfast and tell the stories of the hidden history of the area.

Dates

From:

30 May 2025to31 May 2025Various Opening Times

From:
26 July 2025Open 14:00 - 14:00
From:

1 Aug 2025to2 Aug 2025Various Opening Times

Price
Price £11.50 to £12.50 Per Ticket

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May Farm to Fork Supper Club

Ballycastle

Address

Broughgammon Farm, 50 Straid Road, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6NP

Telephone
07435765845

becky@broughgammon.com

Price
Price £55.00 Per Ticket

Type

Type:

Food & Drink

Celebrate the season with our Farm to Fork Supper Club at Broughgammon Farm

Dates

From:
31 May 2025Open 19:00 - 21:45

Price
Price £55.00 Per Ticket

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Belsonic

Belfast

Address

Ormeau Park, Ormeau Embankment, Belfast, County Antrim, BT6 8LT

Telephone
+44 (0)28 9032 7007

info@belsonic.com

Type

Type:

Concert

Belsonic returns to the idyllic setting of Ormeau Park in Belfast. The popular music festival will bring a host of international headline acts to the heart of Belfast city centre across the month of June 2025.

Dates

From:

5 June 2025to30 June 2025Various Opening Times

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Spring Fair at The Ballance House

Glenavy

Address

The Ballance House, 118a Lisburn Road, Glenavy, County Antrim, BT29 4NY

Telephone
028 9264 8492

info@theballancehouse.com

Type

Type:

Fete / Fair

A family fun day out with something for everyone. Come and experience a flavour of New Zealand. Local crafts for sale, children's activities and live music.

Dates

From:
7 June 2025Open 12:00 - 16:00

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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Friends Goodwill Music Festival

Larne

Address

Larne Market Yard, Station Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 3AB

Telephone
03001245000

sarah.davis@midandeastantrim.gov.uk

Price
Price £15.80 Per Ticket

Type

Type:

Festival

Friends Goodwill Music Festival is BACK for 2025!
A packed programme of live music, dancing, family entertainment, children's activities and street theatre.

Dates

From:
7 June 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00
From:
7 June 2025Open 18:00 - 22:30
From:
8 June 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00

Price
Price £15.80 Per Ticket

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Garden Show Ireland

Antrim

Address

Antrim Castle Gardens, Randalstown Road, Antrim, County Antrim, BT41 4LH

Telephone
028 9448 1338

culture@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

Price
Price £14.00 Per Ticket

Type

Type:

Nature

Garden Show Ireland is set to bloom again as it returns this year to Antrim Castle Gardens for a three-day extravaganza, promising a vibrant celebration of flowers, food, and fun for the whole family.

Dates

From:

13 June 2025to15 June 2025Open 10:00 - 18:00

Price
Price £14.00 Per Ticket

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Belfast Punk Music Walking Tour

Belfast

Address

Meeting point 116 -120 Great Victoria Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT2 7BG

Telephone
+44 (0) 7305 754 028

Creativetoursbelfast@gmail.com

Price
Price £22.00 Per Ticket

Type

Type:

Tour

Come explore the story of punk music in Belfast on this walking tour, with a specialist music guide who has loved punk music since the 1970s! Belfast punk holds a special place in music history. Terri Hooley and his Good Vibrations label supported…

Dates

From:
14 June 2025Open 14:00 - 17:00
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19 July 2025Open 14:00 - 17:00
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16 Aug 2025Open 14:00 - 17:00
From:
13 Sept 2025Open 14:00 - 17:00
From:
11 Oct 2025Open 14:00 - 17:00
From:
15 Nov 2025Open 14:00 - 17:00
From:
13 Dec 2025Open 14:00 - 17:00

Price
Price £22.00 Per Ticket

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