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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!

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival (Wed 29 Apr - Sun 10 May)

The 26th Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival returns to Belfast. This year's programme features over 100 events held in various venues across the city’s historic cultural district. Visitors can attend a range of live music, talks, and evening performances showcasing both established artists and new talent. the festival offers a diverse line-up with something for everyone to enjoy.

Briggs Equipment North West 200 (Mon 4 - Sat 9 May)

Discover the Northwest 200, a major event in the international motorcycle road racing calendar. The 8.9-mile circuit links the towns of Portrush, Portstewart, and Coleraine, turning the same roads locals use for work into a track where riders reach speeds of over 200mph. Visitors can choose to watch from one of the grandstand seats or find a spot along the circuit for free. With a festival featuring music, food, and fireworks alongside the racing, it is a busy and popular time to visit this part of Northern Ireland.

Naturally North Coast & Glens Makers Market at Ballycastle Sea Front (Sun 10 May)

The Naturally North Coast & Glens artisan market returns to Ballycastle Seafront. It is a great place to meet Northern Ireland’s food producers and craft makers while exploring handmade goods and regional produce. The market is free to enter and dog-friendly, making it a convenient stop for those visiting the beach or travelling along the Causeway Coastal Route.

Folk Wisdom 2026 (Sat 30 - Sun 31 May)

Folk Wisdom is a weekend event focused on traditional skills, heritage farming, and local history. Visitors can learn about six key areas: traditional crafts, heritage crops and livestock, home restoration, environmental care, natural wellbeing, and the stories of the local area. By exploring these "old ways," the event aims to show how simpler, time-honoured methods can help restore the land and improve our modern lives.

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. As they might say in these parts, get stuck in.