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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. Things to do over Saint Patrick's Day
    There is an exciting programme of events and experiences to enjoy over the Saint Patrick's Day period, from local events and festivals, to spiritual tours and explorations of locations which have strong ties to Saint Patrick.
  4. 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

Taste Mid Ulster Restaurant Week
LocationMid Ulster

Openings

Season

10th March 2025-16th March 2025

You haven't truly experienced Mid Ulster until you've tasted it. Take a gastronomic journey around…

Home of St Patrick Festival 2025
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

9th March 2025-17th March 2025

Armagh's Home of St Patrick's Festival returns with an exciting programme of music, art, theatre,…

Portico Feel Good Festival March 2025
LocationPortaferry

Openings

Season

1st March 2025-31st March 2025

Emerge from winter's retreat into spring's promise and let us awaken your senses and stir your soul…

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…

Image of the history galleries at the Ulster Museum
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

8th March 2025

Enjoy a free tour of the history galleries highlighting women's stories through the Ulster Museum…

Pressed Floral Bookmarks with Memory Makers at Rowallane Garden
LocationSaintifeld

Openings

Season

8th March 2025

Join Memory Makers to make a beautiful handmade bookmark decorated with pressed floral foliage.

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

Womenfolk at Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

8th March 2025

Join us on Saturday 8th March to celebrate the stories of women this International Women's Day at…

Image of doors to the Ulster Museum Lecture Theatre
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

4th March 2025-8th April 2025

Explore portraiture in a series of ten illustrated talks with Amanda Croft at the Ulster Museum.

The Spring Into Summer Vintage & Handmade Fair
LocationBelfast

Openings

The Spring Into Summer Handmade & Vintage Fair

9th March 2025

Frock Around The Clock is back with the Vintage and Handmade Fair at beautiful Belfast Castle, and…

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.

Stargazing Evening
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

7th March 2025

Join Armagh Observatory and Planetarium for a series of Stargazing evenings. For each session we…

Paul Howard
LocationSaintifeld

Openings

Season

8th March 2025

Join the illustrator of Jill Tomlinson's 'The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark' for a children's…

Malachi Cush and Friends at the Home of St Patrick Festival
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

9th March 2025

As part of the 2025 Home of Saint Patrick celebrations, Saint Patrick's Cathedral (RC) presents…

Belfast Punk Music Walking Tour
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

8th March 2025

Come explore the story of punk music in Belfast on this walking tour, with a specialist music guide…

A women in historical costume at the Folk Park
LocationOmagh

Openings

Season

8th March 2025

Explore the inspiring stories of women this International Women's Day at the Folk Park.

Love Your Food Show
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

7th March 2025-9th March 2025

A haven for food lovers, the Love Your Food Show will showcase over 100 food exhibitors and stalls,…

World Book Day at Rowallane Garden
LocationSaintifeld

Openings

Season

8th March 2025

Join us on 8 March for a magical day filled with books, costumes, and exciting activities.

a chef talks to a tour group whilst holding a jar of locally made produce
LocationColeraine

Openings

Season

8th March 2025

Experience the exceptional foodie culture of the Causeway Coast. Enjoy this time together to eat,…

Next Week

Taste Mid Ulster Restaurant Week
LocationMid Ulster

Openings

Season

10th March 2025-16th March 2025

You haven't truly experienced Mid Ulster until you've tasted it. Take a gastronomic journey around…

Home of St Patrick Festival 2025
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

9th March 2025-17th March 2025

Armagh's Home of St Patrick's Festival returns with an exciting programme of music, art, theatre,…

Portico Feel Good Festival March 2025
LocationPortaferry

Openings

Season

1st March 2025-31st March 2025

Emerge from winter's retreat into spring's promise and let us awaken your senses and stir your soul…

Adventure Ride with Crindle Stables
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

15th March 2025

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

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 man and woman sitting on horse back on the beach
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

15th March 2025

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a scenic horseback ride along the stunning Northern Ireland…

A poster promoting the Fireside Stories event in Newry, Newcastle and Downpatrick this March.
LocationDownpatrick/Newcastle/Newry

Openings

Downpatrick

13th March 2025

Newcastle

14th March 2025

Newry

15th March 2025

A spectacular fire performance, Fireside Stories, by renowned circus company, Nikki & JD and Lost…

St Patrick's Shindig at the Home of St Patrick Festival
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

14th March 2025

Armagh is set to rock on St Patrick's weekend, with a superb and totally live open-air concert…

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

Steam train departing from Whitehead Station with family onlooking from platform
LocationWhitehead

Openings

Steam Saturday - St. Patrick's Weekend

15th March 2025

Visit Whitehead for a magical steam train ride and visit to Whitehead Railway Museum. Enjoy…

Image of doors to the Ulster Museum Lecture Theatre
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

4th March 2025-8th April 2025

Explore portraiture in a series of ten illustrated talks with Amanda Croft at the Ulster Museum.

Image shows a man and woman knelt down admiring the display of daffodils with Hillsborough Castle in the background
LocationRoyal Hillsborough

Openings

Season

15th March 2025-5th May 2025

See Northern Ireland’s royal residence burst into colour as Spring Spectacular returns to…

Musicians playing at ulster American folk park
LocationOmagh

Openings

Season

16th March 2025-17th March 2025

Celebrate a traditional St Patrick's Day with us at the Ulster American Folk Park (Omagh) on Sunday…

St Patrick's Day Festival Weekend
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

15th March 2025-17th March 2025

St Patrick's Day is coming to the land of legends...BIGGER AND BETTER than ever before!

Adventure Caving at Marble Arch Caves
LocationFlorencecourt

Openings

Season

15th March 2025

Delve off the beaten track with our experienced and qualified Cave Leader to explore "wild caving"…

Jig Jazz at the Home of St Patrick Festival
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

16th March 2025

JigJAZZ is a new contemporary Irish dance show featuring world champion Irish dancers. Combining…

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.

Leprechaun Treasure Trail
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

15th March 2025-17th March 2025

Enjoy a St. Patrick's Day Treasure Trail in search of our mischievous Leprechauns. You will receive…

Irish Whiskey Masterclass at the Home of St Patrick Festival
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

14th March 2025

The Tasting experience will provide an immersive dive into Irish whiskey, where you will sample six…

A storyteller is talking to children on the grounds of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
LocationRoyal Hillsborough

Openings

Season

16th March 2025

Join us at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens for a fun-filled family day out, with stories, music and…

Chocolate Making at The Chocolate Manor
LocationCastlerock

Openings

Season

15th March 2025

Learn basic chocolate making skills with Geri at The Chocolate Manor in Castlerock. Led by Chief…

SYSTIR in Concert at St Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

15th March 2025

The amazing SYSTIR, featuring daughters of the celebrated Irish composer, Michael McGlynn, perform…

Lake Walk in  Spring
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

12th March 2025

Come and join a member of the Gardens Team on a tour which will look at seasonal highlights from…

Belfast St Patrick's Music Festival
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

14th March 2025-17th March 2025

Belfast TradFest will be delivering St Patrick's Music Weekend, as part of Belfast City Council's…

Next Month

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.…

Portrush Tasty
LocationPortrush

Openings

Season

11th April 2025

A walking food tour celebrating iconic local produce where fun is the dish of the day! You will be…

Easter Egg Hunt at Rowallane Garden
LocationSaintifeld

Openings

Season

14th April 2025-27th April 2025

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

John Brown
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

13th April 2025

Seamus Heaney and Visual Art: A Lecture with John Brown

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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