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Belfast and Derry Events

Awaken your Giant Spirit

  1. Hallowe'en Events in Northern Ireland
    Here you'll find a round up of Hallowe'en events in Northern Ireland, including family fun things to do in Derry and Belfast. Don't miss Derry Hallowe'en 2024, Pumpkin Patches and lots of spooky goings on!
  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. 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.
  4. Christmas events in Belfast and across Northern Ireland
    'Tis the season to be jolly, and there's lots to look forward to this winter including the Belfast Christmas Market, Polar Express at Slieve Donard and lots of Santa's Grottos located across Northern Ireland.

This Week

Belfast International Arts Festival
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

16th October 2024-26th November 2024

Northern Ireland's largest contemporary arts festival promises a compelling programme of drama and…

Choir singers performing at the City of Derry International Choir Festival 2023.
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

23rd October 2024-27th October 2024

Tickets are on sale for the City of Derry International Choir Festival 2024

Derry Halloween
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

28th October 2024-31st October 2024

The worlds of past and present collide to bring you a dazzling street celebration of all things…

Cinemagic International Film & Television Festival for Young People
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

28th September 2024-3rd November 2024

Events programme for 4-25 year olds, showcasing the best of world cinema, Talent Lab and Creativity…

Belfast 2024
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

1st January 2024-31st December 2024

Crafted by the people of Belfast, for the people of Belfast, this year-long celebration brings…

child carving pumpkin
LocationAntrim

Openings

Season

26th October 2024-27th October 2024

A woodland dash to pick a pumpkin & carving workshops in our Castlewood Tee Pee

Halloween Steam Sunday
LocationWhitehead

Openings

Season

27th October 2024

Steam Train Ride, spooky activities including ghost stories, and admission to our 5 galleries at…

Causeway Coast Afternoon Tea
LocationArmoy

Openings

Season

26th October 2024

A foodie experience. Full lemon curd demonstration, the recipe, a free pot of curd. Afternoon tea,…

Halloween at Montalto Estate
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

12th October 2024-28th October 2024

This Halloween, Montalto Estate has been overtaken by dark forces, transforming the landscape with…

Halloween at Hillsborough Castle
LocationRoyal Hillsborough

Openings

Season

26th October 2024-3rd November 2024

Get closer to nature with your family this half term on a spellbinding day out at Hillsborough…

Pumpkins in front of the House
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

26th October 2024-3rd November 2024

Join us this Halloween for a walk on the eerie side.

Black and White Picture of Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge  for Halloween, with a pumpkin graphic hanging from the bridge
LocationBallintoy

Openings

Season

26th October 2024-27th October 2024

At Carrick-a-Rede, visitors with a fear of heights are often scared, but the team are taking…

GET OUT! (Part V) Descent into Distortion
LocationBallygawley

Openings

Season

25th October 2024-31st October 2024

Face nightmarish alleys, dodge the spooks, make your way through hellish mazes as you try to figure…

4 Textured Rings with different band widths
LocationHolywood

Openings

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

22nd October 2024

Beginners Jewellery Making Workshop

25th October 2024

NI Silver is in the business of 'creating memories' for people; memories of their time in Northern…

Events at Marble Arch Caves
LocationFlorencecourt

Openings

Season

26th October 2024-27th October 2024

Join us for an enchanting outdoor Halloween adventure where monsters meet magic! Wander through the…

10K Run at the Argory
LocationMoy

Openings

Season

27th October 2024

10k Run at The Argory

Three smiling children sitting on a bench, with two in animal costumes.
LocationBallymoney

Openings

Season

16th August 2024-1st March 2025

Once one of the biggest and much-loved attractions on the Causeway Coast, this exhibition looks at…

Hallowee'uns
LocationMoneymore

Openings

Season

26th October 2024

Season

27th October 2024

Season

28th October 2024

Gather your little goblins and ghouls for a Halloween adventure like no other!

Come along to PILOT's launch lecture with renowned jeweller and designer, Shaun Leane at Ulster Museum
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

24th October 2024

Hear from Shaun Leane, one of the most influential figures in contemporary jewellery design, at…

Halloween trail at Rowallane Garden
LocationSaintfield

Openings

Season

19th October 2024-3rd November 2024

Strange creatures have taken over Rowallane Garden—dare you walk the haunted trails this Halloween…

Oktoberfest Belfast
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

26th September 2024-26th October 2024

Oktoberfest Belfast - Back Bigger Than Ever

Hallowe'en at Ulster American Folk Park
LocationOmagh

Openings

Season

28th October 2024-31st October 2024

This Hallowe'en, go back to a time of true traditions, superstitions, and lore!

Visitors sitting at the Life Through A Royal Lense Exhibition
LocationRoyal Hillsborough

Openings

Season

9th March 2024-3rd November 2024

Discover Life Through a Royal Lens, Hillsborough Castle’s first  exhibition featuring a unique…

The Wiggle Room
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

19th September 2024-29th November 2024

The Wiggle Room is where Belfast's kids are taking charge! Picture this: a digital ball pit that…

Next Week

Belfast International Arts Festival
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

16th October 2024-26th November 2024

Northern Ireland's largest contemporary arts festival promises a compelling programme of drama and…

Derry Halloween
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

28th October 2024-31st October 2024

The worlds of past and present collide to bring you a dazzling street celebration of all things…

Cinemagic International Film & Television Festival for Young People
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

28th September 2024-3rd November 2024

Events programme for 4-25 year olds, showcasing the best of world cinema, Talent Lab and Creativity…

Belfast 2024
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

1st January 2024-31st December 2024

Crafted by the people of Belfast, for the people of Belfast, this year-long celebration brings…

Halloween at Hillsborough Castle
LocationRoyal Hillsborough

Openings

Season

26th October 2024-3rd November 2024

Get closer to nature with your family this half term on a spellbinding day out at Hillsborough…

Pumpkins in front of the House
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

26th October 2024-3rd November 2024

Join us this Halloween for a walk on the eerie side.

Fireworks display in front of a crowd of people
LocationBallymena

Openings

Hallowena

30th October 2024

People’s Park, Ballymena will host one of the scariest nights of the year on Wednesday 30 October…

GET OUT! (Part V) Descent into Distortion
LocationBallygawley

Openings

Season

25th October 2024-31st October 2024

Face nightmarish alleys, dodge the spooks, make your way through hellish mazes as you try to figure…

Events at Marble Arch Caves
LocationFlorencecourt

Openings

Season

30th October 2024-31st October 2024

Join us for an enchanting outdoor Halloween adventure where monsters meet magic! Wander through the…

Autumn Discovery Morning
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

1st November 2024

The Discovery Mornings give you an opportunity to join the rangers on one of their patrols. At…

CarricKFEARgus Stage Characters
LocationLarne

Openings

Halloween Hooley

29th October 2024

It's time to dust off those broomsticks and put on your best costumes because Halloween Hooley in…

Three smiling children sitting on a bench, with two in animal costumes.
LocationBallymoney

Openings

Season

16th August 2024-1st March 2025

Once one of the biggest and much-loved attractions on the Causeway Coast, this exhibition looks at…

Spooky Crafts Workshops
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

31st October 2024

Create spooky bats and spiders in the Creative Zone

Hallowee'uns
LocationMoneymore

Openings

Season

28th October 2024

Season

29th October 2024

Season

30th October 2024

Season

31st October 2024

Gather your little goblins and ghouls for a Halloween adventure like no other!

Halloween trail at Rowallane Garden
LocationSaintfield

Openings

Season

19th October 2024-3rd November 2024

Strange creatures have taken over Rowallane Garden—dare you walk the haunted trails this Halloween…

Halloween Origins
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

30th October 2024-31st October 2024

This quirky Halloween day trip will both intrigue and amuse you. Book early spaces limited.

The Alexander Family, owners of Ballyboley Dexters

Openings

Season

30th October 2024-1st January 2025

Discover what Ards and North Down has to offer with a selection of fantastic experiences that allow…

CarricKFEARgus Character
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

CarrickFEARgus

31st October 2024

It's time to dust off those broomsticks and put on your best costumes because CarrickFEARgus in…

Hallowe'en at Ulster American Folk Park
LocationOmagh

Openings

Season

28th October 2024-31st October 2024

This Hallowe'en, go back to a time of true traditions, superstitions, and lore!

Visitors sitting at the Life Through A Royal Lense Exhibition
LocationRoyal Hillsborough

Openings

Season

9th March 2024-3rd November 2024

Discover Life Through a Royal Lens, Hillsborough Castle’s first  exhibition featuring a unique…

The Wiggle Room
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

19th September 2024-29th November 2024

The Wiggle Room is where Belfast's kids are taking charge! Picture this: a digital ball pit that…

RUA Annual Exhibition
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

18th October 2024-5th January 2025

The 143rd Royal Ulster Academy Annual Exhibition of Art is taking place at Ulster Museum.

Horrific Histories at Belleek Pottery
LocationBelleek

Openings

Season

31st October 2024

Horrific Histories Halloween Event at Belleek Pottery

Bill Rolston mural photography
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

29th April 2024-1st February 2025

See political mural photography by Bill Rolston in the ‘Drawing Support: Murals, Memory & Identity’…

Next Month

Belfast International Arts Festival
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

16th October 2024-26th November 2024

Northern Ireland's largest contemporary arts festival promises a compelling programme of drama and…

Armagh Georgian Weekend
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

28th November 2024-1st December 2024

Step back in time as the Georgian Festival returns to Armagh. Delve into the Georgian history of…

Friendship Four
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

29th November 2024

Season

30th November 2024

The Friendship Four returns to The SSE Arena, Belfast on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November 2024…

Enchanted Winter Garden
LocationAntrim

Openings

Season

29th November 2024-21st December 2024

As the winter sun sets over Lough Neagh, Antrim Castle Gardens comes alive with lights and magic…

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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