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  1. Amazing line-ups of livestock, show jumping, machinery and the latest innovations in agriculture.
    Amazing line-ups of livestock, show jumping, machinery and the latest innovations in agriculture.
    Fun for the whole family
    Artisan food and tasty treats can be found in the Food NI tent
    Sheep dog displays are a new visitor favourite in the cattle lawn
    The finest livestock are recognised and celebrated across the four days of the Show
    There's something for everyone and anyone can learn more about where our local food comes from
    Amazing line-ups of livestock, show jumping, machinery and the latest innovations in agriculture.
    Fun for the whole family
    Artisan food and tasty treats can be found in the Food NI tent
    Sheep dog displays are a new visitor favourite in the cattle lawn
    The finest livestock are recognised and celebrated across the four days of the Show
    There's something for everyone and anyone can learn more about where our local food comes from

    Lisburn

    Address

    Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Halftown Road, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 5RD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9066 5225

    Price

    Price £26.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Agricultural Shows

    The 156th Balmoral Show in partnership with the Ulster Bank is taking place on Wed 14th - Sat 17th May 2025.

    Dates

    From:
    14 May 2025to18 May 2025Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises
    • Restaurant on Premises

    Price

    Price £26.00 Per Ticket
  2. Rathlin Sound Festival
    Customers browsing the stalls at the Naturally North Coast and Glens Artisan Market
    A man playing an accordion and a man playing a violin
    Two chefs wearing black aprons showing a table full of local seafood
    Two Irish dancers entertaining the crowd inside a marquee
    Kites flying in the sky, with the sea and beach below and Fairhead in the distance
    Children enjoying a drumming lesson on the grass
    A local chef giving a cookery demonstration to the crowds
    Customers browsing the stalls at the Naturally North Coast and Glens Artisan Market
    A man playing an accordion and a man playing a violin
    Two chefs wearing black aprons showing a table full of local seafood
    Two Irish dancers entertaining the crowd inside a marquee
    Kites flying in the sky, with the sea and beach below and Fairhead in the distance
    Children enjoying a drumming lesson on the grass
    A local chef giving a cookery demonstration to the crowds

    Ballycastle

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2076 2024

    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
  3. Bluegrass Omagh

    Omagh

    Address

    Ulster American Folk Park, 2 Mellon Road, Omagh, County Tyrone, BT78 5QU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 8224 3292

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Bluegrass Omagh Music Festival returns to Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh on the May Bank Holiday weekend, 24th & 25th May. Come along to this unforgettable weekend of foot-stompin' rhythms and toe-tappin' tunes from world-class musicians.

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2025to25 May 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available
  4. Event in the Walled Garden
    Event in the Walled Garden

    Ballynahinch

    Address

    Montalto Estate, Spa Road, Ballynahinch, County Down, BT24 8PT

    Telephone

    02897566100

    Price

    Price £8.40 to £25.20 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Join us in The Walled Garden, on May Bank Holiday, for a day full of entertainment and food in the perfect surroundings.

    Related

    Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch

    Dates

    From:
    26 May 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available

    Price

    Price £8.40 to £25.20 Per Ticket
  5. Bluegrass Omagh Family Day
    Bluegrass Omagh Family Day

    Omagh

    Address

    Ulster American Folk Park, 2 Mellon Road, Omagh, County Tyrone, BT78 5QU

    Telephone

    028 8224 3292

    Price

    Price £13.50 to £39.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Keep the Bluegrass Omagh magic going with our fun filled family day on the last May Bank Holiday at Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh.

    Dates

    From:
    26 May 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £13.50 to £39.50 Per Ticket
  6. Wild Caving (Family Event)

    Florencecourt

    Address

    Marble Arch Caves, Marlbank Road, Florencecourt, County Fermanagh, BT92 1EW

    Telephone

    02866321815

    Price

    Price £30.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Adventure

    Delve off the beaten track with our experienced and qualified Cave Leader to explore “wild caving” in the depths of the Marble Arch Caves system.

    Related

    Marble Arch Caves, Enniskillen

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2025Open 10:00 - 13:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available

    Price

    Price £30.00 Per Ticket
  7. Garden Show Ireland logo
    Garden Show Ireland logo

    Antrim

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9448 1338

    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
  8. Banshee the overall winners from Buskfest 2024 pictured against street art in Banbridge.
    Banshee the overall winners from Buskfest 2024 pictured against street art in Banbridge.
    Performer plays banjo at Buskfest.
    Babcock and Bobbins perform juggling at Buskfest
    Banshee the overall winners from Buskfest 2024 pictured against street art in Banbridge.
    Performer plays banjo at Buskfest.
    Babcock and Bobbins perform juggling at Buskfest

    Banbridge

    Address

    Banbridge Town Centre, The Old Townhall, Banbridge, County Down, BT32 3DA

    Telephone

    0300 030 0900

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Live Music

    Buskfest is an annual outdoor busking competition held in Banbridge and is an excellent opportunity for musicians from near and far to showcase their talents and is a great free day out for all the family to enjoy.

    Dates

    From:
    14 June 2025Open 14:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free
  9. Person in a dress wearing a traditional 'mummers' mask plays the violin outside Dunluce Castle
    Person in a dress wearing a traditional 'mummers' mask plays the violin outside Dunluce Castle

    Portrush

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07786084069

    Price

    Price £40.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Live Music

    Experience an unforgettable mumming experience with the Causeway Mummers on the stunning Causeway Coast next to the Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland. You will meet our traditionally masked mummers who will bring you on a journey of music, song,…

    Dates

    From:
    21 June 2025Open 18:00 - 19:15
    From:
    18 July 2025Open 18:00 - 19:15
    From:
    22 Aug 2025Open 18:00 - 19:15

    Price

    Price £40.00 Per Ticket
  10. Wake the Giant stage
    Wake the Giant stage
    Wake the Giant - artist
    Wake the Giant - Warrenpoint Municipal Park
    Wake the Giant - Girl on shoulders watching the Giant performance.
    Wake the Giant stage
    Wake the Giant - artist
    Wake the Giant - Warrenpoint Municipal Park
    Wake the Giant - Girl on shoulders watching the Giant performance.

    Warrenpoint

    Address

    Warrenpoint, County Down, BT34 3HW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 330 137 4046

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    The return of the Wake the Giant Festival, the perfect reason to visit the charming town of Warrenpoint.

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2025to29 June 2025Open 10:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Free
  11. People browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    People browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    People browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    People browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    People browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    People browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    People browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    People browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    People browsing busy outdoor market stalls

    Cushendall

    Address

    Cushendcall Boat Club Carpark, 68 Coast Road, Cushendall, County Antrim, BT44 0QW

    Telephone

    +44(0)7723622008

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Visit the Naturally North Coast and Glens Artisan Market at the Boat Club Car Park in Cushendall this Summer.

    Located on the Coast Road, Cushendall, this market is nestled in a picturesque setting with views of the stunning coastline and the…

    Dates

    From:
    29 June 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    27 July 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    10 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available

    Price

    Free
  12. Stendhal Festival

    Limavady

    Address

    Ballymully Cottage Farm, 61 Ballyavelin Road, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 0NQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7936 783 420

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Stendhal Festival is Northern Ireland's leading independent festival, celebrating all aspects of the arts. The event combines the best talents from the UK & Ireland with international performers in one of Northern Ireland's most scenic settings.

    Dates

    From:
    4 July 2025to6 July 2025

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking Available
  13. The Annual Foyle Cup Parade making its way to the city centre in 2023.
    The Annual Foyle Cup Parade making its way to the city centre in 2023.
    Foyle Cup 2023 u-16 final between Don Boscos FC and Lourdes (Dublin) at the Brandywell
    Some of the young participants listening to speeches in Guildhall Square during the Foyle Cup 2023 Parade
    Sion Swifts and Derry City Ladies battle it out in a penalty shoot out in 2023
    Action from the u-12 battle between Hibs and Crusaders at the Brandywell in 2023
    Parents enjoying the relaxing sunshine at the 2023 Foyle Cup
    The Annual Foyle Cup Parade making its way to the city centre in 2023.
    Foyle Cup 2023 u-16 final between Don Boscos FC and Lourdes (Dublin) at the Brandywell
    Some of the young participants listening to speeches in Guildhall Square during the Foyle Cup 2023 Parade
    Sion Swifts and Derry City Ladies battle it out in a penalty shoot out in 2023
    Action from the u-12 battle between Hibs and Crusaders at the Brandywell in 2023
    Parents enjoying the relaxing sunshine at the 2023 Foyle Cup

    Derry~Londonderry

    Address

    Various locations, Derry~Londonderry, Derry~Londonderry

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7506 578 225

    Type

    Type:

    Sporting Event

    The O'Neills Foyle Cup is a highly successful youth soccer tournament held mainly in the City of Derry, but also branches out with matches played in neighbouring counties throughout Northern Ireland.

    Dates

    From:
    21 July 2025to26 July 2025
  14. Belfast TradFest

    Belfast

    Address

    Various locations across Belfast, Belfast, County Antrim, BT15 1ED

    Telephone

    028 9031 4981

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Belfast TradFest, the pinnacle of world-class traditional music concerts, fiery pub sessions and Ireland's fastest growing summer school of traditional music, is set to celebrate its 7th edition this 27 July - 3 August across Belfast UNESCO City of…

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2025to3 Aug 2025
  15. a male youth football team celebrates winning a trophy
    a male youth football team celebrates winning a trophy
    a male youth football team celebrates winning a trophy at Supercup NI
    a girls football team pose for a selfie with their medals wearing red Manchester United uniforms
    a young women's football team pose for a group photo while wearing red and black athletic uniforms
    two women smile for the camera while walking in a parade - one holds a small american flag
    a team wearing black athletic uniforms walk on to a football pitch as part of a parade procession
    two men walk on to a football pitch under a branded 'SuperCupNI' arch
    a male youth football team celebrates winning a trophy at Supercup NI
    two men walk on to a football pitch under a branded 'SuperCupNI' arch while waving
    a male youth football team celebrates winning a trophy
    a male youth football team celebrates winning a trophy at Supercup NI
    a girls football team pose for a selfie with their medals wearing red Manchester United uniforms
    a young women's football team pose for a group photo while wearing red and black athletic uniforms
    two women smile for the camera while walking in a parade - one holds a small american flag
    a team wearing black athletic uniforms walk on to a football pitch as part of a parade procession
    two men walk on to a football pitch under a branded 'SuperCupNI' arch
    a male youth football team celebrates winning a trophy at Supercup NI
    two men walk on to a football pitch under a branded 'SuperCupNI' arch while waving

    Coleraine

    Address

    Unit 31 Loughanhill Industrial Estate, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT52 2NR

    Telephone

    +44(0) 7841 906 869

    Type

    Type:

    Sporting Event

    SuperCupNI is Northern Ireland's premier international youth football tournament for both boys and girls.

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2025to1 Aug 2025
  16. Féile An Phobail

    Belfast

    Address

    141-143 Falls Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT12 6AF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9560 9984

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Féile an Phobail is Ireland’s Biggest Community Arts Festival. Féile provides a programme of arts, cultural and community-based activities throughout the year, with its flagship festival, the August Féile being the highlight of Ireland’s festival…

    Dates

    From:
    31 July 2025to10 Aug 2025
  17. Lumarina

    Ballyronan

    Address

    Ballyronan Marina, 135a Shore Road, Ballyronan, County Londonderry, BT45 6JA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7963 1510

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    This annual spectacular illumination has gained a reputation for amazing entertainment, with the picturesque backdrop of the Lough providing a unique atmosphere at this family themed event, which makes a welcome return for 2025. 

    Related

    Ballyronan Marina, Magherafelt

    Dates

    From:
    16 Aug 2025Open 16:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Free
  18. Belfast Mela

    Belfast

    Address

    Botanic Gardens, Belfast, County Antrim, BT7 1LP

    Telephone

    028 9023 1381

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Experience the wonder of Belfast's diversity with a spectacular week long programme of world music, dance, food and art across the city.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Aug 2025to24 Aug 2025
  19. Crowds line the street in the Diamond
    Crowds line the street in the Diamond
    Crowds and stalls fill the street at the fair
    Fireworks burst to life above the boats in the marina with the big wheel lit up at the side
    Horse racing on the beach with Fairhead in the background
    Four children playing traditional Irish music on the green
    Crowds browsing the stalls and soaking up the atmosphere at the Naturally North Coast and Glens Artisan Market
    A man in a white shirt and hat selling bags of yellowman
    A woman and her horse with pink flowers in a plaited mane
    A family enjoying the free children's games on offer
    A boy on a trampoline enjoying the free children's entertainment on offer
    Crowds line the street in the Diamond
    Crowds and stalls fill the street at the fair
    Fireworks burst to life above the boats in the marina with the big wheel lit up at the side
    Horse racing on the beach with Fairhead in the background
    Four children playing traditional Irish music on the green
    Crowds browsing the stalls and soaking up the atmosphere at the Naturally North Coast and Glens Artisan Market
    A man in a white shirt and hat selling bags of yellowman
    A woman and her horse with pink flowers in a plaited mane
    A family enjoying the free children's games on offer
    A boy on a trampoline enjoying the free children's entertainment on offer

    Ballycastle

    Address

    Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6BT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2076 2024

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Ireland’s oldest traditional fair returns to the seaside town of Ballycastle, as thousands of people are set to celebrate its culture, heritage, music and agricultural traditions over a four-day event not to be missed.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Aug 2025to26 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Free
  20. Am image showing the visitors gathering at Eats and Beats in Newcastle.
    Am image showing the visitors gathering at Eats and Beats in Newcastle.
    Eats and Beats Festival takes place on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September 2024 in Newcastle County Down. Chef cooking with local produce from Northern
    Am image showing the visitors gathering at Eats and Beats in Newcastle.
    Eats and Beats Festival takes place on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September 2024 in Newcastle County Down. Chef cooking with local produce from Northern

    Newcastle

    Address

    Newcastle, County Down, BT33 0AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 33 0137 4046

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    The Eats and Beats Festival offers the best in local and world food, where visitors can enjoy delicious fare at the homegrown and world food villages. With unique and locally produced food and drink outlets and free music performances on offer…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Sept 2025to7 Sept 2025

    Price

    Free