About
Open House Festival is an annual summer event that takes place in the beautiful seaside city of Bangor, County Down, curated and run by Open House, a local charity dedicated to regenerating the city through arts and culture. The festival's eclectic programme includes music, comedy, film, theatre, boat trips, food and drink, talks and tours, and crafting events.
This year, Open House Festival has a packed programme of ticketed and free events at various locations in Bangor throughout July and August.
The core festival will take place at the stunning Bangor Castle Walled Garden from 14th – 26th August, where acts will perform in this unique outdoor setting under during a beautiful stretch tent canopy. Artists include musicians Muireann Bradley, Skinny Living, Manukahunney and festival favourites, Celtic Soul, plus comedians Shane Todd, Paddy Raff, Diona Doherty, Micky Bartlett, Jarlath Regan and Colin Geddis. There will also be a number of fringe events at the charity's recently refurbished music venue, The Court House, on Bangor seafront, from 1st - 31st August, including theatre, film, wine tastings and a book club among others.
Free events include Picnic in the Park concerts at Ward Park every Sunday afternoon in July and August, and the festival's popular one-day Seaside Revival Vintage Festival celebrating Bangor's heyday as a go-to seaside destination, on Saturday 29th June. It will feature a classic car show, live music, swing dancing, and a vintage market.
The full festival programme can be viewed on the Open House website: www.openhousefestival.com
Book Tickets
Facilities
Accessibility
- All areas accessible to disabled visitors
- Guide dogs permitted
- Toilets for disabled visitors
Event Facilities
- Booking Required
Parking & Transport
- Station nearby
