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Whitehead Summer Festival 2025

Various venues and locations, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9PT
Whitehead Summer Festival 2025

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Whitehead Summer Festival: A two week festival for Everyone! 

From toddlers to teens, from families to festival fans – the Whitehead Summer Festival has something for you!

On the Water  

Waterfest at CAYC with paddleboard & Kayak Races (Juniors & Adults),  swimming Race,  BBQ & Refreshments Proceeds to RNLI Lifeboats. Register at www.cayc.co.uk.

Regattas Galore - Coastal Rowing Regatta – with teams from near and far.  County Antrim Yacht Club Regatta.

Creativity Corner

Islandmagee Camera Club Photo Competition. Submit up to 3 standout photos. Email: wlb@btinternet.com by Saturday 2 August. Prizes for 15 & Under and Over 15s.

Art Competition, Craft Sessions and Poetry Reading

Glee Club – Create a band, write a hit, perform!

‍‍‍Family Fun

Teddy Bears' Picnic at Whitehead Library (Ages 0–4)  Booking required: Tel: +44 (0) 28 9335 3249

Scientific Sue – Discover the science of bubbles!

Steam Train Rides, Board Games and Quizzes

Fishing Competition and Sports Sessions

Guided Nature Walks

Music, Laughter & Culture

CWA Silver Band Concert – Pop, rock, film themes & brass classics

Musical Comedy Night

Supper Club with Whitehead Ladies Choir. Book via Eventbrite – search "Whitehead Supper Club"

 Music at the Marine Bar

Ceili Dance Afternoon

Talks by Local Historians

Whitehead History Day – Explore the town's past!

Finale:  Food & Folk Fest!  A full-day celebration with food stalls, live music, entertainment, and activities for the whole family!

Don't miss this highlight of the Whitehead calendar!  Follow us for updates and schedules:  facebook.com/whiteheadni or check out the full summer events programme on our website.

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Accessibility

  • All areas accessible to disabled visitors

Event Facilities

  • Booking Required

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking
  • Station nearby

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Tel+44 (0) 28 9337 8077

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Opening Times

Season (26 July 2025 - 9 Aug 2025)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 22:00

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