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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.

This Week

Guests interact with exhibitions at the Derry Girls Exhibition
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

4th July 2023-4th July 2024

Visit the home of Derry Girls and discover where it all began! See original memorabilia from the…

Winter Circus by Tumble Circus
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

15th December 2023-2nd January 2024

Tumble Circus welcomes you to the 7th annual Winter Circus – a high skill, all-human and all-thrill…

Father Christmas checking the Nice List
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

24th November 2023-23rd December 2023

A Magical Christmas Experience is back from 24th November - 23rd December!

Belfast Christmas Market located at City Hall
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

18th November 2023-22nd December 2023

The Belfast Christmas Market returns to City Hall Gardens in November 2023, bringing with it a…

Enchanted Winter Garden
LocationAntrim

Openings

Season

25th November 2023-19th December 2023

Inclusive Evening

13th December 2023

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

Walking with the Snowman™
LocationRoyal Hillsborough

Openings

Season

18th November 2023-7th January 2024

Experience the magic of Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman™, as Walking With The Snowman™ comes to…

Festive Afternoon Tea by the Staircase
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

17th December 2023

Step back in time to a period of luxury, elegance and 5-star service with Titanic Belfast's special…

Festive Fayre at Titanic Belfast
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

16th December 2023

Season

17th December 2023

Join us at Titanic Belfast for our Festive Fayre.

Santa and Mrs Claus wrap presents together
LocationKilcoo

Openings

Season

2nd December 2023-23rd December 2023

Listen to the heartwarming tales of Christmas, told by Santa and Mrs Claus themselves in Mourne, as…

Christmas Baking
LocationKillinchy

Openings

Season

15th December 2023

Season

16th December 2023

Join in a festive cookery session! You'll enjoy a feast of Christmas delights - savoury and sweet…

© Quentin Blake 2023. All rights reserved. Quentin Blake illustration of a man in a colourful coat and two children walking through autumn leaves.
LocationComber

Openings

Season

11th September 2023-1st January 2024

Reimagine the wonder of wetlands and nature through the eyes of the UK's best loved illustrator.

Magic & Mistletoe at Magheramorne Estate
LocationLarne

Openings

Magic & Mistletoe Sessions

1st December 2023-17th December 2023

Encounter all the fantastic live characters, explore Magheramorne Farmyard, discover The Polar…

Ghosts of Winterly Manor
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

2nd December 2023-17th December 2023

You're invited to meet the Ghosts of Winterly Manor in this family-friendly, walk-through…

santa at montalto
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

2nd December 2023-22nd December 2023

What could be more magical at Christmas time, than a visit to meet Santa Claus himself, in the…

Child dressed as an elf opening a magical present.
LocationComber

Openings

Season

16th December 2023-18th December 2023

Celebrate the gift of giving this Christmas with a fun, festive experience at the Castle Espie Elf…

Magical Winter Wonderland
LocationBallygawley

Openings

Season

1st December 2023-22nd December 2023

This Christmas, Santa & Mrs Claus return and those Elves will be taking over Todd's Leap again!…

Visit Father Christmas and his Elves at Ulster American Folk Park
LocationOmagh

Openings

Season

8th December 2023-23rd December 2023

Step into the magic of Christmas and meet Father Christmas and Mrs Claus at Ulster American Folk…

Santa's elves take over Granda Bens Zoo
LocationBallygawley

Openings

Season

1st December 2023-22nd December 2023

Santa Elves have landed at Granda Bens Ethical Zoo this Christmas and we need your help to find…

Train with engineers in front of it with Santa looking at them
LocationWhitehead

Openings

Victorian Santa Experience

16th December 2023-17th December 2023

Come on down to Whitehead by the coast and enjoy one of the most unique Santa experiences in the…

Portrush Tasty
LocationPortrush

Openings

Season

15th December 2023

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

Glenarm Castle Christmas Experience
LocationGlenarm

Openings

Glenarm Castle Christmas Experience

30th November 2023-20th December 2023

It's the most magical time of the year again at Glenarm Castle as we welcome the return of our…

christmas fermanagh fun farm
LocationLisbellaw

Openings

Season

1st December 2023-23rd December 2023

We are super excited to share with you our plans for Christmas 2023. You really don't want to miss…

Gardens at Mount Stewart
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

16th December 2023

Join Tessa Ann from The Sound Healing Spa for this Winter Solstice retreat and workshop. Immerse…

Head to Mount Stewart tis Christmas
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

25th November 2023-31st December 2023

This winter add a sprinkle of seasonal magic with a visit to Mount Stewart. This Christmas season,…

Next Week

Guests interact with exhibitions at the Derry Girls Exhibition
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

4th July 2023-4th July 2024

Visit the home of Derry Girls and discover where it all began! See original memorabilia from the…

Winter Circus by Tumble Circus
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

15th December 2023-2nd January 2024

Tumble Circus welcomes you to the 7th annual Winter Circus – a high skill, all-human and all-thrill…

Father Christmas checking the Nice List
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

24th November 2023-23rd December 2023

A Magical Christmas Experience is back from 24th November - 23rd December!

Belfast Christmas Market located at City Hall
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

18th November 2023-22nd December 2023

The Belfast Christmas Market returns to City Hall Gardens in November 2023, bringing with it a…

Walking with the Snowman™
LocationRoyal Hillsborough

Openings

Season

18th November 2023-7th January 2024

Experience the magic of Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman™, as Walking With The Snowman™ comes to…

Festive Fayre at Titanic Belfast
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

23rd December 2023

Join us at Titanic Belfast for our Festive Fayre.

Santa and Mrs Claus wrap presents together
LocationKilcoo

Openings

Season

2nd December 2023-23rd December 2023

Listen to the heartwarming tales of Christmas, told by Santa and Mrs Claus themselves in Mourne, as…

Christmas Baking
LocationKillinchy

Openings

Season

22nd December 2023

Join in a festive cookery session! You'll enjoy a feast of Christmas delights - savoury and sweet…

© Quentin Blake 2023. All rights reserved. Quentin Blake illustration of a man in a colourful coat and two children walking through autumn leaves.
LocationComber

Openings

Season

11th September 2023-1st January 2024

Reimagine the wonder of wetlands and nature through the eyes of the UK's best loved illustrator.

Ghosts of Winterly Manor
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

18th December 2023-23rd December 2023

You're invited to meet the Ghosts of Winterly Manor in this family-friendly, walk-through…

santa at montalto
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

2nd December 2023-22nd December 2023

What could be more magical at Christmas time, than a visit to meet Santa Claus himself, in the…

Child dressed as an elf opening a magical present.
LocationComber

Openings

Season

16th December 2023-18th December 2023

Season

21st December 2023-22nd December 2023

Celebrate the gift of giving this Christmas with a fun, festive experience at the Castle Espie Elf…

A gingerbread house decorated with white icing
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

19th December 2023

Working with and colouring fondant icing, covering the board with fondant, learning how to make…

Magical Winter Wonderland
LocationBallygawley

Openings

Season

1st December 2023-22nd December 2023

This Christmas, Santa & Mrs Claus return and those Elves will be taking over Todd's Leap again!…

Visit Father Christmas and his Elves at Ulster American Folk Park
LocationOmagh

Openings

Season

8th December 2023-23rd December 2023

Step into the magic of Christmas and meet Father Christmas and Mrs Claus at Ulster American Folk…

Santa's elves take over Granda Bens Zoo
LocationBallygawley

Openings

Season

1st December 2023-22nd December 2023

Santa Elves have landed at Granda Bens Ethical Zoo this Christmas and we need your help to find…

Train with engineers in front of it with Santa looking at them
LocationWhitehead

Openings

Victorian Santa Experience

23rd December 2023

Come on down to Whitehead by the coast and enjoy one of the most unique Santa experiences in the…

Father Christmas visiting the Ulster Folk Museum
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

19th December 2023-21st December 2023

Experience a magical visit with Father Christmas in the Ulster Folk Museum.

Glenarm Castle Christmas Experience
LocationGlenarm

Openings

Glenarm Castle Christmas Experience

30th November 2023-20th December 2023

It's the most magical time of the year again at Glenarm Castle as we welcome the return of our…

christmas fermanagh fun farm
LocationLisbellaw

Openings

Season

1st December 2023-23rd December 2023

We are super excited to share with you our plans for Christmas 2023. You really don't want to miss…

Head to Mount Stewart tis Christmas
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

25th November 2023-31st December 2023

This winter add a sprinkle of seasonal magic with a visit to Mount Stewart. This Christmas season,…

couple in kitchen with Tracey making bread.
LocationKillinchy

Openings

Traditional Irish Bread Making

1st May 2023-31st May 2024

Join me in my Farmhouse kitchen on the shores of Strangford Lough. You will be warmly welcomed to…

Winter at Navan Fort
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

20th December 2023-21st December 2023

Applaud the arrival of the Winter Solstice with a wonderful celebration to embrace the forthcoming…

RUA Annual Exhibition
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

13th October 2023-2nd January 2024

The 142nd Royal Ulster Academy Annual Exhibition of Art is taking place at Ulster Museum.

Next Month

Guests interact with exhibitions at the Derry Girls Exhibition
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

4th July 2023-4th July 2024

Visit the home of Derry Girls and discover where it all began! See original memorabilia from the…

Winter Circus by Tumble Circus
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

15th December 2023-2nd January 2024

Tumble Circus welcomes you to the 7th annual Winter Circus – a high skill, all-human and all-thrill…

Walking with the Snowman™
LocationRoyal Hillsborough

Openings

Season

18th November 2023-7th January 2024

Experience the magic of Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman™, as Walking With The Snowman™ comes to…

Festive Afternoon Tea by the Staircase
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

1st January 2024

Step back in time to a period of luxury, elegance and 5-star service with Titanic Belfast's special…

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. 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.
  3. Family Events
    Northern Ireland is bursting at the seams with things to do for families. While you’re here on holidays, you might just catch one of these great family events going on. Or maybe you’d like to book your holiday to coincide with one. So, here are just a few to whet your appetite.
  4. 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.
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. Music Events
    The home of Ash, Snow Patrol, Two Door Cinema Club, Bicep and, of course, Van Morrison, Northern Ireland is renowned the world over for its music and song.
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