festivals and fairs antrim

This is the celebration of alternate lifestyles and respect for diversity, history and the culture of Belfast’s Gay and Lesbian community. With plenty of events open to everyone, there will be walks, river cruises, talks, photographic exhibitions and of course the Pride Parade with its riot of colours and sounds....

Medieval festivities include 'bouncy' castles in the imposing setting of Ireland's best preserved 'real' castle....

This is a family event which begins with a concert in Jordanstown Park and culminating in a family fun day on the Saturday. Attractions include charity stalls, circus performers, classic car display and puppet shows....

IMPORTANCE OF LOCAL FOOD INDUSTRY PUT IN THE SPOTLIGHT

The importance of supporting the local food industry is being highlighted in a new culinary event guaranteed to tantalize and tickle tastebuds which kicked off this week.

The ‘Great Belfast Food Week’ running from Wednesday 24 to Saturday 27 March – will promote all that is good about local food, its producers and those who bring it to our tables.

Top local chefs such as Paul Rankin, Nick P...

Lisburn is set for a cultural double-whammy at this year’s St Patrick’s night celebrations, when Ulster-Scots meet St Patrick at Lagan Valley Island....

The Ould Lammas Fair, held each year in Ballycastle on the last Monday and Tuesday of August, is one of Ireland's oldest fairs!
The exact origin of the fair is uncertain. One theory is that it began as a result of the occupation of the area around Ballycastle by the MacDonnells of the Isles in the early part of the sixteenth century....

Open House Festival brings the best of traditional, roots and acoustic music and arts to the heart of Belfast, with a quality programme of events based in the city's Cathedral Quarter....

The Gig 'n the Bann Music and Dance Festival in Portglenone is normally held in September....

Classical Tour - Ariadne Daskalakis and Trio Vintage

Trio Vintage - a baroque ensemble from Germany - will now perform at:
The Heritage Council headquarters,
The old Bishop's palace,
beside St. Canice's Cathedral.

The start time will now be 8.15.

As places are limited please call 056 7761497 or email ...

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival presents

OUT TO LUNCH ARTS FESTIVAL 2 - 25 JANUARY 2025

All events take palce at the Black Box, Hill Street, Belfast
For tickets and full programme information go online to ...