Events

You are never too far away from an exciting event in Belfast. Explore what’s on in and around Belfast. Choose from family-friendly activities, live music, art exhibitions, concerts, gigs, sporting fixtures, comedy nights and literary festivals. There is something for everyone!

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One World Festival Returns For 2022

10 – 14 October 2022 One World Festival returns this October with its diverse line-up increasing awareness about the Global South, promoting understanding of issues that affect the lives of…

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Northern Ireland Authors To Appear At Ireland’s International Crime Writing Festival

4th – 9th October 2022 Murder One, Ireland’s International Crime Writing Festival is back with a bang from 4-9 October with a host of in-person and online events, with some…

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Giant Spirit Awards 2022

Following a record number of entries Tourism NI has announced the shortlist for its newly launched annual awards programme aimed at showcasing and rewarding best in class in the tourism…

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Top Blues Artists Return To Blues Cafe At Deers Head

Local blues singer Tony Villiers is among the artists taking to the stage at The Deer’s Head in Belfast for the return of the Guinness Blues Cafe. Tony Villiers and…

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Drink it in! Armagh Food & Cider Weekend returns from 8-11 September

Experience the Orchard County’s finest food, drink and unique experiences in a four-day harvest spectacular Armagh’s Food & Cider Weekend is back this September with a rich, flavoursome menu of…

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8 Free Events Taking Place This Weekend At The Harps Alive Festival In Belfast

Harpers and historians will join forces in July to celebrate the 230th anniversary of the Belfast Harpers’ Assembly with five days of music and heritage in a unique cross-community series…

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Gathering To Call For Action On Belfast’s Assembly Rooms

‘Manifestation’ urges action to save the site of Harpers’ Assembly 230 years ago The public has been urged to join a gathering on Saturday July 16, to urge Belfast City…

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Harps Alive Festival To Celebrate The Life & Times Of Denis Hempson At Mussenden Temple Next Week

Commemorating Denis Hempson, one of the greatest Irish traditional harpers, a live performance dedicated to his life and priceless legacy will open the Harps Alive/An Chruit Bheo/Harps Leevin festival 2022…

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Harps Alive Festival Set To Celebrate Harping, History And Culture Across The Country

230th anniversary of Belfast Harpers’ Assembly brought to life  Harpers and historians will join forces in July to celebrate the 230th anniversary of the Belfast Harpers’ Assembly with five days…