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Féile an Phobail 2026

Féile an Phobail 2026

Jul 25 - Aug 9, 2026 Belfast

Féile an Phobail, widely recognized as Ireland’s premier community arts festival, is scheduled to take place in Belfast from July 25 to August 9, 2026. The 16-day program comprises over 700 diverse...

Community Arts Music festival +6
Gender Stories

Gender Stories

May 16 - Aug 31, 2026 Liverpool

Gender Stories is a major exhibition at Liverpool's Walker Art Gallery exploring identity and self-expression through centuries of history. Running from May to August 2026, the showcase features a diverse range of...

Exhibition Art +7
Storyhouse in the Park 2026

Storyhouse in the Park 2026

Jun 27 - Sep 6, 2026 Chester

Storyhouse in the Park 2026 is an extensive summer arts season held at Grosvenor Park in Chester. Running from late June through early September, the festival kicks off with a free street...

Theatre Open Air Theatre +7
Botanicals

Botanicals

Jul 16 - Aug 14, 2026 London

"Botanicals" is a contemporary art exhibition held at the Vision Art Platform in London from July 16 to August 14, 2026. The show explores the complex and evolving relationship between humanity and...

Art exhibition Contemporary Art +6
Belfast International Ballet Festival

Belfast International Ballet Festival

Jul 27 - Aug 1, 2026 Belfast

The third annual Belfast International Ballet Festival (BIBF) is scheduled to take place in Belfast from July 27th to August 1st, 2026. It features a week of public performances at The MAC,...

Ballet Dance +5
Art Is Good For You

Art Is Good For You

Jul 23 - Aug 1, 2026 Bangor

Art Is Good For You is a collaborative art exhibition at Bangor Library’s Curve Gallery featuring local artists Emma Van Houten and Louise Macartney. The showcase emphasizes the link between creative expression...

Art exhibition Visual Arts +5
Commonwealth Games 2026

Commonwealth Games 2026

Jul 24 - Aug 1, 2026 Glasgow

The 2026 Commonwealth Games is an international multi-sport event hosted in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 24 to August 1. The Games feature a diverse range of athletic competitions and significant opening and...

Commonwealth Games Multi Sport +7