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Culture Night Belfast

Sep 18, 2026 Belfast

Culture Night Belfast is an annual city-wide arts festival taking place on Friday, September 18, 2026. The event features over 200 free activities, transforming various city venues into creative hubs for music,...

Arts Cultural events +7

Kieran Nugent 50th Anniversary Commemoration

Sep 12-14, 2026 Belfast

A series of events in Belfast commemorates the 50th anniversary of Kieran Nugent's blanket protest, which began on September 14, 1976. The commemoration includes a book launch, a panel discussion, a graveside...

History Commemoration +4

Three’s a Shroud

Sep 12, 2026 Belfast

A one-off revival of Stephen G Large's hit stage comedy, "Three’s a Shroud," is scheduled for September 12, 2026, at The Waterfront Hall in Belfast. This acclaimed production, known for its "rude...

Comedy Theatre +3

Belfast Mela

Aug 22-30, 2026 Belfast

The Belfast Mela is a 10-day multicultural festival in Northern Ireland celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026. Running from August 22 to August 30, the event features a city-wide programme of music,...

Multicultural Music +6

Vital 2026

Aug 22, 2026 Belfast

Vital 2026 is a major outdoor music event held at Belfast's Boucher Road Playing Fields. The 2026 edition features a headline performance by global dance music star Calvin Harris on August 22.

Music festival Electronic Dance Music +3

F*ckup Nights Belfast Vol. 4

Aug 21, 2026 Belfast

F*ckup Nights Belfast Vol. 4 is a public storytelling event dedicated to sharing professional failures and the lessons learned from them. Held at The Black Box in Belfast, the evening features local...

Storytelling Business +6

Ardoyne and Bone Community Festival

Aug 7-16, 2026 Belfast

The Ardoyne and Bone Community Festival is an annual multi-day event in Belfast featuring a diverse program of music, sports, arts, and political discussions. Established in 1990 as the successor to the...

Community festival Live music +6

Look Back to Look Forward: 50 years of the Irish in Britain

Aug 1-16, 2026 Belfast

The "Look Back to Look Forward: 50 years of the Irish in Britain" exhibition is a heritage display celebrating the lives, resilience, and legacies of the Irish community in Britain over the...

Exhibition Heritage +6

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

Belfast TradFest

Jul 26 - Aug 2, 2026 Belfast

The eighth edition of Belfast TradFest takes place in the UNESCO City of Music from July 26 to August 2, 2026. This week-long festival celebrates traditional arts through a series of concerts,...

Traditional Music Folk Music +6

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

Titanic Pre-Loved x Cathy Martin

Jul 26, 2026 Belfast

Titanic Pre-Loved x Cathy Martin is a free, one-day sustainable fashion event held in Belfast. Hosted aboard the historic SS Nomadic, the event features a curated selection of vintage clothing and accessories,...

Fashion Sustainability +5

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