There’s so much to discover and do in Belfast and the surrounding area this summer! Check out our list of unmissable events and festivals below. Make sure you leave room in your calendar!
Summer
Sunday Sessions
Come along to The Dirty Onion every Sunday for a live trad session and live folk bands!
Threads of Empowerment: Conflict Textiles’ International Journey
This collaborative exhibition will explore the strengths and highlights of the Conflict Textiles collection.
Belfast Music Walking Tour
Take a leisurely walking tour to explore Belfast's rich music scene, taking in some off the beaten track…
Belfast Pub Crawl
Enjoy a night to remember experiencing Belfast’s historic & modern pubs and lively music scene on a Irish…
Ken Haddock’s Sunday Supper Club
Belfast’s best Sunday night, a band you’ll find difficult to better on any day or night of the…
Bulletin Bingo
Join their host the beautiful Ben aka Pure Bent outta drag and in The Reporter for some laughs,…
Wee Taste of East Belfast
Discover the culinary delights of East Belfast with Indie Füde's Wee Taste Walking Food Tour!
Dinosaur World Live
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show at the…
Come & Try Sit On Top Kayaking – Castlewellan
Come and Try Sit On Top Kayaking… a simply awesome activity, whether a gentle introduction on their single…
The Wiggle Room by Boom Clap Play
Step into The Wiggle Room - a new immersive experience made by Belfast’s explorers of all ages!
Vinyl Sessions
Check into the lobby early with the legendary Ghost’s “Vinyl Session”.
Speed Quizzing at The Tipsy Bird
Join The Tipsy Bird every Friday night at 7pm for their weekly quiz! It’s free to play and…
Ciorcal Comhrá
Join for an Irish Conversation Circle to practice the language or learn a new skill.
Sunday Class & Milonga
A class for total beginners or those wanting to improve on their skills of Argentine tango.
Belfast Traditional Music Trail
The Belfast Traditional Music Trail is a unique way to experience Irish music.
Lavery’s Comedy Club
Looking for a night of non-stop laughs? Look no further than Colin Geddis' comedy night in their middle…
Paddy Godfrey Live at The Reporter
Paddy Godfrey playing country classics and his own originals every Friday from 9pm
Workers Club
With £4 pints of their regular favourites and rotating craft beer tap 5-8pm it’s the best way to…
Sensorium at The Spirit Circle
Belfast’s Interactive Cocktail Experience. 3 hours. 2 Tall Drinks. 2 Bespoke Cocktails. Sensory Overload Guaranteed.
2025 Moy Park Belfast City Women’s 10K
Whether you're new to sport, a casual runner, or an experienced athlete, the Moy Park Belfast City Women's…
Late Night Lobby
Every Friday and Saturday night Bullit Hotel welcomes their resident music head JC & friends. Expect only the…
Pour Out Your Heart – The Reporter Open Mic Night
Join The Reporter Bar every Thursday at the Reporter from 8-10 PM for Open Mic Night, hosted by…
Lock-in Sessions
The Second Fiddle are open until 3am every Thursday, Friday & Saturday, with live music until 2:30am!
Belfast by the Glass
An alternative history of Belfast through booze. 6 Drinks. 6 Chapters. 6 Stories to be told.
Young Climbers Clip ‘n Climb Sessions at High Rise Lisburn
Young Climbers Clip ‘n Climb sessions return to High Rise Lisburn this autumn for little climbers P1 –…
Pizza and Pottery Night
Enjoy pizza and pottery in Crawfordsburn, giving you the chance to get creative before having some artisan wood…
Empire Blues – The Chris Taplin Blues Band
Belfast’s own weekly live Blues club. The Chris Taplin Band transport us from Belfast to the Mississippi Delta…
Belfast Trad Session
The very best of Belfast’s Traditional Music Community collaborate for a night of tunes and craic every Wednesday…
Belfast Whiskey Week
The 7th Belfast Whiskey Week, Ireland’s largest Whiskey Festival, returns Friday 18th July - Saturday 26th July. Full…
Open Sessions
Fancy the chance to perform an original piece or acoustic cover in front of a crowd? Come along…
Empire Laughs Back Comedy Club
Belfast's most renowned comedy club welcomes local, national and international comedians for a night of outstanding stand-up comedy.
After Hours!
Lock-in sessions at The Dirty Onion! Continue the craic until 3am every Saturday!
Bodhran Lessons
Come along every Thursday for Bodhran Lessons in The Second Fiddle.
