Discover unmissable events and festivals in Belfast and the surrounding area this Autumn. From art festivals to fun indoor activities, there is something going on in Belfast for everyone to enjoy.

Autumn Festivals

  • Cinemagic Film Festival
    Cinemagic Film Festival
    Blog - Things To Do

    Cinemagic Film Festival

    The 35th Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People returns from 28th September - 3rd November…

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  • Belfast International Arts Festival 2024
    Belfast International Arts Festival 2024
    Blog - Family Friendly

    Belfast International Arts Festival 2024

    Belfast International Arts Festival (BIAF) is celebrating 62 years with a new extended season of contemporary arts and…

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  • Belfast Restaurant Week
    Belfast Restaurant Week
    Food and Drink

    Belfast Restaurant Week

    Sun, 13 Oct 2024, 10:00am

    Belfast Restaurant Week will take place from 7th to 13th October 2024 and is supported by Belfast One,…

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Autumn Events

Autumn

Friar’s Bush Ancient Graveyard Tour – Whistlestop Tour
Friar’s Bush Ancient Graveyard Tour – Whistlestop Tour
Tours

Friar’s Bush Ancient Graveyard Tour – Whistlestop Tour

1.78 KM
12 Jan - 30 Mar 2025

Experience a lively Irish heritage tour of Belfast’s most ancient cemetery pre-dating Belfast city.

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Jo Spence: A Woman’s Place?
Jo Spence: A Woman’s Place?
Art and Exhibitions

Jo Spence: A Woman’s Place?

0.6 KM
17 - 21 Dec 2024

This is an exhibition spotlighting the ground-breaking phototherapy work of the celebrated British photographer and feminist Jo Spence.

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Royal Ulster Academy Annual Exhibition
Royal Ulster Academy Annual Exhibition
Art and Exhibitions

Royal Ulster Academy Annual Exhibition

1.73 KM
15 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025

Ulster Museum welcomes the Royal Ulster Academy back for the 143rd Annual Exhibition of Art.

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Arpita Shah: Modern Muse
Arpita Shah: Modern Muse
Art and Exhibitions

Arpita Shah: Modern Muse

0.6 KM
17 - 21 Dec 2024

"Modern Muse" by acclaimed photographic artist Arpita Shah is a compelling exhibition that Belfast Exposed is delighted to…

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Come & Try Sit On Top Kayaking – Castlewellan
Come & Try Sit On Top Kayaking – Castlewellan
Learning Experiences

Come & Try Sit On Top Kayaking – Castlewellan

17 - 31 Dec 2024

Come and Try Sit On Top Kayaking… a simply awesome activity, whether a gentle introduction on their single…

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Dude Perfect
Dude Perfect
Shows and Displays

Dude Perfect

1.87 KM
Thu, 11 Sep 2025, 7:00pm

Dude Perfect, are taking their wildly successful arena tour international with their Dude Perfect Panda-Monium World Tour.

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Christmas Luxury Afternoon Tea & Baking Demonstration
Christmas Luxury Afternoon Tea & Baking Demonstration
Christmas

Christmas Luxury Afternoon Tea & Baking Demonstration

15 - 22 Dec 2024

Five course luxury afternoon tea and baking/cooking demonstration by Bronagh from Bakehouse NI by the turf fire-side Experience.

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Family Art Workshop
Family Art Workshop
Family Friendly

Family Art Workshop

0.4 KM
Sat, 21 Dec 2024, 11:00am

Golden Thread is thrilled to relaunch their in-house program of workshops in their bespoke workshop space – THE…

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Lavery’s Comedy Club
Lavery’s Comedy Club
Comedy

Lavery’s Comedy Club

0.99 KM
18 Dec 2024 - 30 Oct 2025

Looking for a night of non-stop laughs? Look no further than Colin Geddis' comedy night in their middle…

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Ciorcal Comhrá
Ciorcal Comhrá
Learning Experiences

Ciorcal Comhrá

0.67 KM
15 Dec 2024 - 27 Jul 2025

Join for an Irish Conversation Circle to practice the language or learn a new skill.

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We Love Dogs!
We Love Dogs!
Art and Exhibitions

We Love Dogs!

0.6 KM
17 - 21 Dec 2024

Proudly sponsored by Jollyes pet superstores, Belfast Exposed is delighted to present public exhibition “We Love Dogs!” in…

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North Block Bazaar
North Block Bazaar
Markets and Fairs

North Block Bazaar

2.07 KM
05 Jan - 05 Oct 2025

A unique Little Market set inside the walls of the very famous Crumlin rd Jail. A Boutique market…

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Christmas at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
Christmas at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
Christmas

Christmas at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

23.1 KM
15 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025

Explore the gardens adorned with dazzling decorations inspired by the 12 Days of Christmas at Hillsborough Castle and…

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Belfast Giants 2024/25 Season
Belfast Giants 2024/25 Season
Sport

Belfast Giants 2024/25 Season

1.87 KM
15 Dec 2024 - 21 Feb 2025

The Giants compete in the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) and seek to bring silverware back to Belfast…

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Belfast Gaol’s Massacres and Murders Paranormal Ghost Tour
Belfast Gaol’s Massacres and Murders Paranormal Ghost Tour
Tours

Belfast Gaol’s Massacres and Murders Paranormal Ghost Tour

12 Jan - 06 Feb 2025

A real paranormal ghost tour of the Old Gaol’s, Massacres and Murders of Old Belfast using real ghost…

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Belfast Trad Session
Belfast Trad Session
Music and Concerts

Belfast Trad Session

0.99 KM
18 Dec 2024 - 25 Sep 2025

The very best of Belfast’s Traditional Music Community collaborate for a night of tunes and craic every Wednesday…

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Paddy Godfrey Live at The Reporter
Paddy Godfrey Live at The Reporter
Music and Concerts

Paddy Godfrey Live at The Reporter

0.86 KM
20 Dec 2024 - 27 Sep 2025

Paddy Godfrey playing country classics and his own originals every Friday from 9pm

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2025 Moy Park Belfast City Half Marathon
2025 Moy Park Belfast City Half Marathon
Sport

2025 Moy Park Belfast City Half Marathon

1.39 KM
Sun, 21 Sep 2025, 9:00am

The Moy Park Belfast City Half Marathon is Northern Ireland's BIGGEST half marathon.

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Bodhran Lessons
Bodhran Lessons
Learning Experiences

Bodhran Lessons

0.67 KM
19 Dec 2024 - 31 Jul 2025

Come along every Thursday for Bodhran Lessons in The Second Fiddle.

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Late Night Lobby
Late Night Lobby
Music and Concerts

Late Night Lobby

0.56 KM
14 Dec 2024 - 27 Sep 2025

Every Friday and Saturday night Bullit Hotel welcomes their resident music head JC & friends. Expect only the…

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Empire Blues – The Chris Taplin Blues Band
Empire Blues – The Chris Taplin Blues Band
Music and Concerts

Empire Blues – The Chris Taplin Blues Band

0.99 KM
19 Dec 2024 - 26 Sep 2025

Belfast’s own weekly live Blues club. The Chris Taplin Band transport us from Belfast to the Mississippi Delta…

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Antechamber: Mary McIntyre
Antechamber: Mary McIntyre
Art and Exhibitions

Antechamber: Mary McIntyre

1.73 KM
15 Dec 2024 - 26 Jan 2025

See new intervention by Northern Irish Artist Mary McIntyre in the Spotlight Gallery at Ulster Museum.

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After Hours!
After Hours!
Summer

After Hours!

0.65 KM
14 Dec 2024 - 28 Sep 2025

Lock-in sessions at The Dirty Onion! Continue the craic until 3am every Saturday!

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The Wiggle Room by Boom Clap Play
The Wiggle Room by Boom Clap Play
Belfast 2024

The Wiggle Room by Boom Clap Play

0.82 KM
15 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025

Step into The Wiggle Room - a new immersive experience made by Belfast’s explorers of all ages!

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Open Sessions
Open Sessions
Music and Concerts

Open Sessions

0.67 KM
05 Jan - 06 Jul 2025

Fancy the chance to perform an original piece or acoustic cover in front of a crowd? Come along…

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Wildlife Wonderland
Wildlife Wonderland
Christmas

Wildlife Wonderland

6.46 KM
Sun, 15 Dec 2024, 10:00am

On 7, 14 and 15 December, visitors will notice a touch of magic in the air at Belfast…

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Letterpress Postcards – Experience AND 2024
Letterpress Postcards – Experience AND 2024
Ards & North Down Experiences

Letterpress Postcards – Experience AND 2024

Thu, 13 Feb 2025, 6:00pm

Join for an evening of creativity and fun at Seacourt Print Workshop! No experience is necessary to take…

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Vinyl Sessions
Vinyl Sessions
Music and Concerts

Vinyl Sessions

0.56 KM
14 Dec 2024 - 27 Sep 2025

Check into the lobby early with the legendary Ghost’s “Vinyl Session”.

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Waterman Cookery School – December Classes
Waterman Cookery School – December Classes
Food and Drink

Waterman Cookery School – December Classes

0.67 KM
17 - 21 Dec 2024

Waterman Cookery School is set in the heart of Belfast’s buzzing Cathedral Quarter featuring a mix of demonstration…

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Pour Out Your Heart – The Reporter Open Mic Night
Pour Out Your Heart – The Reporter Open Mic Night
Pubs and Clubs

Pour Out Your Heart – The Reporter Open Mic Night

0.86 KM
19 Dec 2024 - 30 Oct 2025

Join The Reporter Bar every Thursday at the Reporter from 8-10 PM for Open Mic Night, hosted by…

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Lock-in Sessions
Lock-in Sessions
Pubs and Clubs

Lock-in Sessions

0.67 KM
14 Dec 2024 - 01 Aug 2025

The Second Fiddle are open until 3am every Thursday, Friday & Saturday, with live music until 2:30am!

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Tappi Odu (Flee)
Tappi Odu (Flee)
Free Events

Tappi Odu (Flee)

1.73 KM
15 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025

Explore Tamil artist Anushiya Sundaralingam's installation தப்பி ஓடு Tappi Odu (Flee) in the Window on Our World gallery…

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Oyster Masterclass
Oyster Masterclass
Food and Drink

Oyster Masterclass

0.49 KM
11 Jan - 22 Feb 2025

Dive into the world of oysters at Fish City, Belfast's award-winning seafood restaurant.

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BEUYS
BEUYS
Art and Exhibitions

BEUYS

1.73 KM
15 Dec 2024 - 13 May 2025

See BEUYS 50 Years Later: Action, Society, Performance and Change at Ulster Museum.

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Santa’s Elf Academy
Santa’s Elf Academy
Christmas

Santa’s Elf Academy

1.74 KM
15 - 23 Dec 2024

Santa and his loyal elf-bot Bud-E are returning to W5 this Christmas in an exciting new show!

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Sunday Sessions
Sunday Sessions
Pubs and Clubs

Sunday Sessions

0.65 KM
15 Dec 2024 - 28 Jul 2025

Come along to The Dirty Onion every Sunday for a live trad session and live folk bands!

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Get Lucky Student Thursdays
Get Lucky Student Thursdays
Pubs and Clubs

Get Lucky Student Thursdays

0.83 KM
19 Dec 2024 - 25 Apr 2025

Join on Anne St Belfast for our mid-week student night, “Get Lucky”, which transforms Tipsy each Thursday as…

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AR Experience Belfast City Hall Exhibition
AR Experience Belfast City Hall Exhibition
Belfast 2024

AR Experience Belfast City Hall Exhibition

0.08 KM
15 Dec 2024 - 28 Feb 2025

The ever-popular Belfast City Hall visitor exhibition has been given a sprinkle of magic and bursts to life…

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MAC Baby Time
MAC Baby Time
Children's Events

MAC Baby Time

0.82 KM
Sun, 16 Feb 2025, 10:00am

Join for these gentle sessions for babies, where they’ll get to experience and explore light, sound, and textures…

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