Family Friendly Events

Jazz Sundays at Castle Ward

Enjoy a live jazz event at Castle Ward, where you will be hosted by the Easy Swing Jazz…

Belfast One Summer Cinema

Belfast One, in association with Belfast Film Festival, returns to the grounds of City Hall with Belfast Summer…

Belfast Mela 2024

Experience the wonder of Belfast’s diversity with a spectacular week long programme of world music, dance, food and…

Disney on Ice Road Trip Adventures

Hit the road to adventure when Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures skates into your hometown!

Drawing Support: Murals, Memory and Identity

Bill Rolston has been photographing political murals since 1981 and this exhibition showcases Rolston's photography of the political…

Final – UEFA Under-19 European Championship 2024

Don’t miss the future stars of international football right on your door step! The UEFA Under-19 European Men’s…

ParkFest

ParkFest is back! Come and enjoy a whole host of activities, performances and pop-ups for the whole family.

Tumble Circus Presents: Banjaxed

Class circus, big laughs and dead-on skill - 35 minutes of death-defying aerial hula hoops, duo trapeze, slapstick,…

Life Through a Royal Lens

Discover Life Through a Royal Lens, Hillsborough Castle’s first exhibition featuring a unique collection of Royal photography.

Moira Speciality Food Fair

Moira Speciality Food Fair returns to Moira Demesne this August to showcase the rich food heritage and innovative…

East Block Bazaar

Little Fox Events and EastSide Arts present the East Block Bazaar alongside a host of local traders selling…

Hillsborough Castle Summer Fair

In the stunning grounds of Northern Ireland's Royal Residence, this 3 day event - formerly known as the…

Craft Fest at Castle Ward

Find marvellous crafts by expert makers at Castle Ward..

Teddy Bear’s Picnic

Bring your teddy, big or small, and treat it to a short ride in a carriage that is…

EastSide Arts Festival

An 11-day celebration of the creative people, places and spaces of east Belfast; packed with 60+ inclusive, fun…

Born to be WILD!

DreamWorld Promotions presents the Born to be WILD! – Kids Show at Belvoir Studio Theatre on the 11th…

Cultural Harmony: Celebrating Belfast Rathayatra 2024 – The Festival of Chariots.

Please Join us for Belfast Rathayatra 2024, the Festival of Chariots, a vibrant celebration of Hindu tradition.

Ireland Women V England Women’s ODI Series

Ireland Women welcome England women to Stormont for the first time ever, for a historic 3 match ODI…

Strangford Lough Boat Trip – Experience AND 2024

Join Tour Guide John Murray and take time away from the fast pace of everyday life and enjoy…

Royal Hillsborough Farmer’s Markets

Come and explore over 50 stalls of artisan food produce, craft, art and sustainable homewares at the Royal…

Summer Textile Craft Activities

Get hands-on in the Photographic Emporium with crafts inspired by the Folk Park collections over the summer holidays.

European Heritage Open Days 2024

Join this September with over 260 of Northern Ireland’s historic buildings and monuments, landmarks and hidden gems.

Sound Links by Ulster Orchestra and Zeppo Arts

The Ulster Orchestra, Zeppo Arts and Townsend Street Enterprise Park are thrilled to announce an exciting community party…

Paws for Gin in Donaghadee – Experience AND 2024

Discover the history of Donaghadee on this dog friendly walking tour. After the tour enjoy a gin cocktail,…

August Craft Month

August Craft Month is Northern Ireland’s unique celebration of the craft sector and takes place each year!

Belfast TradFest 2024

Belfast TradFest, Northern Ireland’s premier traditional music, song, and dance festival, is back for its much-anticipated 6th edition…

Summer Postcard Trail

Can you find the lost postcards, discover who wrote them, and work out where the world's animals are…

Sport in the Square

Visit Victoria Square from 25th July - 26th August for Sport in the Square!

Music in the Parks 2024

Enjoy live music in various parks featuring brass, concert, flute and silver bands.

UEFA Under-19 European Championship 2024

Don’t miss the future stars of international football right on your door step! The UEFA Under-19 European Men’s…

Rhythms and Tales of Belfast

"Rhythms and Tales of Belfast" is an authentic Irish showcase nestled within Culturlann, the Irish language centre in…

Water Works – Boatbuilding at St. George’s Market

Join for one of the six boatbuilding workshops in this vibrant local landmark.

Family Concert

Join Festival artists Ailish Tynan (soprano), Richard Watkins (French horn), Michel Lethiec (clarinet) and Michael McHale (piano) for…

Baba Bollywood

Enjoy dancing with a DJ and sensory activities that are guaranteed to have everyone wiggling their fingers and…

Ireland Men V Zimbabwe Men’s Test Match

Fresh from their first Test Match win, Ireland Men’s team play Zimbabwe in Test Match cricket for the…

Diesel Experience – B142 Re-launch

Come down to Whitehead Excursion Station and help them celebrate the launch of their only diesel engine –…

Mela Carnival

The city centre will be awash with a kaleidoscope of colour and creativity as Mela Carnival returns to…

Comic Con Northern Ireland

Comic Con Northern Ireland is the best place to celebrate all things pop culture. Meet your heroes, get…

Pottery Painting & Wood Fired Pizza

Get creative at the painting sessions at Loaf Pottery in Crawfordsburn with woodfired pizza afterwards at the café…

Behind the Scenes: Transport Store Tour

See inside the treasure trove of thousands of automotive, aeronautic and industrial collections that highlight history of invention…

Pizza Evenings at Montalto

Calling all pizza lovers - get ready to slice into fun! Each Friday, join for pizza evenings at…

Mela Day

Belfast Mela is the city’s annual celebration of global cultures when tens of thousands of visitors come together…

The Knitting & Stitching Show

The Knitting & Stitching Show will bring together professionally curated textile art galleries, hundreds of workshops, demonstrations, interactive…

Nature Notebook

Learn more about the plants and animals at the Ulster Folk Museum! Come along to their Explore: Urban…

Great Uncle Arthur’s Astonishing Adventures

Adventure into the hidden world of wildlife with the help of Uncle Arthur's mysterious journal and unusual inventions.

Titanic Highlight Tours

A guided tour of Ulster Transport Museum’s TITANICa exhibition, led by knowledgeable visitor guides.

Belfast Tales and Tunes

Join storyteller Sharon Dickson and musician Geoff Hatt for an afternoon of tales and tunes of Belfast.

The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan

Northern Ireland’s largest pantomime is back for another magical year with The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan.

Ireland Women V Sri Lanka Women’s ODI Series

Ireland Women welcome Sri Lanka women for Stormont for a 3 match ODI series.

Dinosaur World Live

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show at the…

St George’s Market Walking Tour

This guided walking tour gives you a background to markets in Belfast, the Market area of Belfast, the…

How To Survive in Space with Dr Dan & Dr Raph

CBBC’s Operation Ouch! presenters Dr Dan and Dr Raph bring the exhilarating experience of space adventure, space science…

Teddy Bear’s Picnic

Bring along your favourite teddy bear, a picnic blanket, and your favourite treats and enjoy an afternoon of…

Summer Craft Activities

If you're visiting the Ulster Folk Museum this summer, you can get involved in their drop-in craft activities!

The Summer Finale at Montalto Estate

Enjoy an unforgettable end to the summer season at Montalto Estate.

The Peter Rabbit™️ Adventure

Historic Royal Palaces is proud to present the Peter Rabbit™️ Adventure taking place at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens…

Dino Event

Join for a Tyranno-riffic time at Belfast Zoo's Dinosaur event!

Drag Queen Storytelling

Drag Queen Story Time brings your favourite childhood stories to life through the art of drag!

Autism Friendly Clip ‘n Climb and Soft Play Sessions at High Rise Lisburn

High Rise family adventure centre in Lisburn will ‘go quiet’ one Sunday a month for an autism/SEND friendly…

Sports Direct Women’s Premiership GW10

Join for Game week 10 in the Sports Direct Women’s Premiership 2024 season.

The Theatrical History Tour of Belfast

‘The Theatrical History Tour of Belfast,’ is a new, innovative walking tour that incorporates five historical sketches into…

Ocean – Bringing Marine Dreams To Life with Steve Backshall

Steve Backshall’s Ocean is a love letter to the most exciting environment on our planet and a great…

Creative Peninsula

The annual Creative Peninsula festival will take place throughout August, join for a celebration of arts and crafts…

Party in the Park

Time to relax and enjoy some festive fun with our flagship Party in the Park.

Shadowdock

Dive into the enchanting world of Shadowdock, a spectacular light and sound show set against the historic backdrop…

National Treasures: Caravaggio in Belfast

Caravaggio's 'The Supper at Emmaus' will be on display at Ulster Museum as part of the 'National Treasures'…

Creative Play Day

Come along to the Carew Family Centre for a fun-filled morning of creativity and imagination tailored for families…

Acoustic Afternoons

Relax and let the Acoustic Afternoons soundtrack your Sunday afternoon at Castle Espie.

Summer of Play at Castle Ward

Escape to Castle Ward National Trust this summer for the "Summer of Play" event!

Frock around the Clock: End of Summer Handmade and Vintage Fair

Visit the vintage and handmade gifts fair at Belfast Castle.

Frosted: A Family Pantomime

'Frosted' is a family panto packed with gags and lovable characters and is something totally new for your…

Making Festival

Makers, crafters and DIY-ers, the Folk Museum Making Festival returns on Saturday 17th August & Sunday 18th August.

Wee Critters

Enjoy a 45-minute experience with a variety of ‘Wee Critters’ and learn about their habitats and how you…

Wee Birds Art Workshop – Experience AND 2024

Families will be welcomed by Marianne from Boom! Studios, based in Bangor, who will lead a "Wee Birds"…

Féile an Phobail 2024

Féile an Phobail is Ireland’s Biggest Community Arts Festival. Féile provides a programme of inclusive arts, cultural and…

Best of Belfast City Centre Walking Tour

Join DC Tours on their 3 hour ‘Best of Belfast’ walking tour, exploring what makes the city just…

Heritage Skills Day at Clifton House

Enjoy a free event celebrating 250 years of Clifton House with live music, food, local crafts and more!

Titanic Maritime Walking Tour

Enjoy a walk along the Maritime Mile, through the Titanic Quarter to the slipways where the Titanic and…

Sailortown Festival 2024

Sailortown Festival, Belfast's most intimate and unique community arts festival returns with a vibrant array of activity from…

Mrs Maker’s Spooky Masquerade

Join local artist Kerrie, aka Mrs Maker, and get into the Halloween spirit by creating masks of your…

Threads of Empowerment: Conflict Textiles’ International Journey

This collaborative exhibition will explore the strengths and highlights of the Conflict Textiles collection.

The Wiggle Room by Boom Clap Play

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

Tree Folklore Walk

Get inspired by history, folklore and mythology of trees in this guided walk with The Conservation Volunteers.

Sundays on the Maritime Mile

Sundays on the Maritime Mile are back offering free music performances at various locations along Belfast's waterfront.

Steam Saturday

Come on down to Whitehead by the coast, the home of steam in County Antrim.

Quiet Session

The same fun as W5 but with less bustle. Dedicated event for families with SEND parent or child.

Finding Nemo Jr

Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo.

Féile’s Flagship Carnival Parade

Féile again invites the community to participate in our annual carnival parade with this years’ theme of ‘Our…

Ulster Rugby Family Fun Day

The Ulster Rugby Family Fun Day, presented by Kingspan, returns on Friday 9 August with a fantastic lineup…