Make new memories with your loved ones. Discover the top family fun events and festivals happening in Belfast and beyond. From live entertainment, family days out, sports, arts & more.
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Hansel & Gretel TheatreHansel & Gretel
10 Dec 2023 - 06 Jan 2024Follow the breadcrumbs to the Lyric Theatre for Christmas 2023 where Hansel and Gretel will take you on…
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Visit Father Christmas and His Elves at Ulster American Folk Park ChristmasVisit Father Christmas and His Elves at Ulster American Folk Park
15 - 23 Dec 2023Experience the magic of Christmas and meet Father Christmas and Mrs Claus at the Folk Park!
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Rapunzel – Family Pantomime TheatreRapunzel – Family Pantomime
10 - 31 Dec 2023Get ready to let your hair down for this year’s pantomime, Rapunzel – A Tangled Panto, taking place…
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Shrek The Musical TheatreShrek The Musical
02 - 06 Apr 2024The Broadway and West End smash hit Shrek the Musical is a fun filled and hilarious musical comedy…
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Victoria Square Santa’s Grotto Santa ExperiencesVictoria Square Santa’s Grotto
11 - 24 Dec 2023Discover the magic of the holiday season as you step into a winter wonderland of twinkling lights, festive…
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The Super Nature Show with Chantelle and Rory | NISF Roadshow NI Science Festival Children's EventsThe Super Nature Show with Chantelle and Rory | NISF Roadshow
15 - 18 Feb 2024Join CBeebies' Teeny Tiny Creatures animal experts Chantelle and Rory in Bangor!
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Santa Sunday Carvery ChristmasSanta Sunday Carvery
10 - 17 Dec 2023Enjoy a festive 5 Course Carvery, festive music & visit from Santa Claus in the festive Ballroom.
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Victorian Santa Experience ChristmasVictorian Santa Experience
16 - 23 Dec 2023Head to Whitehead by the coast and enjoy one of the most unique Santa experiences in the country.
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The Science of Jurassic World | NISF Roadshow NI Science Festival Children's EventsThe Science of Jurassic World | NISF Roadshow
15 - 18 Feb 2024An entertaining exploration of the science behind THE movie franchise that helped change the way we see dinosaurs…
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Christmas at Mount Stewart ChristmasChristmas at Mount Stewart
11 - 31 Dec 2023This winter add a sprinkle of seasonal magic with a visit to Mount Stewart. Enjoy a festive children's…
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Come & Try SUP Boarding Learning ExperiencesCome & Try SUP Boarding
11 Dec 2023 - 31 May 2024Come and Try Stand Up Paddle Boarding… or SUP as it’s known is a simply awesome activity with…
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Niamh McCann: ‘someone decides, hawk or dove’ Art and ExhibitionsNiamh McCann: ‘someone decides, hawk or dove’
12 Dec 2023 - 07 Apr 2024'someone decides, hawk or dove' is a commissioned work by artist Niamh McCann as part of the programme…
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Santa Grotto Visit Santa ExperiencesSanta Grotto Visit
18 - 20 Dec 2023Santa Grotto Visit with opportunity to meet Santa, his ELF and receive a present.
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Christmas Movies at The Ulster Museum ChristmasChristmas Movies at The Ulster Museum
10 - 17 Dec 2023A festive programme of Christmas films to watch at Ulster Museum this December.
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Christmas at the Ulster American Folk Park ChristmasChristmas at the Ulster American Folk Park
12 Dec 2023 - 01 Jan 2024Experience the traditions of Christmas past as you wander the wintery streets of the Ulster American Folk Park.
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Santa’s Grotto Santa ExperiencesSanta’s Grotto
11 - 24 Dec 2023Add a little magic to the festive season with a visit to see Santa Claus, at CastleCourt Shopping…
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Santa’s Post Office 2 Royal AvenueSanta’s Post Office
10 - 17 Dec 2023Belfast One are bringing Santa’s magical post office to 2 Royal Avenue from 18th November - 17th December!
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Winter’s Den Twilight Market 2 Royal AvenueWinter’s Den Twilight Market
14 - 21 Dec 2023To celebrate the opening of Winter’s Den, head into 2 Royal Avenue for a family-friendly evening at a…
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Bakineering in Space with Andrew Smyth NI Science FestivalBakineering in Space with Andrew Smyth
Fri, 16 Feb 2024, 3:30pmJoin aerospace engineer and judge of Netflix’s Baking Impossible, Andrew Smyth, on a journey to explore surprising connections....
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Brunch With Santa Santa ExperiencesBrunch With Santa
16 - 23 Dec 2023Indulge in a festive brunch with Santa at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. Running every Saturday in December, join…
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Winter Circus Shows and DisplaysWinter Circus
15 Dec 2023 - 02 Jan 2024Tumble Circus welcomes you to the 7th annual Winter Circus – a high skill, all-human and all-thrill circus.
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Nick Cope’s Family Show Music and ConcertsNick Cope’s Family Show
Sun, 09 Jun 2024, 11:00amNick Cope has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families…
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A Magical Christmas Experience Children's EventsA Magical Christmas Experience
13 - 23 Dec 2023Watch the excitement unfold as Father Christmas and his Elves count down to their favourite night of the…
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Joe the Magician – Live! Shows and DisplaysJoe the Magician – Live!
Sun, 07 Apr 2024, 3:00pmIt’s Joe the Magician from RTÉjr! And he’s bringing his spectacular children’s comedy magic and illusion show to…
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Imagination Station Special: Fantastic Festive Florals ChristmasImagination Station Special: Fantastic Festive Florals
Sat, 16 Dec 2023, 1:00pmYou will cut, stick, twist, and bend colourful papers to create sculptural flowers to stick on Christmas cards…
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An Olde Christmas Stroll at the Ulster American Folk Park ChristmasAn Olde Christmas Stroll at the Ulster American Folk Park
13 - 20 Dec 2023Enjoy a festive stroll through time this Christmas at the Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh.
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Beauty and the Beast: The Pantomime TheatreBeauty and the Beast: The Pantomime
20 Dec 2023 - 06 Jan 2024Come along and See Belvoir Players bring this beauty-full pantomime to Belfast – you’ll be sure to enjoy…
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Come & Try Canoeing Learning ExperiencesCome & Try Canoeing
11 Dec 2023 - 31 May 2024Come and Try Canoeing… a simply awesome activity, offering a gentle paddling opportunity be it solo, double or…
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Santa and the Great Christmas Upgrade Santa ExperiencesSanta and the Great Christmas Upgrade
16 - 23 Dec 2023Don't miss W5’s brand-new, festive show featuring Santa, robots and high adventure!
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Enchanted Winter Garden ChristmasEnchanted Winter Garden
10 - 19 Dec 2023As the winter sun sets over Lough Neagh, Antrim Castle Gardens comes to life with a magical Christmas…
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Belfast Christmas Market Christmas MarketsBelfast Christmas Market
11 - 22 Dec 2023With over 100 international and local traders in the festive village, Belfast Christmas Market offers an authentic feast…
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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly TheatreThere Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly
Sun, 18 Feb 2024, 2:30pmThere Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. I don’t know why she swallowed a fly... But…
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Sports Direct Premiership Gameweek 22 SportSports Direct Premiership Gameweek 22
22 - 23 Dec 2023The Northern Ireland Football League is back and this year it means more than ever! Join for gameweek…
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Alice Roberts – Crypt: Life, Death and Disease in the Middle Ages and Beyond NI Science FestivalAlice Roberts – Crypt: Life, Death and Disease in the Middle Ages and Beyond
Sun, 18 Feb 2024, 4:30pmJoin Professor Alice Roberts as she talks about her new book, Crypt: Life, Death and Disease in the Middle Ages…
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Portview Christmas Market Christmas MarketsPortview Christmas Market
16 - 17 Dec 2023Belfast’s biggest independent market is back with a festive showcase of the best of Northern Ireland’s makers with…
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Have Yourself A Scary Little Christmas TheatreHave Yourself A Scary Little Christmas
10 Dec 2023 - 06 Jan 2024Join Grimes & McKee at Darkwood Manor. Embrace the holiday spirit with a hint of the supernatural and…
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Santa Cruise ChristmasSanta Cruise
15 - 17 Dec 2023Join the merry old elf for a hair raising sleigh ride around the islands aboard the fast speed…
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Storytelling Sessions (Storyweavers) at Ulster Folk Museum: Imbolc Children's EventsStorytelling Sessions (Storyweavers) at Ulster Folk Museum: Imbolc
Sat, 27 Jan 2024, 11:00amCome along to this special Irish-speaking children's workshop and listen to our storytellers as they weave new life…
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The Night Before Christmas ChristmasThe Night Before Christmas
10 Dec 2023 - 07 Jan 2024The MAC are excited to announce that their Christmas show for 2023 will be a brand new MAC…
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Ulster Orchestra: Peter and the Wolf & Gaspard’s Foxtrot Music and ConcertsUlster Orchestra: Peter and the Wolf & Gaspard’s Foxtrot
Sat, 02 Mar 2024, 3:00pmEnjoy an amazing musical journey with Peter, Prokofiev’s young hero, and discover how individual instruments and melodies can…
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Christmas on the Ration ChristmasChristmas on the Ration
Sat, 16 Dec 2023, 12:00pmVisit the Northern Ireland War Memorial this December for FREE festive fun!
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Visit Father Christmas at Ulster Folk Museum ChristmasVisit Father Christmas at Ulster Folk Museum
15 - 23 Dec 2023Experience a magical visit with Father Christmas in the Ulster Folk Museum.
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Ghosts of Winterly Manor WinterGhosts of Winterly Manor
15 Dec 2023 - 28 Jan 2024You’re invited to meet the Ghosts of Winterly Manor in this family-friendly, walk-through experience at W5.
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Autism Friendly Christmas Event – Clip ‘n Climb and Soft Play with a Visit to Santa Children's EventsAutism Friendly Christmas Event – Clip ‘n Climb and Soft Play with a Visit to Santa
Wed, 13 Dec 2023, 4:00pmHigh Rise family adventure centre in Lisburn will ‘go quiet’ on Wednesday 13th December for a magical autism…
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Cocoa & Cookies Christmas Cruise ChristmasCocoa & Cookies Christmas Cruise
Sun, 17 Dec 2023, 4:00pmEnjoy a 90-minute adventure along the enchanting Lagan River. Revel in the Christmas spirit as you glide through…
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Winter’s Den 2 Royal AvenueWinter’s Den
11 - 31 Dec 2023Step into Winter’s Den for a season of fabulously festive, free events this Christmas, or simply pop in…
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Irish FA Tours SportIrish FA Tours
13 Dec 2023 - 14 Jan 2024Irish FA Tours tells the unique story of Northern Ireland football from 1880 to present day using media,…
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Pottery Painting & Wood Fired Pizza AutumnPottery Painting & Wood Fired Pizza
17 Dec 2023 - 25 Feb 2024Get creative at the painting sessions at Loaf Pottery in Crawfordsburn with woodfired pizza afterwards at the café…
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Castle Ward Christmas Village ChristmasCastle Ward Christmas Village
16 - 17 Dec 2023Check out The Castle Ward Christmas village offering an array of crafts, storytelling, and a visit to Mrs.…
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Down Royal Motor Show SpringDown Royal Motor Show
Sun, 21 Apr 2024, 11:00amDown Royal’s First Motor Show! A day with something for all, kids’ entertainment, trade stalls, vehicle displays and…
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Santa at Montalto ChristmasSanta at Montalto
11 - 22 Dec 2023What could be more magical at Christmas time, than a visit to meet Santa Claus himself, in the…
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Sports Direct Premiership Gameweek 21 SportSports Direct Premiership Gameweek 21
15 - 16 Dec 2023The Northern Ireland Football League is back and this year it means more than ever! Join for gameweek…
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Indoor Snowball Fight ChristmasIndoor Snowball Fight
13 - 31 Dec 2023Visit W5 over the holidays and enjoy an indoor snowball fight with your friends and family - no…
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Ulster Orchestra: The Magic of Christmas Music and ConcertsUlster Orchestra: The Magic of Christmas
Thu, 21 Dec 2023, 8:00pmUlster Orchestra: The Magic of Christmas
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Belfast Giants 2023/24 Season SportBelfast Giants 2023/24 Season
15 Dec 2023 - 06 Apr 2024Whether you’re a diehard hockey fan or a total newbie, a Belfast Giants home game is not to…
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Free Family Art Workshop: Christmas Decorations Using Lollipop Sticks ChristmasFree Family Art Workshop: Christmas Decorations Using Lollipop Sticks
Sat, 16 Dec 2023, 11:00amChristmas is just around the corner, but don’t worry if you have a present left to buy.
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Festive Afternoon Tea ChristmasFestive Afternoon Tea
10 Dec 2023 - 01 Jan 2024Step back in time to a period of luxury, elegance and 5-star service with Titanic Belfast's special Festive…
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Walking With The Snowman™ ChristmasWalking With The Snowman™
13 Dec 2023 - 07 Jan 2024Experience the magic of Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman™ at Hillsborough Castle this festive season.
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Christmas at Ulster Folk Museum ChristmasChristmas at Ulster Folk Museum
16 - 23 Dec 2023Wander the snowy, cobbled streets of the Ulster Folk Museum and experience a truly traditional Christmas.
