Get ready for an exhilarating spring! Belfast is brimming with amazing festivals so don’t miss out on the chance to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the city, celebrate local and international talent, and create unforgettable memories! From learning experiences and film screenings, to cultural and family friendly events, there’s something for everyone to get involved in!
Belfast Children's Festival
‘You’ll See’ an array of world talent as Young at Art launches the 27th Belfast Children’s Festival. With a focus on fun, inclusivity, diversity and sustainability, over 100 events and performances are planned over the 10 days.
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Pop! Belfast Children's FestivalPop!
14 - 15 Mar 2025Pop! was inspired by the choreographer’s vivid memories of adolescence; from his voice surprisingly breaking mid word, growth…
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Festival Family Day Out Belfast Children's FestivalFestival Family Day Out
Sat, 15 Mar 2025, 9:00amEnjoy an exciting mix of pop-up performances, workshops, lively walkabout characters, captivating storytelling, circus acts, comedy, music, and…
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The Velveteen Rabbit TheatreThe Velveteen Rabbit
14 - 30 Mar 2025A heart - warming story for all ages about a young boy, his favourite toy, and the transformative…
Féile an Earraigh
Féile an Phobail’s Spring festival, Féile an Earraigh, is a vibrant and inclusive culture and arts festival which aims to promote the Irish language, traditional music and culture.
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Féile Trad Trail Events Blog - FreeFéile Trad Trail Events
The Féile Trad Trail will take venues right across the city and throughout the city centre with local…
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Féile Céilà Workshop Féile an EarraighFéile Céilà Workshop
Wed, 12 Mar 2025, 7:00pmA full blown no holds barred Céilà in the newly reopened and renovated St. Comgall’s School.
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The Falls Road Mural Tour Féile an EarraighThe Falls Road Mural Tour
15 - 18 Mar 2025Former activists and political ex-prisoners from within the Republican community host this 3-hour walking tour and provide in…
On The Pulse Festival
Cinemagic On the Pulse is an annual film festival presenting a month-long programme of screenings, film education events, talks and workshops celebrating the short film genre and short form storytelling.
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Wicked (Sing A-Long Screening) Cinemagic Film FestivalWicked (Sing A-Long Screening)
Sat, 15 Mar 2025, 2:00pmCinemagic On The Pulse 2025 presents Wicked in a sing a-long screening.
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The Wizard Of Oz Cinemagic Film FestivalThe Wizard Of Oz
Sat, 15 Mar 2025, 11:30amIn this classic musical fantasy, Judy Garland stars as Dorothy Gale, a young Kansas farm girl who dreams…
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Silly Symphonies Cinemagic Film FestivalSilly Symphonies
Sat, 15 Mar 2025, 11:00amA selection of musical short films produced by Walt Disney in the 1920’s and 1930’s.
Feel Good Festival
Emerge from winter’s retreat into spring’s promise and let us awaken your senses and stir your soul with five weekends of sumptuous sounds throughout March at The Portico of Ards, Portaferry with the Feel Good Festival 2025.
St. Patrick's Music Festival
The programme invites everyone to the city to enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor traditional arts events encompassing a diverse, cross-cultural and cross-traditions celebration in honour of St. Patrick.
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Traditional Music Seisiún Belfast TradFestTraditional Music Seisiún
Sun, 16 Mar 2025, 2:00pmThis is an open seisiún that welcomes Irish Trad learners from across the city, and beyond, together to…
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Cara Dillon ‘Coming Home’ St Patrick's DayCara Dillon ‘Coming Home’
Mon, 17 Mar 2025, 7:00pmBelfast TradFest presents, Cara Dillon, in Belfast’s historic Ulster Hall for an enchanting evening of compelling songs, stories…
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St. Patrick’s Pilgrimage with Kiran Young Wimberly & Jim Deeds Belfast TradFestSt. Patrick’s Pilgrimage with Kiran Young Wimberly & Jim Deeds
14 - 17 Mar 2025In this cross-community journey, you will visit sites linked to St Patrick’s story and reflect on how it…
Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics
Over 120 events are taking place across the city.
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James Connolly Walking Tour Imagine BelfastJames Connolly Walking Tour
Tue, 25 Mar 2025, 5:00pmA tour by Dr. Conor McCabe, visiting some of the key places associated with James Connolly during his…
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Politics of the Imagination Imagine BelfastPolitics of the Imagination
Sat, 29 Mar 2025, 7:30pmAn evening of genre-defying, humorous and hard-hitting music.
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David Baddiel: in conversation with William Crawley Imagine BelfastDavid Baddiel: in conversation with William Crawley
Tue, 25 Mar 2025, 8:00pmJoin for an entertaining event with David Baddiel in conversation with the BBC’s William Crawley.
