Get ready for an exhilarating summer! 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! So, mark your calendars now because Belfast is the place to be!
Belfast Whiskey Week
The 6th Belfast Whiskey Week, Ireland’s largest Whiskey Festival, returns! For 9 days between the 19th and 27th of July Belfast Whiskey Week presents 100 events that allow you to come and experience whiskey, great food, live music, walking tours and fun experiences.
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Whiskey Sensorium: Why Do You Drink (Whiskey)? Belfast Whiskey WeekWhiskey Sensorium: Why Do You Drink (Whiskey)?
Fri, 26 Jul 2024, 3:15pmImmerse yourself in an experience like no other with the guys at the Spirit Circle.
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Belfast Hidden Tours – A Bespoke Whiskey & Walking Tour Belfast Whiskey WeekBelfast Hidden Tours – A Bespoke Whiskey & Walking Tour
Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 12:00pmBelfast Hidden Tours kicks off the Festival daily, with a great opportunity to explore the City while sipping…
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Irish Whiskey Industry Awards Belfast Whiskey WeekIrish Whiskey Industry Awards
Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 5:00pmThe Irish Whiskey Industry Awards 2024 will be presented at this year's Belfast Whiskey Week Dinner in the…
Belfast TradFest
Belfast TradFest, Northern Ireland’s premier traditional music, song, and dance festival, is back for its much-anticipated 6th edition from July 21st to 28th. This year’s festival promises an exhilarating week of concert performances, workshops, sessions and community events, bringing together some of the finest talents in the world of traditional arts.
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BIIRD | Pólca Music and ConcertsBIIRD | Pólca
Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 8:00pm11-piece, all female collective BIIRD and Pólca 4 are performing at the Mandela Hall on 27 July 2024.
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Cherish the Ladies Music and ConcertsCherish the Ladies
Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 1:30pmFor over 39 years, Cherish the Ladies have won the hearts of audiences around the world with their…
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Jiggy | Tara Breen, Pádraig Rynne & Jim Murray Belfast TradFestJiggy | Tara Breen, Pádraig Rynne & Jim Murray
Fri, 26 Jul 2024, 8:00pmJigg, Tara Breen, Pádraig Rynne & Jim Murray will be performing at Mandela Hall as part of Belfast…
EastSide Arts Festival 2024
Across 11 days, festival-goers can enjoy 60+ unique accessible and inclusive events spread across east Belfast, showcasing the vibrant cultural scene and creative talent in this part of the city, as well as welcoming legendary international artists.
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ParkFest EastSide Arts FestivalParkFest
Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 12:00pmParkFest is back! Come and enjoy a whole host of activities, performances and pop-ups for the whole family.
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Tumble Circus Presents: Banjaxed EastSide Arts FestivalTumble Circus Presents: Banjaxed
Sun, 04 Aug 2024, 12:00pmClass circus, big laughs and dead-on skill - 35 minutes of death-defying aerial hula hoops, duo trapeze, slapstick,…
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Ciaran Bartlett’s Comedy Club with Colin Geddis, Aaron Butler and Jazmynne Sierra EastSide Arts FestivalCiaran Bartlett’s Comedy Club with Colin Geddis, Aaron Butler and Jazmynne Sierra
Sat, 03 Aug 2024, 7:00pmFollowing last year's sell-out show, MC Ciarán Bartlett is pleased to return to Banana Block with another sensational…
Sailortown Festival
Sailortown Festival, Belfast’s most intimate and unique community arts festival returns with a vibrant array of activity from 26th – 28th July 2024.
Belfast Pride Parade
The Belfast Pride Parade is the main event in the LGBTQIA+ calendar, a major city event and the biggest cross community parade in Belfast. It is a protest and a celebration, a call for equality, a stand for solidarity and a celebration of the lives of LGBTQIA+ people in Belfast and beyond.
Féile an Phobail
Féile an Phobail will be running from August 1st to 11th and it is set to offer an eclectic mix of events ranging from headline concerts, lively debates and discussions and art exhibitions to massive community and sporting events showcasing the very best of Belfast.
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Anthem For Dissatisfaction Féile an PhobailAnthem For Dissatisfaction
01 - 11 Aug 2024A euphoric, working-class celebration of the power of live music, teenage angst, sibling rivalry and love.
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Féile’s Flagship Carnival Parade Féile an PhobailFéile’s Flagship Carnival Parade
Sat, 03 Aug 2024, 1:00pmFéile again invites the community to participate in our annual carnival parade with this years’ theme of ‘Our…
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The Joint Falls / Shankill Tour Féile an PhobailThe Joint Falls / Shankill Tour
02 - 09 Aug 2024A unique guided experience of the Falls Road and Shankill Road, blending the narratives of local republican former…
Belfast Mela
Experience the wonder of Belfast’s diversity with a spectacular week long programme of world music, dance, food and art across the city as Mela returns between 17 – 25 August 2024.
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Mela Day Belfast MelaMela Day
Sun, 25 Aug 2024, 12:00pmBelfast Mela is the city’s annual celebration of global cultures when tens of thousands of visitors come together…
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Mela Carnival Belfast MelaMela Carnival
Sat, 17 Aug 2024, 12:00pmThe city centre will be awash with a kaleidoscope of colour and creativity as Mela Carnival returns to…
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Colour Procession Belfast MelaColour Procession
Sat, 17 Aug 2024, 12:00pmJoin for the return of Mela Carnival on 17 August transforming the streets of the city centre into…
Belfast 2024
Belfast 2024 celebrates the culture of our city with a wide-range of local projects, events and city initiatives, creating new connections and bringing people together to think, explore and create in new ways! Made by the people of Belfast for the people of Belfast!
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Kabosh Presents ‘Green & Blue’ By Laurence McKeown Féile an PhobailKabosh Presents ‘Green & Blue’ By Laurence McKeown
Tue, 06 Aug 2024, 7:30pmWhat is it like to be hunted when you’re protecting a man-made line on the ground?
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Nobodaddy Belfast 2024Nobodaddy
17 - 18 Sep 2024Join for an unforgettable experience as NOBODADDY performs at the Waterfront Studio, Belfast on 17 & 18 September…
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Shadowdock Belfast 2024Shadowdock
26 - 29 Sep 2024Dive into the enchanting world of Shadowdock, a spectacular light and sound show set against the historic backdrop…
