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!

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.

  • Jazzie B
    Jazzie B
    EastSide Arts Festival

    Jazzie B

    3.85 KM
    02 - 03 Aug 2024

    There are few names in the UK better-loved or more legendary than Trevor Beresford Romeo, aka Jazzie B.

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  • Seedhead Street Art Market
    Seedhead Street Art Market
    EastSide Arts Festival

    Seedhead Street Art Market

    Sun, 04 Aug 2024, 2:00pm

    Street artists don’t just do murals. They do great T-shirts and stickers and prints - and in one…

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  • Love on the Radio
    Love on the Radio
    EastSide Arts Festival

    Love on the Radio

    2.96 KM
    Thu, 01 Aug 2024, 7:30pm

    Join to celebrate Stewart's radio output with recreations of a number of extracts and complete radio show from…

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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.

  • Anthem For Dissatisfaction
    Anthem For Dissatisfaction
    Féile an Phobail

    Anthem For Dissatisfaction

    9.54 KM
    Sun, 11 Aug 2024, 8:00pm

    A 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’s Flagship Carnival Parade
    Féile an Phobail

    Féile’s Flagship Carnival Parade

    Sat, 03 Aug 2024, 1:00pm

    Féile 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
    The Joint Falls / Shankill Tour
    Féile an Phobail

    The Joint Falls / Shankill Tour

    11 - 09 Aug 2024

    A unique guided experience of the Falls Road and Shankill Road, blending the narratives of local republican former…

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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.

  • Mela Day
    Mela Day
    Belfast Mela

    Mela Day

    1.61 KM
    Sun, 25 Aug 2024, 12:00pm

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

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  • Mela Carnival
    Mela Carnival
    Belfast Mela

    Mela Carnival

    Sat, 17 Aug 2024, 12:00pm

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

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  • Colour Procession
    Colour Procession
    Belfast Mela

    Colour Procession

    Sat, 17 Aug 2024, 12:00pm

    Join for the return of Mela Carnival on 17 August transforming the streets of the city centre into…

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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!

  • Kabosh Presents ‘Green & Blue’ By Laurence McKeown
    Kabosh Presents ‘Green & Blue’ By Laurence McKeown
    Féile an Phobail

    Kabosh Presents ‘Green & Blue’ By Laurence McKeown

    Tue, 06 Aug 2024, 7:30pm

    What is it like to be hunted when you’re protecting a man-made line on the ground?

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  • Nobodaddy
    Nobodaddy
    Belfast 2024

    Nobodaddy

    1.05 KM
    Wed, 18 Sep 2024, 8:00pm

    Join for an unforgettable experience as NOBODADDY performs at the Waterfront Studio, Belfast on 17 & 18 September…

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  • Shadowdock
    Shadowdock
    Belfast 2024

    Shadowdock

    Sun, 29 Sep 2024, 8:00pm

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

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