There’s so much to discover and do in Belfast and the surrounding area this summer! Check out our list of unmissable events and festivals below. Make sure you leave room in your calendar!
Summer
Belfast Whiskey Week
The 7th Belfast Whiskey Week, Ireland’s largest Whiskey Festival, returns Friday 18th July - Saturday 26th July. Full…
Speed Quizzing at The Tipsy Bird
Join The Tipsy Bird every Friday night at 7pm for their weekly quiz! It’s free to play and…
Ciorcal Comhrá
Join for an Irish Conversation Circle to practice the language or learn a new skill.
Belfast Traditional Music Trail
The Belfast Traditional Music Trail is a unique way to experience Irish music.
Paddy Godfrey Live at The Reporter
Paddy Godfrey playing country classics and his own originals every Friday from 9pm
Sunday Class & Milonga
A class for total beginners or those wanting to improve on their skills of Argentine tango.
The Wiggle Room by Boom Clap Play
Step into The Wiggle Room - a new immersive experience made by Belfast’s explorers of all ages!
Come & Try Sit On Top Kayaking – Castlewellan
Come and Try Sit On Top Kayaking… a simply awesome activity, whether a gentle introduction on their single…
Empire Laughs Back Comedy Club
Belfast's most renowned comedy club welcomes local, national and international comedians for a night of outstanding stand-up comedy.
Karl Devlin Live at The Reporter
Karl Devlin will be bringing his authentic Delta Blues to The Reporter every Thursday night.
After Hours!
Lock-in sessions at The Dirty Onion! Continue the craic until 3am every Saturday!
Sensorium at The Spirit Circle
Belfast’s Interactive Cocktail Experience. 3 hours. 2 Tall Drinks. 2 Bespoke Cocktails. Sensory Overload Guaranteed.
Belfast Music Bus Tour
Take a bus journey through the Heart of this Newly appointed UNESCO Rock and Roll City.
Lock-in Sessions
The Second Fiddle are open until 3am every Thursday, Friday & Saturday, with live music until 2:30am!
Ken Haddock’s Sunday Supper Club
Belfast’s best Sunday night, a band you’ll find difficult to better on any day or night of the…
Open Sessions
Fancy the chance to perform an original piece or acoustic cover in front of a crowd? Come along…
Workers Club
With £4 pints of their regular favourites and rotating craft beer tap 5-8pm it’s the best way to…
Belfast Music Walking Tour
Take a leisurely walking tour to explore Belfast's rich music scene, taking in some off the beaten track…
Belfast by the Glass
An alternative history of Belfast through booze. 6 Drinks. 6 Chapters. 6 Stories to be told.
Belfast Trad Session
The very best of Belfast’s Traditional Music Community collaborate for a night of tunes and craic every Wednesday…
Bulletin Bingo
Join their host the beautiful Ben aka Pure Bent outta drag and in The Reporter for some laughs,…
Pizza and Pottery Night
Enjoy pizza and pottery in Crawfordsburn, giving you the chance to get creative before having some artisan wood…
Young Climbers Clip ‘n Climb Sessions at High Rise Lisburn
Young Climbers Clip ‘n Climb sessions return to High Rise Lisburn this autumn for little climbers P1 –…
Dinosaur World Live
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show at the…
Bodhran Lessons
Come along every Thursday for Bodhran Lessons in The Second Fiddle.
Late Night Lobby
Every Friday and Saturday night Bullit Hotel welcomes their resident music head JC & friends. Expect only the…
Wee Taste of East Belfast
Discover the culinary delights of East Belfast with Indie Füde's Wee Taste Walking Food Tour!
Threads of Empowerment: Conflict Textiles’ International Journey
This collaborative exhibition will explore the strengths and highlights of the Conflict Textiles collection.
Vinyl Sessions
Check into the lobby early with the legendary Ghost’s “Vinyl Session”.
Sunday Sessions
Come along to The Dirty Onion every Sunday for a live trad session and live folk bands!
Fratelli Movie Nights
Make 2024 the year where you make more time for friend catch ups and date nights with cosy…
Belfast Pub Crawl
Enjoy a night to remember experiencing Belfast’s historic & modern pubs and lively music scene on a Irish…
Graves and Gardens Tour – Friar’s Bush and Botanical Gardens
Led by the effervescent guide John Bradbury, this tour is a quintessential Victorian escapade through the graveyard of…
Empire Blues – The Chris Taplin Blues Band
Belfast’s own weekly live Blues club. The Chris Taplin Band transport us from Belfast to the Mississippi Delta…
