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’s Big Prize Quiz
Belfast’s Big Prize Quiz
Summer

Belfast’s Big Prize Quiz

0.24 KM
04 Oct 2023 - 24 Apr 2024

Revolucion De Cuba’s Pub Quiz just levelled up – this time the first place winners will win HUGE…

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Come & Try Mountain Biking
Come & Try Mountain Biking
Learning Experiences

Come & Try Mountain Biking

03 Oct 2023 - 30 May 2024

Come and Try Mountain Biking… or MTB as it’s known is a simply awesome activity with a choice…

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Rewind DJs
Rewind DJs
Music and Concerts

Rewind DJs

0.56 KM
07 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024

Resident DJ every Saturday night in the bar from 9pm. Enjoy an eclectic playlist of quality 80s, indie,…

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Flashback Fridays
Flashback Fridays
Music and Concerts

Flashback Fridays

4.35 KM
06 Oct 2023 - 30 Mar 2024

Kick off your weekend with The Bowery every Friday night where their resident DJ’s will be playing all…

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Come & Try Electric Mountain Biking – Rostrevor
Come & Try Electric Mountain Biking – Rostrevor
Belfast Plus

Come & Try Electric Mountain Biking – Rostrevor

06 Oct 2023 - 28 Apr 2024

Come & Try Electric Mountain Biking… and enjoy the absolute buzz of electric bikes on the stunning Rostrevor…

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Pottery Painting in Bangor
Pottery Painting in Bangor
Spring

Pottery Painting in Bangor

07 Oct - 16 Dec 2023

Pottery painting sessions are available every Saturday at Loaf Pottery in Crawfordsburn.

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Come & Try Canoeing
Come & Try Canoeing
Learning Experiences

Come & Try Canoeing

02 Oct 2023 - 31 May 2024

Come and Try Canoeing… a simply awesome activity, offering a gentle paddling opportunity be it solo, double or…

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Brewpub Experience
Brewpub Experience
Tours

Brewpub Experience

0.56 KM
01 Oct 2023 - 28 Apr 2024

Enjoy a guided tasting session of some of their favourite Bell's Brewery beers paired with a tasty pie…

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Mourne Trails & Ales Tour
Mourne Trails & Ales Tour
Tours

Mourne Trails & Ales Tour

02 - 20 Oct 2023

Have you got a thirst for adventure? Then why not experience the Ales of Mourne by Electric Bike.…

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Empire Blues – The Chris Taplin Band
Empire Blues – The Chris Taplin Band
Music and Concerts

Empire Blues – The Chris Taplin Band

0.99 KM
05 Oct 2023 - 31 May 2024

Belfast’s own weekly live Blues club. The Chris Taplin Band transport us from Belfast to the Mississippi Delta…

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Belfast Music Bus Tour
Belfast Music Bus Tour
Music Tours

Belfast Music Bus Tour

0.68 KM
28 Oct - 18 Nov 2023

Take a bus journey through the Heart of this Newly appointed UNESCO Rock and Roll City.

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Friday Trad Session
Friday Trad Session
Music and Concerts

Friday Trad Session

0.56 KM
06 Oct 2023 - 29 Mar 2024

Join The Deer's Head every Friday from 5.30pm for their weekly trad session from the finest local trad…

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Egyptian Hieroglyphs: Unlock the Mystery *Exhibition*
Egyptian Hieroglyphs: Unlock the Mystery *Exhibition*
Art and Exhibitions

Egyptian Hieroglyphs: Unlock the Mystery *Exhibition*

15.88 KM
02 - 12 Oct 2023

‘Egyptian hieroglyphs: unlock the mystery’ is a free exhibition exploring the incredible story of the international race to…

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Trad Thursday
Trad Thursday
Free Events

Trad Thursday

0.86 KM
05 Oct 2023 - 25 Apr 2024

Join The Reporter Bar for a good ol'trad session on a Thursday night with local musicians and drinks…

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Come & Try Electric Biking – Newcastle
Come & Try Electric Biking – Newcastle
Belfast Plus

Come & Try Electric Biking – Newcastle

06 Oct 2023 - 28 Apr 2024

Come & Try Electric Biking… and enjoy the absolute buzz of electric bikes on the stunning County Down…

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Colin Geddis’ Comedy Night
Colin Geddis’ Comedy Night
Comedy

Colin Geddis’ Comedy Night

0.99 KM
04 Oct 2023 - 25 Apr 2024

Looking for a night of non-stop laughs? Look no further than Colin Geddis' comedy night on Lavery's middle…

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Come & Try SUP Boarding
Come & Try SUP Boarding
Learning Experiences

Come & Try SUP Boarding

02 Oct 2023 - 31 May 2024

Come and Try Stand Up Paddle Boarding… or SUP as it’s known is a simply awesome activity with…

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Life Through A Royal Lens
Life Through A Royal Lens
Art and Exhibitions

Life Through A Royal Lens

23.1 KM
04 - 29 Oct 2023

This must-see exhibition at Hillsborough Castle documents the British Royal Family's ever-evolving relationship with the camera over the…

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Tollymore Forest & GOT Trail Electric Bike Tour
Tollymore Forest & GOT Trail Electric Bike Tour
Tours

Tollymore Forest & GOT Trail Electric Bike Tour

07 Oct 2023 - 30 Mar 2024

Enjoy the Buzz of Electric Biking on this Guided Tollymore Forest Tour… How Saturday mornings should be!

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Rostrevor Mountain Bike Uplift
Rostrevor Mountain Bike Uplift
Belfast Plus

Rostrevor Mountain Bike Uplift

07 Oct 2023 - 28 Apr 2024

The Rostrevor Bike Uplift is the official and only way to max your time on the awesome Rostrevor…

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Come & Try Sit On Top Kayaking – Castlewellan
Come & Try Sit On Top Kayaking – Castlewellan
Learning Experiences

Come & Try Sit On Top Kayaking – Castlewellan

02 Oct 2023 - 31 May 2024

Come and Try Sit On Top Kayaking… a simply awesome activity, whether a gentle introduction on their single…

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Rockaoke
Rockaoke
Summer

Rockaoke

04 Oct 2023 - 29 Feb 2024

Karaoke, but better.. Every Wednesday at Rockaoke get up on Stage and sing alongside their Band, for an…

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5 Stop Brunch
5 Stop Brunch
Food and Drink

5 Stop Brunch

07 Oct 2023 - 25 May 2024

Join Taste and Tour on a 3-hour grazing style Sunday Belfast Brunch Tour in the city's finest quirky…

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Workers Club
Workers Club
Pubs and Clubs

Workers Club

0.86 KM
06 Oct 2023 - 26 Apr 2024

Join the Reporter for weekend vibes with £3.80 pints 5-8pm followed by live music for established local legends…

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Empire Laughs Back Comedy Club
Empire Laughs Back Comedy Club
Comedy

Empire Laughs Back Comedy Club

0.99 KM
03 Oct 2023 - 28 May 2024

Belfast's most renowned comedy club welcomes local, national and international comedians for a night of outstanding stand-up comedy.

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Sharon Kelly: Red-to-Red
Sharon Kelly: Red-to-Red
Art and Exhibitions

Sharon Kelly: Red-to-Red

0.82 KM
02 Oct - 15 Nov 2023

The work in this exhibition has been developed over the period of Sharon Kelly's ACNI Fellowship at the…

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Square Eye Sessions at Bullhouse East
Square Eye Sessions at Bullhouse East
Free Events

Square Eye Sessions at Bullhouse East

25 Oct 2023 - 26 Jun 2024

Come down to Bullhouse East on the last Wednesday of each month for their Square Eye sessions, which…

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Fungify Me Workshop
Fungify Me Workshop
Learning Experiences

Fungify Me Workshop

07 Oct 2023 - 31 Aug 2024

Step into the world of fungi with this 'Fungify Me' workshop! Join urban farmer Terry and team as…

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Belfast Uke Jam
Belfast Uke Jam
Summer

Belfast Uke Jam

0.56 KM
04 Oct 2023 - 27 Mar 2024

Call down to The Deer's Head for a listen or bring your ukulele and join in! It’s the…

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Monday Pub Trivia
Monday Pub Trivia
Pubs and Clubs

Monday Pub Trivia

02 Oct 2023 - 27 May 2024

Grab your pals and book a table or just head down for a good laugh at the Southside…

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Come & Try Electric Mountain Biking – Castlewellan
Come & Try Electric Mountain Biking – Castlewellan
Belfast Plus

Come & Try Electric Mountain Biking – Castlewellan

06 Oct 2023 - 28 Apr 2024

Come & Try Electric Mountain Biking… and enjoy the absolute buzz of electric bikes on the stunning Castlewellan…

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Belfast Music Walking Tour
Belfast Music Walking Tour
Tours

Belfast Music Walking Tour

07 Oct - 09 Dec 2023

Take a leisurely walking tour to explore Belfast's rich music scene, taking in some off the beaten track…

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Ken Haddock’s Sunday Supper Club
Ken Haddock’s Sunday Supper Club
Music and Concerts

Ken Haddock’s Sunday Supper Club

0.99 KM
01 Oct 2023 - 27 May 2024

Live music from a fantastic band of players led by one of Belfast’s most renowned singer-songwriters Ken Haddock…

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Sensorium at The Spirit Circle
Sensorium at The Spirit Circle
Food and Drink

Sensorium at The Spirit Circle

0.58 KM
06 Oct - 09 Dec 2023

Belfast’s Interactive Cocktail Experience. 2.5 hours. 2 Tall Drinks. 2 Bespoke Cocktails. Sensory Overload Guaranteed.

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Come & Try Electric Biking
Come & Try Electric Biking
Learning Experiences

Come & Try Electric Biking

02 Oct 2023 - 31 May 2024

Come and Try Electric Biking… or E-Biking as it’s known is a simply awesome activity and is a…

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Friday Live Music
Friday Live Music
Music and Concerts

Friday Live Music

0.56 KM
06 Oct 2023 - 29 Mar 2024

Join The Deer's Head every Friday from 9pm as they welcome the finest local singer songwriters to the…

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Belfast Beer Bike
Belfast Beer Bike
Food and Drink

Belfast Beer Bike

0.44 KM
02 - 04 Oct 2023

Beer bike tour around Belfast City Centre and Cathedral Quarter with stops throughout for photos and videos.

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Pizza and Pottery Night
Pizza and Pottery Night
What's On Featured

Pizza and Pottery Night

05 Oct - 14 Dec 2023

Enjoy pizza and pottery in Crawfordsburn, giving you the chance to get creative before having some artisan wood…

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Michael McIntyre: MACNIFICENT
Michael McIntyre: MACNIFICENT
Comedy

Michael McIntyre: MACNIFICENT

1.87 KM
31 May - 01 Jun 2024

Michael McIntyre is back on stage with his brand new show MACNIFICENT at the SSE Arena, Belfast.

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Louise Wallace: Midnight Feast
Louise Wallace: Midnight Feast
Art and Exhibitions

Louise Wallace: Midnight Feast

0.82 KM
02 Oct - 26 Nov 2023

Midnight Feast is a new body of work from Louise Wallace which looks at desire, excess and the…

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Rewind Saturdays
Rewind Saturdays
Music and Concerts

Rewind Saturdays

4.35 KM
07 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024

Rewind with The Bowery every Saturday night, where their resident DJs play a mix of great throwback tunes.

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Belfast Bradley Art Experience
Belfast Bradley Art Experience
Art and Exhibitions

Belfast Bradley Art Experience

0.48 KM
06 Oct 2023 - 31 May 2024

Terry Bradley is an international artist born in Belfast in 1965, while growing up during the Troubles in…

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Irish FA Tours
Irish FA Tours
Sport

Irish FA Tours

3.25 KM
07 - 29 Oct 2023

Irish FA Tours tells the unique story of Northern Ireland football from 1880 to present day using media,…

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Belfast by the Glass
Belfast by the Glass
Food and Drink

Belfast by the Glass

0.58 KM
06 Oct - 15 Dec 2023

An alternative history of Belfast through booze. 6 Drinks. 6 Chapters. 6 Stories to be told.

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Bulletin Bingo
Bulletin Bingo
Pubs and Clubs

Bulletin Bingo

0.86 KM
04 Oct 2023 - 24 Apr 2024

Join the Reporter for Bulletin Bingo to try and win yourself a drink or whatever was on offer…

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Clifton Street Cemetery Tour
Clifton Street Cemetery Tour
History And Heritage

Clifton Street Cemetery Tour

1.21 KM
06 - 07 Oct 2023

Step back in time as you enter through the gates of Clifton Street Cemetery, opened by the Belfast…

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