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Wednesday 1 May 2024

Spring Spectacular

Wed, 01 May 2024, 10:00am

23.1 KM

See the gardens of Northern Ireland’s royal residence erupt in spectacular colour as Spring Spectacular returns for 2024.

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

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Life Through a Royal Lens

Wed, 01 May 2024, 10:00am

23.1 KM

Discover Life Through a Royal Lens, Hillsborough Castle’s first exhibition featuring a unique collection of Royal photography.

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

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Drawing Support: Murals, Memory and Identity

Wed, 01 May 2024, 10:00am

1.73 KM

Bill Rolston has been photographing political murals since 1981 and this exhibition showcases Rolston's photography of the political murals scene in NI.

Ulster Museum

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Come & Try SUP Boarding

Wed, 01 May 2024, 2:00pm

Come and Try Stand Up Paddle Boarding… or SUP as it’s known is a simply awesome activity with a choice of adult, junior or mega family…

Life Adventure Centre

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Come & Try Canoeing

Wed, 01 May 2024, 3:00pm

Come and Try Canoeing… a simply awesome activity, offering a gentle paddling opportunity be it solo, double or family, it’s your choice.

Life Adventure Centre

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Thursday 2 May 2024

Spring Spectacular

Thu, 02 May 2024, 10:00am

23.1 KM

See the gardens of Northern Ireland’s royal residence erupt in spectacular colour as Spring Spectacular returns for 2024.

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

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Life Through a Royal Lens

Thu, 02 May 2024, 10:00am

23.1 KM

Discover Life Through a Royal Lens, Hillsborough Castle’s first exhibition featuring a unique collection of Royal photography.

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

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Drawing Support: Murals, Memory and Identity

Thu, 02 May 2024, 10:00am

1.73 KM

Bill Rolston has been photographing political murals since 1981 and this exhibition showcases Rolston's photography of the political murals scene in NI.

Ulster Museum

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The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

Thu, 02 May 2024, 11:00am

0.61 KM

An 11 day festival of the best local, national and international arts held in the historic Cathedral Quarter of the city.

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

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Friday 3 May 2024

Come & Try Canoeing

Fri, 03 May 2024, 10:00am

Come and Try Canoeing… a simply awesome activity, offering a gentle paddling opportunity be it solo, double or family, it’s your choice.

Life Adventure Centre

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Spring Spectacular

Fri, 03 May 2024, 10:00am

23.1 KM

See the gardens of Northern Ireland’s royal residence erupt in spectacular colour as Spring Spectacular returns for 2024.

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

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Life Through a Royal Lens

Fri, 03 May 2024, 10:00am

23.1 KM

Discover Life Through a Royal Lens, Hillsborough Castle’s first exhibition featuring a unique collection of Royal photography.

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

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Drawing Support: Murals, Memory and Identity

Fri, 03 May 2024, 10:00am

1.73 KM

Bill Rolston has been photographing political murals since 1981 and this exhibition showcases Rolston's photography of the political murals scene in NI.

Ulster Museum

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Best of Belfast City Centre Walking Tour

Fri, 03 May 2024, 10:00am

0.08 KM

Join DC Tours on their 3 hour ‘Best of Belfast’ walking tour, exploring what makes the city just so unique.

Belfast City Hall

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Come & Try SUP Boarding

Fri, 03 May 2024, 11:00am

Come and Try Stand Up Paddle Boarding… or SUP as it’s known is a simply awesome activity with a choice of adult, junior or mega family…

Life Adventure Centre

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The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

Fri, 03 May 2024, 11:00am

0.61 KM

An 11 day festival of the best local, national and international arts held in the historic Cathedral Quarter of the city.

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

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Spring Discovery Morning

Fri, 03 May 2024, 11:00am

5.52 KM

These Discovery Mornings give you an opportunity to join the rangers on one of their patrols and explore the local and natural history of the park.

Lagan Valley Regional Park

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Saturday 4 May 2024

Festival of Fools

Sat, 04 May 2024, 9:00am

Festival of Fools is a jam-packed weekend of circus performances, featuring breathtaking acrobatics, gut-busting comedy and jaw-dropping juggling!

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Bluegrass Omagh

Sat, 04 May 2024, 10:00am

156.16 KM

Bluegrass Omagh music festival returns to Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh on 4th & 5th May 2024.

Ulster American Folk Park

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Spring Spectacular

Sat, 04 May 2024, 10:00am

23.1 KM

See the gardens of Northern Ireland’s royal residence erupt in spectacular colour as Spring Spectacular returns for 2024.

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

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Life Through a Royal Lens

Sat, 04 May 2024, 10:00am

23.1 KM

Discover Life Through a Royal Lens, Hillsborough Castle’s first exhibition featuring a unique collection of Royal photography.

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

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May Day Fiesta

Sat, 04 May 2024, 10:00am

On Saturday, May 4th the space behind the ICTU & the John Hewitt pub will be transformed into ‘Larkin’s Square’ for an alcohol-free family fun day.

Writer's Square

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Drawing Support: Murals, Memory and Identity

Sat, 04 May 2024, 10:00am

1.73 KM

Bill Rolston has been photographing political murals since 1981 and this exhibition showcases Rolston's photography of the political murals scene in NI.

Ulster Museum

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May Day Weekend

Sat, 04 May 2024, 10:00am

23.1 KM

Join for Hillsborough Castle’s May Day Weekend 2024, the perfect way to celebrate the long weekend.

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

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Best of Belfast City Centre Walking Tour

Sat, 04 May 2024, 10:00am

0.08 KM

Join DC Tours on their 3 hour ‘Best of Belfast’ walking tour, exploring what makes the city just so unique.

Belfast City Hall

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The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

Sat, 04 May 2024, 11:00am

0.61 KM

An 11 day festival of the best local, national and international arts held in the historic Cathedral Quarter of the city.

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

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Rhythms and Tales of Belfast

Sat, 04 May 2024, 7:30pm

3.57 KM

"Rhythms and Tales of Belfast" is an authentic Irish showcase nestled within Culturlann, the Irish language centre in the heart of Belfast's Gaeltacht Quarter.

Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich

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Sunday 5 May 2024

Festival of Fools

Sun, 05 May 2024, 9:00am

Festival of Fools is a jam-packed weekend of circus performances, featuring breathtaking acrobatics, gut-busting comedy and jaw-dropping juggling!

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Autism Friendly Clip ‘n Climb and Soft Play Sessions at High Rise Lisburn

Sun, 05 May 2024, 10:00am

16.17 KM

High Rise family adventure centre in Lisburn will ‘go quiet’ one Sunday a month for an autism/SEND friendly Clip ‘n Climb and soft play session.

High Rise Indoor Adventure Centre

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Bluegrass Omagh

Sun, 05 May 2024, 10:00am

156.16 KM

Bluegrass Omagh music festival returns to Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh on 4th & 5th May 2024.

Ulster American Folk Park

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Spring Spectacular

Sun, 05 May 2024, 10:00am

23.1 KM

See the gardens of Northern Ireland’s royal residence erupt in spectacular colour as Spring Spectacular returns for 2024.

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

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Life Through a Royal Lens

Sun, 05 May 2024, 10:00am

23.1 KM

Discover Life Through a Royal Lens, Hillsborough Castle’s first exhibition featuring a unique collection of Royal photography.

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

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Drawing Support: Murals, Memory and Identity

Sun, 05 May 2024, 10:00am

1.73 KM

Bill Rolston has been photographing political murals since 1981 and this exhibition showcases Rolston's photography of the political murals scene in NI.

Ulster Museum

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May Day Weekend

Sun, 05 May 2024, 10:00am

23.1 KM

Join for Hillsborough Castle’s May Day Weekend 2024, the perfect way to celebrate the long weekend.

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

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Best of Belfast City Centre Walking Tour

Sun, 05 May 2024, 10:00am

0.08 KM

Join DC Tours on their 3 hour ‘Best of Belfast’ walking tour, exploring what makes the city just so unique.

Belfast City Hall

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Pottery Painting & Wood Fired Pizza

Sun, 05 May 2024, 11:00am

Get creative at the painting sessions at Loaf Pottery in Crawfordsburn with woodfired pizza afterwards at the café on site.

Loaf

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The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

Sun, 05 May 2024, 11:00am

0.61 KM

An 11 day festival of the best local, national and international arts held in the historic Cathedral Quarter of the city.

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

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Sports Direct Women’s Premiership GW1

Sun, 05 May 2024, 3:00pm

The countdown is on as the top-flight of female football returns on Sunday 5th May. Join for the Sports Direct Women’s Premiership 2024 season.

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Monday 6 May 2024

Festival of Fools

Mon, 06 May 2024, 9:00am

Festival of Fools is a jam-packed weekend of circus performances, featuring breathtaking acrobatics, gut-busting comedy and jaw-dropping juggling!

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Come & Try Canoeing

Mon, 06 May 2024, 10:00am

Come and Try Canoeing… a simply awesome activity, offering a gentle paddling opportunity be it solo, double or family, it’s your choice.

Life Adventure Centre

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Spring Spectacular

Mon, 06 May 2024, 10:00am

23.1 KM

See the gardens of Northern Ireland’s royal residence erupt in spectacular colour as Spring Spectacular returns for 2024.

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

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Life Through a Royal Lens

Mon, 06 May 2024, 10:00am

23.1 KM

Discover Life Through a Royal Lens, Hillsborough Castle’s first exhibition featuring a unique collection of Royal photography.

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

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Bluegrass Omagh Family Day

Mon, 06 May 2024, 10:00am

156.16 KM

Bluegrass Family Day will be jam packed with fantastic music and fun activities that everyone will enjoy.

Ulster American Folk Park

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Merry May Day

Mon, 06 May 2024, 10:00am

Enjoy a merry May Day in Holywood with a food stall market, funfair rides, Jiggle and Jive and more!

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May Day at Ulster Folk Museum

Mon, 06 May 2024, 10:00am

15.65 KM

May Day, also known as 'Bealtaine', is one of the most important days in the Celtic calendar and marks the returning of light.

Ulster Folk Museum

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May Day Weekend

Mon, 06 May 2024, 10:00am

23.1 KM

Join for Hillsborough Castle’s May Day Weekend 2024, the perfect way to celebrate the long weekend.

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

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Mrs Maker’s Mucky Ducks – Experience AND 2024

Mon, 06 May 2024, 11:00am

26.84 KM

A fun creative experience for little ones this Bank Holiday Monday. Let their imaginations run free in mucky ducky land!

WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre

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The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

Mon, 06 May 2024, 11:00am

0.61 KM

An 11 day festival of the best local, national and international arts held in the historic Cathedral Quarter of the city.

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

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Blooming May Day at the Whitehead Railway Museum

Mon, 06 May 2024, 11:00am

30.16 KM

Head to Whitehead Railway Museum this May Day and catch a short trip on their site in a carriage hauled by a steam locomotive.

Whitehead Railway Museum

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Come & Try SUP Boarding

Mon, 06 May 2024, 2:00pm

Come and Try Stand Up Paddle Boarding… or SUP as it’s known is a simply awesome activity with a choice of adult, junior or mega family…

Life Adventure Centre

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Tuesday 7 May 2024

Festival of Fools

Tue, 07 May 2024, 9:00am

Festival of Fools is a jam-packed weekend of circus performances, featuring breathtaking acrobatics, gut-busting comedy and jaw-dropping juggling!

Find Out More

Life Through a Royal Lens

Tue, 07 May 2024, 10:00am

23.1 KM

Discover Life Through a Royal Lens, Hillsborough Castle’s first exhibition featuring a unique collection of Royal photography.

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

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Drawing Support: Murals, Memory and Identity

Tue, 07 May 2024, 10:00am

1.73 KM

Bill Rolston has been photographing political murals since 1981 and this exhibition showcases Rolston's photography of the political murals scene in NI.

Ulster Museum

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The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

Tue, 07 May 2024, 11:00am

0.61 KM

An 11 day festival of the best local, national and international arts held in the historic Cathedral Quarter of the city.

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

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Wednesday 8 May 2024

Festival of Fools

Wed, 08 May 2024, 9:00am

Festival of Fools is a jam-packed weekend of circus performances, featuring breathtaking acrobatics, gut-busting comedy and jaw-dropping juggling!

Find Out More

Life Through a Royal Lens

Wed, 08 May 2024, 10:00am

23.1 KM

Discover Life Through a Royal Lens, Hillsborough Castle’s first exhibition featuring a unique collection of Royal photography.

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

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Drawing Support: Murals, Memory and Identity

Wed, 08 May 2024, 10:00am

1.73 KM

Bill Rolston has been photographing political murals since 1981 and this exhibition showcases Rolston's photography of the political murals scene in NI.

Ulster Museum

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The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

Wed, 08 May 2024, 11:00am

0.61 KM

An 11 day festival of the best local, national and international arts held in the historic Cathedral Quarter of the city.

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

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Come & Try SUP Boarding

Wed, 08 May 2024, 2:00pm

Come and Try Stand Up Paddle Boarding… or SUP as it’s known is a simply awesome activity with a choice of adult, junior or mega family…

Life Adventure Centre

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Come & Try Canoeing

Wed, 08 May 2024, 3:00pm

Come and Try Canoeing… a simply awesome activity, offering a gentle paddling opportunity be it solo, double or family, it’s your choice.

Life Adventure Centre

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Thursday 9 May 2024

Festival of Fools

Thu, 09 May 2024, 9:00am

Festival of Fools is a jam-packed weekend of circus performances, featuring breathtaking acrobatics, gut-busting comedy and jaw-dropping juggling!

Find Out More

Life Through a Royal Lens

Thu, 09 May 2024, 10:00am

23.1 KM

Discover Life Through a Royal Lens, Hillsborough Castle’s first exhibition featuring a unique collection of Royal photography.

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

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Drawing Support: Murals, Memory and Identity

Thu, 09 May 2024, 10:00am

1.73 KM

Bill Rolston has been photographing political murals since 1981 and this exhibition showcases Rolston's photography of the political murals scene in NI.

Ulster Museum

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The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

Thu, 09 May 2024, 11:00am

0.61 KM

An 11 day festival of the best local, national and international arts held in the historic Cathedral Quarter of the city.

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

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Friday 10 May 2024

Come & Try Canoeing

Fri, 10 May 2024, 10:00am

Come and Try Canoeing… a simply awesome activity, offering a gentle paddling opportunity be it solo, double or family, it’s your choice.

Life Adventure Centre

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Life Through a Royal Lens

Fri, 10 May 2024, 10:00am

23.1 KM

Discover Life Through a Royal Lens, Hillsborough Castle’s first exhibition featuring a unique collection of Royal photography.

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

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National Treasures: Caravaggio in Belfast

Fri, 10 May 2024, 10:00am

1.73 KM

Caravaggio's 'The Supper at Emmaus' will be on display at Ulster Museum as part of the 'National Treasures' bicentenary celebrations.

Ulster Museum

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Drawing Support: Murals, Memory and Identity

Fri, 10 May 2024, 10:00am

1.73 KM

Bill Rolston has been photographing political murals since 1981 and this exhibition showcases Rolston's photography of the political murals scene in NI.

Ulster Museum

Find Out More

Best of Belfast City Centre Walking Tour

Fri, 10 May 2024, 10:00am

0.08 KM

Join DC Tours on their 3 hour ‘Best of Belfast’ walking tour, exploring what makes the city just so unique.

Belfast City Hall

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Come & Try SUP Boarding

Fri, 10 May 2024, 11:00am

Come and Try Stand Up Paddle Boarding… or SUP as it’s known is a simply awesome activity with a choice of adult, junior or mega family…

Life Adventure Centre

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The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

Fri, 10 May 2024, 11:00am

0.61 KM

An 11 day festival of the best local, national and international arts held in the historic Cathedral Quarter of the city.

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

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Irish FA Tours

Fri, 10 May 2024, 1:00pm

3.25 KM

Irish FA Tours tells the unique story of Northern Ireland football from 1880 to present day using media, interactive displays, key artefacts and more.

Irish FA Tours

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Sports Direct Women’s Premiership GW2

Fri, 10 May 2024, 7:45pm

Join for Game week 2 in the Sports Direct Women’s Premiership 2024 season.

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Saturday 11 May 2024

Life Through a Royal Lens

Sat, 11 May 2024, 10:00am

23.1 KM

Discover Life Through a Royal Lens, Hillsborough Castle’s first exhibition featuring a unique collection of Royal photography.

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

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National Treasures: Caravaggio in Belfast

Sat, 11 May 2024, 10:00am

1.73 KM

Caravaggio's 'The Supper at Emmaus' will be on display at Ulster Museum as part of the 'National Treasures' bicentenary celebrations.

Ulster Museum

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Drawing Support: Murals, Memory and Identity

Sat, 11 May 2024, 10:00am

1.73 KM

Bill Rolston has been photographing political murals since 1981 and this exhibition showcases Rolston's photography of the political murals scene in NI.

Ulster Museum

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Best of Belfast City Centre Walking Tour

Sat, 11 May 2024, 10:00am

0.08 KM

Join DC Tours on their 3 hour ‘Best of Belfast’ walking tour, exploring what makes the city just so unique.

Belfast City Hall

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The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

Sat, 11 May 2024, 11:00am

0.61 KM

An 11 day festival of the best local, national and international arts held in the historic Cathedral Quarter of the city.

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

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Rhythms and Tales of Belfast

Sat, 11 May 2024, 7:30pm

3.57 KM

"Rhythms and Tales of Belfast" is an authentic Irish showcase nestled within Culturlann, the Irish language centre in the heart of Belfast's Gaeltacht Quarter.

Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich

Find Out More

Sunday 12 May 2024

Life Through a Royal Lens

Sun, 12 May 2024, 10:00am

23.1 KM

Discover Life Through a Royal Lens, Hillsborough Castle’s first exhibition featuring a unique collection of Royal photography.

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

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National Treasures: Caravaggio in Belfast

Sun, 12 May 2024, 10:00am

1.73 KM

Caravaggio's 'The Supper at Emmaus' will be on display at Ulster Museum as part of the 'National Treasures' bicentenary celebrations.

Ulster Museum

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Drawing Support: Murals, Memory and Identity

Sun, 12 May 2024, 10:00am

1.73 KM

Bill Rolston has been photographing political murals since 1981 and this exhibition showcases Rolston's photography of the political murals scene in NI.

Ulster Museum

Find Out More

Best of Belfast City Centre Walking Tour

Sun, 12 May 2024, 10:00am

0.08 KM

Join DC Tours on their 3 hour ‘Best of Belfast’ walking tour, exploring what makes the city just so unique.

Belfast City Hall

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Pottery Painting & Wood Fired Pizza

Sun, 12 May 2024, 11:00am

Get creative at the painting sessions at Loaf Pottery in Crawfordsburn with woodfired pizza afterwards at the café on site.

Loaf

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Irish FA Tours

Sun, 12 May 2024, 11:00am

3.25 KM

Irish FA Tours tells the unique story of Northern Ireland football from 1880 to present day using media, interactive displays, key artefacts and more.

Irish FA Tours

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The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

Sun, 12 May 2024, 11:00am

0.61 KM

An 11 day festival of the best local, national and international arts held in the historic Cathedral Quarter of the city.

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

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Monday 13 May 2024

Come & Try Canoeing

Mon, 13 May 2024, 10:00am

Come and Try Canoeing… a simply awesome activity, offering a gentle paddling opportunity be it solo, double or family, it’s your choice.

Life Adventure Centre

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Life Through a Royal Lens

Mon, 13 May 2024, 10:00am

23.1 KM

Discover Life Through a Royal Lens, Hillsborough Castle’s first exhibition featuring a unique collection of Royal photography.

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

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Come & Try SUP Boarding

Mon, 13 May 2024, 2:00pm

Come and Try Stand Up Paddle Boarding… or SUP as it’s known is a simply awesome activity with a choice of adult, junior or mega family…

Life Adventure Centre

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Tuesday 14 May 2024

Life Through a Royal Lens

Tue, 14 May 2024, 10:00am

23.1 KM

Discover Life Through a Royal Lens, Hillsborough Castle’s first exhibition featuring a unique collection of Royal photography.

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

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National Treasures: Caravaggio in Belfast

Tue, 14 May 2024, 10:00am

1.73 KM

Caravaggio's 'The Supper at Emmaus' will be on display at Ulster Museum as part of the 'National Treasures' bicentenary celebrations.

Ulster Museum

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Drawing Support: Murals, Memory and Identity

Tue, 14 May 2024, 10:00am

1.73 KM

Bill Rolston has been photographing political murals since 1981 and this exhibition showcases Rolston's photography of the political murals scene in NI.

Ulster Museum

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