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Belfast is packed with vibrant festivals throughout the year. Whether it's international film, music, dance or literature, Belfast's rich arts culture shines through when it comes to putting on a show.

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Féile an Phobail 2022

10 - 14 Aug 2022

Ireland’s biggest Community Arts Festival is back with its biggest and best line-up yet, with a series of…

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Tuesday 9 August 2022

Féile an Phobail 2022

Tue, 09 Aug 2022, 9:00am

0.19 KM

Ireland’s biggest Community Arts Festival is back with its biggest and best line-up yet, with a series of massive outdoor concerts.

Various Locations

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Dreamachine | UNBOXED 2022

Tue, 09 Aug 2022, 9:00am

Dreamachine is an immersive experience like no other. Join UNBOXED on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to explore the extraordinary potential of your own mind.

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EastSide Arts Festival

Tue, 09 Aug 2022, 9:00am

EastSide Arts Festival celebrates its 10th birthday this summer, 4–14 August and everyone is invited!

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Creative Peninsula 2022

Tue, 09 Aug 2022, 9:00am

This creative festival offers opportunities for people of all ages to see, learn about and even ‘try their hand’ at a host of different art and…

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Owen Denvir supported by the EastSide Choir

Tue, 09 Aug 2022, 8:30pm

Enjoy a dreamy night of cosy covers and new music from singer-songwriter Owen Denvir, with support from the EastSide Choir. 18+

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Wednesday 10 August 2022

EastSide Arts Festival

Wed, 10 Aug 2022, 9:00am

EastSide Arts Festival celebrates its 10th birthday this summer, 4–14 August and everyone is invited!

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Féile an Phobail 2022

Wed, 10 Aug 2022, 9:00am

0.19 KM

Ireland’s biggest Community Arts Festival is back with its biggest and best line-up yet, with a series of massive outdoor concerts.

Various Locations

Find Out More

Dreamachine | UNBOXED 2022

Wed, 10 Aug 2022, 9:00am

Dreamachine is an immersive experience like no other. Join UNBOXED on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to explore the extraordinary potential of your own mind.

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Creative Peninsula 2022

Wed, 10 Aug 2022, 9:00am

This creative festival offers opportunities for people of all ages to see, learn about and even ‘try their hand’ at a host of different art and…

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No Woman Left Behind

Wed, 10 Aug 2022, 11:00am

3.57 KM

The Falls Women’s Centre annual round-table event bringing women from all communities together to further women's rights and build for the future.

Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich

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For It’s Back to the Oval We Go

Wed, 10 Aug 2022, 11:00am

Glentoran FC has been an integral part of the east Belfast community for 140 years. This event allows you to discover the origins of the name.

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Tom Hartley’s Walking Tour of Belfast City Cemetery

Wed, 10 Aug 2022, 1:00pm

4.61 KM

The Cemetery contains graves of individuals from backgrounds whose lives are woven through the fabric of the Belfast story.

Belfast City Cemetery

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Thursday 11 August 2022

EastSide Arts Festival

Thu, 11 Aug 2022, 9:00am

EastSide Arts Festival celebrates its 10th birthday this summer, 4–14 August and everyone is invited!

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Dreamachine | UNBOXED 2022

Thu, 11 Aug 2022, 9:00am

Dreamachine is an immersive experience like no other. Join UNBOXED on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to explore the extraordinary potential of your own mind.

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Féile an Phobail 2022

Thu, 11 Aug 2022, 9:00am

0.19 KM

Ireland’s biggest Community Arts Festival is back with its biggest and best line-up yet, with a series of massive outdoor concerts.

Various Locations

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Creative Peninsula 2022

Thu, 11 Aug 2022, 9:00am

This creative festival offers opportunities for people of all ages to see, learn about and even ‘try their hand’ at a host of different art and…

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The East Laffs Festival Special!

Thu, 11 Aug 2022, 7:30pm

NI’s best known and funniest comedians Sean Hegarty headlines a line up of 5 comics. Sean has appeared numerous times on BBC TV.

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Friday 12 August 2022

EastSide Arts Festival

Fri, 12 Aug 2022, 9:00am

EastSide Arts Festival celebrates its 10th birthday this summer, 4–14 August and everyone is invited!

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Dreamachine | UNBOXED 2022

Fri, 12 Aug 2022, 9:00am

Dreamachine is an immersive experience like no other. Join UNBOXED on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to explore the extraordinary potential of your own mind.

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Féile an Phobail 2022

Fri, 12 Aug 2022, 9:00am

0.19 KM

Ireland’s biggest Community Arts Festival is back with its biggest and best line-up yet, with a series of massive outdoor concerts.

Various Locations

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Creative Peninsula 2022

Fri, 12 Aug 2022, 9:00am

This creative festival offers opportunities for people of all ages to see, learn about and even ‘try their hand’ at a host of different art and…

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The Milltown Cemetery Tour

Fri, 12 Aug 2022, 10:00am

The Milltown Cemetery tour lasts approximately two hours and visits Republican burial grounds which are located in different parts of the cemetery.

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Tom Hartley’s Walking Tour of Belfast City Cemetery

Fri, 12 Aug 2022, 1:00pm

4.61 KM

The Cemetery contains graves of individuals from backgrounds whose lives are woven through the fabric of the Belfast story.

Belfast City Cemetery

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Imelda May at Falls Park

Fri, 12 Aug 2022, 4:00pm

5.39 KM

Imelda May, Damien Dempsey, kneecap, and Dea Matrona perform at Falls Park on 12 August.

Falls Park

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The 32: An Anthology of Irish Working-Class Voices’

Fri, 12 Aug 2022, 7:00pm

1.93 KM

Award-winning novelist and playwright Paul McVeigh is no stranger to producing anthologies such as The 32.

Duncairn Centre for Culture & Arts

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Dig With It Magazine Presents… New Pagans, Lemonade Shoelace, Winnie Ama

12 - 13 Aug 2022

4.25 KM

New Pagans, Lemonade Shoelace and Winnie Ama represent some of the most inspiring, alternative voices from the local music scene.

CS Lewis Square

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Saturday 13 August 2022

Creative Peninsula 2022

Sat, 13 Aug 2022, 9:00am

This creative festival offers opportunities for people of all ages to see, learn about and even ‘try their hand’ at a host of different art and…

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EastSide Arts Festival

Sat, 13 Aug 2022, 9:00am

EastSide Arts Festival celebrates its 10th birthday this summer, 4–14 August and everyone is invited!

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Dreamachine | UNBOXED 2022

Sat, 13 Aug 2022, 9:00am

Dreamachine is an immersive experience like no other. Join UNBOXED on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to explore the extraordinary potential of your own mind.

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Féile an Phobail 2022

Sat, 13 Aug 2022, 9:00am

0.19 KM

Ireland’s biggest Community Arts Festival is back with its biggest and best line-up yet, with a series of massive outdoor concerts.

Various Locations

Find Out More

Mindfulness Yoga with Nuala

Sat, 13 Aug 2022, 9:45am

5.39 KM

Come join a relaxing and inspiring open air Yoga session in the wonderful surroundings of the Falls Park with Nuala Ní Scolláin.

Falls Park

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The 1798 Walking Tour

Sat, 13 Aug 2022, 11:30am

Join public historians Sean Napier & Colm Dore on their epic 1798 journey through Belfast’s hidden and illustrious past. £10.00 per adult.

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COIRNEÁL AN CHEOIL

Sat, 13 Aug 2022, 12:00pm

3.57 KM

Join Cultúrlann Mc Adam Ó Fiaich every Saturday for the best of traditional music with fantastic traditional musicians playing in the cafe.

Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich

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Tom Hartley’s Walking Tour of Belfast City Cemetery

Sat, 13 Aug 2022, 1:00pm

4.61 KM

The Cemetery contains graves of individuals from backgrounds whose lives are woven through the fabric of the Belfast story.

Belfast City Cemetery

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Back to the 80’s

Sat, 13 Aug 2022, 4:00pm

5.39 KM

Head to Falls Park to hear all your favourite 80's hits and more! Headliners The Human League and joined by ABBA tribute act Waterloo and more.

Falls Park

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The Night Institute presents EastSide Electronics

Sat, 13 Aug 2022, 7:00pm

4.25 KM

After a sold-out inaugural event with EastSide Electronics in 2021, The Night Institute returns to C.S. Lewis Square this August with a sterling line-up.

CS Lewis Square

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The Half Cut Cabaret

Sat, 13 Aug 2022, 8:00pm

The Half Cut Cabaret is a BYO, low-fi cabaret, joyfully channelling the angry, dirty, rebellious spirit of true cabaret.

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Sunday 14 August 2022

EastSide Arts Festival

Sun, 14 Aug 2022, 9:00am

EastSide Arts Festival celebrates its 10th birthday this summer, 4–14 August and everyone is invited!

Find Out More

Dreamachine | UNBOXED 2022

Sun, 14 Aug 2022, 9:00am

Dreamachine is an immersive experience like no other. Join UNBOXED on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to explore the extraordinary potential of your own mind.

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Creative Peninsula 2022

Sun, 14 Aug 2022, 9:00am

This creative festival offers opportunities for people of all ages to see, learn about and even ‘try their hand’ at a host of different art and…

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Féile an Phobail 2022

Sun, 14 Aug 2022, 9:00am

0.19 KM

Ireland’s biggest Community Arts Festival is back with its biggest and best line-up yet, with a series of massive outdoor concerts.

Various Locations

Find Out More

Féile an Phobail Poc Fada

Sun, 14 Aug 2022, 9:30am

12.8 KM

The infamous Féile an Phobail Poc Fada will make a return to the wonderful setting of the Divis and Black Mountain.

Divis and the Black Mountain

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Street Art Walking Tour

Sun, 14 Aug 2022, 12:00pm

Come and enjoy a gently paced, two hour walk around the ever changing face of Belfast Street art every Sunday at noon.

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Sundays on the Maritime Mile

Sun, 14 Aug 2022, 12:00pm

'Sundays on the Maritime Mile’ are a series of free music events taking place at locations along Belfast’s historic Maritime Mile.

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The Van Morrison Song Book

Sun, 14 Aug 2022, 8:00pm

3.57 KM

Four unique song-writing talents unite to offer their take on one of Belfast’s most iconic musicians.

Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich

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Maurice J’s Pleasuredome

Sun, 14 Aug 2022, 8:00pm

4.09 KM

The Ultimate 80's Party night - pure 80's musical heaven closes the EastSide Arts Festival.

EastSide Visitor Centre

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Monday 15 August 2022

Dreamachine | UNBOXED 2022

Mon, 15 Aug 2022, 9:00am

Dreamachine is an immersive experience like no other. Join UNBOXED on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to explore the extraordinary potential of your own mind.

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Creative Peninsula 2022

Mon, 15 Aug 2022, 9:00am

This creative festival offers opportunities for people of all ages to see, learn about and even ‘try their hand’ at a host of different art and…

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Tuesday 16 August 2022

Creative Peninsula 2022

Tue, 16 Aug 2022, 9:00am

This creative festival offers opportunities for people of all ages to see, learn about and even ‘try their hand’ at a host of different art and…

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Dreamachine | UNBOXED 2022

Tue, 16 Aug 2022, 9:00am

Dreamachine is an immersive experience like no other. Join UNBOXED on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to explore the extraordinary potential of your own mind.

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Wednesday 17 August 2022

Dreamachine | UNBOXED 2022

Wed, 17 Aug 2022, 9:00am

Dreamachine is an immersive experience like no other. Join UNBOXED on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to explore the extraordinary potential of your own mind.

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Creative Peninsula 2022

Wed, 17 Aug 2022, 9:00am

This creative festival offers opportunities for people of all ages to see, learn about and even ‘try their hand’ at a host of different art and…

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Thursday 18 August 2022

Creative Peninsula 2022

Thu, 18 Aug 2022, 9:00am

This creative festival offers opportunities for people of all ages to see, learn about and even ‘try their hand’ at a host of different art and…

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Dreamachine | UNBOXED 2022

Thu, 18 Aug 2022, 9:00am

Dreamachine is an immersive experience like no other. Join UNBOXED on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to explore the extraordinary potential of your own mind.

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Friday 19 August 2022

Creative Peninsula 2022

Fri, 19 Aug 2022, 9:00am

This creative festival offers opportunities for people of all ages to see, learn about and even ‘try their hand’ at a host of different art and…

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Dreamachine | UNBOXED 2022

Fri, 19 Aug 2022, 9:00am

Dreamachine is an immersive experience like no other. Join UNBOXED on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to explore the extraordinary potential of your own mind.

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Belfast Ukulele Festival

19 - 21 Aug 2022

0.56 KM

Come along for the first ever Ukulele Festival in Northern Ireland at The Deer's Head.

The Deer’s Head & Bell’s Brewery

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Saturday 20 August 2022

Creative Peninsula 2022

Sat, 20 Aug 2022, 9:00am

This creative festival offers opportunities for people of all ages to see, learn about and even ‘try their hand’ at a host of different art and…

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Dreamachine | UNBOXED 2022

Sat, 20 Aug 2022, 9:00am

Dreamachine is an immersive experience like no other. Join UNBOXED on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to explore the extraordinary potential of your own mind.

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Mela Week

Sat, 20 Aug 2022, 9:00am

Experience the wonder of Belfast’s diversity with a spectacular week long programme of world music, dance, food and art across the city.

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Mela Carnival

Sat, 20 Aug 2022, 12:00pm

This year the city centre will be awash with a kaleidoscope of colour and creativity as they present their first Mela Carnival.

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Handful of Dreams

Sat, 20 Aug 2022, 1:00pm

0.08 KM

A Celtic fusion of music, dance, and aerial awaits with an electric ensemble of aerial dancers and live musicians.

Belfast City Hall

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Sunday 21 August 2022

Creative Peninsula 2022

Sun, 21 Aug 2022, 9:00am

This creative festival offers opportunities for people of all ages to see, learn about and even ‘try their hand’ at a host of different art and…

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Mela Week

Sun, 21 Aug 2022, 9:00am

Experience the wonder of Belfast’s diversity with a spectacular week long programme of world music, dance, food and art across the city.

Find Out More

Dreamachine | UNBOXED 2022

Sun, 21 Aug 2022, 9:00am

Dreamachine is an immersive experience like no other. Join UNBOXED on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to explore the extraordinary potential of your own mind.

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Ards Peninsula Kite Festival

Sun, 21 Aug 2022, 11:00am

Ards Peninsula Kite Festival – A family fun filled day! See the colourful display kites filling the sky. Create your very own kite during the workshop.

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Street Art Walking Tour

Sun, 21 Aug 2022, 12:00pm

Come and enjoy a gently paced, two hour walk around the ever changing face of Belfast Street art every Sunday at noon.

Find Out More

Sundays on the Maritime Mile

Sun, 21 Aug 2022, 12:00pm

'Sundays on the Maritime Mile’ are a series of free music events taking place at locations along Belfast’s historic Maritime Mile.

Find Out More

Monday 22 August 2022

Creative Peninsula 2022

Mon, 22 Aug 2022, 9:00am

This creative festival offers opportunities for people of all ages to see, learn about and even ‘try their hand’ at a host of different art and…

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Dreamachine | UNBOXED 2022

Mon, 22 Aug 2022, 9:00am

Dreamachine is an immersive experience like no other. Join UNBOXED on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to explore the extraordinary potential of your own mind.

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