Festivals in Belfast

Whether you’re planning a weekend break or building your calendar around must-see events, Belfast’s festivals offer unforgettable experiences in every season. Explore what’s on, discover upcoming dates and start planning your next trip to a city that knows how to put on a show.

Guide to Pride

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Belfast Pride Festival is one of the biggest festivals in Belfast with over 150 events across 10 days. The festival runs from Friday 17th July to Sunday 26th July with Pride Day and the centrepiece Pride Parade on Saturday 25th July. The Belfast Pride Parade is the main event in the LGBTQIA+…

Belfast Whiskey Week

Belfast Whiskey Week is the big one: a full-on, city-wide whiskey takeover that turns Belfast into a global whiskey hotspot every summer.

Belfast TradFest

The pinnacle of world-class traditional music concerts, fiery pub sessions & Ireland’s fastest growing summer school of traditional music, is set to celebrate its 8th edition across Belfast UNESCO City of Music on Sunday 26th July – Sunday 2nd August 2026.

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann – Belfast 2026

It may be over, but the energy of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann lives on! For eight unforgettable days, our wee city welcomed visitors from across the globe, bringing communities together in a truly monumental moment for Belfast's history. Mark your calendars for 1 - 8 August 2027, and get ready to be part of it all over again!

Festivals in Belfast

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