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.

Belfast Children's Festival 2026

The Belfast Children's Festival 2026 programme focuses on international talent, accessible performances, Irish premieres and new creations from local artists. A festival filled with joy, entertainment and magical experiences. Boasting over 100 events and performances to suit everyone, from the youngest to the not-so-young! Highlights of this year's festival include…

Mar 14

Mar 14, 2026 - Mar 17, 2026

Féile an Earraigh

Féile an Earraigh (Traditional Spring Festival) aims to promote the Irish language, traditional music and culture through the arts. It attracts a diverse range of audiences, culminating in St Patrick’s Day celebrations. This year’s festival includes: - The Féile Trad Trail (part of the St Patrick’s Day celebrations) - Concerts - Community…

Mar 14

Cinemagic On the Pulse Short Film Festival

Each year, Cinemagic On the Pulse brings a dynamic celebration of short film to Belfast with a month-long programme of screenings, industry talks, workshops and hands-on learning experiences. Dedicated to the art of short-form storytelling, the festival showcases an exciting selection of outstanding international short films for young audiences, alongside inspiring work created…

An Introduction to SFX Make-Up Workshop with Connie McGrath (Ages: 14-17)

An Introduction to SFX Make-Up Workshop with Connie McGrath (Ages: 14-17) - Join multi award-winning…

Mar 21

Peter Rabbit Shorts (Spring Tales)

Peter Rabbit Shorts - Follow mischievous, charming Peter Rabbit and his friends in this multiple episode…

Mar 22

Wonka (Film Screening)

Wonka - With dreams of opening a shop in a city renowned for its chocolate, a young and poor Willy Wonka…

Mar 29

St Patrick's Music Festival

Enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor traditional arts events from headline concerts and relaxed workshops to the uplifting sound of pipe bands, the fun and grace of set and céilí dancing, reflective pilgrimages, and the free St Patrick's Day Festival Village at Cathedral Quarter.

Photo of woman at Tradfest Belfast playing the violin.

Mar 23, 2026 - Mar 29, 2026

Imagine Festival of Ideas and Politics

The Imagine! festival takes place in Belfast every March and presents a unique way of imagining the future of this city — and the wider world. They present high-quality showcases for the discussion of contemporary political and societal issues including new ideas on politics, culture and activism from some of the world's leading contemporary thinkers. But it's not all…

Mar 23

Festivals in Belfast

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