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 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+…
EastSIde Arts Festival is a multi-disciplinary Arts Festival in East Belfast celebrating 'Uniquely East' arts and culture, giving local artists a platform and bringing people together. View the full programme.
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.
Belfast will be the host city for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026, which will take place from Sunday 2 August to Sunday 9 August 2026. Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann (the Fleadh) is the world’s biggest celebration of Irish music and culture.
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