What's On in Belfast This Weekend?

Saturday 27 July 2024

Sport in the Square

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 8:00am

0.57 KM

Visit Victoria Square from 25th July - 26th August for Sport in the Square!

Victoria Square

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mother tongue

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 9:00am

0.82 KM

This group exhibition features sculpture, installation, painting, photography, audio and film.

The MAC

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Dockers and Dolls – The Art of Terry Bradley at Titanic Belfast

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 9:00am

2.72 KM

This summer, Titanic Belfast is thrilled to welcome back renowned local artist Terry Bradley for an extraordinary exhibition: Dockers and Dolls!

Titanic Belfast

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EastSide Arts Festival

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 9:00am

An 11-day celebration of the creative people, places and spaces of east Belfast; packed with 60+ inclusive, fun and accessible events.

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Life Through a Royal Lens

Sat, 27 Jul 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, 27 Jul 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, 27 Jul 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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Threads of Empowerment: Conflict Textiles’ International Journey

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 10:00am

1.73 KM

This collaborative exhibition will explore the strengths and highlights of the Conflict Textiles collection.

Ulster Museum

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Summer of Play at Castle Ward

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 10:00am

46.19 KM

Escape to Castle Ward National Trust this summer for the "Summer of Play" event!

Castle Ward

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Summer Postcard Trail

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 10:00am

26.95 KM

Can you find the lost postcards, discover who wrote them, and work out where the world's animals are spending their summer holidays?

WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre

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Summer Craft Activities

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 10:00am

15.65 KM

If you're visiting the Ulster Folk Museum this summer, you can get involved in their drop-in craft activities!

Ulster Folk Museum

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The Peter Rabbit™️ Adventure

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 10:00am

23.1 KM

Historic Royal Palaces is proud to present the Peter Rabbit™️ Adventure taking place at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens from the 29 June-1 September 2024.

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

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Jill McKee Exhibition

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 10:00am

26.95 KM

See the latest exhibition in the Graffan Gallery at Castle Espie from local artist Jill McKee.

WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre

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Sailortown Festival 2024

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 10:00am

Sailortown Festival, Belfast's most intimate and unique community arts festival returns with a vibrant array of activity from 26th - 28th July 2024.

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Pride Brunch

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 11:00am

0.63 KM

Kick off your pride day celebrations in style with rooftop brunch at Tetto!

Tetto Rooftop Restaurant and Garden

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Sanctuaries: Queer Artist Forum at Belfast Exposed

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 11:00am

0.6 KM

Belfast Exposed will play host to a specially commissioned exhibition by the Queer Artist Forum, a group of local lens-based artists.

Belfast Exposed

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Belfast Film Festival… Pride on the Big Screen

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 11:00am

Join in the new city centre green and growing space for a unique family gathering of queers and allies.

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Ireland Men V Zimbabwe Men’s Test Match

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 11:00am

10.55 KM

Fresh from their first Test Match win, Ireland Men’s team play Zimbabwe in Test Match cricket for the first time in Stormont, Belfast.

Cricket Ireland

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Sensorium at The Spirit Circle

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 12:00pm

0.58 KM

Belfast’s Interactive Cocktail Experience. 3 hours. 2 Tall Drinks. 2 Bespoke Cocktails. Sensory Overload Guaranteed.

The Spirit Circle

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J & J McConnell’s Distillery Signature Tour

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 12:00pm

2.07 KM

Learn about the restoration of this historic Belfast brand while exploring their home at McConnell's Distillery.

J & J McConnell’s Distillery and Visitor Experience

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Strawberry Fayre at The Ballance House

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 12:00pm

Enjoy a fun afternoon out with something for all the family including a craft fair, bouncy castle, outdoor games and a strawberry treat!

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Belfast Whiskey Week

27 - 28 Jul 2024

The 6th Belfast Whiskey Week, Ireland’s largest Whiskey Festival, returns Friday 19th July - Saturday 27th July featuring 100 events.

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Pantomime Island by Rosie McGurran RUA

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 12:00pm

4.58 KM

Rosie McGurran searches for stories from the past and present to make sense of the messiness of the human condition.

ArtisAnn Gallery

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Belfast Pride’s Pride Village

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 12:00pm

1.02 KM

Step into the family friendly atmosphere of the annual Pride Village, just across the road from Custom House Square!

Big Fish

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Belfast Pride’s Party in the Square 2024

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 12:00pm

Join for the original and largest LGBTQIA+ celebration in Belfast, where no Pride experience is complete without a visit to the Square!

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Belfast TradFest 2024

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 12:00pm

Belfast TradFest, Northern Ireland’s premier traditional music, song, and dance festival, is back for its much-anticipated 6th edition from July 21st to 28th.

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Cherish the Ladies

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 1:30pm

For over 39 years, Cherish the Ladies have won the hearts of audiences around the world with their rousing blend of traditional music, vocals, and step…

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Belfast Pride Week @ The Reporter

27 - 28 Jul 2024

0.86 KM

Join us for a spectacular week of events as they celebrate Belfast Pride Week at The Reporter. From arts and crafts to live music!

The Reporter Bar

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Eats-Side Food & Drink Tour

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 2:00pm

Join your guide Nicky on a discovery of east Belfast’s vibrant food scene.

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Féile Rocks Pride at City Hall

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 2:30pm

0.08 KM

The annual Féile concert on the grounds of Belfast City Hall is back with a bang and will be taking place in conjunction with Belfast Pride…

Belfast City Hall

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Belfast Traditional Music Trail

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 3:00pm

The Belfast Traditional Music Trail is a unique way to experience Irish music.

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Annie Jr

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 3:00pm

5.03 KM

NISMAT THEATRE SCHOOL present their Junior Summer Project. Annie Jr tells the story of the plucky orphan, who charms everyone around her.

Belvoir Studio Theatre

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EastSide Electronics 2024: Lil’ Louis (The Founding Father of House)

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 5:00pm

4.25 KM

The Night Institute returns with their flagship open air celebration of Electronic Music at C.S. Lewis Square.

CS Lewis Square

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Irish Whiskey Industry Awards

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 5:00pm

1.47 KM

The Irish Whiskey Industry Awards 2024 will be presented at this year's Belfast Whiskey Week Dinner in the historic and grand Great Hall at Queen's University.

Queen's University

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Rhythms and Tales of Belfast

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 7:00pm

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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Exhibition: ‘What Held You Back?’ with Dominic McKeown

27 - 28 Jul 2024

3.57 KM

“What held you back” will present a new body work stemming from the on-going engagement of working with materials from the past and present experiences.

Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich

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Edinburgh Fringe Festival Preview Dean & The Devil and A Farther Shore

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 7:30pm

2.96 KM

Enjoy this preview of Bright Umbrella's Edinburgh Fringe shows with two performances back to back at the Sanctuary Theatre.

The Sanctuary Theatre

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Annie Jr

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 7:30pm

5.03 KM

NISMAT THEATRE SCHOOL present their Junior Summer Project. Annie Jr tells the story of the plucky orphan, who charms everyone around her.

Belvoir Studio Theatre

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Scaredy Fat

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 7:30pm

0.66 KM

Scaredy's working the late shift at the cinema. Tonight's schedule? The horror-movie sexual awakenings of yesteryear.

Grand Opera House

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David Browne Murray

27 - 28 Jul 2024

0.86 KM

Local legend David Browne Murray is taking over as your new headliner for your Saturday night!

The Reporter Bar

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Belfast Pub Crawl

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 8:00pm

Enjoy a night to remember experiencing Belfast’s historic & modern pubs and lively music scene on a Irish Traditional pub crawl.

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BIIRD | Pólca

Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 8:00pm

11-piece, all female collective BIIRD and Pólca 4 are performing at the Mandela Hall on 27 July 2024.

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The Bon Jovi Experience

27 - 28 Jul 2024

0.99 KM

Immerse yourself in a phenomenal celebration of Bon Jovi’s timeless classics as the official band to Bon Jovi recreates the magic that defined an era.

Belfast Empire

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DJ Rodger in Rattlebag

27 - 28 Jul 2024

Rodger returns to Rattlebag this Saturday 27th July from 10pm. Expect obscure gems, underground treasures and immaculate vibes.

Rattlebag

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Sunday 28 July 2024

Sunrise SUP & Island Yoga

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 5:00am

33.2 KM

Limber up as the Sun comes up. Sunrise SUP & Island Yoga Experience – Fitness training on the water in a serene outdoor setting.

Strangford Lough Activity Centre

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Sport in the Square

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 8:00am

0.57 KM

Visit Victoria Square from 25th July - 26th August for Sport in the Square!

Victoria Square

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mother tongue

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 9:00am

0.82 KM

This group exhibition features sculpture, installation, painting, photography, audio and film.

The MAC

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Dockers and Dolls – The Art of Terry Bradley at Titanic Belfast

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 9:00am

2.72 KM

This summer, Titanic Belfast is thrilled to welcome back renowned local artist Terry Bradley for an extraordinary exhibition: Dockers and Dolls!

Titanic Belfast

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EastSide Arts Festival

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 9:00am

An 11-day celebration of the creative people, places and spaces of east Belfast; packed with 60+ inclusive, fun and accessible events.

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

Sun, 28 Jul 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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Life Through a Royal Lens

Sun, 28 Jul 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, 28 Jul 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, 28 Jul 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

Sun, 28 Jul 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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Threads of Empowerment: Conflict Textiles’ International Journey

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 10:00am

1.73 KM

This collaborative exhibition will explore the strengths and highlights of the Conflict Textiles collection.

Ulster Museum

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Summer of Play at Castle Ward

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 10:00am

46.19 KM

Escape to Castle Ward National Trust this summer for the "Summer of Play" event!

Castle Ward

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Summer Postcard Trail

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 10:00am

26.95 KM

Can you find the lost postcards, discover who wrote them, and work out where the world's animals are spending their summer holidays?

WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre

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The Peter Rabbit™️ Adventure

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 10:00am

23.1 KM

Historic Royal Palaces is proud to present the Peter Rabbit™️ Adventure taking place at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens from the 29 June-1 September 2024.

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

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Quiet Session

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 10:00am

1.74 KM

The same fun as W5 but with less bustle. Dedicated event for families with SEND parent or child.

W5

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Jill McKee Exhibition

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 10:00am

26.95 KM

See the latest exhibition in the Graffan Gallery at Castle Espie from local artist Jill McKee.

WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre

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Spinning Yarns, Exploring Belfast’s Linen Quarter

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 10:30am

A guided walk of a vibrant Belfast district, combining heritage, entertainment, history, culture and craic!

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Pottery Painting & Wood Fired Pizza

Sun, 28 Jul 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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St George’s Market Walking Tour

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 11:00am

0.82 KM

This guided walking tour gives you a background to markets in Belfast, the Market area of Belfast, the history of the original building and its renovation.

St George's Market

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Titanic Eastside Bike Tour

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 11:00am

A fun, guided bike ride along East Belfast’s riverside paths and greenways to where the Titanic was built.

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Titanic Maritime Walking Tour

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 11:00am

Enjoy a walk along the Maritime Mile, through the Titanic Quarter to the slipways where the Titanic and her sister ship, The Olympic were built and…

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The Theatrical History Tour of Belfast

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 11:00am

‘The Theatrical History Tour of Belfast,’ is a new, innovative walking tour that incorporates five historical sketches into the walk.

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Ireland Men V Zimbabwe Men’s Test Match

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 11:00am

10.55 KM

Fresh from their first Test Match win, Ireland Men’s team play Zimbabwe in Test Match cricket for the first time in Stormont, Belfast.

Cricket Ireland

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J & J McConnell’s Distillery Signature Tour

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 12:00pm

2.07 KM

Learn about the restoration of this historic Belfast brand while exploring their home at McConnell's Distillery.

J & J McConnell’s Distillery and Visitor Experience

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Teddy Bear’s Picnic

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 12:00pm

26.95 KM

Bring along your favourite teddy bear, a picnic blanket, and your favourite treats and enjoy an afternoon of nature-themed adventures.

WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre

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Sundays on the Maritime Mile

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 12:00pm

Sundays on the Maritime Mile are back offering free music performances at various locations along Belfast's waterfront.

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ParkFest

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 12:00pm

4.25 KM

ParkFest is back! Come and enjoy a whole host of activities, performances and pop-ups for the whole family.

CS Lewis Square

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Sound Spa Experience

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 12:00pm

Step into a journey of tranquillity and rejuvenation within the walls of the former Minor Pool at Templemore Baths Heritage Space.

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Belfast TradFest 2024

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 12:00pm

Belfast TradFest, Northern Ireland’s premier traditional music, song, and dance festival, is back for its much-anticipated 6th edition from July 21st to 28th.

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Sailortown Festival 2024

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 12:00pm

Sailortown Festival, Belfast's most intimate and unique community arts festival returns with a vibrant array of activity from 26th - 28th July 2024.

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Brewpub Experience

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 1:00pm

0.56 KM

Brewpub experience in Belfast’s original brewpub, Bell’s Brewery, located in The Deer’s Head.

The Deer’s Head & Bell’s Brewery

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Jazz Sundays at Castle Ward

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 1:00pm

46.19 KM

Enjoy a live jazz event at Castle Ward, where you will be hosted by the Easy Swing Jazz Duo!

Castle Ward

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East Block Bazaar

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 1:00pm

3.85 KM

Little Fox Events and EastSide Arts present the East Block Bazaar alongside a host of local traders selling art, delicious food and more!

Banana Block

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Acoustic Afternoons

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 1:00pm

26.95 KM

Relax and let the Acoustic Afternoons soundtrack your Sunday afternoon at Castle Espie.

WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre

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Water Works – Boatbuilding at St. George’s Market

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 1:00pm

0.82 KM

Join for one of the six boatbuilding workshops in this vibrant local landmark.

St George's Market

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Friar’s Bush Ancient Graveyard Tour – Whistlestop Tour

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 2:00pm

Experience a lively Irish heritage tour of Belfast’s most ancient cemetery pre-dating Belfast city.

Friar’s Bush Belfast Tours by Cairde na Cille

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Historic Pubs, Cathedral Quarter

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 2:00pm

Take a leisurely stroll on a Sunday afternoon to find out a little about some of the historic pubs of Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter - the oldest…

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Music in the Parks 2024

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 2:00pm

Enjoy live music in various parks featuring brass, concert, flute and silver bands.

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Sunday Class & Milonga

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 3:00pm

A class for total beginners or those wanting to improve on their skills of Argentine tango.

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Annie Jr

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 3:00pm

5.03 KM

NISMAT THEATRE SCHOOL present their Junior Summer Project. Annie Jr tells the story of the plucky orphan, who charms everyone around her.

Belvoir Studio Theatre

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Return to Stillness – Poetry Reading and Q&A

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 3:00pm

In a world of constant noise, let these poems give you a moment of peace.

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Run & Pints

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 6:45pm

0.56 KM

Who’s up for a 10k run & a cheeky pint after? We Run Belfast are setting off from the courtyard on Sunday 21st July at 6.45pm.

Bullitt Hotel

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Rhythms and Tales of Belfast

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 7:00pm

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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UEFA Under-19 European Championship 2024

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 7:00pm

Don’t miss the future stars of international football right on your door step! The UEFA Under-19 European Men’s Championship is coming to Northern Ireland.

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Final – UEFA Under-19 European Championship 2024

Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 7:00pm

Don’t miss the future stars of international football right on your door step! The UEFA Under-19 European Men’s Championship is coming to Northern Ireland.

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