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Awaken your Giant Spirit

  1. Embrace a Giant Taste of October
    Discover the best food and drink events in Northern Ireland this October with Embrace a Giant Taste – from local festivals and Halloween experiences to tasting tours, supper clubs, and more. Perfect for autumn days out, weekend breaks, and foodie getaways near you.
  2. Belfast Events
    Find the best events in Belfast and immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of this dynamic city. These listings will keep you up-to-date on unmissable events and activities coming to the city, to ensure you don't miss a beat in our bustling cultural scene.
  3. Derry Events
    Dive into the pulse of Derry with our events page, your go-to resource for staying updated on the latest happenings. From cultural festivals to community gatherings, explore the vibrant events scene in Derry city and the wider county of Londonderry.
  4. Fleadh 2026 Belfast – Celebrate Irish music & culture
    Experience the magic of traditional music at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 in Belfast– the world’s largest celebration of Irish culture, music, song, and dance. Join thousands of performers and visitors for a week-long festival filled with unforgettable sessions, competitions, concerts, and family-friendly events.

This Week

Hooded figure storyteller sitting in Winterfell Hall
LocationBanbridge

Openings

Season

31st October 2025-1st November 2025

This Halloween, as night falls across Westeros, the Game of Thrones Studio Tour transforms into a…

Hallowe'en at Ulster American Folk Park
LocationOmagh

Openings

Season

29th October 2025-31st October 2025

Delve into the history of our spookiest season, and discover how the people of rural Ulster…

Belfast International Arts Festival
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

14th October 2025-9th November 2025

Northern Ireland's largest contemporary arts festival promises a compelling programme of drama and…

Woman painting a dragon on child's face as father watches.
LocationBanbridge

Openings

Season

31st October 2025-1st November 2025

This Halloween, the Game of Thrones Studio Tour invites families to step Beyond The Wall for a fun…

Hallowe'en Torchlight Tours at the Ulster American Folk Park
LocationOmagh

Openings

Family Friendly Sessions

24th October 2025-25th October 2025

Adult (18+) Sessions

24th October 2025-25th October 2025

Trick or treat? Knock on the doors of Castletown's mysterious residents and see who you'll meet on…

Cinemagic International Film & Television Festival for Young People
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

28th September 2025-2nd November 2025

Events programme for 4-25 year olds, showcasing the best of world cinema, Talent Lab and Creativity…

Derry Halloween 2025
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-31st October 2025

The worlds of past and present collide to bring you a dazzling street celebration of all things…

A snapshot from a performance with the Guildhall's organ visible in the background.
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

22nd October 2025-26th October 2025

The City of Derry International Choir Festival returns in October 2025 with a tidal wave of magical…

Image shows craft activity
LocationCullybackey

Openings

Season

25th October 2025

Step into the past and experience the timeless craft of spinning wool with our resident crafter…

Hallowscream Newcastle 2025
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

31st October 2025

Hallowscream 2025 is an event planned and carried out primarily by the Newcastle Chamber of…

Discover the origins, traditions and folklore of Halloween (Samhain) at Ulster Folk Museum.
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

29th October 2025-31st October 2025

This October, experience Halloween for real at the Ulster Folk Museum.

The Distiller's Night – A Spirited Supper in the Mournes
LocationKillowen

Openings

Season

31st October 2025

Step into the shadows of the Mournes this Halloween for The Distiller's Night – A Spirited Supper…

people gather outside on Rathlin Island listening to a tour guide
LocationCushendall

Openings

Season

22nd October 2025-26th October 2025

From Wednesday 22 to Sunday 26 October, the much-loved Glens Storytelling Festival returns to…

Rosepark Pumpkin Patch
LocationBallymoney

Openings

Season

25th October 2025-31st October 2025

Rosepark Farm's annual pumpkin patch is back! Follow the spooky trail, solve the riddles on a…

Ards Puppet Festival 2025
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

26th October 2025-27th October 2025

Ards Puppet Festival is back! The Ards Puppet Festival returns to Ards Arts Centre, Newtownards and…

Hallowe'en Ghost Tour of Armagh
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

31st October 2025-2nd November 2025

An evening of Ghosts and Ghouls – be sure to book a place on the Hallowe’en Walking tours of Armagh…

Skeleton fire juggler
LocationMaghera

Openings

Season

31st October 2025

The Halloween Hooley is back for more spooky fun this year at Maghera Leisure Centre with plenty of…

a person dressed as a scarecrow poses at Blair's Holiday Park, surrounded by pumpkin decorations
LocationPortrush

Openings

Season

25th October 2025-2nd November 2025

Sally Scarecrow is waiting for you at Hilltop Holiday Park to pick out your perfect pumpkin and…

The dark hedges in black and white, looking scary
LocationStranocum

Openings

Season

24th October 2025-31st October 2025

Haunting at the Hedges – live actors, twisted trails & terrifying scares at the Dark Hedges Estate.…

Fireworks display in front of a crowd of people
LocationBallymena

Openings

Hallowena (Ticket only access)

30th October 2025

Get Ready for a Frightfully Fun Night at People’s Park, Ballymena!. This free Halloween…

CarricKFEARgus
LocationLarne

Openings

Halloween Hooley

31st October 2025

It's time to dust off those broomsticks and put on your best costumes because Halloween Hooley in…

Two children and a man are looking at a pumpkin they have carved together
LocationRoyal Hillsborough

Openings

Season

25th October 2025-2nd November 2025

This October break, enjoy a spellbinding day out for all the family packed with spooky surprises…

Granda Bens BOO Trail
LocationBallygawley

Openings

Season

22nd October 2025-2nd November 2025

Trick or treat? Come along to Granda Bens 'BOO' Trail this October as it's transformed into a…

Fireworks at V36
LocationNewtownabbey

Openings

Season

25th October 2025

Grab your best fancy dress and join us for a fantastic time at this year's Spooked Out at V36! We…

Next Week

Hooded figure storyteller sitting in Winterfell Hall
LocationBanbridge

Openings

Season

31st October 2025-1st November 2025

This Halloween, as night falls across Westeros, the Game of Thrones Studio Tour transforms into a…

Hallowe'en at Ulster American Folk Park
LocationOmagh

Openings

Season

29th October 2025-31st October 2025

Delve into the history of our spookiest season, and discover how the people of rural Ulster…

Belfast International Arts Festival
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

14th October 2025-9th November 2025

Northern Ireland's largest contemporary arts festival promises a compelling programme of drama and…

Woman painting a dragon on child's face as father watches.
LocationBanbridge

Openings

Season

31st October 2025-1st November 2025

This Halloween, the Game of Thrones Studio Tour invites families to step Beyond The Wall for a fun…

Cinemagic International Film & Television Festival for Young People
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

28th September 2025-2nd November 2025

Events programme for 4-25 year olds, showcasing the best of world cinema, Talent Lab and Creativity…

Derry Halloween 2025
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-31st October 2025

The worlds of past and present collide to bring you a dazzling street celebration of all things…

Hallowscream Newcastle 2025
LocationNewcastle

Openings

Season

31st October 2025

Hallowscream 2025 is an event planned and carried out primarily by the Newcastle Chamber of…

Discover the origins, traditions and folklore of Halloween (Samhain) at Ulster Folk Museum.
LocationHolywood

Openings

Season

29th October 2025-31st October 2025

This October, experience Halloween for real at the Ulster Folk Museum.

The Distiller's Night – A Spirited Supper in the Mournes
LocationKillowen

Openings

Season

31st October 2025

Step into the shadows of the Mournes this Halloween for The Distiller's Night – A Spirited Supper…

Rosepark Pumpkin Patch
LocationBallymoney

Openings

Season

25th October 2025-31st October 2025

Rosepark Farm's annual pumpkin patch is back! Follow the spooky trail, solve the riddles on a…

Ards Puppet Festival 2025
LocationNewtownards

Openings

Season

26th October 2025-27th October 2025

Ards Puppet Festival is back! The Ards Puppet Festival returns to Ards Arts Centre, Newtownards and…

Hallowe'en Ghost Tour of Armagh
LocationArmagh

Openings

Season

31st October 2025-2nd November 2025

An evening of Ghosts and Ghouls – be sure to book a place on the Hallowe’en Walking tours of Armagh…

Skeleton fire juggler
LocationMaghera

Openings

Season

31st October 2025

The Halloween Hooley is back for more spooky fun this year at Maghera Leisure Centre with plenty of…

a person dressed as a scarecrow poses at Blair's Holiday Park, surrounded by pumpkin decorations
LocationPortrush

Openings

Season

25th October 2025-2nd November 2025

Sally Scarecrow is waiting for you at Hilltop Holiday Park to pick out your perfect pumpkin and…

The dark hedges in black and white, looking scary
LocationStranocum

Openings

Season

24th October 2025-31st October 2025

Haunting at the Hedges – live actors, twisted trails & terrifying scares at the Dark Hedges Estate.…

Fireworks display in front of a crowd of people
LocationBallymena

Openings

Hallowena (Ticket only access)

30th October 2025

Get Ready for a Frightfully Fun Night at People’s Park, Ballymena!. This free Halloween…

CarricKFEARgus
LocationLarne

Openings

Halloween Hooley

31st October 2025

It's time to dust off those broomsticks and put on your best costumes because Halloween Hooley in…

Two children and a man are looking at a pumpkin they have carved together
LocationRoyal Hillsborough

Openings

Season

25th October 2025-2nd November 2025

This October break, enjoy a spellbinding day out for all the family packed with spooky surprises…

Granda Bens BOO Trail
LocationBallygawley

Openings

Season

22nd October 2025-2nd November 2025

Trick or treat? Come along to Granda Bens 'BOO' Trail this October as it's transformed into a…

Halloween at W5
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

25th October 2025-2nd November 2025

From 11 October - 2 November, enjoy spine-tingling fun for the whole family at W5.

Carrickfergus Castle - Wimmelbild Workshop
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Season

28th October 2025

Be part of a living artwork! Drop in anytime between 10am - 3pm on Tuesday 28th October and help us…

Wild Caving - Marble Arch Caves
LocationFlorencecourt

Openings

Family Event

30th October 2025

Delve off the beaten track with our experienced and qualified Cave Leader to explore "wild caving"…

Halloween Movie Night
LocationCrawfordsburn

Openings

Season

29th October 2025-30th October 2025

Settle in for a spooktacular evening of fun, food and film for a private screening of a Halloween…

A rare surviving toile for the 1937 coronation gown of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother
LocationRoyal Hillsborough

Openings

Season

5th August 2025-4th January 2026

Uncover the style secrets of Britain's royal women at Hillsborough Castle.

Next Month

Hooded figure storyteller sitting in Winterfell Hall
LocationBanbridge

Openings

Season

31st October 2025-1st November 2025

This Halloween, as night falls across Westeros, the Game of Thrones Studio Tour transforms into a…

Belfast International Arts Festival
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

14th October 2025-9th November 2025

Northern Ireland's largest contemporary arts festival promises a compelling programme of drama and…

Friendship Four
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

28th November 2025-29th November 2025

The Friendship Four returns to The SSE Arena, Belfast on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 November 2025…

Woman painting a dragon on child's face as father watches.
LocationBanbridge

Openings

Season

31st October 2025-1st November 2025

This Halloween, the Game of Thrones Studio Tour invites families to step Beyond The Wall for a fun…

Events by Category

Awaken your Giant Spirit

  1. All Events
    Stay in the know with our guide to upcoming events in Northern Ireland. From vibrant festivals and unique days out to exciting concerts and family-friendly activities, this list is your go-to resource for the latest and greatest events in Belfast, Derry and beyond.
  2. Family Events
    Northern Ireland is bursting at the seams with things to do for families. Create unforgettable memories with the kids in tow, whether you're on holiday or looking inspiration for a day out.
  3. Sports Events
    We love sport in Northern Ireland. If there’s a ball nearby, we’ll kick it, pass it or hit it with a bat, hurl, stick, cue, club or racquet. We love everything four-wheeled and anything two-wheeled. We love bouts in the ring, pucks on the ice, and run-ins on the flat and over jumps. And if something needs throwing, lifting, sailing or running after, we’ll give it our best shot.
  4. Food & Drink Events
    There’s so much happening on the food front in Northern Ireland these days that it’s sometimes hard to keep up. New inventive and talented chefs coming through. Local food and drink artisan businesses thriving. Here’s just a taster of what you’ll find when you get here...
  5. Arts & Theatre Events
    Northern Ireland is a land of poets, writers and dreamers. We’ve given the world Heaney and Friel, C.S Lewis and MacNeice, and Booker-prize winning Anna Burns. There’s a vibrant arts scene happening here, and here’s a taste of what’s going on...
  6. Music Events
    Discover the music events taking place across Northern Ireland including everything from band concerts and championships, to craic and ceol, musical theatre and outdoor concerts with line-ups packed with internationally renowned acts.
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