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  1. Two men dressed in nautical costume and pulling each end of a rope
    24 May - 2 June 2024
  2. colourful fireworks exploding over Portstewart at night
    27 July & 10 August 2024
  3. a woman petting a horse with a braided mane that's adorned with colourful flowers
    24-27 August 2024
  4. a military plane flies over the beach and the ocean
    7-8 September 2024
  5. the colourful lights of carnival rides light up a dark sky
    26-31 October 2024
  6. bold neon colours light up a close up of a persons hand strumming an electric guitar
    14-17 November 2024
  7. Crowds of people gathered on a busy street with Christmas street lights above them
    Various dates in November 2024

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Awaken your Giant Spirit

  1. All Events
    Plan ahead - check out the full list of events happening in the Causeway Coast and Glens over the coming months
  2. Causeway Craft Trail
    Discover the arts and crafts businesses that thrive in the Causeway Coast and Glens. A warm welcome awaits - drop in, meet the makers and listen to their stories whilst acquiring cool new skills with a workshop in basket weaving or pottery, painting or wooden spoon carving.
  3. Food & Drink Events
    The Causeway Coast and Glens is fast building a reputation for its food and drink. And our chefs and artisan producers know how to showcase all. Time your break to coincide with one of our festivals. Sample it for yourself. One taste and you’ll know why everybody’s so excited.
  4. Family Events
    You’ll be pleased to hear we know how to keep kids entertained. ‘We’re bored’ is not something you’ll hear when you holiday in the Causeway Coast and Glens. Watch out for pirates, enjoy all the fun of the Lammas Fair and be dazzled by fireworks at your favourite seaside resort.
  5. Arts & Theatre Events
    Don’t you just love live performances? They’re so uplifting. From music and dance, to comedy and tragedy you’ll be enthralled by the talent on show in the Causeway Coast and Glens. And it’s not all indoors, during the summer months we like to keep your entertained with some street theatre.
  6. Music Events
    Winter, spring, summer or fall, you’ll find someone playing a tune in the Causeway Coast and Glens. Look out for pub based sessions and seaside stages, festivals in the fields and songs on the prom. And if your musical tastes are a bit more formal, we can do that too.

This Week

Exterior of Old Church Centre, Cushendun
LocationCushendun

Openings

Season

4th May 2024-6th May 2024

3 days of music, drama, art and poetry for all the family in the Glens of Antrim.

MV Kingfisher
LocationColeraine

Openings

Season

4th May 2024

A unique, river boat whiskey-tasting experience. You will retrace the voyages of our ancestors with…

A photo of some children standing up working with craft materials
LocationPortstewart

Openings

Season

4th May 2024

Led by Linda Mulholland, children will dive into a Springtime creative whirlwind, experimenting…

interior of riverside theatre auditorium
LocationCromore Road, Coleraine

Openings

Season

19th April 2024-4th May 2024

Last staged by Ballywillan fifteen years ago, this spectacular musical event is back to touch…

painting of a wave crashing against coastal rocks
LocationPortstewart

Openings

Season

4th May 2024-22nd June 2024

Artists Drawn Together is an eclectic group from across the country, united by a love of art…

An image of a bird on a branch.
LocationCastlerock, Coleraine

Openings

Season

5th May 2024

Step out into nature and immerse yourself in the majestic sounds of the dawn chorus at Downhill.…

An image of Cushendun Beach.
LocationCushendun

Openings

Season

4th May 2024

Hidden Message is a facilitated, thought-provoking and creative, practical group activity aimed at…

Adrian stands with his paintings in front of the Arcadia building
LocationPortrush

Openings

Season

4th May 2024-6th May 2024

Artist Adrian Margey will be staging his Spring Solo Exhibition & Sale of Work at The Arcadia…

Chocolate Making at The Chocolate Manor
LocationCastlerock

Openings

Season

4th May 2024

Handcraft your own chocolates paired with the very best artisan products from Taste Causeway…

people in kayaks pose for a photo
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

4th May 2024-6th May 2024

Escape the ordinary & immerse yourself in an extraordinary weekend of fun & relaxation as…

women look at the art on display at an art exhibition
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

3rd May 2024-6th May 2024

Exhibition of local artwork and photography, all available to purchase at a range of prices. All…

Live Music Nights at the Bushmills Inn
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

2nd May 2024-4th May 2024

Live music every weekend in the Gas Bar at the Bushmills Inn

Next Week

Exterior of Old Church Centre, Cushendun
LocationCushendun

Openings

Season

4th May 2024-6th May 2024

3 days of music, drama, art and poetry for all the family in the Glens of Antrim.

The North West 200
LocationColeraine

Openings

Season

6th May 2024-11th May 2024

The North West 200 is Ireland's largest outdoor sporting event. Each year over 100,000 visitors and…

Image shows a band on stage with men in yellow suits and a women in a blue dress
LocationCromore Road, Coleraine

Openings

Season

9th May 2024

The Jive Aces have earned their reputation and won several important awards including the City of…

painting of a wave crashing against coastal rocks
LocationPortstewart

Openings

Season

4th May 2024-22nd June 2024

Artists Drawn Together is an eclectic group from across the country, united by a love of art…

Image shows a movie theatre with red seats
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

9th May 2024

Everyone loves a night at the movies! Enjoy small, intimate screenings of the latest blockbusters…

A female rider on a man's shoulders with the crowd behind cheering with their hands up
LocationColeraine

Openings

Season

10th May 2024

Meet the Riders at Coleraine Town Hall on Friday 10th May, followed by an outdoor concert and…

The Other Selves
LocationColeraine

Openings

Season

11th May 2024

A reflection on ageing.

Image of Niall McCabe with a guitar
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

11th May 2024

With self-effacing humour and stories told of growing up on a remote Irish Island, Niall McCabe…

people browsing outdoor market stall tents on a sunny day
LocationColeraine

Openings

Season

11th May 2024

Causeway Speciality Market is a bustling artisan food, craft & art market held twice monthly in…

a man and woman in vintage clothing sitting on a bench. The woman is holding a red handbag, the man is holding a bouquet of red and white flowers.
LocationPortstewart

Openings

Season

10th May 2024

A homage to classic country duets of the 60's and 70's, MDC are heart-on-sleeve songcraft and…

Movie poster from the film Road with the back of a motorcyclist feature the word Dunlop on his back.
LocationPortstewart

Openings

Season

7th May 2024

A special screening of 'Road' to celebrate North West 200 week.

Adrian stands with his paintings in front of the Arcadia building
LocationPortrush

Openings

Season

4th May 2024-6th May 2024

Artist Adrian Margey will be staging his Spring Solo Exhibition & Sale of Work at The Arcadia…

people in kayaks pose for a photo
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

4th May 2024-6th May 2024

Escape the ordinary & immerse yourself in an extraordinary weekend of fun & relaxation as…

women look at the art on display at an art exhibition
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

3rd May 2024-6th May 2024

Exhibition of local artwork and photography, all available to purchase at a range of prices. All…

Live Music Nights at the Bushmills Inn
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

9th May 2024-11th May 2024

Live music every weekend in the Gas Bar at the Bushmills Inn

Next Month

Exterior of Old Church Centre, Cushendun
LocationCushendun

Openings

Season

4th May 2024-6th May 2024

3 days of music, drama, art and poetry for all the family in the Glens of Antrim.

MV Kingfisher
LocationColeraine

Openings

Season

4th May 2024

A unique, river boat whiskey-tasting experience. You will retrace the voyages of our ancestors with…

A photo of some children standing up working with craft materials
LocationPortstewart

Openings

Season

4th May 2024

Led by Linda Mulholland, children will dive into a Springtime creative whirlwind, experimenting…

The North West 200
LocationColeraine

Openings

Season

6th May 2024-11th May 2024

The North West 200 is Ireland's largest outdoor sporting event. Each year over 100,000 visitors and…

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  1. A female rider on a man's shoulders with the crowd behind cheering with their hands up
    Meet the Riders at Coleraine Town Hall on Friday 10th May, followed by an outdoor concert and fireworks at The Crescent, Portstewart from 20:00 - 22:00.
    1. 10 May 2024
  2. The Rathlin Sound Festival celebrates the people, culture and heritage of Ballycastle and Rathlin Island. An exciting annual celebration centred on Rathlin Sound, the body of water between Rathlin Island and Ballycastle in the spectacular Causeway Coast and Glens area.
    1. 24 May 20242 Jun 2024
  3. Crowds line the street in the Diamond
    Ireland’s oldest traditional fair returns to the seaside town of Ballycastle, as thousands of people are set to celebrate its culture, heritage, music and agricultural traditions over a four-day event not to be missed.
    1. 24 Aug 202427 Aug 2024
  4. A lady holding a bottle at the local food tastings
    The Bushmills Salmon & Whiskey Festival has the recipe for success with plenty of fresh local produce, cookery demonstrations, whiskey tastings at the Distillery and Naturally North Coast and Glens Market Artisan Market, as well as plenty of activities, workshops, live music and other entertainment throughout the weekend.
    1. 4 Oct 20246 Oct 2024
  5. A high quality, musical feast, showcasing original music. From traditional to contemporary, electric to acoustic, Atlantic Sessions has emerged as a permanent feature on the cultural calendar creating an energetic, vibrant atmosphere in the pubs, hotels, coffee shops and town halls across Portrush and Portstewart.
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