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  1. kilrea twelfth parade

    Kilrea

    Address

    Drumagarner Road, Belfast, Kilrea, County Londonderry, BT51 5TE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9070 1122

    Type

    Type:

    Culture & Heritage

    The small market town of Kilrea in East Londonderry will welcome 8 local Districts whose membership includes over 50 private lodges and bands. At the head of the parade will be Tamlaght O'Crilly Pipe Band leading their own Lodge, Tamlaght O'Crilly…

    Dates

    From:
    13 July 2026Open 12:00 - 16:30
  2. Crowds line the street in the Diamond
    Crowds and stalls fill the street at the fair
    Fireworks burst to life above the boats in the marina with the big wheel lit up at the side
    Four children playing traditional Irish music on the green
    Crowds browsing the stalls and soaking up the atmosphere at the Naturally North Coast and Glens Artisan Market
    A man in a white shirt and hat selling bags of yellowman
    A woman and her horse with pink flowers in a plaited mane
    A family enjoying the free children's games on offer
    A boy on a trampoline enjoying the free children's entertainment on offer
    Crowds line the street in the Diamond
    Crowds and stalls fill the street at the fair
    Fireworks burst to life above the boats in the marina with the big wheel lit up at the side
    Four children playing traditional Irish music on the green
    Crowds browsing the stalls and soaking up the atmosphere at the Naturally North Coast and Glens Artisan Market
    A man in a white shirt and hat selling bags of yellowman
    A woman and her horse with pink flowers in a plaited mane
    A family enjoying the free children's games on offer
    A boy on a trampoline enjoying the free children's entertainment on offer

    Ballycastle

    Address

    Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6BT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2076 2024

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Aug 2026to25 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Free
  3. the archo string quartet with their instruments
    woman in a princess dress surrounded by a forest path
    the reuben agnew bluegrass trio
    megan paul and andrew robinson in front of an auditorium
    the causeway shantymen all gathered and smiling
    the causeway mummers playing instruments, wearing basket woven hats on their heads
    the archo string quartet with their instruments
    woman in a princess dress surrounded by a forest path
    the reuben agnew bluegrass trio
    megan paul and andrew robinson in front of an auditorium
    the causeway shantymen all gathered and smiling
    the causeway mummers playing instruments, wearing basket woven hats on their heads

    Portstewart

    Address

    Flowerfield Arts Centre, 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart, County Londonderry, BT55 7PL

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 7083 1400

    Type

    Type:

    Live Music

    Enjoy a fantastic afternoon of music set against the beautiful backdrop of Flowerfield Park. Pack your picnic essentials, bring the whole family, and settle in for a relaxed afternoon of great music and good company.

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2026Open 12:00 - 13:00
    From:
    25 July 2026Open 12:00 - 13:00
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    1 Aug 2026Open 12:00 - 13:00
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    8 Aug 2026Open 12:00 - 13:00
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    15 Aug 2026
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    22 Aug 2026Open 12:00 - 13:00
  4. The Annual Foyle Cup Parade making its way to the city centre in 2023.
    Foyle Cup 2023 u-16 final between Don Boscos FC and Lourdes (Dublin) at the Brandywell
    Some of the young participants listening to speeches in Guildhall Square during the Foyle Cup 2023 Parade
    Sion Swifts and Derry City Ladies battle it out in a penalty shoot out in 2023
    Action from the u-12 battle between Hibs and Crusaders at the Brandywell in 2023
    Parents enjoying the relaxing sunshine at the 2023 Foyle Cup
    The Annual Foyle Cup Parade making its way to the city centre in 2023.
    Foyle Cup 2023 u-16 final between Don Boscos FC and Lourdes (Dublin) at the Brandywell
    Some of the young participants listening to speeches in Guildhall Square during the Foyle Cup 2023 Parade
    Sion Swifts and Derry City Ladies battle it out in a penalty shoot out in 2023
    Action from the u-12 battle between Hibs and Crusaders at the Brandywell in 2023
    Parents enjoying the relaxing sunshine at the 2023 Foyle Cup

    Derry~Londonderry

    Address

    Various locations, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7506 578 225

    Type

    Type:

    Sporting Event

    The O'Neills Foyle Cup is a highly successful youth soccer tournament held mainly in the City of Derry, but also branches out with matches played in neighbouring counties throughout Northern Ireland.

    Dates

    From:
    20 July 2026to25 July 2026
  5. Limavady

    Address

    Ballymully Cottage Farm, 61 Ballyavelin Road, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 0NQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7936 783 420

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Stendhal Festival is Northern Ireland's leading independent festival, celebrating all aspects of the arts. The event combines the best talents from the UK & Ireland with international performers in one of Northern Ireland's most scenic settings.

    Dates

    From:
    2 July 2026to4 July 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Image of a man standing at a flipchart covered in black and white cartoon illustrations.

    Limavady

    Address

    Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre, 24a Main Street, Limavady, Derry/Londonderry, BT49 0FJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 7776 0310

    Price

    Price £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Create your own comic characters and stories with guidance from a professional comic artist. Learn drawing tips, storytelling skills and layout techniques to design exciting comic book pages.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
    From:
    21 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 15:30

    Price

    Price £20.00 Per Ticket
  7. a picture of jitterbug jackson wearing a brightly coloured jumpsuit, facing away from the camera

    Portstewart

    Address

    Flowerfield Arts Centre, 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart, County Londonderry, BT55 7PL

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 7083 1400

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    An absurd and joyful one-man cabaret for audiences (young and old!) bursting with juggling, diabolo, high unicycle, dance, and song. And lookout on the Prom in Portstewart (2.30-3.15pm) for a wonderfully wacky walkabout in the afternoon!

    Dates

    From:
    20 July 2026Open 11:30 - 12:15
  8. Busy Benone Artisan Market
    People Shopping at Benone Artisan Market
    Busy Benone Artisan Market
    People Shopping at Benone Artisan Market

    Limavady

    Address

    Benone Visitor Complex, 53 Benone Ave, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 0LQ

    Telephone

    07723622008

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Visit the Naturally North Coast and Glens Artisan Market at the Benone Visitor Complex this Summer. Located on the A2 Seacoast Road, approximately 11 miles from Coleraine and 12 miles from Limavady, this market is nestled next to Benone Strand,…

    Dates

    From:
    12 July 2026

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
  9. Image shows two spooky characters dressed up in the woods
    Image shows children enjoying the brightly lit up fairground rides
    Image shows fireworks lighting up the night sky with the crowd and fairground amusements below
    person performing with fire at a fairground
    Image shows two spooky characters dressed up in the woods
    Image shows children enjoying the brightly lit up fairground rides
    Image shows fireworks lighting up the night sky with the crowd and fairground amusements below
    person performing with fire at a fairground

    Coleraine

    Address

    Coleraine University, Cromore Road, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT52 1EY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7034 7034

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Various Halloween events taking place across the Borough in Ballymoney, Ballycastle, Coleraine and Limavady with music, spooky characters, entertainment, and fireworks.

    Ghosts, witches, and creatures of fright, come and enjoy your local…

    Dates

    From:
    27 Oct 2026

    Price

    Free
  10. a parade band proceeding on the main street in limavady

    Limavady

    Address

    Church Street, Limavady, Londonderry, BT49 0BY

    Telephone

    +442890701122

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    There will be around 2,000 Orangemen, Ladies and Juniors taking part in this years Limavady Parade accompanied by 35 flute, accordion and pipe bands.

    Dates

    From:
    13 July 2026Open 12:00 - 16:15
  11. May Day Family BBQ | Roe Valley Resort | Sunday 24th May

    Limavady

    Address

    10 Lisnakilly Road, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 9FB

    Telephone

    028 7772 2222

    Price

    Price £6.00 to £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Join Roe Valley Resort for their May Day Family BBQ on Sunday 24th May

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2026Open 12:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £6.00 to £10.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Dungiven

    Address

    Ballyguddin Road, Dungiven, County Londonderry, BT57 8RW

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    REVVV IT UP with the whole family this July, with live music performances, fireworks, cookery demos and more at this tractor pulling extravaganza!

    Dates

    From:
    17 July 2026to19 July 2026Open 10:00 - 22:00
  13. Image shows a spooky Halloween character leaning down over a person with a painted skeleton face
    Image shows a spooky Halloween character leaning down over a person with a painted skeleton face

    Ballycastle

    Address

    Ballycastle Seafront, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6SZ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2076 2024

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Spooky fun at the Seafront! Ballycastle's Halloween spectacular takes place on Monday 27th October

    Dates

    From:
    31 Oct 2026

    Price

    Free
  14. a puppet of a young blonde boy stands before a window with a smiling moon outside

    Limavady

    Address

    Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre, 24a Main Street, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 0FJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 7776 0310

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Play

    Step into the world of Sam, who has boundless imagination, and experience a tale of finding friendship in the most unlikely places.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Aug 2026Open 11:00 -

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket
  15. A tutor working with children to make arts and crafts projects

    Limavady

    Address

    Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre, 24a Main Street, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 0FJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 7776 0310

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Join the RVACC for the launch of Children’s Month at Drumceatt Square! Families can enjoy arts and crafts, street theatre, walkabouts, storytelling, and live music in a day full of creativity and fun for all ages.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00
  16. a male youth football team celebrates winning a trophy
    a male youth football team celebrates winning a trophy at Supercup NI
    a girls football team pose for a selfie with their medals wearing red Manchester United uniforms
    a young women's football team pose for a group photo while wearing red and black athletic uniforms
    two women smile for the camera while walking in a parade - one holds a small american flag
    a team wearing black athletic uniforms walk on to a football pitch as part of a parade procession
    two men walk on to a football pitch under a branded 'SuperCupNI' arch
    a male youth football team celebrates winning a trophy at Supercup NI
    two men walk on to a football pitch under a branded 'SuperCupNI' arch while waving
    a male youth football team celebrates winning a trophy
    a male youth football team celebrates winning a trophy at Supercup NI
    a girls football team pose for a selfie with their medals wearing red Manchester United uniforms
    a young women's football team pose for a group photo while wearing red and black athletic uniforms
    two women smile for the camera while walking in a parade - one holds a small american flag
    a team wearing black athletic uniforms walk on to a football pitch as part of a parade procession
    two men walk on to a football pitch under a branded 'SuperCupNI' arch
    a male youth football team celebrates winning a trophy at Supercup NI
    two men walk on to a football pitch under a branded 'SuperCupNI' arch while waving

    Coleraine

    Address

    Unit 31 Loughanhill Industrial Estate, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT52 2NR

    Telephone

    +44(0) 7841 906 869

    Type

    Type:

    Sporting Event

    SuperCupNI is Northern Ireland's premier international youth football tournament for both boys and girls.

    Dates

    From:
    26 July 2026to31 July 2026
  17. People browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    People browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    People browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    People browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    People browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    People browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    People browsing busy outdoor market stalls
    People browsing busy outdoor market stalls

    Cushendall

    Address

    Cushendcall Boat Club Carpark, 68 Coast Road, Cushendall, County Antrim, BT44 0QW

    Telephone

    +44(0)7723622008

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Visit the Naturally North Coast and Glens Artisan Market at the Boat Club Car Park in Cushendall this Summer.

    Located on the Coast Road, Cushendall, this market is nestled in a picturesque setting with views of the stunning coastline and the…

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    26 July 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    9 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)
  18. Address

    Various Locations, BT7 1NH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9024 6609

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    NI Science Festival returns 10-21 February 2027

    Dates

    From:
    10 Feb 2027to21 Feb 2027

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. Image shows a man with fire poi entertaining the crowd
    Image shows a stage set up with spooky Halloween characters
    Image shows a man with fire poi entertaining the crowd
    Image shows a stage set up with spooky Halloween characters

    Limavady

    Address

    Roemill Playing Fields, Roemill Road, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 9BQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7776 0650

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Various Halloween events taking place across the Borough in Ballymoney, Ballycastle, Coleraine and Limavady with music, spooky characters, entertainment, and fireworks.

    Ghosts, witches, and creatures of fright, come and enjoy your local…

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2026

    Price

    Free
  20. A man playing an accordion and a man playing a violin
    A man playing an accordion and a man playing a violin

    Ballycastle

    Address

    Rathlin Island, Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6BT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2076 2024

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    The long and rich coastal traditions of Rathlin Island are showcased during this festival which celebrates local cuisine, live music and maritime heritage.

    Dates

    From:
    21 May 2026to31 May 2026
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