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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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  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

a selection of handmade cosmetics on a market stall table
LocationPortballintrae

Openings

Season

23rd March 2024

Regular artisan food & craft market, featuring a selection of NI's original, talented artists,…

a blue painted keepsake box
Location2-6 Stone Row, Coleraine

Openings

Season

24th March 2024

Create your very own keepsake box using specialist paints, waxes, mouldings, transfers and stencils…

a glass artist uses a cutting tool as part of the fused glass-making workshop
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

23rd March 2024

A Fused Glass workshop facilitated by renowned glass artist Eleanor-Jane, where you will experience…

interior of riverside theatre auditorium
LocationCromore Road, Coleraine

Openings

Season

23rd March 2024

An evening of classic comedy, with musical accompaniment and laughter from the comedy showband…

Interior of auditorium at Riverside Theatre
LocationCromore Road, Coleraine

Openings

Season

19th March 2024

The hit stage production, 'Shape of You', features the amazing music of one of the world's greatest…

A stained glass Tiffany panel painted in blue, green and yellow colours
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

23rd March 2024

A Stained Glass (Tiffany) Workshop where you will learn how to cut, grind, copper-foil and solder…

Potter Babs Belshaw assists two ladies wearing branded aprons with the Porcelain Mug Decorating Workshop at Blackheath
LocationColeraine

Openings

Season

24th March 2024

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of pottery as you craft your very own personalised mug in…

Zara of Yuna Loga features in a promotional poster for this event.
LocationCastlerock, Coleraine

Openings

Season

20th March 2024

Celebrate the lengthening days and receding darkness with Luna Yoga at the iconic Mussenden Temple.

Fiona Shannon
LocationVarious

Openings

Season

23rd March 2024

The Causeway Craft Trail Open Studios take place on 16th and 23rd March. Eight makers and…

a freshly cooked dish of traditonal Spanish paella
Location78 Portstewart Road, Coleraine

Openings

Season

23rd March 2024

Enjoy an evening of cookery and craic at Ocho Bistro's Tapas Cookery Class

An image of Portstewart Strand promoting an event, hosted by National Trust and Mae Murray Foundation, celebrating two years as a fully inclusive beac
LocationPortstewart

Openings

Season

23rd March 2024

Join Mae Murray Foundation and National Trust for live music, sensory fun, and an all-ability…

Live Music Nights at the Bushmills Inn
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

22nd March 2024-23rd March 2024

Live music every Friday & Saturday night in the Gas Bar at the Bushmills Inn

Image shows a movie theatre with red seats
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

21st March 2024

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

The Easter Bunny poses outside Broughgammon Farm
LocationBallycastle

Openings

Season

23rd March 2024-24th March 2024

Easter has hatched at Broughgammon Farm! Celebrate with a fun family day out at their award-winning…

a jeweller works at crafting her creations in a workshop
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

23rd March 2024

Learn to craft a delicate sterling silver pendant with Sarah Elizabeth Jewellery at The Designerie,…

Sip & Paint with Maud McArthur Art at The Designerie
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

23rd March 2024

Explore your creativity with an exciting morning of painting at The Designerie with a 'Sip and…

Next Week

Barrel fired bowls
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

30th March 2024

Learn to fire pottery without a kiln! Patricia will guide you through the process of decorating…

Image shows three glass stakes with flowers in bright colours
LocationCushendun

Openings

Season

29th March 2024

Design and produce 3 floral stakes, which can be used to enhance window flowerpots in the home, or…

a chef talks to a tour group whilst holding a jar of locally made produce
LocationColeraine

Openings

Season

30th March 2024

Experience the exceptional foodie culture of the Causeway Coast. Enjoy this time together to eat,…

Live Music Nights at the Bushmills Inn
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

29th March 2024-30th March 2024

Live music every Friday & Saturday night in the Gas Bar at the Bushmills Inn

Image shows a movie theatre with red seats
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

28th March 2024

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

Image shows three brightly coloured fish made from fused glass, one on top of the other
LocationCushendun

Openings

Season

29th March 2024

Create a beautiful fish mobile in soft, tonal colours with harmonious movement, perfect for hanging…

people browsing outdoor market stall tents on a sunny day
LocationColeraine

Openings

Season

30th March 2024

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

Next Month

Stalls at the Roe Valley Speciality Market
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

6th April 2024

If you love local fresh food, quirky handmade crafts, fine art, and speciality products, visit one…

MV Kingfisher
LocationColeraine

Openings

Season

6th April 2024

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

interior of riverside theatre auditorium
LocationCromore Road, Coleraine

Openings

Season

19th April 2024-4th May 2024

Season

20th April 2024

Season

27th April 2024

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

gardens on the grounds of Downhill Estate
LocationCastlerock, Coleraine

Openings

Season

3rd April 2024

Join our gardener Una for a free session of blossom bathing on the grounds of Downhill Demesne.

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  1. Carnival parade makes its way down the street with performers dressed in bright yellow costumes wearing tall coloured hats
    Ballymoney Spring Fair is making a return to the town on April 19th & 20th - promising free family-friendly activities and lots of carnival colour!. Organised by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, with support from Ballymoney Chamber of Commerce and Fuse FM, this year's action-packed event is set to be the best yet, with new venues in the town centre and an even bigger choice of have-a-go attractions on offer.
    1. 19 Apr 202420 Apr 2024
  2. 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. 6 May 202411 May 2024
  3. A group of people building a raft with a female character in a costume
    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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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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