11 upcoming events in Belfast
October 2026
Belfast Coffee Festival
Independent coffee roasters, baristas and food traders gather at Carlisle Memorial Church for Belfast's dedicated coffee festival.
Belfast International Arts Festival
Belfast's flagship multi-arts festival returns for its 64th edition with theatre, music, dance and visual arts across more than 30 venues citywide.
Open House Belfast
Architecture festival by PLACE opens up some of Belfast's most interesting buildings and spaces to the public free of charge.
BetVictor Northern Ireland Open
Top professional snooker players compete in the Northern Ireland Open ranking tournament at Waterfront Hall, Belfast.
Feile Haunted House
Falls Park Bowling Pavilion hosts Feile an Phobail's largest Halloween Haunted House experience with over 20 performers.
Feile Halloween Parade and Fireworks
West Belfast's Falls Park hosts Feile an Phobail's annual Halloween parade and fireworks finale, drawing over 10,000 spectators.
November 2026
Belfast Cocktail Week Winter Edition
Bars and venues across Belfast city centre host the winter edition of Belfast Cocktail Week with special menus and tastings.
Belfast Christmas Market
Over 100 continental wooden chalets, a food village and a helter-skelter fill the grounds of Belfast City Hall for the annual Christmas market.
Belfast Christmas Market 2026
Over 100 chalets fill the grounds of Belfast City Hall with international food, artisan crafts, and festive gifts, making it one of the UK's most popular Christmas markets.
December 2026
Belfast City Hall New Year's Eve Fireworks
Crowds gather at Donegall Square to watch the annual midnight fireworks display lighting up Belfast City Hall.
May 2027
Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon
Runners start at Stormont and finish in Ormeau Park for Northern Ireland's biggest annual marathon and team relay event.