36 upcoming events in Northern Ireland · page 1 of 2
October 2026
Lir Arts Festival Ceili, Ballycastle
A traditional Irish ceili night forming part of Ballycastle's Lir Arts Festival, with live music and group dancing that welcomes visitors and beginners on the Causeway Coast.
BetVictor Northern Ireland Open (Snooker)
A ranking World Snooker Tour event held at Belfast's Waterfront Hall, marking ten years of the tournament in the city.
Northern Ireland Open Snooker Championship
Professional ranking snooker tournament held at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast, part of the World Snooker Tour.
Enniskillen One Act Drama Festival, Ardhowen Theatre
Three nights of short competitive plays from amateur drama groups at the lakeside Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen, a long-running fixture of Fermanagh's community theatre calendar.
Halloween Happenings Ballymoney
Ballymoney Showgrounds hosts spooky characters, amusement rides and a fireworks display for Halloween week.
Harvest Fair at Florence Court, Fermanagh
An autumn weekend fair in the grounds of the National Trust's Florence Court estate near Enniskillen, celebrating the harvest season with local produce and seasonal family activities.
Spooks in the City, Newry
Newry's half-term Halloween programme of family activities running for over a week in the city, a handy option for families visiting the Mourne and Gullion area during October holidays.
Halloween Happenings Ballycastle
Ballycastle Seafront stages a fancy dress parade, stilt walkers, fire performers and fireworks over the sea.
Westlife 25th Anniversary Shows at The SSE Arena
Westlife special shows at The SSE Arena Belfast.
Derry Halloween 2026
Europe's largest Halloween festival, 40th anniversary, in Derry~Londonderry.
Halloween Happenings Coleraine
Ulster University's Coleraine campus hosts a Spooky Trail with a quiet-hour session and a traditional fireworks finale.
Chris Kent Comedy Night, Newry
Stand-up comedy show at the Canal Court Hotel in Newry.
Halloween Happenings Limavady
Roemill Playing Fields in Limavady holds live music, fancy dress competitions and a Halloween night fireworks finale.
November 2026
Remembrance Sunday Belfast
Remembrance Sunday commemorations across Northern Ireland.
Twilight Market at Montalto, Ballynahinch
A festive evening market at The Carriage Rooms on the Montalto Estate, with artisan stalls and seasonal food making it an atmospheric early start to Christmas shopping in County Down.
Belfast Christmas Market at City Hall
Continental-style Christmas market at Belfast City Hall grounds.
Irish Fly Fair & International Angling Show, Enniskillen
A weekend show for anglers in Fermanagh's lakeland capital, featuring fly-tying demonstrations, tackle traders and fishing experts, fitting for a county famed for Lough Erne's game fishing.
Christmas Light Switch Ons, Causeway Coast & Glens towns
Santa tours the area's main towns across a week of free switch-on evenings, each bringing festive lights, entertainment and a community atmosphere to kick off Christmas on the north coast.
Newry Christmas Market
Festive market in Newry's historic Variety Market Hall with up to 70 stalls of food, crafts and gifts, plus live entertainment and a Santa experience, running Thursdays to Sundays.
Anthony Toner at Down Arts Centre, Downpatrick
The acclaimed Northern Irish singer-songwriter and guitarist plays an intimate concert in Downpatrick's characterful Down Arts Centre, a former town hall in the heart of St Patrick's country.
Ballet Ireland's Romeo and Juliet, Ardhowen Theatre
Ballet Ireland brings its touring production of Shakespeare's tragic love story to Enniskillen, offering full-scale classical dance in an intimate lakeside theatre.
Armagh Georgian Festival
Armagh's Georgian quarter hosts Northern Ireland's largest festive artisan market with over 100 local producers and seasonal entertainment.
Ballynahinch Christmas Lights Switch On
The County Down market town marks the start of the festive season with its community light switch-on, usually bringing entertainment, stalls and a visit from Santa.
Run Armagh: Clive Nesbitt's Birthday Marathon
Annual marathon and running event held in Armagh, part of the Run Armagh series.