19 upcoming events in Portrush
October 2026
A Giant Listen at Elephant Rock Hotel
An evening of storytelling featuring tales of Dunluce Castle and Causeway Coast legends alongside a light supper and wine.
Lacada Brewery Tours, Victoria Street
Tour a small local craft brewery in Portrush town, with a bookable 3.15pm slot on Friday and Saturday this weekend.
Live Music at The Safehouse, Main Street
Free weekend live music from local performers at The Safehouse bar on Portrush Main Street, a relaxed way to spend an autumn evening in town.
Sunday Afternoon Tipple, Elephant Rock Hotel
A guided Limavady Irish Whiskey tasting led by the distiller, paired with cocktails and small plates in the seafront Elephant Rock Hotel. Booking essential and 18+ only.
Taste Causeway at Dunluce Lodge
A high-end dining experience at Dunluce Lodge in Portrush showcasing Taste Causeway network ingredients in a bespoke menu.
Halloween Happenings
Council-run Halloween programme across the borough including Portrush.
Where's it Found? at Two Twenty
A day market at Two Twenty Coffee House in Portrush featuring local artisan producer stalls and live music.
Afternoon Tea & Movie: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Family afternoon tea screening event held at The Playhouse Portrush ahead of Halloween.
Causeway Coast Halloween Fireworks Programme
Council-run Halloween week programme in Portrush with fireworks, spooky trails and family entertainment.
Portrush Beach Races
Horse racing event on East Strand beach, Portrush.
November 2026
Portrush Pop Up Choir Community Concert, The Playhouse
A short singing project with no auditions or experience needed finishes with a free public performance at The Playhouse on Main Street, a friendly community night out.
Atlantic Sessions
Multi-venue live music festival across Portrush and Portstewart with over 30 free gigs spanning folk, bluegrass, indie and electronic acts.
Atlantic Sessions Music Festival
A four-day music festival with over 30 artists performing free across bars, hotels and town halls in Portrush and Portstewart.
Calendar Girls: The Musical, Portrush Town Hall
Portrush Music Society stages the stage-musical version of the well-loved Calendar Girls story of friendship and community, with evening shows and a Saturday matinee at the town hall.
December 2026
Portrush Christmas Lights Switch-On
Portrush Yacht Club and council-run festive switch-on event with live entertainment from Coastal Vocals and the Causeway Shantymen.
Kiwis Comedy Club Christmas Special
Stand-up comedy Christmas special night hosted in Portrush.
Portrush Christmas Market
Festive market at Portrush Town Hall with stalls, food and seasonal shopping.
April 2027
Endurancelife Giant's Causeway Coastal Trail Run (starts Portrush)
A coastal trail running event from 10K to ultra distances starting in Portrush and following the North Antrim cliffs past the Giant's Causeway, with around 2,276 ft of climbing on the 20-mile route.
June 2027
Royal Portrush Amateur Championship
The 132nd Amateur Championship staged across the Dunluce and Valley links at Royal Portrush Golf Club.