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Welcome to Northern Ireland

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Northern Ireland welcomes visitors with its stunning landscapes, from the dramatic Giant's Causeway to lush green valleys. Explore its rich history in Belfast, home to the Titanic Museum, and savour the warmth of its people in charming pubs and vibrant cultural quarters.

Holidays in Northern Ireland

Holidaying in Northern Ireland offers a unique blend of benefits, including breathtaking natural beauty with rugged coastlines and serene lakes. The compact size of Northern Ireland allows for easy exploration, ensuring you can experience a wide variety of attractions and activities in a relatively short span of time.

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Seasonal events and must-see locations - Northern Ireland

From the Giant’s Causeway to Belfast’s cultural quarters, Northern Ireland is packed with rewarding day trips and longer breaks.

2 AUG

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Belfast 2026

Sun 2 Aug 2026 – Sun 9 Aug 2026 📍 Northern Ireland Many events free

The world's largest celebration of Irish traditional music comes to Belfast for the first time, with street performances, pub sessions and stage concerts.

2 AUG

Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann 2026

Sun 2 Aug 2026 – Sun 9 Aug 2026 📍 Belfast Free

The world's biggest celebration of Irish music and culture comes to Belfast for eight days, with over 800,000 expected visitors enjoying street performances, pub sessions and stage concerts.

20 AUG

Belfast Vital 2026

Thu 20 Aug 2026 – Sat 22 Aug 2026 📍 Belfast Varies

Belfast's major outdoor live music festival returns for a three-day weekend of top acts at Boucher Road Playing Fields.

22 OCT

City of Derry International Choir Festival 2026

Thu 22 Oct 2026 – Sun 25 Oct 2026 📍 Londonderry Varies by event

Participating choirs take over the city and surrounding areas with a programme of choral music performances and competitions.

28 OCT

Derry Halloween 2026

Wed 28 Oct 2026 – Sat 31 Oct 2026 📍 Londonderry Free

Europe's largest Halloween festival marks 40 years with spectacular parades, street performances, fireworks, live music and immersive celebrations.

28 OCT

Derry Halloween Festival

Wed 28 Oct 2026 – Sat 31 Oct 2026 📍 Londonderry Free

Europe's largest Halloween festival celebrates its 40th anniversary with four days of activities including the Awakening the Walled City Trail, a Carnival Parade and fireworks on Halloween night.

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Cities and towns

Belfast

In Belfast, you'll find fascinating walking, bus and taxi tours, cultural escapes, scientific exhibitions and literary inspirations. Not to mention the superb shopping, beautiful landmarks and top class entertainment.

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Belfast