Northern Ireland: festivals

Festivals in Northern Ireland at a glance

Our Northern Ireland calendar has 2 listings under festivals: 2 with fixed dates. For 2 of 2, we read the dates on the organiser's own page. Every listing links to its organiser, so check opening times and tickets there before you travel.

This is a short list so far. For more choice, see festivals across the UK (55 listings) or everything on in Northern Ireland.

When they happen

• Jan0 listings
• Feb0 listings
• Mar0 listings
• Apr0 listings
• May0 listings
• Jun0 listings
• Jul0 listings
• Aug0 listings
• Sep0 listings
• Oct2 listings
• Nov2 listings
• Dec0 listings

The busiest months for festivals here are October and November, counting each month an event runs in.

What our Northern Ireland guide says about those seasons:

Autumn (September to November)

Quieter at the main sights, with changing colors in the forest parks. Check ferry and attraction hours as the season ends.

Where they happen

• Venues across Belfast · Belfast city centre & Cathedral Quarter · 2 listings

Other events in Northern Ireland

• Sport 1
• Arts & exhibitions 2

Festivals elsewhere

Festivals across the UK: 55 listings in London and our other destinations. By destination:

• Cambridge 5
• Edinburgh 5
• Manchester 4
• Oxford 4
• York 4
• Glasgow 3
• Bath 2
• Bristol 2
• Cornwall 2
• The Cotswolds 2
• The Peak District 2
• The Scottish Highlands 2
• Wales 2
• The Jurassic Coast 1
• The Lake District 1
• Liverpool 1

Plan the rest of your visit

• Northern Ireland guide: areas, sights, food and stays
• Getting around Northern Ireland
• Where to stay in Northern Ireland
• Every event in Northern Ireland