festivals and fairs antrim

A Festival of Arts and entertainment , now in its 21st year in 2008. Featuring local, national and internatrional acts and performances with a programme of day and evening events, schools programme and education programme. Events Dates are from 01/10/08 to 18/10/08...

This is a family event which begins with a concert in Jordanstown Park and culminating in a family fun day on the Saturday. Attractions include charity stalls, circus performers, classic car display and puppet shows....

Open House Festival brings the best of traditional, roots and acoustic music and arts to the heart of Belfast, with a quality programme of events based in the city's Cathedral Quarter....

Lisburn is set for a cultural double-whammy at this year’s St Patrick’s night celebrations, when Ulster-Scots meet St Patrick at Lagan Valley Island....

The Ould Lammas Fair, held each year in Ballycastle on the last Monday and Tuesday of August, is one of Ireland's oldest fairs!
The exact origin of the fair is uncertain. One theory is that it began as a result of the occupation of the area around Ballycastle by the MacDonnells of the Isles in the early part of the sixteenth century....

During the middle of the summer there are a variety of some of the most spectacular ships from around the world coming to Belfast. Last year Tall Ships and 2 modern navy vessels were open to viewing by the public including the Tenacious (the largest tall ship built in the UK in the last 100 years) and the Jeanie Johnston (is a replica of one of the most famous ships to sail the Atlantic during the Irish famine)....

This is the celebration of alternate lifestyles and respect for diversity, history and the culture of Belfast’s Gay and Lesbian community. With plenty of events open to everyone, there will be walks, river cruises, talks, photographic exhibitions and of course the Pride Parade with its riot of colours and sounds....

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival presents

OUT TO LUNCH ARTS FESTIVAL 2 - 25 JANUARY 2009

All events take palce at the Black Box, Hill Street, Belfast
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The Gig 'n the Bann Music and Dance Festival in Portglenone is normally held in September....