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  1. Crowds being entertained by performers at the bandstand
    A man wearing a cap singing into a microphone
    Fireworks burst to life above the sea and rocks, with the college in the background
    Fireworks burst to life above the sea and rocks, with the college in the background
    Crowds being entertained by performers at the bandstand
    A man wearing a cap singing into a microphone
    Fireworks burst to life above the sea and rocks, with the college in the background
    Fireworks burst to life above the sea and rocks, with the college in the background

    Portstewart

    Address

    The Crescent, Portstewart, Derry/Londonderry, BT55 7AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7082 3333

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Entertainment

    To mark the end of the Red Sails Festival, there will be a fabulous outdoor concert followed by a spectacular fireworks display!

    Dates

    From:
    27 July 2024Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  2. A man standing on a diving board on top on a cliff with his arms stretched outwards. The  crowd are watching from below, beside the sea.
    Ballycastle Seafront - with boats in the harbour, a play park and the beach at the sea
    A man standing on a diving board on top on a cliff with his arms stretched outwards. The  crowd are watching from below, beside the sea.
    Ballycastle Seafront - with boats in the harbour, a play park and the beach at the sea

    Ballycastle

    Address

    Ballycastle Seafront, Ballycastle, Antrim, BT54 6BN

    Type

    Type:

    Sporting Event

    The rugged landscape of the Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland marks the first of two brand-new locations on the Red Bull Cliff Diving 2024 calendar – a cold water mid-season challenge that will test the athletes to their limits.

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2024to20 July 2024Open 09:00 - 19:00
  3. Image shows fireworks lighting up the sky above Ballycastle Beach
    Images shows a man breathing fire
    Image shows a spooky Halloween character leaning down over a person with a painted skeleton face
    Image shows fireworks lighting up the sky above Ballycastle Beach
    Images shows a man breathing fire
    Image shows a spooky Halloween character leaning down over a person with a painted skeleton face

    Ballycastle

    Address

    Ballycastle Seafront, Ballycastle, Antrim, BT54 6SZ

    Telephone

    + (0) 28 2076 2024

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    The seacoast town of Ballycastle will return with its Spooktacular event on Tuesday, October 29.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2024
  4. Image shows fireworks lighting up the night sky with the crowd and fairground amusements below
    Image shows two spooky characters dressed up in the woods
    Image shows children enjoying the brightly lit up fairground rides
    Image shows fireworks lighting up the night sky with the crowd and fairground amusements below
    Image shows two spooky characters dressed up in the woods
    Image shows children enjoying the brightly lit up fairground rides

    Coleraine

    Address

    Coleraine University, Cromore Road, Coleraine, Derry/Londonderry, BT52 1EY

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7034 7034

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Spooky Season is officially here as Halloween returns to Coleraine on October 31st!

    Dates

    From:
    31 Oct 2024
  5. A man wearing a black hat and a blue tie juggling knives
    A family watching a Punch & Judy Show
    A crowd watches the entertainment in the Amphitheatre in Portrush
    A crowd watches the entertainment at The Crescent in Portstewart
    A man wearing a black hat and a blue tie juggling knives
    A family watching a Punch & Judy Show
    A crowd watches the entertainment in the Amphitheatre in Portrush
    A crowd watches the entertainment at The Crescent in Portstewart

    Address

    Various locations in Ballycastle, Portrush and Portstewart, BT54 6BT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2076 2024

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Watch, laugh or get involved if you dare as this year's Summer Street Theatre returns animating the seaside resorts of Ballycastle, Portrush and Portstewart.

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2024to23 Aug 2024

    Price

    Free
  6. Picture of Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge

    Ballintoy

    Address

    119a Whitepark Road, Ballintoy, County Antrim, BT54 6LS

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2073 1855

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Did you know some of the roughest waters in the UK lie just offshore Carrick-a-Rede? Join Programming & Partnerships Officer, Keith to hear tales of wrecks, monsters, storms, and much more that's associated with this part of the coast.

    Dates

    From:
    25 May 2024Open 11:00 - 12:00
    From:
    25 May 2024Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. CGI image of a stick that looks like a man standing in front of an orange dog.  the stickman looks scared the dog looks happy.

    Portstewart

    Address

    Flowerfield Arts Centre, 185 Coleraine Road, Portstewart, Derry/Londonderry, BT55 7HU

    Telephone

    +44(0)28 7083 1400

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Cinema / Film

    Back-to-back short animations 'Zog', 'The Highway Rat' & 'Superworm' - part of the Cinemagic Foodbank Initiative

    Dates

    From:
    22 June 2024Open 11:00 - 12:30

    Price

    Free
  8. Limavady

    Address

    Ballymully Cottage Farm, 61 Ballyavelin Road, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 0NQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7936 783 420

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Stendhal Festival is Northern Ireland's leading independent festival, celebrating all aspects of the arts. The event combines the best talents from the UK & Ireland with international performers in one of Northern Ireland's most scenic settings.

    Dates

    From:
    4 July 2024to6 July 2024

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Image shows a group of people standing in front of scary Halloween characters, with a Fairground in the background

    Ballymoney

    Address

    The Showgrounds, North Road, Ballymoney, Antrim, BT53 6BW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2766 0230

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Make your Halloween night go with a fright at Ballymoney Halloween Happenings!

    Dates

    From:
    26 Oct 2024
  10. Image shows a man with fire poi entertaining the crowd
    Image shows a stage set up with spooky Halloween characters
    Image shows a man dressed in black with a skeleton face paint
    Image shows a man with fire poi entertaining the crowd
    Image shows a stage set up with spooky Halloween characters
    Image shows a man dressed in black with a skeleton face paint

    Limavady

    Address

    Roemill Playing Fields, Roemill Road, Limavady, Derry/Londonderry, BT49 9BQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7776 0650

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Make a frighteningly good choice for celebrating Halloween this year and join us in Limavady on Monday 28th October.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Oct 2024
  11. Outside view of the Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre - a white building with large windows and bright pastel coloured pillars at the side

    Limavady

    Address

    Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre, 24 Main Street, Limavady, Derry/Londonderry, BT49 0FJ

    Telephone

    +44(0)28 7776 0650

    Price

    Price £10.00 to £40.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Come along and join the FairyTale StageShow as they present two shows for the price of one!

    Dates

    From:
    8 June 2024Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £10.00 to £40.00 Per Ticket
  12. The Annual Foyle Cup Parade making its way to the city centre in 2023.
    Foyle Cup 2023 u-16 final between Don Boscos FC and Lourdes (Dublin) at the Brandywell
    Some of the young participants listening to speeches in Guildhall Square during the Foyle Cup 2023 Parade
    Sion Swifts and Derry City Ladies battle it out in a penalty shoot out in 2023
    Action from the u-12 battle between Hibs and Crusaders at the Brandywell in 2023
    Parents enjoying the relaxing sunshine at the 2023 Foyle Cup
    The Annual Foyle Cup Parade making its way to the city centre in 2023.
    Foyle Cup 2023 u-16 final between Don Boscos FC and Lourdes (Dublin) at the Brandywell
    Some of the young participants listening to speeches in Guildhall Square during the Foyle Cup 2023 Parade
    Sion Swifts and Derry City Ladies battle it out in a penalty shoot out in 2023
    Action from the u-12 battle between Hibs and Crusaders at the Brandywell in 2023
    Parents enjoying the relaxing sunshine at the 2023 Foyle Cup

    Derry~Londonderry

    Address

    Various locations, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7506 578 225

    Type

    Type:

    Sporting Event

    The O'Neills Foyle Cup is a highly successful youth soccer tournament held mainly in the City of Derry, but also branches out with matches played in neighbouring counties throughout Northern Ireland.

    Dates

    From:
    15 July 2024to20 July 2024Open 09:00 - 20:00
  13. interior of riverside theatre auditorium

    Coleraine

    Address

    Riverside Theatre, Cromore Road, Coleraine, Derry/Londonderry, BT52 1SA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7012 3123

    Price

    Price £8.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Mr Hullabaloo and friends are off to the seaside on holiday! A world of adventure awaits!

    Dates

    From:
    15 June 2024Open 14:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £8.00 Per Ticket
  14. aerial view of the village of Castlerock, Northern Ireland

    Castlerock

    Address

    Various locations in Castlerock, Castlerock, Derry, BT51 4XA

    Telephone

    +44(0)7724 323208

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    A popular annual walking festival in and around Castlerock

    Dates

    From:
    31 Aug 2024Open 09:30 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket
  15. crowds browsing through an indoor market with various stalls at the Ballymoney Show
    various tractors and agricultural machinery on display outdoors at the Ballymoney Show
    a table filled with art materials and displays and walls either side displaying art and posters at the Ballymoney Show
    crowds browsing through an indoor market with various stalls at the Ballymoney Show
    various tractors and agricultural machinery on display outdoors at the Ballymoney Show
    a table filled with art materials and displays and walls either side displaying art and posters at the Ballymoney Show

    Ballymoney

    Address

    Ballymoney Showgrounds, 4A North Road, Ballymoney, Co Antrim, BT53 6BW

    Telephone

    07713519928

    Price

    Price £5.00 to £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Agricultural Shows

    A local agricultural show providing two days of entertainment for the whole family.

    Dates

    From:
    31 May 2024to1 June 2024Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £5.00 to £25.00 Per Ticket
  16. Crowds line the street in the Diamond
    Crowds and stalls fill the street at the fair
    Fireworks burst to life above the boats in the marina with the big wheel lit up at the side
    Horse racing on the beach with Fairhead in the background
    Four children playing traditional Irish music on the green
    Crowds browsing the stalls and soaking up the atmosphere at the Naturally North Coast and Glens Artisan Market
    A man in a white shirt and hat selling bags of yellowman
    A woman and her horse with pink flowers in a plaited mane
    A family enjoying the free children's games on offer
    A boy on a trampoline enjoying the free children's entertainment on offer
    Crowds line the street in the Diamond
    Crowds and stalls fill the street at the fair
    Fireworks burst to life above the boats in the marina with the big wheel lit up at the side
    Horse racing on the beach with Fairhead in the background
    Four children playing traditional Irish music on the green
    Crowds browsing the stalls and soaking up the atmosphere at the Naturally North Coast and Glens Artisan Market
    A man in a white shirt and hat selling bags of yellowman
    A woman and her horse with pink flowers in a plaited mane
    A family enjoying the free children's games on offer
    A boy on a trampoline enjoying the free children's entertainment on offer

    Ballycastle

    Address

    Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54 6BT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2076 2024

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Ireland’s oldest traditional fair returns to the seaside town of Ballycastle, as thousands of people are set to celebrate its culture, heritage, music and agricultural traditions over a four-day event not to be missed.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Aug 2024to27 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Free
  17. Portrush

    Address

    Portrush, County Antrim, BT56 8DG

    Type

    Type:

    Aviation event

    The NI International Air Show 2024 will welcome spectators to the seaside towns of Portrush and Portstewart for two days of aviation attractions and family fun.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Sept 2024to8 Sept 2024
  18. people in kayaks pose for a photo

    Limavady

    Address

    Carrowmena Activity Centre, 100 Carrowclare Road, Limavady, Derry/Londonderry, BT49 9EB

    Telephone

    +44(0)2877763431

    Price

    Price £4.00 to £14.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Family & Children

    Escape the ordinary & immerse yourself in an extraordinary weekend of fun & relaxation as Carrowmena host their unforgettable Bank Holiday extravaganza!

    Dates

    From:
    25 May 2024to27 May 2024Open 09:00 - 20:00

    Price

    Price £4.00 to £14.00 Per Ticket
  19. Customers browsing the stalls at the Naturally North Coast and Glens Artisan Market
    A man playing an accordion and a man playing a violin
    Two chefs wearing black aprons showing a table full of local seafood
    Two Irish dancers entertaining the crowd inside a marquee
    Children enjoying a drumming lesson on the grass
    A traditional wooden boat with a red sail  in the water
    Kites flying in the sky, with the sea and beach below and Fairhead in the distance
    A local chef giving a cookery demonstration to the crowds
    Customers browsing the stalls at the Naturally North Coast and Glens Artisan Market
    A man playing an accordion and a man playing a violin
    Two chefs wearing black aprons showing a table full of local seafood
    Two Irish dancers entertaining the crowd inside a marquee
    Children enjoying a drumming lesson on the grass
    A traditional wooden boat with a red sail  in the water
    Kites flying in the sky, with the sea and beach below and Fairhead in the distance
    A local chef giving a cookery demonstration to the crowds

    Ballycastle

    Address

    Ballycastle and Rathlin Island, Ballycastle, Antrim, BT54 6BT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2076 2024

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    The Rathlin Sound Festival celebrates the people, culture and heritage of Ballycastle and Rathlin Island. An exciting annual celebration centred on Rathlin Sound, the body of water between Rathlin Island and Ballycastle in the spectacular Causeway…

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2024to2 June 2024
  20. Fireworks light up the sky above Ramore Head
    Fireworks burst to life above the sea and rocks
    Fireworks burst to life above the sea and rocks
    Fireworks light up the sky above Ramore Head
    Fireworks burst to life above the sea and rocks
    Fireworks burst to life above the sea and rocks

    Portrush

    Address

    Ramore Head, Portrush, Antrim, BT56 8FH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7082 3333

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Entertainment

    A brilliant free outdoor summer event for all the family. Live music and family entertainment all finishing with an amazing fireworks extravaganza!

    Dates

    From:
    10 Aug 2024Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
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