festivals and fairs antrim

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....

This is the largest agricultural show in Northern Ireland and the three days are sure to be filled with plenty of excitement. The main arena of the showgrounds houses almost 400 trade stands, each one worthy of inspection. One of the headliner events this year is the Chariots of Fire Display team with trick and stunts involving sheep and ponies, and it is sure to thrill all those who spectate....

The Gig 'n the Bann Music and Dance Festival in Portglenone is normally held in September....

This may be the last Belfast Festival so you should make a special effort to attend, you will not be disappointed. This event caters for anyone interested in nearly every form of entertainment, such as dance, theatre, exhibitions, comedy, film and many forms of music such as jazz, blues, folk and roots....

This is one of the nicest spots in the entire city, with the city Zoo and Malone House adjacent. In mid-June all in the Botanic Gardens are treated to a Don Giovanni Opera broadcast live to a big screen relay in the park. This has become one of the most popular events that take place during the height of the summer....