Festival Focus

A Weekend of Books, Conversation and Quiet Space

A Weekend of Books, Conversation and Quiet Space

A slower, more thoughtful book festival just over an hour from Belfast, set within the grounds of Ballyscullion Park.

A Weekend of Books, Conversation and Quiet Space

A slower, more thoughtful book festival just over an hour from Belfast, set within the grounds of Ballyscullion Park.

St Patrick’s Day launch outside Belfast City Hall

St Patrick’s Day 2026 in Belfast: Parade, TradF...

Discover St Patrick’s Day 2026 in Belfast with the city parade, Belfast TradFest concerts, St George’s Market events, Féile Trad Trail sessions and family celebrations across the city from 1–17...

St Patrick’s Day 2026 in Belfast: Parade, TradF...

Discover St Patrick’s Day 2026 in Belfast with the city parade, Belfast TradFest concerts, St George’s Market events, Féile Trad Trail sessions and family celebrations across the city from 1–17...

AVA Belfast 2026 at Titanic Slipways Belfast

AVA Belfast 2026 Returns to Titanic Slipways (2...

AVA Belfast returns to Titanic Slipways on 29–30 May 2026. See the first wave line-up including KNEECAP, KETTAMA, ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U, Annie Mac & Honey Dijon.

AVA Belfast 2026 Returns to Titanic Slipways (2...

AVA Belfast returns to Titanic Slipways on 29–30 May 2026. See the first wave line-up including KNEECAP, KETTAMA, ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U, Annie Mac & Honey Dijon.

Volunteers preparing for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast city centre

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026: Belfast Gears U...

More than 1,000 volunteers have signed up as Belfast prepares to host Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026, with over 800,000 visitors expected.

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026: Belfast Gears U...

More than 1,000 volunteers have signed up as Belfast prepares to host Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026, with over 800,000 visitors expected.

Belfast St Patrick’s Music Festival Returns 13–17 March 2026

Belfast St Patrick’s Music Festival Returns 13–...

Belfast St Patrick’s Music Festival returns from 13–17 March with five days of concerts, workshops, dance and a free Festival Village in the Cathedral Quarter.

Belfast St Patrick’s Music Festival Returns 13–...

Belfast St Patrick’s Music Festival returns from 13–17 March with five days of concerts, workshops, dance and a free Festival Village in the Cathedral Quarter.

Imagine! 2026 Launch

Imagine! Belfast Sets the Agenda for March 2026

Imagine! Belfast returns in March 2026 with a week-long programme of talks, performances and community-led events exploring ideas, culture and civic life across the city.

Imagine! Belfast Sets the Agenda for March 2026

Imagine! Belfast returns in March 2026 with a week-long programme of talks, performances and community-led events exploring ideas, culture and civic life across the city.

Belfast Times

Established in 2011 out of a love of Belfast and Beyond. Belfast Times is an online magazine you can browse to find out what’s on and what we are up to.
You can also buy a souvenir of Norn Iron from our shop or at St George’s Market every weekend.