10 things to do in Northern Ireland.
Here are ten exciting things to do 16 – 22 September
1. Sound Links by Ulster Orchestra, Zeppo Arts and Townsend Street Enterprise, Belfast, 21 September. Townsend Street will be transformed for a one-day takeover festival of culture and creativity on International Peace Day. This vibrant outdoor event promises an unforgettable day for all ages filled with live music, bustling markets, dance performances and delicious food offerings.
2. Nobodaddy, Belfast, 17 and 18 September. Join for an unforgettable experience as Nobodaddy performs at the Waterfront Studio, as part of Belfast 2024. This is the world premiere of Nobodaddy, a coproduction by An Droichead and Teac Damhsa, a large-scale dance with a company of nine dancers and six musicians including the renowned folk singer and musician, Sam Amidon. While Nobodaddy is the name of a destructive divinity who appears in several of William Blake’s notebook poems, Teaċ Daṁsa’s Nobodaddy is an ode to the peacemakers and the bringers of good things.
3. Tour of Troubles and Beyond at the Ulster Museum, Belfast, 18 September. Join Modern History curator, Rebecca Laverty, on Wednesday 18th September for a guided tour of the Troubles and Beyond exhibition at Ulster Museum. The tour will explore the impact and legacy of the period known as 'the Troubles' through objects from their collections and first-hand accounts. The 'Troubles and Beyond' exhibition continues to evolve through feedback from visitors. It offers new insight into recently acquired objects and the continuing work of the museum.
4. Eugene Onégin at The Grand Opera House, Belfast, 14, 17, 19, 21 September. Love, friendship and fidelity collide with devastating consequences in this story of passion, pride, a moment's madness, a duel and a true love lost. After two consecutive sold-out productions of 'La Traviata' in 2022 and 'Tosca' in 2023, Northern Ireland Opera returns to the Grand Opera House in September 2024 with Tchaikovsky's stunning operatic masterpiece, 'Eugene Onégin'.
5. Who Lives in a House Like This? Blessingbourne Estate,Fivemiletown, County Tyrone, 21 September. A special welcome will await you from the Lowry family home at the award-winning Blessingbourne Estate. A beautiful historic 550-acre Country Estate, nestled in the heart of woodlands, lakes and wildlife on the edge of the Clogher Valley. Colleen will allow you to delve into the estate’s captivating history. In the coach house Bronagh Duffin from BakehouseNI will demonstrate her traditional baking including her now very famous soda farls.
6. Marble Arch Caves - Guided Tour, Florencecourt, County Fermanagh, visit website for open times and dates. Explore this underworld labyrinth as you trace the journey of the Owenbrean River and discover its energy as the waters gurgle and splash venturing deeper into the black abyss. Enlighten your senses as you smell, hear and feel this active living cave around you.
7. Wild and Fired BBQ Feast // Indian BBQ with Rooh Vodka,Derry~Londonderry, 20 September. Join Lo & Slo for Culture Night 2024 at the stunning Walled Garden of Brook Hall Estate for an unforgettable gastronomic BBQ fusion event. Lo & Slo teams up with local entrepreneur Lee Jagota, creator of Rooh Vodka, to bring you a unique blend of Indian heritage and American fire cooking.
8. Mrs C's "Bake me a traditional loaf and eats & treats", Dundrum, County Down, 16 September. Under Mrs C's careful guidance, you will learn how to make traditional wheaten bread in her home kitchen, overlooking the stunning Mourne Mountains. An exceptionally warm welcome awaits you on this experience that reaches far beyond the art of traditional bread making.
9. Roald Dahl Afternoon Tea at The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn, County Down, 21 and 22 September. The Old Inn invites you to a delightful Roald Dahl Afternoon Tea complete with special screening of Matilda, celebrating Roald Dahl Day.Enjoy BFG Snozzcumber, Fantastic Mr. Fox sandwiches, Matilda's Parents' chorizo wraps, and Cardiff leek & broccoli quiche. Savour James & The Giant Peach scones with Frog Spawn cream and blueberry jam, plus sweet treats like Spiker & Sponge vanilla buttercream, Ladybird macaroons, and Matilda's chocolate truffle cake. Don't miss this magical afternoon of nostalgia and deliciousness.
10. Trust10 at The Argory, Moy, County Armagh, 22 September. Join in a 10k family and adult run along the scenic trails of The Argory on the 4th Sunday of every month. Get ready to lace up your running or walking shoes and soak in the breathtaking views of the estate and the beautiful Blackwater River.
For more information on what’s on, or to plan your next giant adventure in Northern Ireland this autumn, visitdiscovernorthernireland.com.
