The Weekend Starts Here

What’s on in Belfast this weekend (17–19 July 2026)

Looking for plans this weekend? From festivals and markets to live music and city walks, here’s what’s happening across Belfast.

🌈 Belfast Pride Festival

Belfast Pride is in full swing with a city wide programme of talks, performances, exhibitions and community events ahead of next weekend’s Pride Parade.

🥃 Belfast Whiskey Week

Discover tastings, food pairings, distillery experiences and special events as Belfast Whiskey Week returns with venues across the city taking part.

🛍️ St George’s Market

Spend the morning browsing local food, artisan stalls and live music at one of Belfast’s best loved weekend destinations.

🏰 Belfast Castle Artisan Market

On Sunday, the grounds of Belfast Castle welcome local artists, makers and food producers from 11am to 4pm.

🎨 Cathedral Quarter Sunday Market

Independent designers, artists and craftspeople take over the Cathedral Quarter from 12 noon to 5pm on Sunday.

🎸 Mack Fleetwood

Fleetwood Mac fans can enjoy an evening of classic hits as tribute band Mack Fleetwood performs at the Empire Music Hall on Saturday.

🎧 Neek

Belfast DJ and producer Neek headlines a Saturday night show at Limelight.

🎶 Touzai + Support

The Black Box hosts a live fundraiser featuring Touzai and special guests on Saturday evening.

📍What would you add to the list?