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  1. Ballymena 400th Anniversary logo featuring a stylised tower icon and the text "Ballymena 400th Anniversary”

    Ballymena

    Address

    Town Centre and People's Park, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6JA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 300 1245000

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Join us on Saturday 23 May as Ballymena marks 400 years with a full day of celebration for all ages.

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. JMDA Presents 'Shine In The Spotlight' Celebrating 15 Years of Belonging at JMDA

    Ballymena

    Address

    Braid Arts Centre, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5077

    Price

    Price £18.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Dance

    JMDA Presents 'Shine In The Spotlight' Celebrating 15 Years of Belonging at JMDA

    Dates

    From:
    19 June 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

    Price

    Price £18.50 Per Ticket
  3. Picture of american flag and map along with compass and event details

    Cullybackey

    Address

    President Arthur Homestead, 21A Dreen Road, Cullybackey, County Antrim, BT42 1FX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Special historical talk by Dr David Hume and music by Lisa Dawson.

    Dates

    From:
    2 July 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. workforce in  factory

    1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

    Address

    Mid-Antrim Museum and Arts Centre at The Braid, The Braid, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5028

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Mapping our Industrial Heritage: Mills and Memories

    Dates

    From:
    6 June 2026Open 10:15 - 12:15

    Price

    Free
  5. image of glass craft showing fish design

    1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

    Address

    Mid-Antrim Museum and Arts Centre at The Braid, The Braid, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5028

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Fused-glass workshop

    Dates

    From:
    8 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 13:00

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket
  6. Image of a willow potato basket

    Cullybackey

    Address

    President Arthur Homestead, 21A Dreen Road, Cullybackey, County Antrim, BT42 1FX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Basket Weaving Workshop by Welig Heritage Crafts as part of Ballymena 400 Celebrations.

    Dates

    From:
    27 June 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. NI Comedy present Paddy McDonnell - GOUT'S OUT

    1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

    Address

    Braid Arts Centre, BALLYMENA, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 256 35077

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    NI Comedy present Paddy McDonnell - GOUT'S OUT

    Dates

    From:
    25 June 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket
  8. Ballymena

    Address

    St Patrick's Barracks, Link Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 7FU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7835 464485

    Type

    Type:

    Sporting Event

    The 2026 Modern Tyres Ulster International Rally is set to take place on 7–8 August 2026, celebrating its 50th anniversary with a base in Ballymena and running as a two-day international stage rally. It will again form part of the Irish Tarmac Rally…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Aug 2026to8 Aug 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Ballymena Walking Tour
    Alastair Donaghy leading a Ballymena Walking Tour with tour participants standing in a graveyard
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    Alastair exploring one of the Seven Towers
    The story of the Ulster Plantation in the old churchyard
    The story of the Ulster Plantation in the old churchyard
    The story of the Ulster Plantation in the old churchyard
    The story of the Ulster Plantation in the old churchyard
    The story of the Ulster Plantation in the old churchyard
    The story of the Ulster Plantation in the old churchyard
    Ballymena Walking Tour
    Alastair Donaghy leading a Ballymena Walking Tour with tour participants standing in a graveyard
    welcome to Ballymena of the 'seven Towers'
    Alastair exploring one of the Seven Towers
    The story of the Ulster Plantation in the old churchyard
    The story of the Ulster Plantation in the old churchyard
    The story of the Ulster Plantation in the old churchyard
    The story of the Ulster Plantation in the old churchyard
    The story of the Ulster Plantation in the old churchyard
    The story of the Ulster Plantation in the old churchyard

    Ballymena

    Address

    The Harmony Hub, Broadway, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6DS

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7392 597078

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Join Alastair Donaghy Walks and Talks on a Ballymena 400th Anniversary walking tour, uncovering the City of the Seven Towers through historic landmarks, hidden stories, and local heritage.

    Dates

    From:
    10 May 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
  10. Ballymena

    Address

    The Braid Theatre, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5077

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Ballymena comedian Gary Pollock brings his debut solo show Bucket List to the Braid Arts Centre

    Dates

    From:
    22 May 2026Open 20:00 -
  11. Kells Reformed Presbyterian Church
    Kells Reformed Presbyterian Church

    Ballymena

    Address

    Mid-Antrim Museum and Arts Centre at The Braid, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5029

    Price

    Price £8.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Guided minibus tour of local mid-Antrim eighteen century historic sites.

    Dates

    From:
    15 May 2026Open 11:00 - 15:30

    Price

    Price £8.00 Per Ticket
  12. Philomena Begley and guests in concert

    1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

    Address

    The Braid Arts Centre, BALLYMENA, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    028 256 35077

    Price

    Price £26.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Philomena Begley and guests in concert

    Dates

    From:
    16 Oct 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Price £26.50 Per Ticket
  13. Rebekah_Durston_May_2026

    Ballymena

    Address

    The Braid Theatre, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5077

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    An Evening with Violinist Rebekah Durston 

    Dates

    From:
    9 May 2026
  14. Cash Returns - The Man In Black

    1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

    Address

    Ballymena, BALLYMENA, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    028 256 35077

    Price

    Price £27.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Cash Returns - The Man In Black

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Price £27.00 Per Ticket
  15. Tim-McGarry-2026_The_Height_of_Nonsense

    Ballymena

    Address

    The Braid Theatre, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5077

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Tim McGarry is back on the road with his brand new solo stand up show - The Height of Nonsense.

    Dates

    From:
    29 May 2026

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket
  16. Braid Film Theatre Presents - "No Ordinary Heist" The Northern Bank Robbery

    Ballymena

    Address

    Braid Arts Centre, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 256 35077

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Braid Film Theatre Presents - "No Ordinary Heist" The Northern Bank Robbery

    Dates

    From:
    8 May 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket
  17. Celion Dion - Think Twice

    Ballymena

    Address

    The Braid Theatre, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5077

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Europe’s No. 1 Celine Dion Tribute Show – Think Twice

    Dates

    From:
    23 Sept 2026
  18. The Human Touch Springsteen Tribute Band

    Ballymena

    Address

    The Braid Theatre, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5077

    Price

    Price £23.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Experience the Magic of Bruce Springsteen with The Human Touch!

    Dates

    From:
    26 June 2026

    Price

    Price £23.50 Per Ticket
  19. The New Indians Showband live in concert

    1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

    Address

    Braid Arts Centre, BALLYMENA, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    028 256 35077

    Price

    Price £28.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    The New Indians Showband live in concert

    Dates

    From:
    6 Nov 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Price £28.00 Per Ticket
  20. Junior Jam

    1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

    Address

    Mid-Antrim Museum and Arts Centre at The Braid, The Braid, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    028 2563 5077

    Price

    Price £3.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Junior Jam

    Dates

    From:
    25 May 2026Open 11:00 - 12:30

    Price

    Price £3.00 Per Ticket
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