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This Week

black and white photo of standing stone
Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

Openings

Season

11th June 2026

An evening of story and song will explore ancient traditions and stories, Scottish links and Adair…

Emigration Statue
LocationLarne

Openings

Season

13th June 2026

A guided walk and introduction to a new online Storymap

Summer Country with the Stars
LocationBallymena

Openings

Season

11th June 2026

Summer Country with the Stars – Live in Ballymena!

Exterior of Secret Bookshelf shop at the rear of the Courtyard Complex
Location38 Scotch Quarter, Carrickfergus

Openings

Not-So-Secret Book Festival (various events and venues)

3rd June 2026-20th June 2026

The Not-So-Secret Book Festival runs 3rd–20th June at The Secret Bookshelf in Carrickfergus,…

Cottage Craft Afternoon
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

12 noon - 3pm

13th June 2026

A chance to enjoy a talk and craft at our ancestral cottage

The GEC Factory
LocationLarne

Openings

Season

1st June 2026-24th July 2026

The Turbine Generator factory on the outskirts of Larne, which opened in 1956, had a major impact…

Speaker - Barry Henderson
LocationLarne

Openings

Season

13th June 2026

Drop into Larne Museum to hear the remarkable story of Larne's forgotten tycoon.

British Sign Language Interpreted Tour
LocationCullybackey, Ballymena

Openings

11am - 1pm

13th June 2026

British Sign Language Interpretated Tour at President Arthur Homestead - choice of two tour times

S/S State of Indiana Direct Service Larne Harbour to New York 1882
LocationLarne

Openings

Season

1st June 2026-24th July 2026

A small display featuring artefacts that reflect Larne's links to America.

Poster for A Dobbs event, Most curious discovery
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Season

13th June 2026

Join horticulturist Kelly Doak for an engaging public session exploring the science behind one of…

The Royal Landing 2026
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Season

13th June 2026

The historic town of Carrickfergus is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors once again as The…

Braid Real Music Club Presents Ciaran Lavery 360° Concert
Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

Openings

Season

13th June 2026

Braid Real Music Club Presents Ciaran Lavery 360° Concert

American flag and event details
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Season

11th June 2026

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the remarkable stories of twelve Ulster-born figures -…

image of a mound amongst trees
Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

Openings

Season

11th June 2026-25th September 2026

Photographic exhibition of local archaeoloogical sites

A group of people walking away from the camera, through a wooden gate to a field with a mountain backdrop
LocationNewtowncrommelin

Openings

Season

10th June 2026-26th August 2026

Discover the myth and folklore rooted in the land and how we now care for it on a walking tour of…

Poster advertising the  Herbs, Hospitals and Healthcare Stories of health and wellbeing in Carrickfergus 18th April – 27 June Carrickfergus Museum
Location11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

Openings

Season

18th April 2026-27th June 2026

Herbs, Hospitals and Healthcare Stories of health and wellbeing in Carrickfergus 18th April – 27…

Arthur Dobbs Exhibition
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Season

6th June 2026-5th September 2026

An exhibition on Arthur Dobbs (1689 - 1765)

Next Week

Ballymena Dance Academy - In The Spotlight 2026
Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

Openings

Season

20th June 2026

Ballymena Dance Academy - In The Spotlight 2026

Exterior of Secret Bookshelf shop at the rear of the Courtyard Complex
Location38 Scotch Quarter, Carrickfergus

Openings

Not-So-Secret Book Festival (various events and venues)

3rd June 2026-20th June 2026

The Not-So-Secret Book Festival runs 3rd–20th June at The Secret Bookshelf in Carrickfergus,…

The GEC Factory
LocationLarne

Openings

Season

1st June 2026-24th July 2026

The Turbine Generator factory on the outskirts of Larne, which opened in 1956, had a major impact…

The Belfast Ma: You Only Live Once
LocationBallymena

Openings

Season

18th June 2026

A hilarious comedy based on everyone's Ma!

S/S State of Indiana Direct Service Larne Harbour to New York 1882
LocationLarne

Openings

Season

1st June 2026-24th July 2026

A small display featuring artefacts that reflect Larne's links to America.

SM poster for U3A art exhibition
Location11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

Openings

Season

19th June 2026-26th June 2026

Art Exhibition from local artists

2 needle felted cottages in 3d by Mary Burke of Marydolls
LocationBallymena

Openings

Season

20th June 2026

Saturday 20th June 10.30am - 1.30pm £40 Midtown Makers Gift Shop Needle felted cottage garden…

image of a mound amongst trees
Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

Openings

Season

11th June 2026-25th September 2026

Photographic exhibition of local archaeoloogical sites

A group of people walking away from the camera, through a wooden gate to a field with a mountain backdrop
LocationNewtowncrommelin

Openings

Season

10th June 2026-26th August 2026

Discover the myth and folklore rooted in the land and how we now care for it on a walking tour of…

Poster advertising the  Herbs, Hospitals and Healthcare Stories of health and wellbeing in Carrickfergus 18th April – 27 June Carrickfergus Museum
Location11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

Openings

Season

18th April 2026-27th June 2026

Herbs, Hospitals and Healthcare Stories of health and wellbeing in Carrickfergus 18th April – 27…

Arthur Dobbs Exhibition
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Season

6th June 2026-5th September 2026

An exhibition on Arthur Dobbs (1689 - 1765)

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

Openings

Season

19th June 2026

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

James McHenry Plaque
LocationLarne

Openings

Season

19th June 2026

McHenry: An Ulster American Story is an original production which tells the story of the life and…

This Month

A group of people walking away from the camera, through a wooden gate to a field with a mountain backdrop
LocationNewtowncrommelin

Openings

Season

10th June 2026-26th August 2026

Discover the myth and folklore rooted in the land and how we now care for it on a walking tour of…

black and white photo of standing stone
Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

Openings

Season

11th June 2026

An evening of story and song will explore ancient traditions and stories, Scottish links and Adair…

American flag and event details
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Season

11th June 2026

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the remarkable stories of twelve Ulster-born figures -…

image of a mound amongst trees
Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

Openings

Season

11th June 2026-25th September 2026

Photographic exhibition of local archaeoloogical sites

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