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  1. Glenarm

    Address

    Glenarm Castle Estate, 2 Castle Lane, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0BQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2884 1203

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    The Tedberry Market returns to Glenarm Castle on 27–28 June, bringing over 150 unique vendors, live music, food, workshops, and family fun to the stunning Causeway Coastal Route.

    Dates

    From:
    27 June 2026to28 June 2026
  2. 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
  3. Crowds at Whitehead Food & Folk Festival within Castleview Playing Fields
    Crowds at Whitehead Food & Folk Festival within Castleview Playing Fields

    Whitehead

    Address

    Castleview Playing Fields, Castleview Road, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 8077

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Join us for a day of family fun, food, and entertainment at the Whitehead Food & Folk Fest along the Causeway Coastal Route! Save the date for a perfect summer outing.

    Dates

    From:
    8 Aug 2026Open 12:00 - 18:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. A man tends to a mud furnace with tall flames rising from the top of it, other look on
    A still glowing red hot lump of iron bloom sits on top of a burnt log
    Someone holds a lump of cooled iron just made in a furnace
    Smelters hammer at a fresh red hot iron bloom
    A man tends to a mud furnace with tall flames rising from the top of it, other look on
    A still glowing red hot lump of iron bloom sits on top of a burnt log
    Someone holds a lump of cooled iron just made in a furnace
    Smelters hammer at a fresh red hot iron bloom

    Newtowncrommelin

    Address

    Willow and Lore, 15A Craigdunloof Road, Newtowncrommelin, County Antrim, BT43 6RQ

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Visitors to the Glenravel International Furnace Festival will see iron smelting in action, learn more about the iron heritage of the area and take part in a programme of immersive demonstrations, walks, talks and workshops.

    Dates

    From:
    30 May 2026to31 May 2026Open 12:00 - 16:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Image shows red white and blue swirl lollipop with a bow

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Free children's craft workshop as part of USA 250 NI celebrations at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    4 July 2026Open 12:00 - 13:00
    From:
    4 July 2026Open 13:00 - 14:00
    From:
    4 July 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. 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 -
  7. A person talking in front of an interpretation panel about Andrew Jackson

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Historical talk by Dr David Hume at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    11 Mar 2027Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. Old photograph of the area of Boneybefore in Carrickfergus

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Historical talk by Dr David Hume at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    12 Nov 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Picture of the sky and old aeroplanes

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Historical talk by Dr David Hume at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    10 Sept 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. American flag and event details

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the remarkable stories of twelve Ulster-born figures who helped shape American history—brought to life through expert storytelling and live music.

    Dates

    From:
    11 June 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Whitehead

    Address

    Various venues and locations, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 8077

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Whitehead Summer Festival is back and bigger than ever. Family fun for all ages.

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2026to8 Aug 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Exhibition Poster

    Larne

    Address

    Larne Museum & Arts Centre, 2 Victoria Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 1RN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2826 2443

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    "Drawn Together" is a collection of artwork from Roddensvale parents and carers, who attended recent art classes taken by the lovely Emma Brown.

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2026to23 May 2026Various Opening Times
  13. 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
    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

    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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. A small crowd are gathered in meadow clearing behind tall grasses on a summers day
    A small crowd gathers around a buffet table for lunch under a parasol with bunting
    Garments a fabrics dyed blue are hanging on a drying rack
    Aerial view of a table with various pigment related items and some ochre artwork
    A facilitator in front of a makeshift outdoor stage addresses a small crowd sitting in a circle on a ground sheet
    Cyanotype artist prepares materials
    A small crowd are gathered in meadow clearing behind tall grasses on a summers day
    A small crowd gathers around a buffet table for lunch under a parasol with bunting
    Garments a fabrics dyed blue are hanging on a drying rack
    Aerial view of a table with various pigment related items and some ochre artwork
    A facilitator in front of a makeshift outdoor stage addresses a small crowd sitting in a circle on a ground sheet
    Cyanotype artist prepares materials

    Newtowncrommelin

    Address

    Willow and Lore, 15A Craigdunloof Road, Newtowncrommelin, County Antrim, BT436RQ

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    A weekend of playful activities for crafters and families to explore botanical dyes, pigments & inks.

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2026to26 July 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. Live music and market

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Town Hall, 2b Joymount, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 77935 48908

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Come along to Speakeasy Saturdays for open mic and live music in a pop-up at Carrickfergus Town Hall—bring your own bottle and glasses, meet creatives and enjoy the vibes.

    Dates

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

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
  19. Antrim Round Tower
    Antrim Round Tower

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Castle, Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7762 226777

    Price

    Price £50.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Join us for this unique 8 hour tour on our witch themed taxibus, as we travel along the North Coast. You'll be regaled with stories of history, hauntings, myths, legends and witches, including a visit to where Irelands only mass witch trial took…

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026Open 10:30 - 18:30
    From:
    7 June 2026
    From:
    19 July 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    22 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 18:30

    Price

    Price £50.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. Logo of Carrickfergus Tours and Tales with green background and castle in the centre
    Logo of Carrickfergus Tours and Tales with green background and castle in the centre

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Meet outside Carrickfergus Castle, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7349 619843

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Discover historic Carrickfergus with expert local guides on a 90 minute walking tour. Explore iconic landmarks, hear fascinating stories, and experience one of Northern Ireland’s oldest towns like never before!

    Dates

    From:
    5 May 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
    From:
    6 May 2026Open 19:00 - 20:30
    From:
    9 May 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
    From:
    10 May 2026Open 09:30 - 11:00
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    12 May 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
    From:
    13 May 2026Open 19:00 - 20:30
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    16 May 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
    From:
    17 May 2026Open 09:30 - 11:00
    From:
    19 May 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
    From:
    20 May 2026Open 19:00 - 20:30
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    23 May 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
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    24 May 2026Open 09:30 - 11:00
    From:
    26 May 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00
    From:
    27 May 2026Open 19:00 - 20:30
    From:
    30 May 2026Open 10:30 - 12:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
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