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  1. Craft fish and fireworks

    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:

    Workshop

    Craft event

    Dates

    From:
    11 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 11:30
    From:
    11 Aug 2026Open 11:30 - 12:30

    Price

    Free
  2. Arthur Dobbs Seminar

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Town Hall, 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8241

    Price

    Price £8.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Join a relaxed and engaging seminar exploring Arthur Dobbs, with expert talks on his life and legacy, lunch included, and a live Appalachian dulcimer performance by Dick Glasgow.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 14:30

    Price

    Price £8.00 Per Ticket
  3. Room set up for Dobbins dining experiece as part of Dobbins Dander and Dine with seats and long tables in front of a large fireplace.
    Interpretation panels on wall relating to Dobbins history in Carrickfergus
    Room set up for Dobbins dining experiece as part of Dobbins Dander and Dine with seats and long tables in front of a large fireplace.
    Interpretation panels on wall relating to Dobbins history in Carrickfergus

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Dobbins Inn Hotel, 6/8 High Street, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7AF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 1905

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Discover the history of Carrickfergus through a walking tour & medieval inspired dining experience in Carrick's Hidden Tower House, Dobbins Inn.

    Dates

    From:
    31 July 2026
    From:
    28 Aug 2026
    From:
    25 Sept 2026

    Price

    Price £45.00 Per Ticket
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Poster to publicise Carrickfergus Artisan Market with image of Castle and time from 11am to 3pm on first Saturday of the Month.

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Market Place, (Wet weather contingency) - Town Hall, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7AW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 300 124 5000

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Explore Carrickfergus' Outdoor Artisan Market for handmade gifts and treats, operating monthly from February to November.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2026
    From:
    5 Sept 2026
    From:
    3 Oct 2026
    From:
    7 Nov 2026

    Price

    Free
  7. 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 running for 2 weeks from 25 July to 9 August 2026. Check out website for detailed events programme.

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2026to8 Aug 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. A musician plays a harp in a rustic room with stone walls, candlelight, and soft natural light
    A musician stands beside a harp in front of a stone fireplace, holding a traditional Irish bódhran  in a rustic room lit by candles
    A traditional Scottish harp sitting in a rustic room with stone walls, and beside it is a traditional Irish bódhran. The room is lit with candles and
    A woman with brown hair is smiling at the camera. She is sitting outside, by a stone wall with an iron gate and is shaded by leafy trees
    A musician plays a harp in a rustic room with stone walls, candlelight, and soft natural light
    A musician stands beside a harp in front of a stone fireplace, holding a traditional Irish bódhran  in a rustic room lit by candles
    A traditional Scottish harp sitting in a rustic room with stone walls, and beside it is a traditional Irish bódhran. The room is lit with candles and
    A woman with brown hair is smiling at the camera. She is sitting outside, by a stone wall with an iron gate and is shaded by leafy trees

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    c/o Dobbins Inn Hotel, 6-8 High Street, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7AF

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7564597038

    Price

    Price £32.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Culture & Heritage

    Join local musician and storyteller, Lisa Dawson as she shares her Ulster-Scots heritage through music, song, and folklore in the heart of Carrickfergus.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2026Open 16:00 - 17:00
    From:
    8 Aug 2026Open 16:00 - 17:00
    From:
    12 Sept 2026Open 16:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £32.00 Per Ticket
  9. 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
  10. Glenarm

    Address

    Eglinton Yard Barn, New Road, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7482 224759

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Explore the Glenarm Monthly Community Market for artisan crafts and treats. Accessible and inclusive, featuring a "Made in Glenarm" stall celebrating local makers. Free admission. Held the first Saturday of each month in Eglinton Yard in Glenarm…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30
    From:
    5 Sept 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30
    From:
    3 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30
    From:
    7 Nov 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30
    From:
    4 Dec 2026Open 16:00 - 20:00
    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 10:30 - 15:30
    From:
    11 Dec 2026Open 16:00 - 20:00
  11. 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:
    22 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 18:30
    From:
    17 Oct 2026Open 10:30 - 18:30

    Price

    Price £50.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Address

    Various locations in County Antrim, County Antrim

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    Celebrate August Craft Month with the County Antrim Open Studios Craft Trail on 1 August, exploring studios from Cushendall to Islandmagee. Meet talented makers, discover unique handmade crafts, and enjoy a creative day out.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2026
  13. Carrickfergus

    Address

    Various Locations in Carrickfergus, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DG

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Around the Town Music festival is back for a third year with 31 events across 9 days in Carrickfergus (Friday 31 July - Saturday 8 August 2026).

    Dates

    From:
    31 July 2026to8 Aug 2026

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket
  14. 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
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