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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…

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.
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

June - Dobbins Dander & Dine

26th June 2026

Discover the history of Carrickfergus through a walking tour & medieval inspired dining experience…

Carrickfergus Castle & Islandmagee Witches Walking Tour (with Haunted Tours NI)
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Carrickfergus Castle & Islandmagee Witches Walking Tour

27th June 2026

Uncover Northern Ireland's dark, dramatic, and sometimes downright bizarre past on this…

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 Tedberry Market @ Glenarm Castle
LocationGlenarm

Openings

Season

27th June 2026-28th June 2026

The Tedberry Market returns to Glenarm Castle on 27–28 June, bringing over 150 unique vendors, live…

SM poster for U3A art exhibition
Location11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

Openings

Season

19th June 2026-26th June 2026

Art Exhibition from local artists

Whitford Kane
LocationLarne

Openings

Season

25th June 2026

A dip into stories of people from Larne who rose to prominence at home and abroad.

Braid Film Theatre Presents A Carryin' Stream
LocationBallymena

Openings

Season

25th June 2026

Braid Film Theatre Presents A Carryin' Stream

Image of a willow potato basket
LocationCullybackey

Openings

Season

27th June 2026

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

Arthur Dobbs Exhibition
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Season

6th June 2026-5th September 2026

An exhibition on Arthur Dobbs (1689 - 1765)

Verve Dance Studio - Once upon a story
LocationBallymena

Openings

Season

27th June 2026

Verve Dance Studio - Once upon a story

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.

The Human Touch Springsteen Tribute Band
LocationBallymena

Openings

Season

26th June 2026

Experience the Magic of Bruce Springsteen with The Human Touch!

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…

NI Comedy present Paddy McDonnell - GOUT'S OUT
Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

Openings

Season

25th June 2026

NI Comedy present Paddy McDonnell - GOUT'S OUT

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

Verve Dance Studio - Divas
LocationBallymena

Openings

Season

27th June 2026

Verve Dance Studio - Divas

Promotional poster for Friends Goodwill Music Festival, featuring event dates, performers, ticket info, and an image of a singer performing on stage.
LocationLarne

Openings

Concert in Larne Market Yard - tickets required

27th June 2026

Fun day event in Curran Park - no tickets required

28th June 2026

Friends Goodwill Music Festival in Larne is back for 2026! A packed programme of live music,…

Next Week

Image shows red white and blue swirl lollipop with a bow
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Season

4th July 2026

Season

4th July 2026

Season

4th July 2026

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

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…

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…

Glenarm Monthly Community Market
LocationGlenarm

Openings

Glenarm Community Market - July

4th July 2026

Explore the Glenarm Monthly Community Market for artisan crafts and treats. Accessible and…

An american flag is portrayed with details about the event
LocationCullybackey, Ballymena

Openings

1pm to 6pm

4th July 2026

Family fun day on American Independence Day

Arthur Dobbs Exhibition
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Season

6th June 2026-5th September 2026

An exhibition on Arthur Dobbs (1689 - 1765)

Crochet beginners workshop text, with photo of hands crocheting
LocationBallymena

Openings

Season

4th July 2026

Saturday 4th July 2026 at 10.30am to 12.30pm at Midtown Makers Gift Shop, Ballymena. Suitable for…

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.

A musician plays a harp in a rustic room with stone walls, candlelight, and soft natural light
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Season

4th July 2026

Join local musician and storyteller, Lisa Dawson as she shares her Ulster-Scots heritage through…

Poster to publicise Carrickfergus Artisan Market with image of Castle and time from 11am to 3pm on first Saturday of the Month.
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Carrickfergus Monthly Market - July

4th July 2026

Explore Carrickfergus' Outdoor Artisan Market for handmade gifts and treats, operating monthly from…

Super Sat poster for the 4th July 2026
Location11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

Openings

Season

4th July 2026

Super Saturday: Farmyard Fun

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

This Month

NI Comedy present Paddy McDonnell - GOUT'S OUT
Location1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

Openings

Season

25th June 2026

NI Comedy present Paddy McDonnell - GOUT'S OUT

Braid Film Theatre Presents A Carryin' Stream
LocationBallymena

Openings

Season

25th June 2026

Braid Film Theatre Presents A Carryin' Stream

Whitford Kane
LocationLarne

Openings

Season

25th June 2026

A dip into stories of people from Larne who rose to prominence at home and abroad.

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.
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

June - Dobbins Dander & Dine

26th June 2026

Discover the history of Carrickfergus through a walking tour & medieval inspired dining experience…

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