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This Week

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,…

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…

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 Belfast Ma: You Only Live Once
LocationBallymena

Openings

Season

18th June 2026

A hilarious comedy based on everyone's Ma!

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

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…

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

Openings

Season

20th June 2026

Ballymena Dance Academy - In The Spotlight 2026

SM poster for U3A art exhibition
Location11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

Openings

Season

19th June 2026-26th June 2026

Art Exhibition from local artists

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.

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

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…

Arthur Dobbs Exhibition
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Season

6th June 2026-5th September 2026

An exhibition on Arthur Dobbs (1689 - 1765)

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…

Next Week

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…

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,…

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

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…

Braid Film Theatre Presents A Carryin' Stream
LocationBallymena

Openings

Season

25th June 2026

Braid Film Theatre Presents A Carryin' Stream

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…

Verve Dance Studio - Divas
LocationBallymena

Openings

Season

27th June 2026

Verve Dance Studio - Divas

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

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.

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…

Verve Dance Studio - Once upon a story
LocationBallymena

Openings

Season

27th June 2026

Verve Dance Studio - Once upon a story

SM poster for U3A art exhibition
Location11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

Openings

Season

19th June 2026-26th June 2026

Art Exhibition from local artists

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.

Whitford Kane
LocationLarne

Openings

Season

25th June 2026

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

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…

Arthur Dobbs Exhibition
LocationCarrickfergus

Openings

Season

6th June 2026-5th September 2026

An exhibition on Arthur Dobbs (1689 - 1765)

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…

The Human Touch Springsteen Tribute Band
LocationBallymena

Openings

Season

26th June 2026

Experience the Magic of Bruce Springsteen with The Human Touch!

This Month

The Belfast Ma: You Only Live Once
LocationBallymena

Openings

Season

18th June 2026

A hilarious comedy based on everyone's Ma!

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…

SM poster for U3A art exhibition
Location11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus

Openings

Season

19th June 2026-26th June 2026

Art Exhibition from local artists

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