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What's On

Our fortnightly round up of What's On in the arts in Northern Ireland, supported by Arts Council Exchequer and National Lottery funds

What's On

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann - countdown to the biggest Trad celebration Belfast has ever seen!

10th July, 2026

Traditional Music Bodhran

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, What's On

What’s on in the Arts Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann special!

10th July, 2026

Close-up of female playing a fiddle

General, Funding, Artists, Organisations, Partnerships, What's On

Theatre and dance from Northern Ireland at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

6th July, 2026

Group photo with funders and partners

General, Artists, Organisations, What's On

What's On in the Arts

3rd July, 2026

Belfast Trad Fest Session Trail credit Claire Loughran

Funding, What's On

Highlights from the Arts Council’s Mental Health and Arts showcase

2nd July, 2026

A group of three women and three men standing in front of two bannerstands which say Art in Mind. They are looking at the camera and smiling and the three women are holding instruments.

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NI grassroots music venues take part in National Lottery summer celebration of live music

12th June, 2026

Blue graphic with the words Everywhere at once, powered by the National Lottery 26-28 June

What's On

Book your ticket for the Arts Council’s Mental Health and Arts Showcase at The MAC Belfast

5th June, 2026

A group of six people standing outside in a line smiling at the camera with a red brick building in the background

General, Artists, Organisations, What's On

What's On in the Arts

2nd June, 2026

Foyle Obon Derry

What's On

The Belfast Book Festival returns from 4 -11 June to showcase NI’s literary talent

28th May, 2026

Two women standing in front of a banner and smiling at the camera. The banner reads 'Belfast Book Festival'.

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