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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

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'.

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

JLF Island of Ireland Opens in Belfast with Conversations on Empire, Identity and the Changing World

26th May, 2026

A large Indian puppet in a yellow traditional costume, stands beside festival partners.

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

JLF Island of Ireland Sets Out Programme in Curtain Raiser for Landmark 2026 Edition

30th April, 2026

People standing outside Ulster University. Indian dancers are wearing bright, colourful traditional costumes and holding a decorated colourful Indian umbrella.

What's On

Arts Council NI welcomes Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to Belfast this summer

28th April, 2026

Photo of a traditional Irish musicians

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

Global Literature Festival Announced for Ireland this May

23rd April, 2026

An Indian lady dancer in a bright yellow Indian dress, and an lady Irish dancer, with Trinity College Library in the background.

Partnerships, What's On

Celebrating Children’s Literature with Children’s Writing Fellows for NI

2nd April, 2026

Childrens Lit Con Mar 26 resized