- Fleadh Cheoil na h√âireann (2 to 9 August) Belfast hosts the world’s largest celebration of traditional Irish music, song, dance, and culture for the first time. Expect lively pub sessions, street performances, All-Ireland competitions, concerts, workshops, and family-friendly activities across the city, transforming Belfast into a hub of Irish heritage.
- Heart of the Glens Festival (1 to 9 August). This community festival in Cushendall features a range of activities including sheepdog trials, a community parade, the Lurig Challenge Run, food events, street céilís, and live entertainment, celebrating local culture in the Glens of Antrim.
- Féile an Phobail (1 to 17 August). Belfast’s renowned “Festival of the People” offers a diverse programme of headline concerts, debates, art exhibitions, community events, and sporting activities across various city locations, blending culture, discussion, and entertainment.
- Ould Lammas Fair (22 to 25 August). Ireland’s oldest traditional fair returns to Ballycastle with a historic mix of market stalls, livestock sales, traditional foods such as dulse and yellowman, fairground rides, music, and local craic, attracting thousands to this charming seaside town.
- Carnlough Whiskey Festival (dates in August). This event in Carnlough celebrates whiskey with tastings from local distilleries, music, and lively entertainment, offering visitors a chance to explore Ireland’s spirit heritage in a scenic coastal setting.
- Whitehead Summer Festival (running into early August). A family-oriented festival in Whitehead with two weeks of live music, heritage talks, sports, arts, outdoor adventures, and community activities for all ages.
- Shoreline Festival (30 August). A free fun-filled family festival at Jordanstown Loughshore with entertainment, activities, and coastal vibes to enjoy the end of summer.
- Sundays on the Maritime Mile (every Sunday in August). Free live music performances along Belfast’s Lagan riverside in the Titanic Quarter, perfect for relaxed summer evenings with views of the waterfront.
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