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    11th-12th April
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    23rd May - 1st June
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    23rd-26th August
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    25th-31st October
  5. bold neon colours light up a close up of a persons hand strumming an electric guitar
    13th-16th November
  6. Crowds of people gathered on a busy street with Christmas street lights above them
    Various dates in November

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Awaken your Giant Spirit

  1. All Events
    Plan ahead - check out the full list of events happening in the Causeway Coast and Glens over the coming months
  2. Saint Patrick's Day in the Causeway Coast & Glens
    Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day in the Causeway Coast & Glens! Check out What's On over Saint Patrick's Day weekend and get inspired with ways to celebrate!
  3. Causeway Coast & Glens Walking Festival
    Experience our range of unique walking experiences, created in conjunction with Far and Wild. We transport you to the starting point and share stories along the way to incredible summits. These are days out that you will never forget.
  4. Royal Portrush Golf Club
    We know a thing or two about sporting events in the Causeway Coast and Glens. For a small place, we pack a big punch. Some of the biggest events on the sporting calendar happen here. And just look at that setting! Don’t say you never got a good tip.
  5. Food & Drink Events
    The Causeway Coast and Glens is fast building a reputation for its food and drink. And our chefs and artisan producers know how to showcase all. Time your break to coincide with one of our festivals. Sample it for yourself. One taste and you’ll know why everybody’s so excited.
  6. Family Events
    You’ll be pleased to hear we know how to keep kids entertained. ‘We’re bored’ is not something you’ll hear when you holiday in the Causeway Coast and Glens. Watch out for pirates, enjoy all the fun of the Lammas Fair and be dazzled by fireworks at your favourite seaside resort.
  7. Arts & Theatre Events
    Don’t you just love live performances? They’re so uplifting. From music and dance, to comedy and tragedy you’ll be enthralled by the talent on show in the Causeway Coast and Glens. And it’s not all indoors, during the summer months we like to keep your entertained with some street theatre.
  8. Music Events
    Winter, spring, summer or fall, you’ll find someone playing a tune in the Causeway Coast and Glens. Look out for pub based sessions and seaside stages, festivals in the fields and songs on the prom. And if your musical tastes are a bit more formal, we can do that too.

This Week

Foscadh
LocationPortstewart

Openings

Season

13th March 2025

Irish Language Film based on Dónal Ryan's novel, The Thing About December. With introduction by…

artwork by Bob Speers
LocationPortstewart

Openings

Season

15th March 2025-26th April 2025

Speer's unique work includes material taken from bogs across Ireland and uses commercial paints and…

Celtic art of a woman playing a violin
LocationPortrush

Openings

Season

16th March 2025

North Coast Trad Session at Portrush Yacht Club

peoples' hands are painting small round pots
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

15th March 2025

Learn to fire pottery without a kiln! Patricia will guide you through the process of decorating…

Close up photograph of an acoustic guitar
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

15th March 2025

Live music every Saturday night at The Causeway Hotel

The cast of Give my Head Peace posed in a traiditonal family photo style.
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

11th March 2025

A night of riotous fun with guaranteed laughs. There will be up to the minute satire, top class…

balls of wool sitting in a woven basket
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

15th March 2025

A fortnightly Knit and Natter Group at the Courthouse Shared Space Creative Hub, Bushmills. A free…

Chocolate Making at The Chocolate Manor
LocationCastlerock

Openings

Season

15th March 2025

Learn basic chocolate making skills with Geri at The Chocolate Manor in Castlerock. Led by Chief…

people walk on a rural hiking trail
LocationBallycastle

Openings

Season

15th March 2025

This moderate looped walk is on forest trails and minor roads. It will depart Ballycastle Town…

Live Music Nights at the Bushmills Inn
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

14th March 2025-16th March 2025

Live music every weekend in the Gas Bar at the Bushmills Inn

black and white image of band 'More Power To Your Elbow'
LocationBallyvoy, Ballycastle

Openings

Season

14th March 2025

More Power To Your Elbow LIVE at Carey Hall this St Patrick's Weekend

2 hikers take in the views of the surrounding countryside
LocationDungiven

Openings

Season

16th March 2025

This walk is a challenging looped walk is on open country, trails and minor roads, taking in the…

a selection of handmade cosmetics on a market stall table
LocationPortballintrae

Openings

Season

15th March 2025

Artisan art, food & craft market at Portballintrae Village Hall

Cushendun from Torr Head with sheep grazing in the foreground
LocationCushendun

Openings

Season

14th March 2025

This moderate looped walk is on minor roads, beaches and forest tracks. It takes in the historic…

Adventure Ride with Crindle Stables
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

15th March 2025

Come join the fun with an Adventure Ride with Crindle Stables – a fantastic way for the whole…

A family lounges on deck chairs surrounded by other families all taking pictures together and enjoying a day out, with a blue sky in the background.
LocationPortrush

Openings

Season

15th March 2025-17th March 2025

Family Fun, experience the Blair's Holiday Park magic and making family memories. Refreshments…

Finn McCool standing on the Grand Causeway, with a clear blue sky and double rainbow in the background and the Causeway Cliffs. Advertising a St Patri
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

15th March 2025-17th March 2025

St Patrick's Day is coming to the land of legends...BIGGER AND BETTER than ever before!

Image shows a movie theatre with red seats
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

13th March 2025

Everyone loves a night at the movies! Enjoy small, intimate screenings of the latest blockbusters…

Irish dancers entertaining the crowds in Drumceatt Square, dressed in purple and black dresses with brooms in hand.
Location24 Main Street, Limavady

Openings

Season

15th March 2025

A mini St Patrick's festival on Saturday 15th March, from 12pm to 4pm at Drumceatt Square, Limavady…

close up photo of a camera lens
LocationPortstewart

Openings

Season

8th March 2025-26th April 2025

'The Way I See It' features 26 unique photographic viewpoints of life by 26 women.

Next Week

A grey, arm knitted throw
Location71 Main Street, Bushmills

Openings

Season

22nd March 2025

Arm knitting, a workshop for beginners and knitters alike! Learn from Jill Gurney, the designer…

an earthen pit of flames used for firing pottery
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

22nd March 2025-23rd March 2025

A 2-day pottery course on everything you need to learn about firing your pottery in an earthen pit.

artwork by Bob Speers
LocationPortstewart

Openings

Season

15th March 2025-26th April 2025

Speer's unique work includes material taken from bogs across Ireland and uses commercial paints and…

Black and white photo from Otilie
LocationPortstewart

Openings

Season

22nd March 2025

A play tracing the life of one of Northern Ireland's most prolific Blues artists.

Chocolate Making at The Chocolate Manor
LocationCastlerock

Openings

Season

22nd March 2025

Make your own chocolate truffles at The Chocolate Manor

Close up photograph of an acoustic guitar
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

22nd March 2025

Live music every Saturday night at The Causeway Hotel

An aerial photograph of Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne.
LocationCastlerock

Openings

Season

17th March 2025

Join the National Trust on a guided historical tour of one of the jewels of the North Coast as they…

Professor Jonathan Pilcher
LocationPortstewart

Openings

Season

19th March 2025

Professor Jonathan Pilcher gives a fascinating outline of the history of the bog environment.

Live Music Nights at the Bushmills Inn
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

21st March 2025-22nd March 2025

Live music every weekend in the Gas Bar at the Bushmills Inn

Ballycastle Community Parade led by a piper  in St Patrick's day 2018
LocationBallycastle

Openings

Season

17th March 2025

Community Festival for Lá Fhéile Pádraig - St Patrick's Day

Adventure Ride with Crindle Stables
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

17th March 2025

Come join the fun with an Adventure Ride with Crindle Stables – a fantastic way for the whole…

An image with many blue, turquoise and azure beads spilling out from a white porcelain bowl. White text on the front reads "Sky Beaded Sun Catcher" on
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

22nd March 2025

Season

22nd March 2025

Have your eyes to the skies as you make suncatcher chains and other sky-themed crafts at The…

A family lounges on deck chairs surrounded by other families all taking pictures together and enjoying a day out, with a blue sky in the background.
LocationPortrush

Openings

Season

15th March 2025-17th March 2025

Family Fun, experience the Blair's Holiday Park magic and making family memories. Refreshments…

Image shows a movie theatre with red seats
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

20th March 2025

Everyone loves a night at the movies! Enjoy small, intimate screenings of the latest blockbusters…

close up photo of a camera lens
LocationPortstewart

Openings

Season

8th March 2025-26th April 2025

'The Way I See It' features 26 unique photographic viewpoints of life by 26 women.

Next Month

food dish sits on a table
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

11th April 2025

Piedmont themed 6-course tasting Menu

Hapazome bookmarks featuring flowers and leaves
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

17th April 2025

Learn the ancient technique of Hapazome to create stunning nature inspired prints with vibrant…

an earthen pit of flames used for firing pottery
LocationBushmills

Openings

Season

26th April 2025-27th April 2025

A 2-day pottery course on everything you need to learn about firing your pottery in an earthen pit.

a man and woman on horseback on a countryside trail
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

18th April 2025

Season

21st April 2025

Season

25th April 2025

Learn basic horse riding skills before embarking on a relaxed Countryside Trek. Enjoy a peaceful…

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More Information

  1. Carnival parade makes its way down the street with performers dressed in bright yellow costumes wearing tall coloured hats
    Ballymoney Spring Fair is making a return to the town on April 11th & 12th - promising free family-friendly activities and lots of carnival colour!. Organised by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, with support from Ballymoney Chamber of Commerce and Fuse FM.
    1. 11 Apr 202512 Apr 2025
  2. A female rider on a man's shoulders with the crowd behind cheering with their hands up
    Meet the Riders at Coleraine Town Hall on Friday 9th May, followed by an outdoor concert and fireworks at The Crescent, Portstewart from 20:00 - 22:00.
    1. 9 May 2025
  3. Crowds watching and enjoying The Open
    It may have taken 68 years for The Open to return to Northern Ireland but it was more than worth the wait as home favourite Shane Lowry emerged triumphant at Royal Portrush. The Open will now head back to the County Antrim coast in 2025 for The 153rd Open.
    1. 13 Jul 202520 Jul 2025
  4. Crowds line the street in the Diamond
    Ireland’s oldest traditional fair returns to the seaside town of Ballycastle, as thousands of people are set to celebrate its culture, heritage, music and agricultural traditions over a four-day event not to be missed.
    1. 23 Aug 202526 Aug 2025
  5. Crowds and stalls fill the main street in Bushmills
    The Bushmills Salmon & Whiskey Festival has the recipe for success with plenty of fresh local produce, cookery demonstrations, whiskey tastings at the Distillery and Naturally North Coast and Glens Market Artisan Market, as well as plenty of activities, workshops, live music and other entertainment throughout the weekend.
    1. 3 Oct 20255 Oct 2025
  6. Halloween Happenings - Causeway Coast and Glens
    Enjoy spooktacular Halloween celebrations in the Causeway Coast and Glens from 26th to the 31st October!
  7. A high quality, musical feast, showcasing original music. From traditional to contemporary, electric to acoustic, Atlantic Sessions has emerged as a permanent feature on the cultural calendar creating an energetic, vibrant atmosphere in the pubs, hotels, coffee shops and town halls across Portrush and Portstewart.
  8. Image shows Christmas lights shining above a busy street with people shopping
    Santa has a busy time ahead to look forward to, as he will make his way around the four towns marking the beginning of Christmas celebrations.
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