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  1. NI Comedy present Paddy McDonnell - GOUT'S OUT

    1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

    Address

    Braid Arts Centre, BALLYMENA, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 256 35077

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    NI Comedy present Paddy McDonnell - GOUT'S OUT

    Dates

    From:
    25 June 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket
  2. Field of poppies

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Historical talk provided by Dr David Hume at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    15 Oct 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Image of a willow potato basket

    Cullybackey

    Address

    President Arthur Homestead, 21A Dreen Road, Cullybackey, County Antrim, BT42 1FX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Basket Weaving Workshop by Welig Heritage Crafts as part of Ballymena 400 Celebrations.

    Dates

    From:
    27 June 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Live music and market

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Town Hall, 2b Joymount, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 77935 48908

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Come along to Speakeasy Saturdays for open mic and live music in a pop-up at Carrickfergus Town Hall—bring your own bottle and glasses, meet creatives and enjoy the vibes.

    Dates

    From:
    30 May 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Price £5.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
  5. Ballymena

    Address

    The Braid Theatre, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5077

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Ballymena comedian Gary Pollock brings his debut solo show Bucket List to the Braid Arts Centre

    Dates

    From:
    22 May 2026Open 20:00 -
  6. Crowd at a music festival under vibrant lights with hands raised, exuding excitement. Text reads "Friends Goodwill Music Festival" in bold letters.
    Five men are seated in a cozy pub, smiling at the camera. They have pints of Guinness, a violin, and a drum, creating a warm, musical atmosphere.
    Crowd at a music festival under vibrant lights with hands raised, exuding excitement. Text reads "Friends Goodwill Music Festival" in bold letters.
    Five men are seated in a cozy pub, smiling at the camera. They have pints of Guinness, a violin, and a drum, creating a warm, musical atmosphere.

    Larne

    Address

    Larne Market Yard, Station Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 3AB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 300 1245000

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Friends Goodwill Music Festival in Larne is back for 2026! A packed programme of live music, dancing, family entertainment, children's activities and street theatre.

    Dates

    From:
    27 June 2026Open 19:00 - 22:30
    From:
    28 June 2026Open 13:00 - 16:00
  7. workforce in  factory

    1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

    Address

    Mid-Antrim Museum and Arts Centre at The Braid, The Braid, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5028

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Mapping our Industrial Heritage: Mills and Memories

    Dates

    From:
    6 June 2026Open 10:15 - 12:15

    Price

    Free
  8. Ballymena

    Address

    St Patrick's Barracks, Link Road, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 7FU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7835 464485

    Type

    Type:

    Sporting Event

    The 2026 Modern Tyres Ulster International Rally is set to take place on 7–8 August 2026, celebrating its 50th anniversary with a base in Ballymena and running as a two-day international stage rally. It will again form part of the Irish Tarmac Rally…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Aug 2026to8 Aug 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Image shows red white and blue swirl lollipop with a bow

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Free children's craft workshop as part of USA 250 NI celebrations at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    4 July 2026Open 12:00 - 13:00
    From:
    4 July 2026Open 13:00 - 14:00
    From:
    4 July 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. black and white photo of standing stone

    1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

    Address

    Mid-Antrim Museum and Arts Centre at The Braid, The Braid, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5028

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    An evening of story and song will explore ancient traditions and stories, Scottish links and Adair family connections with the Ballymena area. This event is part of Mid-Antrim Museum's Ballymena 400 programme.

    Dates

    From:
    11 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00

    Price

    Free
  11. Poster to publicise Carrickfergus Artisan Market with image of Castle and time from 11am to 3pm on first Saturday of the Month.

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Market Place, (Wet weather contingency) - Town Hall, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7AW

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 300 124 5000

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Explore Carrickfergus' Outdoor Artisan Market for handmade gifts and treats, operating monthly from February to November.

    Dates

    From:
    6 June 2026
    From:
    4 July 2026
    From:
    1 Aug 2026
    From:
    5 Sept 2026
    From:
    3 Oct 2026
    From:
    7 Nov 2026
  12. Poster advertising the illustration workshop

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8241

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Join artist Hayley Wylie for a relaxing morning learning the basics of botanical illustration, why is it is still used today and the basics of how to use watercolour. Then produce your own Venus flytrap painting.

    Dates

    From:
    6 June 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket
  13. image of glass craft showing fish design

    1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

    Address

    Mid-Antrim Museum and Arts Centre at The Braid, The Braid, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5028

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Fused-glass workshop

    Dates

    From:
    8 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 13:00

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket
  14. Image of Carrickfergus Castle

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Andrew Jackson Cottage and US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Historical talk by Dr David Hume at Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum

    Dates

    From:
    14 Jan 2027Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. A man tends to a mud furnace with tall flames rising from the top of it, other look on
    A still glowing red hot lump of iron bloom sits on top of a burnt log
    Someone holds a lump of cooled iron just made in a furnace
    Smelters hammer at a fresh red hot iron bloom
    A man tends to a mud furnace with tall flames rising from the top of it, other look on
    A still glowing red hot lump of iron bloom sits on top of a burnt log
    Someone holds a lump of cooled iron just made in a furnace
    Smelters hammer at a fresh red hot iron bloom

    Newtowncrommelin

    Address

    Willow and Lore, 15A Craigdunloof Road, Newtowncrommelin, County Antrim, BT43 6RQ

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Visitors to the Glenravel International Furnace Festival will see iron smelting in action, learn more about the iron heritage of the area and take part in a programme of immersive demonstrations, walks, talks and workshops.

    Dates

    From:
    30 May 2026to31 May 2026Open 12:00 - 16:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Castle and Town Centre, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Culture & Heritage

    The historic town of Carrickfergus is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors once again as The Royal Landing returns on Saturday 13 June 2026. Celebrating the landing of King William III in 1690, the event has grown into one of Northern…

    Dates

    From:
    13 June 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. Antrim Round Tower
    Antrim Round Tower

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Castle, Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7BG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7762 226777

    Price

    Price £50.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Join us for this unique 8 hour tour on our witch themed taxibus, as we travel along the North Coast. You'll be regaled with stories of history, hauntings, myths, legends and witches, including a visit to where Irelands only mass witch trial took…

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026Open 10:30 - 18:30
    From:
    7 June 2026
    From:
    19 July 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    22 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 18:30

    Price

    Price £50.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. American flag and event details

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Andrew Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Museum, 2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the remarkable stories of twelve Ulster-born figures who helped shape American history—brought to life through expert storytelling and live music.

    Dates

    From:
    11 June 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. Ballymena 400th Anniversary logo featuring a stylised tower icon and the text "Ballymena 400th Anniversary”

    Ballymena

    Address

    Town Centre and People's Park, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6JA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 300 1245000

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Join us on Saturday 23 May as Ballymena marks 400 years with a full day of celebration for all ages.

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026Open 10:30 - 16:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. Whitehead

    Address

    Various venues and locations, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 8077

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Whitehead Summer Festival is back and bigger than ever. Family fun for all ages.

    Dates

    From:
    25 July 2026to8 Aug 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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