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  1. Between Worlds Exhibition

    Castle Park Avenue, Bangor

    Address

    North Down Museum, Bangor City Hall, Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BT

    Telephone

    02891271200

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Between Worlds is the inaugural exhibition of the Veridian Collective, a group of four local artists who use art to explore the human experience.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Jan 2026to19 Apr 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. A painting of dolmens by Richard Croft

    Newtownards

    Address

    Ards Arts Centre, Conway Square, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    028 9181 0803

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    For this exhibition organised and curated before Richard Croft's passing last year, the focus is on drawing and how this was used by the artist to sketch, record and develop compositions for paintings and prints. For much of his adult life, drawing…

    Dates

    From:
    26 Feb 2026to21 Mar 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  3. Somme Museum

    Newtownards

    Address

    Ards Visitor Information Centre, 31 Regent Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4AD

    Telephone

    02891826846

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Her Frontline: Women. At Work. At Service. At the Heart of WW1

    Dates

    From:
    6 Mar 2026to1 Apr 2026Various Opening Times
  4. TROVE by Friz

    Bangor

    Address

    Seacourt Print Workshop, 75 Main Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AF

    Telephone

    02891460595

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Seacourt Print Workshop presents "TROVE", the premier solo exhibition by FRIZ, aka Marian Noone.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Mar 2026to9 May 2026Open 09:30 - 17:00
    From:
    26 Mar 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00
  5. Shamrock

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    028 9042 8428

    Type

    Type:

    St Patrick's Day

    Celebrate St Patrick's Day at Ulster Folk Museum this Bank Holiday, Tuesday 17th March!

    Dates

    From:
    17 Mar 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. A painting of a house and garden by Richard Croft

    Newtownards

    Address

    Ards Arts Centre, Conway Square, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    028 9181 0803

    Price

    Price from: £6.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    As part of the exhibition, 'Drawn Together: An Exhibition of Drawings, Paintings and Prints by Richard Croft PPRUA (1935 – 2025)', art historian, Amanda Croft, will present a talk and tour of the exhibition of her late father's work.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Mar 2026Open 19:00 - 20:30

    Price

    Price from: £6.00 Per Ticket
  7. Lego bricks
    Lego bricks

    Bangor

    Address

    Main Street, Bangor, Co Down, BT20 4AG

    Telephone

    028 9127 0580

    Price

    Price from: £4.00 to £16.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Fun day with bricks for the whole family. LEGO® Displays & Mocs

    Dates

    From:
    21 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Price from: £4.00 to £16.00 Per Ticket
  8. Spring Equinox Sound Spa Experience

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Portico of Ards, Steel Dickson Avenue, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    The Spring Equinox marks a moment of balance between light and dark, a natural pause point to reset, restore, and gently welcome the energy of the new season. This specially curated Sound Spa experience is designed to support relaxation, reflection,…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Mar 2026Open 15:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Late Night Art
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    Late Night Art

    Bangor

    Address

    Various locations central Bangor City Centre, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5ED

    Telephone

    02891482053

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    On the last Thursday of every month, from 6 - 9pm, creative spaces in central Bangor host art exhibitions, demonstrations and experiences - all FREE

    Dates

    From:
    26 Mar 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00
    From:
    30 Apr 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Free
  10. Abstract painting by Naomi Litvack

    Conway Square, Newtownards

    Address

    Ards Arts Centre, Town Hall Arts Centre, Conway Square, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    028 9181 0803

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    In exhibition, 'A Fig for a Kiss', Naomi Litvack focuses on organic worlds, reflecting on memory, observation, and the fleeting act of looking - seeking to transform passing impressions through painting.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Mar 2026to25 Apr 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  11. A luthier working on a guitar

    Conway Square, Newtownards

    Address

    Ards Arts Centre, Town Hall Arts Centre, Conway Square, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    028 9181 0803

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    A photographic exhibition as part of Ards International Guitar Festival.

    2026 marks 30 years of the Ards International Guitar Festival, and with this exhibition we take you back to where it all began in 1996. The festival was inspired by the…

    Dates

    From:
    26 Mar 2026to25 Apr 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  12. Bouncers by John Godber, Bangor Drama Club poster

    Bangor

    Address

    1a Studio, 1a Studio, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JP

    Telephone

    02891270069

    Price

    Price from: £13.00 to £18.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    A play by John Godber presented by Belvoir Players
    This isn’t just a play—it’s a hilarious, fast-paced, and utterly relatable journey into the heart of the 2010s nightclub scene.
    Meet the Men on the Door: Follow Lucky Eric, Judd, Les, and Ralph as…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Mar 2026

    Price

    Price from: £13.00 to £18.00 Per Ticket
  13. Poster promoting Clever Little Duckling by Colin Millar MBE presented by Bangor Drama Club

    Bangor

    Address

    1a Studio, 1a Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JP

    Telephone

    02891270069

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Young children will love this show, written especially for them. A heartwarming tale of how a little blind duckling saves the day and realises how special he is. Lots of songs, fun and games. Perfect for taking the children, grandchildren, nieces…

    Dates

    From:
    3 Apr 2026
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    3 Apr 2026
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    4 Apr 2026
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    4 Apr 2026

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 Per Ticket
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    Bangor

    Address

    Meet at Bangor Train Station, Abbey Street, Bangor, Down, BT20 4AE

    Telephone

    07955 729 600

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Guided Street Art walking tour of Bangor NI

    Dates

    From:
    4 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
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    2 May 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
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    6 June 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
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    4 July 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
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    5 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
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    3 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. Joe The Magician

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Portico of Ards, Portaferry, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    02842728808

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 to £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Easter Events

    It's Joe the Magician from RTÉjr! And he's bringing his spectacular children's comedy magic and illusion show back to Portico Arts for an afternoon of mind boggling fun!

    Joe's show fuses laugh out loud comedy magic with absolutely jaw dropping…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Apr 2026Open 15:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 to £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Call to Adventure poster

    Bangor

    Address

    1a Studio, 1a Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JP

    Telephone

    02891270069

    Price

    Price from: £16.00 to £18.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Play

    Call to Adventure, the life and travels of Francis Maginn; activist, advocate, educator.
    Discover his adventures both overseas and here on our very own soil as he desperately fights for the rights of his community. Join us for an adventure of your…

    Dates

    From:
    8 Apr 2026

    Price

    Price from: £16.00 to £18.00 Per Ticket
  17. The Bench

    Hamilton Road, Bangor

    Address

    Studio 1A, Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JP

    Telephone

    02891810803

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    One Bench. Seven Stories. A whole host of characters. You never know who you'll meet on a park bench!

    Dates

    From:
    10 Apr 2026Open 20:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket
  18. Paddy McDonnell Comedian

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Portico of Ards, Steel Dickson Avenue, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    In his hilarious new show, Paddy talks about getting older, dealing with gout and the perils of still trying to act like a young man.
    This event is 18+

    Dates

    From:
    24 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. The Man Who Left the Titanic

    Hamilton Road, Bangor

    Address

    Studio 1A, Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JP

    Telephone

    02891810803

    Price

    Price from: £14.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL…SHE WAS UNSINKABLE….SHE WAS DOOMED…

    On April 15th 1912, the Titanic, the greatest ship in the world, slipped below the frigid waters of the Atlantic. Yet J. Bruce Ismay, managing director of the White Star Line, stepped into a…

    Dates

    From:
    29 Apr 2026Open 20:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Price from: £14.00 Per Ticket
  20. Last Tango in Little Grimley by David Tristram and Murder in Little Grimley by David Tristram poster by Bangor Drama Club

    Bangor

    Address

    1a Studio, 1a Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JP

    Telephone

    02891270069

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    2nd Skin present two hilarious one act plays

    Dates

    From:
    15 May 2026to16 May 2026

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 Per Ticket
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