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  1. Ayeen Art

    Bangor

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02891460595

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    New Exhibition opening Thursday 24th Sept 6-9pm

    Dates

    From:
    24 Sept 2026to20 Nov 2026Open 09:30 - 17:00

    Price

    Free
  2. Leid AND Lairn 2026
    Leid AND Lairn 2026
    Deputy Mayor of Ards and North Down Cllr James Cochrane and Dr Dayna Jost
    TRÚ
    Ceilidh
    Donaghadee Parish Church
    Leid AND Lairn 2026
    Leid AND Lairn 2026
    Deputy Mayor of Ards and North Down Cllr James Cochrane and Dr Dayna Jost
    TRÚ
    Ceilidh
    Donaghadee Parish Church

    Conway Square, Newtownards

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9181 0803

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Join us at Leid AND Lairn, as we celebrate Ulster-Scots language, heritage, music and storytelling through a series of events taking place across the Borough and at the Ulster Folk Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2026to11 Nov 2026Various Opening Times
  3. A lady in a blue top and white skirt sitting down and weaving wool

    Cultra

    Address

    Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, County Down, BT180EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Culture & Heritage

    Discover the fascinating heritage, craftsmanship and enduring appeal of the kilt at The Story and Craft of Kilts, a unique hands-on experience at the Ulster Folk Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Nov 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. a LADY DRESSED IN HISTORICAL COSTUME KNITTING

    Cultra

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +442890428428

    Price

    Price from: £9.35 to £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Get behind the scenes of the Ulster Folk Museum's replica costume workrooms on Saturday 14th November.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2026Open 13:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price from: £9.35 to £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Dr Paul Tempan
    Nendrum Monastic Site near Comber
    Nendrum Monastic Site, Comber
    Killevy
    Dr Paul Tempan
    Nendrum Monastic Site near Comber
    Nendrum Monastic Site, Comber
    Killevy

    Bangor

    Address

    SPACE Theatre, Castle Park Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TD

    Telephone

    02891270069

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Part of the Columbanus Festival 2026 | This talk deals with places connected with St Columbanus and early Christianity in Ireland and Continental Europe. It will be delivered by Dr Paul Tempan, a linguist and expert on Irish place-names who was a…

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket
  6. Columbanus Stained Glass window

    Ballyholme, Bangor

    Address

    St Columbanus Church of Ireland, 68 Groomsport Road, Ballyholme, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5NE

    Telephone

    02891270069

    Price

    Price from: £6.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Part of the Columbanus Festival 2026 | An illuminating talk about the beautiful stained-glass windows illustrating Irish saints and some additional modern windows.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2026Open 14:00 - 15:30

    Price

    Price from: £6.00 Per Ticket
  7. Bangor Bell Trail
    Brigid of Sustainable Journeys Ireland
    Bangor Bell Trail
    Brigid of Sustainable Journeys Ireland

    Bangor

    Address

    Departs from the Bangor Bell beside Bangor Abbey Parish car park, Malachy’s Way (off Abbey Street), Bangor, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JF

    Telephone

    02891270069

    Price

    Price from: £6.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Part of the Columbanus Festival 2026 | This popular half mile walk follows the Bangor Bell Trail from the Bangor Bell to the North Down Museum. Local tour guides Brigid Watson and Barbara Boyle will tell the story of Columbanus’ journey from Bangor…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2026Open 13:30 - 15:00

    Price

    Price from: £6.00 Per Ticket
  8. Made in AND Twilight Christmas Shop

    Castle Park Avenue, Bangor

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02891271200

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    To kick off our annual Made in AND Christmas Pop-Up Shop, join us at North Down Museum for our Made in AND Twilight Christmas event!

    Dates

    From:
    26 Nov 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
    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 Nov 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Free
  10. All The Small Things

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Campus, Castle Park Road, Bangor, County Down, BT204TD

    Telephone

    02891810803

    Price

    Price from: £8.00 to £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    M6's trademark beautiful design and heartwarming storytelling combine with singing, puppetry, and physical comedy in this brand-new spin on fairytales.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 15:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price from: £8.00 to £10.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. A Vintage Christmas

    Newtownards

    Address

    87 Movilla Road, Newtownards, Down, BT23 8RQ

    Telephone

    02891813973

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    An evening of timeless festive music with award-winning singer Michelle Baird and Donaghadee Community Choir. Hosted by Gerald McQuilken.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Dec 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket
  12. Ards Arts Centre
    Newtownards Priory
    Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
    Market Cross
    Ards Arts Centre
    Ards Arts Centre
    Newtownards Priory
    Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
    Market Cross
    Ards Arts Centre

    High Street, Newtownards

    Address

    Tour departs Town Hall/Ards Arts Centre, Conway Square, High Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £7.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Kick off New Year’s Day with an inspiring start as you step into the rich history of Newtownards, one of Northern Ireland’s oldest and most intriguing towns.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2027

    Price

    Price from: £7.00 Per Ticket
  13. image of lighthouse and pier with sunset over the water in the background.
    The Motte Donaghadee
    A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
    Donaghadee Harbour from the sea, a birds eye view
    Donaghadee town and harbour  from the sea at dusk
    image of lighthouse and pier with sunset over the water in the background.
    The Motte Donaghadee
    A photo of Donaghadee from above showing the Motte
    Donaghadee Harbour from the sea, a birds eye view
    Donaghadee town and harbour  from the sea at dusk

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Tour departs from Donaghadee Harbour, Off The Parade, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0DG

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price from: £7.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Makes a great Christmas gift! This would make for something different to do on New Year's Day. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2027

    Price

    Price from: £7.00 Per Ticket
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