The official website of Visit Ards and North Down
En

Art & Theatre Events

Plan your trip
  • Stay
  • What's On
  • Things to Do
  • Food & Drink
  • Shopping
Accommodation Search
Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Keyword:
I'm interested in...
Things to Do Search
Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Keyword:
What's On Search
Dates
Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Keyword:
Food & Drink Search
Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Keyword:
Shopping Search
Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Keyword:

Refine By

Refine Your Search Further:

Type
Event
Location

Number of results: 17

  1. © Quentin Blake 2023. All rights reserved. Quentin Blake illustration of a man in a colourful coat and two children walking through autumn leaves.
    Two women outdoors looking at a Quentin Blake trail map
    Man and woman looking at Quentin Blake artwork in a gallery
    © Quentin Blake 2023. All rights reserved. Quentin Blake artwork of muddy boots.
    Boy colouring in at a table.
    Family walking in the woods in autumn.
    © Quentin Blake 2023. All rights reserved. Quentin Blake illustration of a man in a colourful coat and two children walking through autumn leaves.
    Two women outdoors looking at a Quentin Blake trail map
    Man and woman looking at Quentin Blake artwork in a gallery
    © Quentin Blake 2023. All rights reserved. Quentin Blake artwork of muddy boots.
    Boy colouring in at a table.
    Family walking in the woods in autumn.

    Comber

    Address

    WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, 78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9187 4146

    Price

    Price £5.35 to £9.70 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Reimagine the wonder of wetlands and nature through the eyes of the UK's best loved illustrator.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Sept 2023to1 Jan 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £5.35 to £9.70 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. Museum Pop Up Shop

    Castle Park Avenue, Bangor

    Address

    North Down Museum, Bangor, Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TF

    Telephone

    028 9127 1200

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Come and visit a unique shopping experience this Christmas at North Down Museum. Browse the museum's galleries, which are filled with beautiful hand-made products from local artists and makers. The perfect place to get that special gift and support…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2023to7 Jan 2024Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Aladdin's lamp
    Aladdin at the Web Theatre, promo poster
    Aladdin's lamp
    Aladdin at the Web Theatre, promo poster

    Newtownards

    Address

    Web Theatre, 49 North Street, Newtownards, Co Down, BT23 4DE

    Telephone

    07711 759 832

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    A traditional family friendly pantomime with interactive fun for all the family.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Dec 2023to9 Dec 2023Open 19:30 - 21:30
    From:
    14 Dec 2023to16 Dec 2023Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Christmas Karaoke with Lady Portia

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    She's back! The gorgeous Lady Portia returns to host a crazy Christmas Karaoke night! Darlings, it'll be fabulous!

    Dates

    From:
    8 Dec 2023Open 19:30 - 22:00

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Miss Muffet Christmas Adventure

    Newtownards

    Address

    Queen's Hall, West Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4EN

    Telephone

    028 9181 0803

    Price

    Price £8.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Little Miss Muffet's Christmas Adventure, presented by Centre Stage Theatre Company, is a hilarious Christmas Tale, with catchy songs and simple effects!

    Dates

    From:
    9 Dec 2023Open 14:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £8.00 Per Ticket
  6. Little Miss Muffet's Christmas Adventure

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £8.00 to £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Centre Stage Theatre Company is back with another Christmas show in classic panto style!

    Oh ho ho!

    Are we really thinking about Christmas already? Of course we are! Christmas isn't Christmas without a trip to see a panto...

    Supported by Ards and…

    Dates

    From:
    10 Dec 2023Open 15:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price £8.00 to £10.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
    Ards Arts Centre
    Newtownards Priory from street view
    Photo of Market Cross in the heart of Newtownards town
    Ards Arts Centre
    Newtownards Priory from street view

    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 £6.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Start the New Year off on the right foot, by exploring the rich and varied history of Newtownards.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket
  8. 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, The Parade, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HF

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Start the New Year off on the right foot. Build up an appetite for NYD lunch!

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket
  9. Hand loom weaver at work
    Ladies embroidering outside old cottage
    Bleaching machine in linen mill
    Calendar department in linen mill
    Finishing department in linen mill
    Old advertisement for linen thread
    Hand loom weaver at work
    Ladies embroidering outside old cottage
    Bleaching machine in linen mill
    Calendar department in linen mill
    Finishing department in linen mill
    Old advertisement for linen thread

    Newtownards

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9182 6846

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Explore the history of linen and lace in this exhibition by Ards Historical Society.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Jan 2024to29 Jan 2024Various Opening Times
  10. Jake O'Kane: The Inappropriate Tour

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    David Hull Promotions Presents – Jake O'Kane "The Inappropriate Tour"

    Roll up, roll up, the Jake O'Kane circus is back in town!

    After a decade of sell-out tours, Jake is back with his annual multimedia roundup of the year's events in NI and beyond.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Jan 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. A lady dressed in a green cloak telling stories to children in the ulster folk museum

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02890428428

    Price

    Price £9.00 to £11.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Come along to this special Irish-speaking children's workshop and listen to our storytellers as they weave new life into old stories!

    Dates

    From:
    27 Jan 2024Open 11:00 - 12:30

    Price

    Price £9.00 to £11.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. A picture of Cruckaclady Farmhouse in Ulster Folk Museum

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9042 8428

    Price

    Price £11.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    A series of intimate talks that take place in our beautiful buildings at Ulster Folk Museum

    Dates

    From:
    10 Feb 2024Open 11:00 - 13:45

    Price

    Price £11.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Paddy McDonnell Comedian

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £16.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    And another of your favourite comedians is back!

    Paddy is well known for his hilarious stories and viral clips from various podcast appearances and has decided to give his fans what they want, a show full of various tales of everyday life and…

    Dates

    From:
    23 Feb 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price £16.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. Ciaran Bartlett standup comedian

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Bringing his arena-filling set to a venue near you!

    Hot on the heels of two sold-out SSE Arena dates Belfast comedian Ciarán Bartlett announces Regional Tour GIANT set for stages across NI in March 2024!

    A show not to be missed!

    Dates

    From:
    30 Mar 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. Joe the Magician show  It's Magic

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Joe's back! If you came last year you'll know he really did make tables fly and even made it snow! Don't miss this brilliant magician!

    The show fuses magic, music, special effects and illusion that will bring kids (and grown-ups!) on an…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2024Open 15:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Price £12.00 to £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Comedian Paddy Raff
    Paddy Raff stand up comedian
    Comedian Paddy Raff
    Paddy Raff stand up comedian

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £17.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Award-winning Northern Irish comedy sensation Paddy Raff is back on tour taking his brand new hilarious standup show 'Gimme a Minute!' on the road in 2024.

    Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday 29 Sept.

    Dates

    From:
    3 May 2024Open 19:30 - 21:45

    Price

    Price £17.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. Jarlath Regan stand -up comedian

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Following millions of downloads and views on Youtube, TikTok and Instagram Jarlath Regan's epic new standup comedy show "Yer Man" arrives!

    This show has sold out every single date of his tour so grab your tickets while you can.

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2024Open 19:30 - 21:45

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
View Maps and Visitor Guides
View of what Ards and North Down has to offer and some of the best things to see and do during a visit.
E-newsletter sign up
Sign up for the Ards and North Down newsletter for inspiration and travel tips.
Back to Top

Tourism Northern Ireland

Don't Miss