Every year, Ards and North Down Borough Council are pleased to support a programme events of such a variety a themes; whether you are interested in sailing, music or art, plus festivals for all the family.
Here are some dates in your diary...
2026 Grant Aided Tourism Events
Irish Sailing Youth National Championships
9 – 12 April 2026
Ballyholme Yacht Club, Bangor
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May Day
Organised by Holywood and District Community Council
4 May 2026
Holywood town centre
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Gathering Stitches - Yarn & Textiles Festival
Organised by Inspiring Yarns CIC
9 - 10 May 2026
WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, Comber
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Trucks at the Track
Organised by Friends of the Track
13 – 14 June 2026
Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit, Kircubbin
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Ards 2026 Town Centre Races
Organised by Ards Cycling Club
17 June 2026
Newtownards town centre
Picnic in the Park
Part of Open House Festival
Sundays in July and August 2026
Ward Park (Bandstand), City of Bangor
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The Emerald Isle Highland Dance Festival
Organised by The Emerald Isle Highland Dance Committee
25 – 26 July 2026
Sails and Sounds
Organised by Portaferry Community Services Ltd
30 July - 2 August 2026
Strangford Lough, Portaferry
Open House Festival
Organised by Open House Festival
August 2026
Various locations in the City of Bangor
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Ards Peninsula Kite Festival
Ards Peninsula Villages Partnership
22 August 2026
Clandeboye Festival 2026
Organised by Camerata Ireland
22 – 29 August 2026
Clandeboye Estate, Bangor
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NI Science Festival
10 - 21 Febuaray 2027
Across the borough
All event details are subject to change.
For information on our Grants, visit www.ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
Details for 2026 Community Grant-Aided Events to follow
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