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  1. Watch an intimate performance by Joshua Burnside on Saturday 25th October in the Ulster Folk Museum, alongside readings by Anne McMaster and performan

    Holywood

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Live Music

    If Joshua Burnside was around 150 years ago, he would have been known as one of the great folk bards of Ulster... just like the Bard of Moneyrea, Robert Huddleston!

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025Open 16:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 Per Ticket
  2. Rebecca Roudman Cellist

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £22.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Combine the virtuosic wail of Jimi Hendrix, BB King soul, and Bill Monroe fire , and you get the Dirty Cello Band!

    From Iceland to Italy, and all over the U.S., San Francisco based band Dirty Cello brings the world a high energy and unique spin on…

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price from: £22.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Fiachra Garvey classical pianist

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £17.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Award-winning Irish pianist Fiachra Garvey performs Beethoven, Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, Ravel & Rachmaninov in this captivating recital.

    Fiachra graduated with distinction from the Royal Academy of Music, London (2013) and holds first-class…

    Dates

    From:
    26 Oct 2025Open 15:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price from: £17.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Not So Scary Halloween

    Castle Park Avenue, Bangor

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02891271200

    Price

    Price from: £3.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Halloween

    Join us at this fun autumn-themed music session!

    As the leaves fall, the music rises! Bring your child along for a playful mix of autumn themed songs, lively rhythms, and interactive movement.

    Dates

    From:
    31 Oct 2025Open 10:15 - 15:15

    Price

    Price from: £3.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. TRÚ

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Castle (City Hall), Castle Park Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TF

    Telephone

    0289127 1200

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Join TRÚ for a magical performance at Bangor Castle.

    Following an international tour of the USA, Canada and Switzerland in 2024, TRÚ will play a handful of Irish dates in 2025 to accompany their latest release.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Nov 2025Open 20:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Lisa Dawson

    Conway Square, Newtownards

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02891810803

    Price

    Price from: £7.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    'The Way Between' is a lunchtime recital featuring singer and pianist Lisa Dawson's new original songs, inspired by the breathtaking landscapes of Northern Ireland.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00

    Price

    Price from: £7.00 Per Ticket
  7. The Bjorn Identity tribute group

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £24.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    MAMMA MIA! World-class, International Tribute to ABBA – The Bjorn Identity return to Portico of Ards, to thank ABBA for the music.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price from: £24.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. Catrin Finch harpist

    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

    Experience the spellbinding artistry of one of Wales' most celebrated harpists in an intimate Sunday afternoon recital. Catrin Finch, former Royal Harpist to HRH The Prince of Wales, brings her extraordinary talent and passionate musicianship to the…

    Dates

    From:
    16 Nov 2025Open 15:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Music and Poetry

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Abbey Church, 1 St Malachy’s Way (off Abbey Street), Bangor, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BW

    Telephone

    02891270069

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Live Music

    Part of the Columbanus Festival 2025 | Award winning singers and songwriters Rachel McCarthy and David Lennon, along with the Bangor Ghost Collective, present a uniquely curated evening of ancient words, songs, and music celebrating place.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket
  10. The Illegals tribute band

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £24.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Ireland's best tribute to the music of Fleetwood Mac and The Eagles featuring acclaimed singer Niamh Kavanagh return to the Portico Stage

    Every year, The Illegals delve deeper into The Eagles and Fleetwood Mac back-catalogues to keep their dynamic…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00

    Price

    Price from: £24.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Christmas Party Nights at Clandeboye Lodge
    Clandeboye Lodge Exterior
    Cocktails at Clandeboye Lodge
    Just Adam at Clandeboye Lodge
    Christmas Party Nights at Clandeboye Lodge
    Clandeboye Lodge Exterior
    Cocktails at Clandeboye Lodge
    Just Adam at Clandeboye Lodge

    Bangor

    Address

    Clandeboye Lodge Hotel, 10 Estate Road, Bangor, County Down, BT19 1UR

    Telephone

    02891852500

    Price

    Price from: £67.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Good food, great cocktails, live music and a night to remember. Clandeboye Lodge has everything you need for your big Christmas night out. A sense of occasion, a sense of style and a sense that you're at the best party in town!

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2025Open 00:00 - 00:00
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    6 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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    13 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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    19 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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    20 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price from: £67.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Arco String Quartet

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Castle (City Hall), Castle Park Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TF

    Telephone

    02891271200

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Arco String Quartet return to help you embrace the festive spirit with an enchanting evening of Christmas favourites and Christmas film soundtracks, along with some classic carols.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2025Open 20:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Pavel Kolesnikov & Samson Tsoy classical pianists

    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 Portico of Ards will witness something truly special as two of today's most celebrated pianists, Pavel Kolesnikov and Samson Tsoy, unite for an intimate four-hand performance that promises to be nothing short of magical.

    This is chamber music…

    Dates

    From:
    14 Dec 2025Open 15:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. Ryan McMullan in concert

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £28.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Due to demand second night added!

    Fresh off the success of his debut album Redesign, acclaimed singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan returns to the stage with a powerful new tour.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00

    Price

    Price from: £28.00 Per Ticket
  15. Ryan McMullan Singer/Songwriter

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £28.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Fresh off the success of his debut album Redesign which soared to #1 on the Independent Charts in Ireland, acclaimed singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan returns to the stage with a powerful new tour.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00

    Price

    Price from: £28.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Whistlin' Donkeys Folk Group

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £27.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Hailing from County Tyrone, The Whistlin' Donkeys have gained a strong following for their unique blend of Irish Music and Celtic Rock.

    Performing together since 2011, the band are known for their unique blend of traditional Irish music and Celtic…

    Dates

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

    Price

    Price from: £27.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. Whistlin' Donkeys Folk Group

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £27.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Hailing from County Tyrone, The Whistlin' Donkeys have gained a strong following for their unique blend of Irish Music and Celtic Rock.

    Performing together since 2011, the band are known for their unique blend of traditional Irish music and Celtic…

    Dates

    From:
    17 Jan 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

    Price

    Price from: £27.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. Anthony Toner Singer/Songwriter

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £17.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Anthony Toner returns to the gorgeous setting of The Portico of Ards for the first time in two years for a solo acoustic show – and with an armful of new songs to celebrate.

    Released as a brand new album under the working title The Big Seas of…

    Dates

    From:
    21 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price from: £17.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. Chris Kavanagh in concert - Legend of Luke Kelly

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02842728808

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    The renowned Dublin singer and multi-instrumentalist Chris Kavanagh will bring you on a journey of the great folk singer Luke Kelly.

    This exciting show brings to life that unique atmosphere that made Luke so special and it has even been said by…

    Dates

    From:
    25 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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