About
The event is organised by Open House Festival. This information has been submitted by a third party, please note, details are subject to change.
Open House Festival is a music and arts festival that takes place each summer in the seaside city of Bangor, County Down. The core festival runs throughout August - with at least one event each day of the month, and around 100 events overall. Key venues are the beautiful Walled Garden at Bangor Castle, where acts perform on the festival stage under a stretch tent canopy, and the Court House on Bangor seafront, a Victorian listed building repurposed by Open House into a thriving music venue.
Festival highlights for the 12th annual Open House Festival include two special evenings at the Walled Garden with Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody talking about his recently published book, The Forest is the Path.
There's music from the likes of Mary Coughlan, Lisa O'Neill, Ye Vagabonds, Duke Special, and Dana Masters. Comedy acts include Chris Kent, Neil Delamere, Emer McBride, and Paddy Raff. Other literary guests include Alan Johnson, Chris Whitaker, Wendy Erskine, and Karen Hao. And there's much more besides – including DJ sets, conversation events, poetry, food and wine tastings, art walks, and a vintage market. And it wouldn't be Open House Festival without the legendary Folk on a Boat events.
The Festival also hosts Picnic in the Park each Sunday throughout July and August, with free live music at the band stand in Ward Park. The whole summer season kicks off on Friday 4th July, with the annual Pickie to Pier Swim event.
Check out the Open House website for the full festival programme and to purchase tickets.
This event is Grant Aided by Ards and North Down Borough Council's Tourism Department.
Facilities
Accessibility
- All areas accessible to disabled visitors
Event Facilities
- Booking Required
Parking & Transport
- Station nearby
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Ticket | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
