About
Please note, this event took place in 2023. Keep an eye on this page for exciting details for 2024.
This exciting 7 day festival is in its 56th year. Packed full of fun, come along and enjoy creative, music and cultural events along with unique experiences in the beautiful setting of Portaferry on Strangford Lough, there is something for everyone at Portaferry Gala Festival.
The week is supported by Big Lottery Community Fund, Ards and North Down Borough Council and local sponsors.
Back again this year Bingo Loco and Taste your town unique experiences
New this year:
- One World Day Cultural Experience – food from around the world , laser quest, live music, dance workshops and dance displays , face and body tattoos, challenges, circus skills workshops, art workshops and lots lots more.
- 'Talk of the Walk' - receive a map and follow the trail around the streets of Portaferry.
- Coffee lovers experience the world of coffee with Bailies Coffee Roasters
- Gareth Brooks Tribute and Dragaoke at Portico (tickets available via Eventbrite and Ticketsource)
Farming Community Day
- Dancing, games, information stands, delicious food and children's Sensory Bus
- Toy Tractor Run and Mini Pitching the sheaf
- Petting farm, kids activities and family fun for everyone from Gala Stage.
Please note | Various events are ticketed or registration is required. Tickets and registration information available via gala webpage.
For more information on tickets and to view the full programme go to the Portaferry Gala website.
Getting here | Car parks in the area. Catch the Strangford Lough Ferry from Strangford to Portaferry. Bus information can be found at Translink.
Weather alternative venue | St Patrick’s Community Centre
This event is Grant Aided by Ards and North Down Borough Council's Tourism Department.
Guide Prices
Various events are ticketed or registration is required. Tickets and registration information available via gala webpage.
