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  1. Between Worlds Exhibition

    Castle Park Avenue, Bangor

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02891271200

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Between Worlds is the inaugural exhibition of the Veridian Collective, a group of four local artists who use art to explore the human experience.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Jan 2026to19 Apr 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. Full Moon Kayak Tour
    Full Moon Paddle Board
    Full Moon Paddle
    Night time kayaking experience
    Kayaking Tour Strangford Lough
    Kayakers
    Full Moon Kayak Tour
    Full Moon Paddle Board
    Full Moon Paddle
    Night time kayaking experience
    Kayaking Tour Strangford Lough
    Kayakers

    Killinchy

    Address

    Whiterock Bay launch Point, Braddock Reach, Whiterock, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6PY

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7909 721 898

    Price

    Price from: £50.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Nature

    Join us for a Full Moon Paddle on Strangford Lough this year.  The moon is unique to witness from the water and no better place to do so, than from a kayak, SUP or canoe on a flat sea.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2026

    Price

    Price from: £50.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. photograph showing traders and customers at the comber farmers market

    Comber

    Address

    St Mary's Parish Church car park, Comber Square, Comber, Down, BT23 5DU

    Telephone

    07872 857 912

    Type

    Type:

    Farmers Market

    Comber Farmers' Market is held on the first Thursday of the month from 09:00 - 13:30 in St Mary's Parish Church car park, the Square, Comber. There are over 24 regular traders selling artisan food and plants.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Apr 2026
  4. Echlinville Distiller
    A group taking part in a distillery tour at Echlinville
    Echlinville Distiller
    A group taking part in a distillery tour at Echlinville

    Kircubbin

    Address

    The Echlinville Distillery, 62 Gransha Road, Kircubbin, County Down, BT22 1AJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 4273 8597

    Price

    Price from: £23.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    The Echlinville Distillery Tour and Tipple offers offer a unique insight into the workings of our family run farm distillery.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Apr 2026
    From:
    18 Apr 2026

    Price

    Price from: £23.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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    Bangor

    Address

    Meet at Bangor Train Station, Abbey Street, Bangor, Down, BT20 4AE

    Telephone

    07955 729 600

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Guided Street Art walking tour of Bangor NI

    Dates

    From:
    4 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Joe The Magician

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02842728808

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 to £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    It's Joe the Magician from RTÉjr! And he's bringing his spectacular children's comedy magic and illusion show back to Portico Arts for an afternoon of mind boggling fun!

    Joe's show fuses laugh out loud comedy magic with absolutely jaw dropping…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Apr 2026Open 15:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price from: £12.00 to £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  7. Belle at the Museum - Easter

    Castle Park Avenue, Bangor

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 9127 1200

    Price

    Price from: £1.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Easter Events

    Hop along to the museum this Easter for some family fun!

    Dates

    From:
    6 Apr 2026to7 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price from: £1.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. Call to Adventure poster

    Bangor

    Address

    1a Studio, 1a Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JP

    Telephone

    02891270069

    Price

    Price from: £16.00 to £18.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Play

    Call to Adventure, the life and travels of Francis Maginn; activist, advocate, educator.
    Discover his adventures both overseas and here on our very own soil as he desperately fights for the rights of his community. Join us for an adventure of your…

    Dates

    From:
    8 Apr 2026

    Price

    Price from: £16.00 to £18.00 Per Ticket
  9. The Bench

    Hamilton Road, Bangor

    Address

    Studio 1A, Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JP

    Telephone

    02891810803

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    One Bench. Seven Stories. A whole host of characters. You never know who you'll meet on a park bench!

    Dates

    From:
    10 Apr 2026Open 20:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket
  10. Legends of the 60s show

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02842728808

    Price

    Price from: £26.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Following a sellout debut tour to nightly standing ovations and rave reviews, join a multi award-winning all-star cast of musicians and singers Stephen Smyth, Raymond and Chris for the musical masterpiece that is the "Legends of the 60's Show".

    The…

    Dates

    From:
    10 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price from: £26.50 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Newtownards

    Address

    Various locations, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9181 0803

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    The Ards International Guitar Festival is back with a bang in April 2026 celebrating 30 years of guitar inspired gigs and free fringe events! Expect a jam-packed line-up of blues, folk, rock, bluegrass and classical and contemporary music for guitar…

    Dates

    From:
    15 Apr 2026to19 Apr 2026
  12. Aquarelle Guitar Quartet

    Portaferry

    Address

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

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 to £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Join the world's leading guitar quartet as part of the Ards Guitar Festival

    Dates

    From:
    19 Apr 2026Open 15:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 to £25.00 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 from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    In his hilarious new show, Paddy talks about getting older, dealing with gout and the perils of still trying to act like a young man.
    This event is 18+

    Dates

    From:
    24 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. Kyle Riley

    Newtownards

    Address

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

    Telephone

    02891810803

    Price

    Price from: £8.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert


    Kyle is back with his wildly popular family concert for young children. 'Little Folk – On the Road' is perfectly suited for 2-7yr olds and their adults. It's a foot stomping, hand clapping, and jumping good time. Featuring his award-winning…

    Dates

    From:
    25 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00

    Price

    Price from: £8.00 Per Ticket
  15. 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
  16. B.O.S.S. Ireland At Kirkistown.
    Kirkistown Fiestas
    Mini Coopers At Kirkistown
    B.O.S.S. Ireland At Kirkistown.
    Kirkistown Fiestas
    Mini Coopers At Kirkistown

    Kirkubbin

    Address

    Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit, 130 Rubane Road, Kirkubbin, County Down, BT22 1AU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 42771325

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Sport

    Car Race Meeting Featuring B.O.S.S.Ireland.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Apr 2026Open 08:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. The Man Who Left the Titanic

    Hamilton Road, Bangor

    Address

    Studio 1A, Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JP

    Telephone

    02891810803

    Price

    Price from: £14.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL…SHE WAS UNSINKABLE….SHE WAS DOOMED…

    On April 15th 1912, the Titanic, the greatest ship in the world, slipped below the frigid waters of the Atlantic. Yet J. Bruce Ismay, managing director of the White Star Line, stepped into a…

    Dates

    From:
    29 Apr 2026Open 20:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Price from: £14.00 Per Ticket
  18. Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
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    Late Night Art
    Late Night Art
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    Late Night Art
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    Late Night Art

    Bangor

    Address

    Various locations central Bangor City Centre, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5ED

    Telephone

    02891482053

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    On the last Thursday of every month, from 6 - 9pm, creative spaces in central Bangor host art exhibitions, demonstrations and experiences - all FREE

    Dates

    From:
    30 Apr 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Free
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