The Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) has put together a list of 10 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland over the next week (November 11 – 17).
Belfast Music Week, various locations in Belfast, November 11 – 17. A celebration of home-grown musical talent with more than 250 events running in the city. From intimate venues to the grandeur of the Ulster Hall, this year’s programme includes classical, dance, folk, rock and acoustic performances.
Literary Lunchtimes, Ulster Hall, Belfast, November 13. Belfast’s Carolyn Healy, Sheila McWade and Sheila Llewellyn read from their short story collections. Anticipate an eclectic array of challenging, thought provoking and entertaining stories in the company of three of Belfast’s most exciting up-and-coming prose writers.
C.S. Lewis and His World, Ards Art Centre, Newtownards, Co. Down, November 13. Belfast born writer C.S. Lewis is perhaps best known for his series of novels which follow the adventures of children in a land called Narnia. Sandy Smith is an expert on C.S. Lewis and his life in Belfast and will recall his time growing up in the city and the places and experiences which influenced his books on Narnia and other subjects.
William Kennedy Piping Festival, Market Place Theatre, Co. Armagh, November 14. This festival celebrates the worldwide community of piping and has hosted piping traditions from all over the globe. It is now recognised as the premier International Piping Festival in the world.
An Evening of Comedy with Kevin McAleer, The O’Neill and Ranfurly House, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, November 14. One of the founding fathers of modern stand-up, he has influenced a whole generation of comedians in Ireland and the UK, and his live shows remain a master class in comic timing and delivery.
Belfast Creative Crafts Show, King’s Hall Complex, Belfast, November 1 4 – 16. Whether you are a beginner or an enthusiast treat yourself to a day out at Belfast’s premier crafting event. This is the perfect opportunity to stock up on all aspects of craft supplies and to find out all about stitching and crafting.
Belfast Community Gospel Choir, Queen’s Hall, Newtownards, Co. Down, November 15. Hailed as the ‘soul of Belfast’, Belfast Community Gospel Choir will be performing at this year’s annual choral evening. The performance will be charged with passion and energy and audiences will be blown away by the sheer joy exuded from the stage.
Hugo Duncan’s Country 1st Show, Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, November 16. BBC Radio Ulster’s Hugo Duncan is bringing his ever popular Country 1st Show back for a night of country music, fun and craic.
Rock Metal Fest, various locations, City of Derry, November 16. Rock Metal Fest will showcase the best of the city’s talent alongside national and international acts, in an event that will not only appeal to the rockers but also will inspire a new generation of rock/metal fans and musicians.
Town Market, Ballycastle Ferry Terminal, Co. Antrim, November 17. Browse the stalls and purchase items at this town market which has a wide variety of items on offer including handmade crafts, jewellery, photography, home products, face painting and foods.
The Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) has put together a list of 10 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland over the next week (November 11 – 17).