Tourism NI has put together a list of 10 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland next week (September 5 – September 11).

• Giant’s Causeway Coast Sportive, Co. Antrim, September 10. The Giant’s Causeway Sportive is a unique road cycling event based on the iconic North Coast of Ireland that offers and unforgettable cycling experience through some of the most breathtaking landscapes in Ireland.

• Moira Calling, Craigavon, Co. Armagh, September 10. Local festival goers are in for a treat this September as Brown Lemonade NI prepare to launch their first ever ‘Moira Calling’ music, food and drink festival at Moira Demesne. Fourteen of the best singer-songwriters and bands have been hand-picked to perform on the day across two stages in the gorgeous picturesque setting of Moira under a canopy of stretch tents and festoon lighting.

• Helen’s Tower, Clandeboye Estate, Co. Down, September 11. Visitors have the opportunity to see the conservation work of Irish Landmark in this self-guided tour of the restored tower for FREE as part of European Heritage Open Days. This unique building is situated on a hill top deep within the estate and has incredible views over the surrounding countryside and out to sea.

• Ukulele Orchestra, Ulster Hall, Belfast, September 7. Belfast can look forward to unique blend of toe-tapping music, hilarious banter and superlative entertainment at the Ulster Hall as the world-renowned Ukulele Orchestra bring their captivating show to the city. Descried as ‘pure entertainment’ and ‘magisterial’, it is a performance not to be missed.

• Marlacoo House, Portadown, Co. Armagh, September 10. This two storey, three bay Georgian House is two hundred years old. It is situated beside Marlacoo Lake where Hugh O’Neill kept his wife and valuables safe on a crannog during the 9 years’ war. Explore it for FREE this European Heritage Open Days weekend.

• Tower Museum, Union Hall Place, Derry~Londonderry, September 10 – 11. Explore the ‘Story of Derry’ and the ‘An Armada Shipwreck’ through exhibitions and interactive displays at one of the city’s most-loved visitor attractions for FREE over the European Heritage Open Days weekend.

• Beating Retreat, Enniskillen Castle, Co. Fermanagh, September 10. A historic event will take place in Enniskillen on Saturday 10th September to commemorate the actions of the 36th (Ulster) Division and the 16th (Irish) Division at the Battle of the Somme. The Beating Retreat is a standing-only outdoor event with gates opening at 5pm and the performance commencing promptly at 6pm.

• Mullaghmore House, Omagh, Co. Tyrone, September 10 – 11. Once the parent house of Knocknamore Castle, this fully restored Georgian House retains many period features including outbuildings and show room, all set within three acres of gardens. Free guided tours will be available throughout the day over the European Heritage Open Days weekend.

• Chicago, Grand Opera House, Belfast, until September 10. The award-winning Broadway and West End musical Chicago is coming to Belfast, starring West End and EastEnders’ actor John Partridge (Cats, A Chorus Line, Miss Saigon and Starlight Express) as Billy Flynn. Based on real-life events back in the roaring 1920s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and, along with cell block rival double-murderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row with the help of smooth talking lawyer, Billy Flynn.

• The Bridewell, Magherafelt, Derry~Londonderry, September 10. The Bridewell, a familiar landmark at the bottom of Magherafelt’s Broad Street will open its doors and host a special day of living history. A guided tour for European Heritage Opens Days will take you through the experience of what life was like for the prisoners.

Please note some of the events require pre-booking. For more details on these and other events click on www.discovernorthernireland.com/events, visit your local tourist information centre or log onto www.facebook.com/discovernorthernireland.