Friday 16 – Thursday 22 June
Friday 16 June, On Your Doorstep With The Ulster Orchestra
Bangor Abbey, Newtownards Road
7.30pm | Tickets £10 (ad), £6 (ch)
Musicians from the Orchestra’s wind section will be centre stage for a performance focused around French music – perfect for a Midsummer evening of music!
T: 028 9181 0803 | ardsarts.com
Saturday 17 June, Comber Earlies Food Festival
Comber Square and St Mary’s Church Car Park
10am – 4pm | Free
The award winning Comber Earlies Food Festival is back for 2017 bringing local artisan food, a hay bale picnic, music, children’s activities, street theatre, Celebrity chef demos and lots more.
T: 028 9182 6846 | visitardsandnorthdown.com
Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 June, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages
Cockle Row Cottages, Groomsport Harbour
2pm – 4pm | Free
Come along to Groomsport for free family fun every weekend from now until September
Sat 17: Bricks 4 Kidz Lego Workshop and Children’s Crafts
Sun 18: Jumping Clay Workshop, Children’s crafts and Balloon Modelling
T: 028 9127 0069 | visitardsandnorthdown.com
Wednesday 21 – Friday 23 June, Ulster U16 Boys Open Golf Championship
Donaghadee Golf Club
From 8am, various prices
See the best young golfers from Ireland and beyond compete in the Ulster U16 Boy’s Championship. This is a Tourism Grant Aided event
T: 028 9188 3624 | donaghadeegolfclub.com
Thursday 22 – Sunday 25 June, Portaferry Sails and Sounds
Portaferry and Strangford
11am–10pm, various prices
The festival staged together on land & sea to bring to the shores of Strangford Lough a convoy of Old Gaffer Boats, traditional music & dance and street entertainment for all the family. This is a Tourism Grant Aided event.
T: 078 7070 1620, portaferrysailsandsounds.co.uk
Friday 23 – Thursday 29 June
Friday 23 June
Armed Forces Activities in the Square
Conway Square, Newtownards
12noon-7.30pm | Free
Music, military vehicle display and family fun.
T: 028 9182 6846 | visitardsandnorthdown.com
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 June
Sea Bangor Festival Hosts Northern Ireland Armed Forces Day
Sat 10am-6pm and Sun 12noon-6pm | Free
The popular maritime festival returns with plenty of fun plus a celebration of the Armed Forces. Come along for food, music, displays, Tall Ships and plenty of family fun during the weekend.
This event is supported by Tourism Northern Ireland.
T: 028 9127 0069 | visitardsandnorthdown.com
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 June, Family Fun at Cockle Row Cottages
Cockle Row Cottages, Groomsport Harbour
2pm – 4pm | Free
Come along to Groomsport for free family fun every weekend from now until September
Sat 24: Plant and Play – Garden Workshop and Glitter Tattoos
Sun 25: Science Workshop and Children’s Crafts
T: 028 9127 0069 | visitardsandnorthdown.com
Tickets now on sale…
Walled Garden Theatre performances this summer:
Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 July
Theatre in the Walled Garden: Billionaire Boy
Bangor Castle Walled Garden
2pm and 6pm | Tickets £6
Thursday 20 July
Theatre in the Walled Garden: Northanger Abbey
Bangor Castle Walled Garden
7pm | Tickets £10
Friday 21 July
Theatre in the Walled Garden: Murder on the Terrace
Bangor Castle Walled Garden
7pm | Tickets £10
T: 028 9127 0069 | Book online (Fees apply) | visitardsandnorthdown.com
Exhibitions
Portaferry Visitor Information Centre
The Stables, Castle Street, BT22 1NZ
T: 028 4272 9882
Saturday 3 – Sunday 25 June
Art in the Loft: Sea
Textile Artist Jenni Cheung presents a collection of mixed media artwork inspired by the sea.
North Down Museum, Bangor
Castle Park Avenue, located by Bangor Castle (Town Hall), BT20 4BT
T: 028 9127 1200 | northdownmuseum.com
Wednesday 31 May – Sunday 25 June
The Millennium Art and Craft Club
See paintings in all mediums from the club members.
Wednesday 7 June – Thursday 27 July
Fleadh Exhibition
Explore the history and culture of Irish Traditional Music and Dance in the local area.
Bangor Castle Walled Garden
Castle Park Avenue, located by Bangor Castle (Town Hall), BT20 4BT
T: 028 9127 1200
Saturday 3 – Sunday 25 June
ForM Sculpture Exhibition 2017
Art and nature collide in a unique garden experience
Ards Crafts and Visitor Information Centre
31 Regent Street, Newtownards, BT23 4AD
T: 028 9182 6846
Saturday 3 – Sunday 25 June
Portaferry Gala: The first 50 years
See how Portaferry Gala has developed and grown over the years.