10 things to do in Northern Ireland

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Here are ten exciting things to do 17 – 23 February

 

  1. NI Science Festival 2025, check website for activities across Northern Ireland, 12 – 23 February. The festival offers a stimulating and wide range of events focusing on the wonders of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. These events present some of the best scientists from NI and beyond to discuss their work, cutting-edge research and what the future might hold.
  2. The Chocolate Box at The Chocolate Manor, Castlerock County Londonderry, 22 February. Want to acquire some basic chocolate tempering skills in a fun and hands-on workshop? This experience is for you. The Chocolate Manor will help you create a selection of moulded chocolate treats! Led by Chief Chocolatier Geri Martin, you will begin by learning the fundamentals of working with chocolate at home and learning which equipment you need.
  3. In Touch with Earth’s Treasures, Ulster Museum, County Antrim, 19 February. A sensory tour of crystals, fossils, elements and more with Curator Mike Simms. This is a free drop-in event, providing an opportunity to handle objects with different shapes, textures, densities and even smells, and to discover some of the reasons behind these varying properties. This event is aimed particularly at people with visual impairments.
  4. Grace’s Transport Timeline, Ulster Transport Museum, County Down, 22 & 23 February. CBeebies star, Grace Webb, will be joining the Ulster Transport Museum’s Rail Gallery this February! You might recognise Grace Webb from her CBeebies show ‘Grace’s Amazing Machines’ where she explores some of the biggest, fastest and most amazing machines in the world! As part of NI Science Festival, Grace will delve into some of the incredible machines on display. Find out how the machines in the Rail Gallery have evolved and adapted into really cool gadgets, suitable for 21st century life
  5. Hive Choir Presents: The Bog! Bellaghy, County Londonderry, 22 February. The HIVE Choir will kick off their special weekend of events with their annual ‘HIVEsplaining’ concert at the Seamus Heaney HomePlace, where they explain a scientific topic through song. The concert will premiere a slew of new original songs about Irish boglands. Together, navigate the morass of historical and mythological interpretations of bogs and peatlands, as well as the latest scientific findings that reveal the ecological importance of bogs.
  6. Music In Fermanagh presents The Fidelio Trio at St Macartin’s Cathedral, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, 18th The virtuosic Fidelio Trio return for an evening of exceptional chamber music. Renowned for their dynamic performances and international acclaim, The Fidelio Trio offers a rich exploration of the string trio repertoire. Shortlisted for the 2016 Royal Philharmonic Society Music Awards, The Fidelio Trio broadcast regularly on BBC Radio 3, RTÉ Lyric FM, and have been featured on Sky Arts.
  7. Gospel Fest Goes West, Omagh, County Tyrone, 22 February. Omagh & Fintona Methodist Circuit are delighted to present Gospel Fest Goes West at the Strule Arts Centre. This year is the 10th Anniversary of GFGW and will be another great night of Gospel music featuring Jenn Bostic, International Christian Music Artist from Nashville, the singer/songwriter of the award-winning ballad “Jealous of the Angels”.
  8. Foraging Afloat, Strangford Lough Activity Centre, County Down, 22 & 23 February. Spring is arriving on Strangford Lough and with it the arrival of an array of seasonal wild food emerges from the land and water. Join Rory Martin, David Thompson & Celia Spouncer from Wild About Tours for a unique guide to the sights and flavour of the area. Rory will guide a kayaking tour with some facts and folklore of the islands, castles rocks and wrecks. Learn some local history, spot the wildlife and improve your paddling skills. You will stop off at an island where David & Celia will share the salty delights and unique taste of Strangford Lough.
  9. Whitework Embroidery at the Marketplace Theatre and Arts Centre, Armagh, County Armagh, 21 February. Discover the timeless elegance of Whitework embroidery introducing participants to the delicate art of stitching white or natural-coloured thread on matching fabric. The workshop also highlights the mindful and stress-relieving benefits of needlework.
  10. Belfast Giants 2024/25 Season, Belfast, 21 February, visit website for additional dates. Whether you’re a hardcore hockey fan or a total newbie, a Belfast Giants home game is not to be missed at the SSE Arena. Over the last two decades the team has captured the hearts of millions of fans at home and abroad, with their high-impact on-ice action and entertaining game night experience.

 

For more information on what’s on, or to plan your next giant adventure in Northern Ireland, visit discovernorthernireland.com. Subject to availabilities with select dates.

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