Here are ten exciting things to do 2 – 8 June
Belsonic, Belfast, 5 – 30 June. Belsonic returns to the idyllic setting of Ormeau Park, Belfast. The popular music festival will bring a host of international headline acts to the heart of Belfast city centre across the month of June 2025. This year’s line-up includes Stereophonics, Charli XCX, Madness, Snow Patrol, Justin Timberlake, blk., Lush! Classical and Alanis Morissette.
- Hidden Heritage – The O’Neill & his Connections, Dungannon, County Tyrone, 7 June. Explore a special place at the very heart of Ulster’s history at Hill of the O’Neill and Ranfurly House. Here you’ll uncover extraordinary stories that shaped the history of Ireland, hearing stories of The O’Neill, who were one of Ireland’s most powerful dynasties. Booking is essential as spaces are limited.
- June Slemish Market Supper Club in Infuse Tea Bar, Coleraine, County Londonderry, 7 June. Chef Rob Curley will cook a 6-course surprise, creative & contemporary menu using responsible produce from our sea, rivers, lakes & land that is available in June for a menu not to be missed, matched with tea pairings by Infuse Tea Bar.
- Cultra Motorsport Festival at Ulster Transport Museum, Cultra, County Down, 7 June. Hosted in partnership with the Thoroughbred Sports Car Club NI and Porsche Centre Belfast, this is an action-packed day with vintage, classic and modern cars on display at Cultra Manor, including gems from the Ulster Transport Museum collection, released from the Ulster Transport Museum’s private stores just for this event.
- Dinosaurs Survive at W5, Belfast, until 31 August. Experience the awe of coming face-to-face with dinosaurs — from gentle herbivores and newly hatched baby dinosaurs to energetic velociraptors and powerful carnivores. This immersive, family-friendly adventure brings the magic of the Mesozoic Era to life, offering an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore, discover, and get closer to these incredible creatures than ever before.
- Wine Geese Festival, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, until 28 June. Join in celebrating 300 years since Thomas Barton, one of the most famous Wine Geese, emigrated from Fermanagh to Bordeaux. This festival honours the Barton family’s rich connection to the Fermanagh Lakelands and will showcase the finest wine and food experiences the region has to offer.
- Whisk it up – a traditional sauna experience with the Hot Rocks Sauna, Craigavon, County Armagh, 7 June. Learn how to make and use a traditional sauna whisks using (tree cuttings) followed by a guided sauna experience with sauna master Andrea on the banks of Lough Neagh.
- Explore The Walled Garden at Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch, County Down, 8 June. Wander through vibrant floral displays, neatly trimmed box hedging and a picturesque fountain, all complemented by their charming glasshouse.
- White Park Bay Herb Walks, Ballycastle, County Antim, 8 June (other dates available). Join these walks to learn about the wide variety of local medicinal wildflowers that grow around this stunning location, situated between the Giant’s Causeway and Ballintoy. The duration will be around 90 minutes (approx) from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
- Friends Goodwill Music Festival, Larne, County Antrim, 7-8 June. Friends Goodwill Music Festival is back for 2025 with a packed programme of live music, dancing, family entertainment, children’s activities and street theatre.
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.