Here are ten exciting things to do 28 July – 3 August

 

1. Belfast TradFest, Belfast, 27 July – 3 August. The pinnacle of world-class traditional music concerts, fiery pub sessions, and a summer school of traditional music, is set to celebrate its seventh edition this summer across Belfast UNESCO City of Music.
2. Taste Mid Ulster Market, Draperstown, County Londonderry, 2 August. An exciting event of food and entertainment will take over Draperstown with the arrival of the third ‘Taste Mid Ulster’ food market. The market will showcase the very best of the region’s food, produce, and crafts. Visitors can look forward to exclusive foodie experiences, chef demonstrations focused on local ingredients, and a wide variety of artisan crafts—all free to attend.
3. Disney Winnie the Pooh Hunny Hunt at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, Hillsborough, County Down, until 31 August. Pack your Big Boots and explore Hillsborough Castle’s captivating gardens to find the missing ‘hunny’. On the way see if you can spot Rabbit’s Garden, Eeyore’s Cabin and Piglet’s Burrow, inspired by Disney’s Winnie the Pooh.
4. Sir Hans Sloane Centre Curator Tours, Killyleagh, County Down, 30 July. Discover an enchanted world at the Sir Hans Sloane Centre in the shadow of 12th century Killyleagh Castle and a stone’s throw from Strangford Lough. This hidden gem interprets the history of Killyleagh and Shrigley, its monuments, flora and fauna and houses a collection of fascinating items relating to 18th century life in this part of the world.
5. Stand Up Paddle Boarding at Share Discovery Village, Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh, until the end of September. During a single session you’ll get a chance to explore Upper Lough Erne and maybe visit an island. If you are part of a large group, SUP can also be combined with another one-hour water activity. Share Discovery Village also offers SUP board hire.
6. Lúnasa Sound Experience at OM Dark Sky Park & Observatory, Davagh Forest, County Tyrone, 1 August. Join Tessa Ann’s meditative sound experience inspired by the Celtic festival of first harvest. As summer begins to shift, this immersive sound experience invites you to pause, reconnect, and align with the natural rhythm of the turning year.
7. Summer at the Discovery Centres at Ulster Museum, Belfast, until 31 August. Be inspired by the Inclusive Global Histories and Wild Ireland: Past, Present, Future exhibitions in the Ulster Museum Discovery Centres throughout July and August. Take part in a range of fun, free family activities designed to spark your creativity and help you connect with the Ulster Museum’s collections and displays.
8. Whitehead Summer Festival 2025, Whitehead, County Antrim, until 9 August. From toddlers to teens, from families to festival fans – the Whitehead Summer Festival has something for you. And don’t miss the Food & Folk Fest on 9 August. A full-day celebration with food stalls, live music, entertainment, and activities for the whole family.
9. 7 Hills Blues Festival, Armagh, County Armagh, 1–3 August. A jewel in the crown of a series of wonderful summer events across Northern Ireland. 7 Hills Blues Fest will make a much-welcomed return to Armagh City. Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrancy of the city’s electric atmosphere over the weekend.
10. Meet our Astronomers at Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, County Armagh, Thursdays until 21 August. Why not drop into their data visualisation lab and see the astronomers at work? They will be showcasing some of the latest technologies that they have at the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium.

 

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.