Here are ten exciting things to do 18 – 24 August
Ould Lammas Fair, Ballycastle, County Antrim, 23 – 26 August. Sample the famous local favourite, Yellow Man or Dulce, and wander around the Naturally North Coast and Glen’s Artisan Market, which features local fresh produce, quirky handmade crafts and fine art. Experience the hustle and bustle of the horse trading village, or simply take in the atmosphere and local banter on the streets of Ballycastle. The main events will be held on the last Monday and Tuesday of August when the town is transformed by hundreds of stalls lining the streets, as far as the eye can see.
- Summer Saturdays in Armagh City Centre, County Armagh, until 6 September. Armagh Summer in the City is back this year with children’s activities including face painting and balloon modelling. There will be great live music on the bandstand each Saturday. All Summer in the City activities are free and open to all visitors.
- Millbank Farm Flower Fest, Killinchy, County Down, 23 – 25 and 30 – 31 August. Come to Millbank Farm Flower Fest, for a family-friendly day out with stunning views over Whiterock Bay. Wander through colourful flower fields, pick your own sunflowers, dahlias, and wildflowers, and get lost in the Maize Maze.
- Shortcross Whiskey Tour & Tasting at Rademon Estate Distillery, Crossgar, County Down, 21, 22, 28 and 29 August. Join the resident whiskey expert for a tipple and enjoy a fully immersive guided tour of the distillery and its Irish whiskey distilling process. Experience first-hand the sights, sounds, tastes, and aromas of a fully operational craft distillery.
- Clandeboye Festival 2025, Bangor, County Down, 16 – 23 August. Join a week of world-class music at the Clandeboye Festival 2025: Aspects of Summer. Set against the stunning backdrop of the historic Clandeboye Estate, this year’s festival invites audiences to explore the diverse sounds and moods of summer through a series of captivating concerts and performances.
- International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition at the Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh, County Tyrone, 23 – 24 August. On 23rd and 24th August, the Ulster American Folk Park will be marking the UNESCO International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition with a weekend of activity across the museum.
- Belfast Mela, 16 – 24 August. Prepare to be inspired, delighted, and transported as Belfast Mela, Northern Ireland’s largest and most vibrant celebration of cultural diversity, returns with its most ambitious programme to date. Produced by leading intercultural arts organisation ArtsEkta, the Mela has become a cornerstone of Belfast’s cultural calendar.
- Family Fun Days at The Jungle NI, Moneymore, County Londonderry, 24 August. The Jungle Family Fun Days are open-park days, which offer an exciting range of outdoor adventure activities at budget prices. Suitable for all ages and abilities – book online today.
- Wild & Fired BBQ School at Brook Hall Estate & Gardens, Derry~Londonderry, 23 August. Lo & Slo’s Wild & Fired BBQ School offers an immersive, interactive experience combining foraging, dining, and BBQ workshops in a historic, private walled garden, showcasing Northern Irish culture through locally sourced food. Experience the ancient art of cooking with fire in a modern, engaging, and fun setting.
- Museum of Discoveries: Waters of Wonder at Enniskillen Castle, County Fermanagh, 18 – 22 August. Uncover secrets of Fermanagh’s past from the earliest settlers, Medieval Maguires, Vikings, Second World War & the Fermanagh Hearth, in fun hands-on learning sessions with museum staff. Get active in the afternoon with adventures on the water.
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.