Down
Enjoy a very special exclusive behind-the-Scenes tour at Castle Espie Wetland Centre this Bank Holiday Weekend. Discover how the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust manage their wildlife reserve and collection of ducks, geese, and swans from around the world. Grounds and Reserve Manager, Kerry Mackie, will take you behind the scenes and explain how the all the amazing spaces for wetland creatures have been created, there ongoing management and show you the benefits to wildlife throughout the seasons. Seasonal highlights at Castle Espie include the arrival of thousands of Brent geese in winter to the return of other birds, such as Swallows, to build nests and rear their young. For all our County Down events click HERE.
Tyrone
This May bank holiday weekend sees the return of the Jamboree in the Park. From Friday 3rd May to Sunday 5th May some of the biggest names in the business come together for one weekend, to bring you 3 nights of world class entertainment in spectacular live stage shows from 7pm each night.. Derek Ryan returns as the headline act for the Friday night and is joined by local men Boxcar Brian and Paul Kelly plus many more support acts throughout the night. Saturday night sees the return of the star of Irish country music Nathan Carter. For all our County Tyrone listings click HERE.
Fermanagh
Join the Corralea Activity Centre for some Bank Holiday adventure. Test your archery skills, explore Lough MacNean in a canoe or go bananas on the waterpark! 2 days packed with fun and adventure. Booking essential. For all our County Fermanagh listings click HERE.
Derry
Derry City Jazz and Big Band Festival 2nd – 6th May. Venues throughout the city will be packed to the rafters as music fans flock to catch some of the biggest names in jazz, blues, jive, swing and dance, in what has become Ireland’s biggest jazz extravaganza. Headlining this year will be the vibrant vocal harmony stars The Overtones, the UKs hottest harmony group. Enjoy a blast from the past with this year’s vintage theme, culminating in a fabulous Vintage Ball with music by the amazing Puppini Sisters. Also playing over the weekend are the sensational Soul Rebels and Pink Martini along with some of the city’s own premier musicians. For all our County Derry/Londonderry listings click HERE.
Armagh
The Orchard County of Armagh – with the picturesque village of Loughgall at its heart – is widely known for its apple growing tradition. The annual Apple Blossom Fair Saturday 4th May is a chance to sample different apple produce and enjoy the rural ambience with stunning pink and white blossom providing a spectacular backdrop for this special event. For all our County Armagh listings click HERE.
Antrim
The Cushendun Big Arts Weekend takes place this weekend 3rd to 6th May. The four-day celebration, including a jazz night, choral concert, drama, poetry, exhibitions and hands-on workshops, is being organised by Cushendun Building Preservation Trust to mark a milestone in the Cushendun Old Church project. The programme has something for everyone and many of the events are free.
The Big Arts Weekend will not only celebrate the signing of a lease on the disused Cushendun Old Church but will also give a taste of what may be on offer there when the 170-year-old building is restored as an arts and community space. The weekend will bring visiting performers and artists to the village and will also showcase local talent. For all County Antrim listings click HERE.
Belfast
Belly laughs galore are promised at the Festival of Fools this weekend. The annual street theatre festival, now in its 10th year, promises a weekend packed with stilt walking mermaids, mysterious magicians, sword swallowing women, jugglers extraordinaire, and gardeners on trapezes! From Thursday 2nd May to Monday 6th May, there will be non-stop breathtaking action and laughter across the streets of Belfast City Centre and Cathedral Quarter, with more than 130 performances free of charge. For all our Belfast events listings click HERE.