The Grand Opera House hosts an unmissable new production of JUDY – End of the Rainbow as part of a limited tour next month. The show’s six performances mark the play’s Northern Ireland premiere, which is also being performed in Dublin and Cork before its Belfast run which starts on Wednesday 23 September 2026. Its […]
The Classic Bike Fest, located in Bishopscourt, has always complemented its motorcycle related activities with a generous side of festival entertainment – and this year is no different. This major motorcycling event takes place between the 7th to the 9th of August and is hallmarked by classic bike racing, live music, and camping. This year,
Belfast City Council’s Special Licensing Committee has granted a number of entertainment licences, along with extensions to existing licences, to premises in the city centre, as final preparations take shape for the 2026 Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. The world’s biggest celebration of Irish music and culture is expected to bring more than 800,000 people
Belfast is preparing for one of its biggest ever celebrations of Irish music this August, with an outstanding programme of live concerts announced to coincide with Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026. As thousands of musicians and visitors are expected to descend on the city, Music Capital will present a series of concerts featuring some of
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The Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the signing of Logan Cockerill for the 2026/27 season. From Brighton, Michigan, the 27-year-old forward arrives in Belfast following three years with the ECHL’s Jacksonville Icemen, during which he contributed 96 total points in 143 appearances. The upcoming campaign will mark Cockerill’s second in Europe, having recorded 15
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Hinch Distillery has unveiled the reimagined Hinch Brasserie, introducing an elevated all-day dining experience showcasing exceptional local produce, contemporary Irish cooking and the award-winning spirits crafted on site. Located within the distillery in the heart of County Down, the Brasserie enhances the Hinch visitor experience, giving guests another reason to explore one of Ireland’s leading
Belfast International Ballet Festival (BIBF) launched its 2026 programme at The MAC, Belfast today, offering a first glimpse of the young talent set to take centre stage this summer. The launch was attended by Adéla Liškova, Artistic Director of High Points Youth Ballet, Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Hedley Abernethy, Judy Hutton of voco
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Visitors travelling into Belfast for this summer’s Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann are being encouraged to plan ahead and make use of an extensive Park and Ride network to enjoy the eight-day festival. With over 800,000 visitors expected to attend events across the city between Sunday 2 and Sunday 9 August, three Park and Ride
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Translink has announced the launch of an Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) public consultation on potential changes to public transport services and fare discount schemes. The consultation will run for 12 weeks, closing on September 30th. It provides an important opportunity for passengers, stakeholders and the wider public to share their views and help inform a
More than 1,300 volunteers have now registered to be part of Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast next month, highlighting the incredible community spirit behind one of Europe’s biggest cultural festivals. Training and orientation sessions are underway throughout July, preparing volunteers for their roles as the friendly faces and helping hands of the eight-day
After being released in the UK on May 15th, 2026, Curry Barker’s film Obsession has become a spectacular hit amongst viewers. Grossing approximately £13.8m in UK and Ireland box offices, it is safe to say that the movie is both a critical and commercial success. Obsession’s success can be attributed to numerous factors, ranging from
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A new chapter has begun, as Belfast’s iconic Landmark Millennium Project officially becomes The O2 Belfast. The milestone marks the start of a major 10-year naming rights agreement and signals the beginning of a historic new era for live events, sports, leisure, and visitor experiences. Effective 8 July, Priority members* can access exclusive Priority Tickets
Down Royal Racecourse is delighted to announce the return of Dog Royal, sponsored by GAIN Elite, taking place on Sunday 9th August 2026. This much-loved, family-friendly event invites dog lovers of all ages from across Northern Ireland to come together and celebrate their furry companions in style. Taking place at Down Royal Racecourse in Lisburn,
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The Belfast Giants are pleased to confirm the signing of 27-year-old defenceman Ty Prefontaine for the 2026/27 season. From Saskatoon, the 6’3” Canadian joins the Giants following an impressive first professional season with the Allen Americans, during which he contributed 26 total points in 55 games for the Texas-based ECHL side. Adam Keefe, Head Coach
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NORTHERN IRELAND drinkers are being given a chance to win the trip of a lifetime to New York City, thanks to a new summer promotion from leading cider brand Orchard Thieves. Running exclusively in Northern Ireland across the hot summer months, the ‘Take a Bite Out of the Big Apple’ campaign invites customers to cool
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Disney Concerts and Fever, the world’s leading tech platform for discovering culture and live entertainment, present Candlelight®: Disney Love Songs, a special series of concerts that brings some of the most iconic film melodies to life in a classical format, all within a breathtaking candlelit setting. Belfast Cathedral, the Cathedral Church of St Anne in
The Belfast Giants are pleased to announce the re-signing of 35-year-old Ciaran Long for the 2026/27 season. Birmingham-born Long returns to the Giants’ lineup for the seventh season, having first debuted in Belfast in the 2019/20 campaign. To date, the versatile forward, who has been one of the club’s alternate captains for the last three
Michael Harrison for Lloyd Webber Harrison Musicals is today delighted to announce Jesus Christ Superstar will tour the UK following the conclusion of its West End engagements at The London Palladium (Saturday 20 June to Saturday 5 September 2026) and Theatre Royal Drury Lane (Friday 16 October 2026 to Saturday 9 January 2027). Sam Ryder
The Belfast Giants are pleased to announce that long serving netminder Andrew Dickson has re-signed with the club for the 2026/27 season. From Ballymoney, the upcoming season will mark the homegrown 38-year-old’s 16th season with the Giants, having first joined the club during the 2009/10 campaign. Over his 15 seasons to date, Dickson has made
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The Belfast Giants are proud to announce the re-signing of 30-year-old Jake Kupsky for the 2026/27 season. From Waukesha, the Wisconsin-born netminder returns for his second spell and first full season in Belfast, having initially joined midway through the 2025/26 campaign. One of the deserved recipients of the club’s Unsung Hero Award, Elite League-winning Kupsky
The Belfast Giants are proud to confirm the signing of 24-year-old forward Patrick Guay for the 2026/27 season. The younger brother of recently re-signed Nicolas Guay, Patrick joins the Giants from Västerås IK of the Swedish HockeyAllsvenskan, where he contributed 21 total points in 45 games. Selected 145th overall in round five of the 2022
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The Belfast Giants are pleased to confirm the re-signing of 26-year-old Nicolas Guay for the 2026/27 season. From Châteauguay, the Canadian forward returns for his second season as a Giant, following an impressive first campaign in teal. During the Elite League-winning 2025/26 season, Guay recorded 64 total points in 74 appearances, and was named Coaches’
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It was the sound of summer last year and now the UK’s consumer champion, Jet2, is inviting customers to be part of the advert that everyone is talking about through a new competition. Putting the responsibility of capturing and showcasing unforgettable holiday memories into the hands of the people living them, the leading leisure airline
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European city breaks from £569 per person with Jet2CityBreaks Jet2CityBreaks is Jet2holidays’ dedicated city breaks product launched in May 2015. Jet2CityBreaks provides Jet2.com flights and handpicked hotels in more than 30 of Europe’s most popular cities, all secured with a low £60pp booking deposit. Spectacular villa stays from £759 per person with Jet2Villas Jet2Villas is
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Eight sunshine destinations now on sale from Belfast International Airport for Winter 27/28 Over 155,000 seats available from Belfast International Airport 11th June 2026: UK consumer champion Jet2 has today announced the launch of its Winter Sun programme from Belfast International Airport for Winter 2027/28. As demand from holidaymakers looking to escape the long winter
Just twelve months after being crowned Ireland’s Next Top Chef, Lauma Kilgas is urging aspiring chefs across the island of Ireland to take the same leap that helped transform her own career. With entries for Ireland’s Next Top Chef 2026 closing this Friday, 12 June, the Co Roscommon chef is encouraging those working in restaurants,
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The Millennium Forum today announced two new corporate partnerships for its Act Your Age Drama Group performance of Last Orders. Apex Housing and Choice Housing will now sponsor the local production which performs on the Millennium Forum stage on Wed 24th June as part of the theatre’s award-winning Access Programme. Act Your Age Drama Group
A former Glentoran director has revealed how the club came close to financial collapse, operated week to week and missed opportunities worth millions in a new insider account covering more than two decades at the heart of the East Belfast side. Nearly…Glentoran in the 21st Century, written by Ian Clarke, draws on his time as
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DreamHack, the premier global gaming lifestyle festival, has today officially confirmed its return to Birmingham in 2027 after a historic UK debut. Following a weekend of high-octane esports and gaming celebrations, ESL FACEIT Group are proud to announce that DreamHack Birmingham will return to the NEC from 2-4 April 2027. The news comes as the
Belfast Man Releases Biography After Making History A man who was once told he would likely never walk has launched a memoir after becoming the first disabled pilot to land a plane solo at Belfast International Airport. Matthew Monaghan, from Newtownabbey, has released The Weight of Progress, a deeply personal account of life with a
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Northern Ireland has become a hotspot for Literature, the names of Seamus Heaney, C.S Lewis, Michael Longley, and Brian Friel will certainly ring a bell for most, but are you familiar with the names and faces of the present and future of Northern Irish Literature and what inspires them? 1.Martin Waldell Martin Waldell, a Children’s
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Game of Thrones Studio Tour has recorded its strongest year-on-year growth since opening more than four years ago, with visitor numbers increasing by 94 per cent in January 2026 compared to the same period last year and ticket revenue rising by 61 per cent. The Banbridge attraction, which preserves the original filming location of HBO’s
Belfast Operatic Company has officially launched its next major production, the musical comedy classic, Guys and Dolls, which will take to the stage at the Grand Opera House this May. Following a landmark year which saw the company make history with the amateur premiere of Les Misérables, and a spectacular performance at Royal Albert Hall,
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Acclaimed Belfast-based writer Christopher Owens returns with his most searing and psychologically incisive work to date, Soviet Hotel Dressing Gown — a novel of fractured memories, parallel lives, and the silent aftermath of trauma. Set against the liminal no-man’s-land of a diverted flight into Dublin Airport, the book follows two strangers, Jake and Roibeard, who never meet, never speak, and never realise
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Acclaimed Belfast-based writer Christopher Owens returns with his most searing and psychologically incisive work to date, Soviet Hotel Dressing Gown — a novel of fractured memories, parallel lives, and the silent aftermath of trauma. Set against the liminal no-man’s-land of a diverted flight into Dublin Airport, the book follows two strangers, Jake and Roibeard, who never meet, never speak, and never realise
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IMRO award-winning playwright and broadcaster Nuala McKeever is set to facilitate a special event for sixth form pupils from across Belfast as part of the 4 Corners Festival 2026 programme. Beyond Boundaries takes place at Ulster University, York Street, on January 16. The event, delivered in partnership with the university, will bring together pupils from
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The 4 Corners Festival Wonderful Wander is back for this year’s festival and this time the guided city walk will explore how transport has shaped the city of Belfast. Kicking off at Lanyon Station to the new Grand Central Station on Saturday February 7 storytellers Jim Deeds, David Campton and Mylie Brennan will take participants
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The 4 Corners Festival is set to return to venues across Belfast from January 30 to February 8, 2026, with a programme built around its new theme, ‘Journey’. Now established as an annual festival in the city, 4 Corners was conceived as a way to inspire people from across Belfast to transform it for the
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Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, alongside its tourism and hospitality partners, welcomed thousands of visitors to the 2025 Armagh Georgian Festival, which took place from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 November. The festival – a highlight of the region’s cultural calendar – celebrated Armagh’s Georgian heritage while marking the official start of the
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