Led by Saint Patrick himself, the St Patrick's Day Parade in Newry City on Tuesday 17 March 2026 will offer a feast for eyes and ears as swirling dancers, community floats and costumed characters entertain the crowds. When: Tue 17 Mar Where: Newry City Centre Time: 12pm - 4pm Cost: Free www.visitmournegullionstrangford.com/whats-on/st-patricks-day-parade-in-newry-city
Session with Glengormley School of Traditional Music – All ages & abilities welcome This is an open seisiún that welcomes Irish Trad learners from across the city, and beyond, together to play music together and supports the development and next generation of Irish Trad musicians here. When: Mon 16 March Where: 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast Time: 2pm […]
When: Thu 19 – Sun 29 Mar Cost: Various Time: Various Newry Arts Festival returns this March from Thursday 19 March to Sunday 29 March 2026 with a vibrant programme of live music, theatre, comedy, exhibitions and family-friendly workshops across Newry City. W: visitmournegullionstrangford.com Visit the event website here
When: Sat 21 Mar Where: Belfast Zoo Cost: £25 Time: 9:15am-2:15pm If you’re considering a career in animal care, conservation or zoology, our Science Behind the Zoo event is designed to help you understand what this could be like. Designed specifically for 15 to 18-year-olds, approaching GCSE or A-Level Choices. W: belfastcity.gov.uk/zoo Visit the event […]
When: Sat 21 Mar Where: Strule Arts Centre Cost: £25 Time: 11am Children will have a chance to make their own hand-built ceramic fairy or troll house. Techniques will be shown on how to build, mark make and design their own magical dwelling. They will also paint and decorate the house in their own choice […]
When: Sat 21 Mar Where: Ulster Museum, Belfast Cost: £5.50 Time: 3:15pm The countryside isn’t always as calm and peaceful as it’s made out to be, and the animals on this farm are particularly agitated: a fox who mothers a family of chicks, a rabbit who plays the stork, and a duck who wants to […]
When: Sat 21 Mar Where: The Imaginarium at Sticky Fingers Arts Cost: £8 Time: 4pm Imaginary Friends follows Sam, a 6-year-old spending the summer holidays with his grandmother. Though he can’t see his friends, Sam is never lonely — his world is alive with imaginary companions. Age 4+ W: visitmournegullionstrangford.com Visit the event website here
When: Sun 22 Mar Where: Ulster Museum, Belfast Cost: £3.30 Time: 1:15pm A collection of new, vibrant and exciting international short animations designed to appeal to young children and families. Audience Award! Vote for your favourite short film at the end of the screening. W: wegottickets.com/Cinemagic Visit the event website here
When: Sun 22 Mar Where: The Imaginarium at Sticky Fingers Arts Cost: £3 Time: 4pm This magical tale of courage, kindness and a little bit of telekinesis follows a brilliant young girl who discovers her extraordinary powers and stands up to the grown-ups who underestimate her. W: visitmournegullionstrangford.com Visit the event website here
W5 Late - From Y2K to the Noughties! W5 Belfast is celebrating 25 years and throwing it back to the year 2000 for one epic adult-only night! Relive the era of flip phones, floppy disks, and questionably downloaded tunes at this nostalgia-packed throwback. Dance to your favourite Noughties hits Play retro games and level up […]
