Belfast Children’s Festival is not just for the young, but also the young at heart with local, national and international performances and events to entertain, surprise and delight. This year the Young at Art team has curated a festival filled with joy, entertainment and magical experiences. The 2026 Festival programme focuses on international talent, accessible performances, Irish premieres and new […]
When: Sun 8 Mar Where: Slieve Gullion Forest Park Cost: Free (Car park charges may apply) Time: 1pm-3pm Dive into the wild side at Slieve Gullion with our animal extravaganza to help celebrate World Wildlife Day! Prepare to meet wise owls from The World of Owls, slithery snakes, spiders and some amazing geckos from the Amazon […]
Cre8 Theatre proudly brings back Deaf Arts Festival NI, a vibrant celebration of d/Deaf culture, creativity, and inclusion. This festival champions d/Deaf artists, breaking down communication barriers and uniting d/Deaf and hearing communities through accessible theatre and co-created performances. With interpreters at every event, it ensures an immersive and engaging experience for all. At its […]
When: Every Saturday Where: Carrickfergus Library Cost: Free Time: 2pm-4pm Join us for a fun-filled Saturday Lego club designed for parents and kids to build together! Whether you’re a master builder or just love to stack bricks, this is your chance to connect, create and share laughs as a family. Suitable for children 6+ years and there […]
When: Sat 14 Mar Where: Ulster Museum, Belfast Cost: £5.50 Time: 3pm Raised on his father's tall tales, young Billy is ready to conquer the Wild West. With his cowboy gear and his best friends, Jean-Claude the earthworm and Suzie the ferret, by his side, he sets off for adventure. But the plains are full […]
When: Sun 15 Mar Where: Queen's Film Theatre Cost: Child £5, Adult £6 Time: 10:30am This exquisite stop-motion gem offers a poignant look at the enduring strength of family and the transformative power of storytelling. Following the loss of their grandmother, three siblings visit their grandfather’s home, where middle-child Susan takes up the mantle of […]
When: Sat 28 March Where: The Ulster Museum, Belfast Cost: £5 Time: 3pm THE ADVENTURES OF PRINCE ACHMED - The Adventures of Prince Achmed (Prinzen Achmed) is an animated fairytale film based on the tales from 'The Arabian Nights'. First shown in 1926 in Germany by Lotte Reiniger, it still stands as one of the […]
