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  1. Between Worlds Exhibition

    Castle Park Avenue, Bangor

    Address

    North Down Museum, Bangor City Hall, Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BT

    Telephone

    02891271200

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Between Worlds is the inaugural exhibition of the Veridian Collective, a group of four local artists who use art to explore the human experience.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Jan 2026to19 Apr 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. TROVE by Friz

    Bangor

    Address

    Seacourt Print Workshop, 75 Main Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AF

    Telephone

    02891460595

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Seacourt Print Workshop presents "TROVE", the premier solo exhibition by FRIZ, aka Marian Noone.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Mar 2026to9 May 2026Open 09:30 - 17:00
  3. Abstract painting by Naomi Litvack

    Conway Square, Newtownards

    Address

    Ards Arts Centre, Town Hall Arts Centre, Conway Square, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    028 9181 0803

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    In exhibition, 'A Fig for a Kiss', Naomi Litvack focuses on organic worlds, reflecting on memory, observation, and the fleeting act of looking - seeking to transform passing impressions through painting.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Mar 2026to25 Apr 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  4. A luthier working on a guitar

    Conway Square, Newtownards

    Address

    Ards Arts Centre, Town Hall Arts Centre, Conway Square, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    028 9181 0803

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    A photographic exhibition as part of Ards International Guitar Festival.

    2026 marks 30 years of the Ards International Guitar Festival, and with this exhibition we take you back to where it all began in 1996. The festival was inspired by the…

    Dates

    From:
    26 Mar 2026to25 Apr 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free
  5. Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat
     Exhibition cabin
    Our shelter and exhibition cabin
    Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat
     Exhibition cabin
    Our shelter and exhibition cabin

    Donaghadee

    Address

    Marina Carpark, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HF

    Telephone

    07805 096 958

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Visit the Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat, see the exhibition and hear her story.

    Dates

    From:
    30 Mar 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. A tattoo style image of a capuccino cup and saucer, with the steam forming musical notes. There is a scroll in front of the cup saying 'Morning Melodi

    Holywood

    Address

    County Antrim, 92 Church Road, Holywood, Down, BT18 9BX

    Telephone

    07939031834

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Come and enjoy an hour of beautiful music with arias, duets and song from opera and music theatre in the Holywood Old School. Tickets are £20 and include tea/coffee and a traybake

    Dates

    From:
    15 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00

    Price

    Price from: £20.00 Per Ticket
  7. Newtownards

    Address

    Various locations, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9181 0803

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    The Ards International Guitar Festival is back with a bang in April 2026 celebrating 30 years of guitar inspired gigs and free fringe events! Expect a jam-packed line-up of blues, folk, rock, bluegrass and classical and contemporary music for guitar…

    Dates

    From:
    15 Apr 2026to19 Apr 2026
  8. Echlinville Distiller
    A group taking part in a distillery tour at Echlinville
    Echlinville Distiller
    A group taking part in a distillery tour at Echlinville

    Kircubbin

    Address

    The Echlinville Distillery, 62 Gransha Road, Kircubbin, County Down, BT22 1AJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 4273 8597

    Price

    Price from: £23.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    The Echlinville Distillery Tour and Tipple offers offer a unique insight into the workings of our family run farm distillery.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Apr 2026

    Price

    Price from: £23.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  9. Aquarelle Guitar Quartet

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Portico of Ards, Steel Dickson Avenue, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 to £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Join the world's leading guitar quartet as part of the Ards Guitar Festival

    Dates

    From:
    19 Apr 2026Open 15:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 to £25.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. The Sound Healing Spa Studio 01
    The Sound Healing Spa Studio 02
    The Sound Healing Spa Studio 03
    The Sound Healing Spa Studio 04
    The Sound Healing Spa Studio 01
    The Sound Healing Spa Studio 02
    The Sound Healing Spa Studio 03
    The Sound Healing Spa Studio 04

    (Next Door to WWT Castle Espie), Comber

    Address

    Ballydrain Road, Castle Espie, (Next Door to WWT Castle Espie), Comber, County Down, BT23 6EA

    Telephone

    07792925128

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Join Tessa Ann for one of her monthly Sound Bath Experiences at The Sound Healing Spa Studio, Comber (beside WWT Castle Espie)

    Immerse yourself In the cocoon space of The Sound Healing Spa for a supportive session of sound, time for reflection and…

    Dates

    From:
    19 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 12:45
    From:
    19 Apr 2026Open 15:00 - 16:45

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket
  11. Man and Woman Making Wedding Rings Together
    Wedding couple
    Man and Woman Making Wedding Rings Together
    Wedding couple

    Holywood

    Address

    NI Silver, Holywood, County Down

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7879 698 286

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Come and spend some precious time with your fiancée ahead of the big day, creating your wedding rings together. A fab experience and one you'll never forget.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 14:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  12. 4 Textured Rings with different band widths
    Sterling Silver Ring Textures on Mandrel, goldsmithing
    group of 5 ladies in workshop making Textured Bangles
    4 Textured Rings with different band widths
    Sterling Silver Ring Textures on Mandrel, goldsmithing
    group of 5 ladies in workshop making Textured Bangles

    Holywood

    Address

    Holywood, County Down

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7879 698 286

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    NI Silver is in the business of 'creating memories' for people; memories of their time in Northern Ireland, memories on this earth and memories of special time spent with loved ones. We help you create handmade and handcrafted ‘Wearable Memories’…

    Dates

    From:
    21 Apr 2026
    From:
    22 Apr 2026
    From:
    29 Apr 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking - Parking Free on public pavement between two drives. Please do not park outside neighbours drives or on our private drive as this needs to be kept clear at all times.

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  13. Behind the Scenes: Transport Store Tour

    Holywood

    Address

    Ulster Transport Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9042 8428

    Price

    Price from: £10.20 to £29.75 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Would you like to get behind the scenes of NI's Transport and Industry Store? See inside this treasure trove of automotive, aeronautic and industrial collections that highlight the social, industrial, and sporting history of this part of the world.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Apr 2026Open 12:30 - 13:30

    Price

    Price from: £10.20 to £29.75 Per Ticket
  14. Paddy McDonnell Comedian

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Portico of Ards, Steel Dickson Avenue, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    028 4272 8808

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    In his hilarious new show, Paddy talks about getting older, dealing with gout and the perils of still trying to act like a young man.
    This event is 18+

    Dates

    From:
    24 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. Chris Kavanagh in concert - Legend of Luke Kelly

    Portaferry

    Address

    The Portico of Ards, Portaferry, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1LE

    Telephone

    02842728808

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    The renowned Dublin singer and multi-instrumentalist Chris Kavanagh will bring you on a journey of the great folk singer Luke Kelly.

    This exciting show brings to life that unique atmosphere that made Luke so special and it has even been said by…

    Dates

    From:
    25 Apr 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

    Price

    Price from: £25.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Kyle Riley

    Newtownards

    Address

    Queen's Hall, West Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4EN

    Telephone

    02891810803

    Price

    Price from: £8.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert


    Kyle is back with his wildly popular family concert for young children. 'Little Folk – On the Road' is perfectly suited for 2-7yr olds and their adults. It's a foot stomping, hand clapping, and jumping good time. Featuring his award-winning…

    Dates

    From:
    25 Apr 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00

    Price

    Price from: £8.00 Per Ticket
  17. B.O.S.S. Ireland At Kirkistown.
    Kirkistown Fiestas
    Mini Coopers At Kirkistown
    B.O.S.S. Ireland At Kirkistown.
    Kirkistown Fiestas
    Mini Coopers At Kirkistown

    Kirkubbin

    Address

    Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit, 130 Rubane Road, Kirkubbin, County Down, BT22 1AU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 42771325

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Sport

    Car Race Meeting Featuring B.O.S.S.Ireland.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Apr 2026Open 08:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  18. Pet Nose Day
    Pet Nose Day

    Newtownards

    Address

    Mount Stewart - National Trust, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

    Telephone

    028 4278 8387

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    The award-winning event returns. Come along with your four legged friend and enter County Down's cutest Dog Show and more. Meet local animal charities and learn about their valuable work.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  19. Helen's Bay

    Address

    47 Craigdarragh Road, Helen's Bay, County Down, BT19 1UB

    Telephone

    07704456109

    Price

    Price from: £85.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Step into the timeless charm of Old Mill House for a magical day of traditional willow weaving with resident willow artist, Heather McDermott, to weave your own willow sculptures in our Weave a Dragonfly and Butterfly workshop

    Dates

    From:
    26 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price from: £85.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  20. The Man Who Left the Titanic

    Hamilton Road, Bangor

    Address

    Studio 1A, Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JP

    Telephone

    02891810803

    Price

    Price from: £14.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL…SHE WAS UNSINKABLE….SHE WAS DOOMED…

    On April 15th 1912, the Titanic, the greatest ship in the world, slipped below the frigid waters of the Atlantic. Yet J. Bruce Ismay, managing director of the White Star Line, stepped into a…

    Dates

    From:
    29 Apr 2026Open 20:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Price from: £14.00 Per Ticket
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