Every week Tourism NI put out an amazing list of fun things to do in Northern Ireland, and this week is no different. Without further ado, here are 10 things to keep you busy this week.

Giant’s Causeway Coast Sportive, Co. Antrim, September 10. The Giant’s Causeway Sportive is a unique road cycling event based on the iconic North Coast of Ireland that offers and unforgettable cycling experience through some of the most breathtaking landscapes in Ireland.

Sportive

Moira Calling, Craigavon, Co. Armagh, September 10.Local festival goers are in for a treat this September as Brown Lemonade NI prepare to launch their first ever ‘Moira Calling’ music, food and drink festival at Moira Demesne. Fourteen of the best singer-songwriters and bands have been hand-picked to perform on the day across two stages in the gorgeous picturesque setting of Moira under a canopy of stretch tents and festoon lighting.

Moira Calling

Helen’s Tower, Clandeboye Estate, Co. Down, September 11. Visitors have the opportunity to see the conservation work of Irish Landmark in this self-guided tour of the restored tower for FREE as part of European Heritage Open Days. This unique building is situated on a hill top deep within the estate and has incredible views over the surrounding countryside and out to sea.

Helen's Tower

Ukulele Orchestra, Ulster Hall, Belfast, September 7.Belfast can look forward to a unique blend of toe-tapping music, hilarious banter and superlative entertainment at the Ulster Hall as the world-renowned Ukulele Orchestra bring their captivating show to the city. Described as ‘pure entertainment’ and ‘magisterial’, it is a performance not to be missed.

Ukulele

Marlacoo House, Portadown, Co. Armagh, September 10.  This two storey, three bay Georgian House is two hundred years old. It is situated beside Marlacoo Lake where Hugh O’Neill kept his wife and valuables safe on a crannog during the 9 years’ war.Explore it for FREE this European Heritage Open Days weekend.

Marlacoo

Tower Museum, Union Hall Place, Derry~Londonderry, September 10 – 11.Explore the ‘Story of Derry’ and the ‘An Armada Shipwreck’ through exhibitions and interactive displays at one of the city’s most-loved visitor attractions for FREE over the European Heritage Open Days weekend.

Derry City Walls, Ldy 014-033
Derry City Walls, Ldy 014-033

Beating Retreat, Enniskillen Castle, Co. Fermanagh, September 10.A historic event will take place in Enniskillen on Saturday 10th September to commemorate the actions of the 36th (Ulster) Division and the 16th (Irish) Division at the Battle of the Somme. The Beating Retreat is a standing-only outdoor event with gates opening at 5pm and the performance commencing promptly at 6pm.

beating Retreat

Mullaghmore House, Omagh, Co. Tyrone, September 10 – 11. Once the parent house of Knocknamore Castle, this fully restored Georgian House retains many period features including outbuildings and show room, all set within three acres of gardens. Free guided tours will be available throughout the day over the European Heritage Open Days weekend.

Mullaghmore

Chicago, Grand Opera House, Belfast, until September 10.The award-winning Broadway and West End musical Chicago is coming to Belfast, starring West End and EastEnders’ actor John Partridge (Cats, A Chorus Line, Miss Saigon and Starlight Express) as Billy Flynn. Based on real-life events back in the roaring 1920s, nightclub singer Roxie Hart shoots her lover and, along with cell block rival double-murderess Velma Kelly, they fight to keep from death row with the help of smooth talking lawyer, Billy Flynn.

Chicago

The Bridewell, Magherafelt, Derry~Londonderry, September 10. The Bridewell, a familiar landmark at the bottom of Magherafelt’s Broad Street will open its doors and host a special day of living history. A guided tour for European Heritage Opens Days will take you through the experience of what life was like for the prisoners.

The Bridewell

Laura Caldwell

Author: Laura Caldwell

Hi, I'm Laura. I'm 30 years old and have a degree in Journalism with Photo-Imaging at the University of Ulster. I have an undying love for Belfast and all that it has to offer, an undying love for sleeping, Tegan and Sara, trashy tv shows, foreign snack-foods and being irresponsible with money. I also quite like origami, reading, jazz, hip-hop, dubstep, anything acoustic and Food Network TV. I've written for The Big List, Culture NI, Chatterbox and The Echo, as well as writing for BBC Across the Line.