NI Tourist Boards ‘Lovin Belfast‘ has supplied a top ten events for this weekend (even if the weather is a bit crap)
August Féile
31 July – 10 August
Various Venues
Ireland’s largest community festival plays host to headlining music from home and abroad, plus a diverse range of dance, literature, drama, exhibitions, family fun, sports events, tours and walks, discussions and debates and Irish language events. This year’s headline acts are Kaiser Chiefs, Jason Manford and Boyzone.
Belfast City of Rhythms Show
1 August – 8 September
Hastings Europa Hotel
Described by its producers as an “all singing, all dancing show delivering the Heart & Soul of Northern Ireland” the show is a seven-cast production of modern and traditional story-telling, music and dance.
Dinos at the Square
2 – 27 August
Victoria Square
This August let Victoria Square take you on a journey through time and discover the ultimate Dinosaur experience. You will be amazed as you walk amongst the giants from the past, enjoy free dinosaur themed entertainment throughout the month.
Belfast Pride
25 July – 2 August
Various Venues
Belfast Pride is Ireland’s largest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Trans festival appealing to audiences of over 50,000 people in the summer. The festival offers a ten day long programme of events, culminating on Pride Day with the annual Pride Parade through Belfast City Centre, Party in the Square and Pride Village.
Belfast Hills Heritage Festival
28 July – 3 August
Venues in Belfast Hills
It’s game on for a summer kaleidoscope of fun and exciting activities at the Belfast Hills Heritage Festival. There are fun tours, events and workshops for all the family to enjoy.
Cable Wakeboard National Wakeboard Championships
1 – 3 August
Cable and Wake, Titanic Quarter
The cable nationals will be held for the second time running at Cable & Wake this summer! Come down and watch the best wakeboarders in Ireland compete for the title.
Dirty Dancing
29 July – 16 August
Grand Opera House
Dirty Dancing – the classic story on stage is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and dancing.
August Craft Month
1 – 31 August
Various Venues
Explore over 100 craft events including talks, exhibitions, workshops and demonstrations at over 40 locations throughout Belfast and Northern Ireland.
Moth Presents Dennis Ferrer & Patrick Topping
2 August 7.30pm
T13, Titanic Quarter
Moth start their summer bookings with a monster line up for the next instalment of their amazing warehouse parties. Bringing in the sounds and atmosphere of the places we’d all love to live; the feel of a Berlin warehouse party and the sound of sun drenched Ibiza.
Frock Around the Clock Vintage and Handmade Fair
3 August 12noon – 5pm
Malone House
This fair will showcase around 45 high quality sellers of authentic vintage and handmade & upcycled clothing, fashion accessories, furniture, homewares, jewellery, art, craft, gifts, sweet treats plus photography and much more!
