About Belfast Festivals

(Belfast, Northern Ireland)

Belfast is overflowing with seasonal festivals and celebrations, which are held throughout the year, especially during the warm summer months.

Popular festivals in Belfast include the following events.

Annual Belfast Festivals

• March: St. Patrick's Day Parade, taking place on March 17th each year, with a range of celebrations around the city, including carnivals, parties and live music
• May: Belfast Marathon, one of the city's most popular sporting events, attracting large numbers of runners and crowds of people lining the route
• July: Belfast Pride, held at the end of the month, with a range of gay and lesbian events, including processions, concerts and parties
• August: Summer Fun Day, with a range of family fun and activities for all ages, held at Dunville Park
• August: Summer of Love, featuring a number of popular musical events at the notable Grand Opera House
• October: Halloween Metro Monster Mash, including dramatic laser and fireworks display, together with plenty of entertainment, centred around the Odyssey car park
• October: Festival at Queen's, with a diverse selection of concerts, ranging from classical and folk, to pop and jazz, attracting over 50,000 people each year
• November: Cinemagic / World Screen Festival for Young People, showcasing a range of international films, together with workshops and awards

Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau
Address: 9 Donegall Square North, Belfast, BT1 5GJ, Northern Ireland
Tel: +44 (0)28 9023 9026
Website: www.gotobelfast.com/conference