Whether you are in search of a lively music festival or a fun family day out, there are plenty of options available to you locally.
Exhibiting celebrations of culture, arts and so much more, these festivals are a prime plan for a summer outing.
Here are some of the festivals you must check out this summer in Northern Ireland.
5. Emerge Festival
Emerge returns to Belfast this summer from August 24 to August 25 at the Boucher Road Playing Fields with headlining dance acts from around the world.This festival first came to Belfast in 2022 and sold out last year in 2023. Running every August Bank Holiday Weekend with plans to be bigger and bolder than ever, this is definitely a music festival you don’t want to miss this summer.For tickets and more information, go to emergebelfast.com Photo: @EmergeBelfast_ via x.com
6. Ulster Fleadh
The Ulster Fleadh runs this summer from July 21 to July 28 returning to Dromore, Co. Tyrone.This festival is the largest celebration of traditional Irish music, song, dance and language every July. With competitions and cultural events making it a showcase to remember.There are a number of activities available across the eight day programme, meaning there is something for all of the family to enjoy at this annual festival.Further information is still to be released regarding the festival.For more information, go to facebook.com Photo: ulsterfleadh.ie
7. Belfast TradFest
Belfast TradFest is taking place this summer from July 21 to July 28 with a packed schedule of events available across the week-long festival.With activities ranging from concerts to masterclasses and so much more, there is so much to choose from to celebrate the sixth edition of this festival.This summer school of traditional music takes place in the Cathedral Quarter of Belfast at Ulster University's campus.For more information, go to belfasttraditionalmusic.com Photo: visitbelfast.com
8. Seaside Revival Vintage Festival
This festival which celebrates all things vintage, takes place on June 29 at Bangor Seafront. This annual, free event is focusing on the era of the 1920s this year and has many activities that reflect this time period.From Charleston lessons to pop-up hair salons, there are numerous activities to help reminisce on the 1920s.The main event is the vintage car show which continues throughout the day with the winner of the competition announced at 4.30pm.For more information, go to openhousefestival.com Photo: openhousefestival.com