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Islay, Jura, Colonsay Annual Agricultural Show

13 August 2026 An annual celebration of local agricultural heritage with livestock displays, competitions, local food and crafts. Read More

Thu 13 Aug18 Restaurant & Bar(10.1mi)

via 18 Restaurant & BarLocal gem

Community

Islay Marathon

12 September 2026 The Islay marathon is back with breathtaking views of Islay’s coastline and a spread of sandwiches, soup and cakes upon finishing. Read More

Sat 12 Sept18 Restaurant & Bar(10.1mi)

via 18 Restaurant & BarLocal gem

Community

Causeway Hate Crime Forum

Information & Support Event Wednesday 22nd July 2026 10am – 12noon Coleraine Town Hall

Wed 22 Jul11:00Building Communities Resource Centre(42.7mi)

via Building Communities Resource CentreLocal gem

Community

This Week

The Armoy Road Races is a Motorcycle road race held on public highway roads in and around the…

Fri 24 JulGarvagh Forest Easter Story Trail 2022(48.9mi)

via Garvagh Forest Easter Story Trail 2022Local gem

Community

Next Week

The Armoy Road Races is a Motorcycle road race held on public highway roads in and around the…

Fri 24 JulGarvagh Forest Easter Story Trail 2022(48.9mi)

via Garvagh Forest Easter Story Trail 2022Local gem

OTTILIE: A Theatre Performance Celebrating the Life of Ottilie Patterson

Live MusicTheatre

Around £15.00

OTTILIE: A Theatre Performance Celebrating the Life of Ottilie Patterson

Born in Comber, County Down, Ottilie Patterson (1932–2011) became one of the UK and Ireland's greatest Blues singers. Leaving Northern Ireland for London in 1954, she rose to international acclaim with the Chris Barber Band, sharing stages with legends including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Muddy Waters and Sister Rosetta Tharpe.

Fri 24 Jul20:30Yarn Ballycastle(34.7mi)

via Yarn BallycastleLocal gem

OTTILIE: A Performance Reading Celebrating the Life of Ottilie Patterson

Live Music

Around £15.00

OTTILIE: A Performance Reading Celebrating the Life of Ottilie Patterson

Fri 24 Jul20:30Yarn Ballycastle(34.7mi)

via Yarn BallycastleLocal gem

Likely freeFestivals & Events

Summer Entertainment and Fireworks Portstewart

About The Red Sails Festival is a weeklong festival featuring a variety of free entertainment and workshops organised by Portstewart Community Association. The weeklong Red Sails Festival concludes with a magnificent fireworks finale and live entertainment at The Crescent, Portstewart on the 25th of July.

Sat 25 JulGarvagh Forest Easter Story Trail 2022(48.9mi)

via Garvagh Forest Easter Story Trail 2022Local gem

Landscape Painting Course with Julian Friers

Workshops & Classes

Around £85.00

Landscape Painting Course with Julian Friers

Join renowned artist Julian Friers for a one-day course exploring the core principles of landscape painting - from the first marks on the page to the final brushstrokes on canvas.

Sat 25 Jul11:00Yarn Ballycastle(34.7mi)

via Yarn BallycastleLocal gem

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Next Week

Visit the Naturally North Coast and Glens Artisan Market at the Boat Club Car Park in Cushendall…

Sun 26 JulGarvagh Forest Easter Story Trail 2022(48.9mi)

via Garvagh Forest Easter Story Trail 2022Local gem

Community

The McDougalls: Farmyard Fun

A singalong show for all the family – live on stage! E-I-E-I-O! It’s time to join everyone’s favourite children’s theatre company on a brand new farm-tastic musical adventure! Auntie Aggie, Max and Morag the Rabbit are trotting down to the farm for the Big Barn Dance. But before the dancing begins, the animals need YOUR help! Packed with singalong songs like Old MacDonald Had a Farm, Hey Diddle Diddle and Five Little Ducks, this moo-sical day out with the kids will have you singing ‘til the cows come home! Don’t be sheepish – you can even come dressed as your favourite farmyard animal for a quacking good time! The McDougalls have become the country’s biggest stars of family entertainment – the perfect introduction to live theatre for your little ones. Find out more by following The McDougalls on social media, and subscribe to their YouTube channel for FREE singalong songs. Created and Performed by Ruairidh Forde & Ryan Moir. Running Time: One Hour Recommended for children up to age 9 to enjoy with their families. McDougalls merchandise will be on sale at the venue. ABOUT THE COMPANY: “Everyone’s favourite children’s theatre company” – Daily Record “A fun-filled musical stage act designed to entertain and enthral. A magical theatre experience” – The Scotsman

Mon 27 Jul15:00Victoria Hall(39.6mi)

via Victoria Hall

ComedyFestivals & Events

Around £28.00

Stitches Comedy Festival

Stitches Comedy Festival is back for a third round!

Thu 30 JulYarn Ballycastle(34.7mi)

via Yarn BallycastleLocal gem

Talk and Q&A: "How To Actually Be Yourself" with Conor Creighton

Talks & Lectures

Around £10.00

Talk and Q&A: "How To Actually Be Yourself" with Conor Creighton

Most of us are living by rules we never agreed to. Rules about how to act, what to want, who to be.

Fri 31 Jul20:00Yarn Ballycastle(34.7mi)

via Yarn BallycastleLocal gem

Community

(1 event)

Achavinish Achavinish, Isle of Gigha , PA41 7AA United Kingdom View Location Map Achavinish

Sat 1 AugThe Horse Box Bar(30.2mi)

via The Horse Box BarCurated

Workshop: "How To Actually Be Yourself" with Conor Creighton

Workshops & Classes

Around £30.00

Workshop: "How To Actually Be Yourself" with Conor Creighton

Most of us are living by rules we never agreed to — rules about how to act, what to want, who to be. We follow them so automatically that we barely notice they’re there, until we find ourselves feeling disconnected, restless, or quietly unlike ourselves.

Sat 1 Aug11:00Yarn Ballycastle(34.7mi)

via Yarn BallycastleLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Glasgow Canal Coop presents 'Canal Quest'

Scottish Canals are participating in Glasgow Canal Quest, a community event taking place on Saturday 1 August along the Forth & Clyde Canal in Glasgow as part of the celebrations surrounding the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Glasgow Canal Quest is a free, family-friendly event (organised by Glasgow Canal Coop) designed to encourage people to explore the canal corridor by foot, bike and boat while taking part in a range of activities and experiences. The event will run from 10:00am to 5:00pm, connecting locations along the canal between Pinkston Watersports Centre and Stockingfield Bridge. Visitors can take part in sports, cultural activities, community engagement opportunities, live performances and food experiences throughout the day. The event provides an excellent opportunity to showcase the value of Glasgow's canals, engage potential new audiences and highlight the role Scottish Canals plays in supporting recreation, heritage, wellbeing and community development. Scottish Canals is operating two Family Friendly Heritage Boat Tours on the day (which are unfortunately all booked up). Our Heritage Manager, Chris O'Connell, will lead the trip and discuss the history of the canals - revealing the hidden stories from the network. Attendees will pass iconic sites like the Western Saw Mills, Ruchill Oil Works, Mackintosh Ruchill Church Hall, and the Maryhill Iron Works.

Sat 1 Aug11:00The Egg Shed(47.3mi)

via The Egg ShedLocal gem

Community

Achavinish

Achavinish Achavinish, Isle of Gigha , PA41 7AA United Kingdom View Location Map Achavinish

Sun 2 AugThe Horse Box Bar(30.2mi)

via The Horse Box BarCurated

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Argyll and Bute, Scotland

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