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Experience the energy and excitement of the Fleadh Fringe Festival as Lisburn comes alive with music, dance, food and family fun this August. Spanning across Market Square, Bow Street and Castle Gardens, this vibrant programme offers a packed schedule of free entertainment for all ages.- 7 Aug 20268 Aug 2026
- TRÚ, the critically-acclaimed alt-folk trio from Northern Ireland, and Tia Bow, the musical project of Irish songwriter Fionnuala Fagan-Thiébot, perform together at this free concert in Lisburn Cathedral as part of the Lisburn & Castlereagh Fringe Fleadh Festival.
- 5 Aug 2026
- A celebration of culture through music and dance showcases with interactive activities such as arts and crafts and face painting.
- 1 Aug 2026
- Coinciding with Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026, this pop-up display features Irish dancing costume from across the borough, and a screening of the fantastic documentary: 'Steps of Freedom'
- 1 Aug 202631 Aug 2026
- This talk will cover a wide variety of place-names, ancient and modern, and discuss how place-names are not only of interest in their own right, but can also provide valuable evidence to support other disciplines such as history, archaeology and linguistics.
- 1 Aug 2026
- Get creative with our Celtic Craft Activities which change daily and include Celtic Knot Bookmarks, Paper Doll Irish Dancers, Paper Mosaic Instruments, Accordion Paper Fans, and Paper Cup Harps.
- 3 Aug 20267 Aug 2026
- Explore the history of Irish linen and hear stories from the spinning wheel on the Heritage Road as part of the wider event - 'Passport to the Fleadh'
- 8 Aug 2026
- Explore your creative side by learning a traditional heritage craft. Through guided techniques and instruction in using tools you will learn how to create a unique and beautiful willow artwork. When displayed it could add an individual finishing touch in your home or make a special handmade gift.
- 8 Aug 2026
- Drawing on examples from across Lisburn and Castlereagh, this talk will explore the stories hidden in local place-names and show how they can help us better understand the places we know today. Along the way, we'll encounter lost landscapes, forgotten histories, and some surprising meanings that have been hiding in plain sight for centuries.
- 1 Aug 2026
- Join Carryduff Set Dancing Club for a morning workshop introducing participants to the rhythms and sociability of Irish set dancing. Featuring a guest instructor, the workshop will offer an opportunity to learn traditional steps and enjoy social interaction through music and movement.
- 9 Aug 2026
- This talk traces the origins of the O’Neill clan following their turbulent journey into Antrim and Down, and then charts the downfall of Con and the consequential arrival of the Scots from Ayrshire — a turning point that reshaped the cultural landscape of Ulster.
- 31 Jul 2026
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