About
Lisburn Féile is a celebration of unity, diversity, and shared culture. In a world that sometimes highlights what sets us apart, this festival is a powerful reminder of what brings us together: our creativity, our traditions and our collective spirit. Our summer programme has something in it for everybody. The festival includes debates, talks, walking tours, music events, comedy night, environmental engagements and the very anticipated Party in the Park at Wallace Park.
Our Féile is growing from strength to strength and the bonds we have built with the community in Lisburn over the past few years are growing ever stronger. We look forward to seeing everybody who attends the festival which runs from Thursday 24th July to Sunday 3rd August.
Key Dates
Thursday 24th July- 'Lisburn Talks Back' Panel Discussion at the Island Arts Centre. 7pm
Friday 25th July- 'Party in the Park' at Wallace Park. 12pm-3pm
-Telling Our Stories, A Queer Creative Writing and Poetry workshop with Poet & Writer, Niamh McNally at Chat & Chill Café.
7:30pm-9:30pm
Saturday 26th July- International Day of Celebration at different venues throughout Lisburn & Castlereagh Council area.
- Roller Disco at Loughmoss Leisure Centre. 1pm-2pm
- 'Wines of the World' at Glasshouse Coffee & Deli. 7pm-late
- Abba Tribute Band, Abba Sensations at St Patrick's Parish Hall. 7pm-late
Sunday 27th July- 'Radicals, Riots & Rebels', A historical walking tour with Aaron McIntyre. 11am (SOLD OUT)
- All Ireland Sunday at the Hibs Social Club. 3pm-9pm
Monday 28th July- Big Dam Bat Walk at Duncan's Dam. 9pm
Tuesday 29th July - Language and Linen. An informal and engaging Ulster Scots afternoon with Anne McMaster. 2pm- 4pm
- Forgotten Women of the 1798 Rebellion with local public historian, Sean Napier. 7pm-9pm
Wednesday 30th July- Teddy's Bear Picnic at the Atlas Centre. 12pm-2pm
- Classical Guitar & Irish Harp recital workshop. Lisburn Museum 2pm-4pm
- 'Birds of the World' Catching & Ringing at Mullaghglass Nature Site. 6:30pm
Thursday 31st July- Suffragettes of Lisburn Talk with Dr Ciaran Toal. Lisburn Museum 2pm-4pm
- Storytelling/Scéalaíocht at Lisburn Library. 4pm-5pm
- Smidiríní Drama Camp Storytelling/Scéalaíocht at St Joseph’s Parish
Hall. 6pm-7:30pm
- Roller Disco at Seymour Street Methodist Church. 7pm-8pm
Friday 1st August- Lisburn Féile / Roadrunner’s AC Family Fun Run, 5k & 10k at the Eikon Exhibition Centre. 6pm
- Irish Relics, Ancient Artefacts and Myths Talk with Noel Mac Liam at The Ivanhoe Inn. 7pm-9pm
- Seamus Peake Experience at The Lark.
Saturday 2nd August- LGFA Go Games for Girls at Kirkwoods Park. 11am-2pm
- Comedy Night With Paddy McDonnell & Guests at Lagan Valley Island. 8pm
Sunday 3rd August- History of Castle Gardens, A walking tour with Colette Cushnahan at Castle Gardens. 11am-12:30pm
- Carryduff Set Dancing Club Céilí Mór at St Josephs Parish Hall. 3pm-6pm
- Lisburn Softball & Lisburn Social Hurlers Home Run Derby Vs Poc Fada at Wallace Park. 12pm-2pm
- Féile Finale at Hague’s Bar with Live music from local band, Highway 56. 3pm-6pm
To keep up to date please have a look at Lisburn Féile Facebook Page for more information on individual events.
