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  1. Image shows Daffodils at Hillsborough Gardens
    Image shows 3 people walking through the daffodils at Hillsborough Gardens.
    Image shows Daffodils at Hillsborough Gardens
    Image shows 3 people walking through the daffodils at Hillsborough Gardens.

    Royal Hillsborough

    Address

    Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, The Square, Royal Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6AG

    Telephone

    0333 320 6000

    Type

    Type:

    Spring Events

    Step into spring as Hillsborough Castle's world-class gardens burst into life.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Mar 2026to4 May 2026
  2. An image of Chai Tea being poured through a sieve

    Belfast

    Address

    75 Saintfield Road, Newtownbreda, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT8 7HN

    Telephone

    02892447622

    Type

    Type:

    Farmers Market

    Come and join us - browse stalls, chat to the producers and enjoy a coffee and bite to eat amidst the buzz of the market.

    Dates

    From:
    2 May 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Off site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
  3. Image shows a group of jockeys racing horses on race day.
    Horses with jockeys racing
    Horses with jockeys racing
    Horses with jockeys racing
    Image shows a group of jockeys racing horses on race day.
    Horses with jockeys racing
    Horses with jockeys racing
    Horses with jockeys racing

    Lisburn

    Address

    Down Royal Racecourse, Maze, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 5RW

    Telephone

    028 9262 1256

    Type

    Type:

    Sporting Event

    At Down Royal Racecourse you'll find not only an amazing racetrack and top quality racing events but also outstanding hospitality packages and dining options within the grounds to suit an array of price ranges

    Dates

    From:
    4 May 2026

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  4. Image is of singer-songwriter Kimmie Rhodes

    Lisburn

    Address

    ISLAND Arts Centre, Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT27 4RL

    Telephone

    02892447452

    Type

    Type:

    Live Music

    With a stellar career that includes four decades of making music, nineteen solo albums and many multi-platinum songs, Kimmie returns to the ISLAND with an intimate solo performance.

    Dates

    From:
    6 May 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
  5. Image is of comedian Tim Mc Garry

    Lisburn

    Address

    ISLAND Arts Centre, Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT27 4RL

    Telephone

    02892447452

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    Tim McGarry is back on the road with his brand new solo stand up show The Height of Nonsense.

    Dates

    From:
    8 May 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
  6. Image is of Tina Turner tribute act

    Lisburn

    Address

    Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 4RL

    Telephone

    02892447444

    Type

    Type:

    Live Music

    Proud Mary and Her City Limits Band is led by the talented Amanda Lane, whose powerful vocals and striking resemblance to Tina Turner will leave you in awe.

    Dates

    From:
    8 May 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  7. Image is poster advertising the actors in the film Send Me No Flowers made in 1964

    Lisburn

    Address

    ISLAND Arts Centre, ISLAND Hall, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT27 4RL

    Telephone

    02892447452

    Type

    Type:

    Cinema / Film

    Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Over 50’s Residents are welcome to join us free of charge in the ISLAND Studio Theatre for an afternoon matinee.

    Dates

    From:
    11 May 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
  8. Lisburn

    Address

    ISLAND Arts Centre, ISLAND Hall, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT27 4RL

    Telephone

    02892447452

    Type

    Type:

    Cinema / Film

    Supported by the BFI Film Audience Network.

    Dates

    From:
    11 May 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp to main entrance
  9. Young boy leaning over fence
    Image is crowd of people at Balmoral Show
    Image is of various people at a stall at Balmoral Show
    Image is of a large sign staying Balmoral
    Young boy leaning over fence
    Image is crowd of people at Balmoral Show
    Image is of various people at a stall at Balmoral Show
    Image is of a large sign staying Balmoral

    Lisburn

    Address

    Eikon Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park Halftown Road, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 5RF

    Telephone

    02892447622

    Type

    Type:

    Agricultural Shows

    Balmoral Show, in partnership with Ulster Bank, is Northern Ireland’s largest agri-food event, promising a fun-filled day out for all the family.

    Dates

    From:
    13 May 2026to16 May 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  10. Image is of a well dressed scarecrow

    Lisburn

    Address

    ISLAND Arts Centre, ISLAND Hall, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT27 4RL

    Telephone

    02892447452

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Come and meet Scarecrow – he has a secret dream - he doesn’t want to scare the crows, he wants to be like them, spread his arms wide and fly.

    Dates

    From:
    20 May 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
  11. Image is of comedienne Wafa Daldoul on stage performing

    Lisburn

    Address

    ISLAND Arts Centre, ISLAND Hall, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT27 4RL

    Telephone

    02892447452

    Type

    Type:

    Comedy

    New jokes. Fresh faces. Real laughs.

    Dates

    From:
    21 May 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Image is of country singer Robert Mizzell

    Lisburn

    Address

    Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT27 4RL

    Telephone

    02892447444

    Type

    Type:

    Live Music

    Robert Mizzell has made Ireland his home for over 25 years. He served his apprenticeship in Country Music since he first arrived here.

    Dates

    From:
    22 May 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
  13. Image is of Thomas Hardy country in Dorset, England

    Lisburn

    Address

    ISLAND Arts Centre, ISLAND Hall, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT27 4RL

    Telephone

    02892447452

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    A profound exploration of human desires and the indomitable forces that shape destiny.

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp to main entrance
  14. Image is of actors in Playboy of the Western World in a NT LIVE performance

    Lisburn

    Address

    ISLAND Arts Centre, ISLAND Hall, Lisburn, Co Antrim, BT27 4RL

    Telephone

    02892447452

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery.

    Dates

    From:
    28 May 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
  15. Image shows jockey riding grey horse during race
    Image is of horse racing
    Image is of horse racing
    Image shows jockey riding grey horse during race
    Image is of horse racing
    Image is of horse racing

    Lisburn

    Address

    Down Royal Racecourse, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT27 5RW

    Telephone

    028 9262 1256

    Type

    Type:

    Entertainment

    At Down Royal Racecourse you'll find not only an amazing racetrack and top quality racing events but also outstanding hospitality packages and dining options within the grounds to suit an array of price ranges.  

    Dates

    From:
    29 May 2026
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