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Rita Duffy's Soften the Border Project Cushions the Blow of Brexit
The renowned artist's eye-catching textile installation is a colourful commentary on freedom of movement across the Irish divide -
Writer of New Play About Robin Williams Ranks His Top Five Performances
Three years on from the beloved actor's death, Kieron Magee's one-man show charts his meteoric rise from club comic to film icon -
Charles Wood Festival Celebrates Armagh Composer Who Left Behind a Sacred Body of Works
The chorister turned Cambridge professor's legacy is preserved for another year with a week of major concerts and more in his native city -
Six 40th Anniversary Events for Elvis Lovers in Northern Ireland
From top tribute acts to site specific 'Jailhouse' screenings, you won't need to go to Graceland to celebrate the legacy of the King -
Lumarina
Ballyronan Marina is illuminated with spectacular fireworks and two days of family-friendly entertainment and activities -
26th Annual Bluegrass Festival
Enjoy three days of live music from some of the biggest names in bluegrass and old time music at the Ulster American Folk Park -
Bernard MacLaverty: 'You have to live your life before you can write about it'
The acclaimed author talks about his first novel in 16 years, where the time went and how one unique place not only inspired it, but changed his way of thinking about life and love -
Happy Days Enniskillen International Beckett Festival
The celebration of Samuel Beckett returns to the where the writer spent his formative years, with new performances and old favourites -
FuSIon Fest - The Social Innovation Festival
Two-day festival across Derry and Belfast exploring innovative solutions to social challenges faced in Northern Ireland -
FrielFest: Brian Friel International Festival
In its first edition since his passing, the returning festival pays tribute to one of Ireland's greatest playwrights with five days of readings, poetry and a giant Trojan horse -
Why Doing Things By Hand is Better
As August Craft Month kicks off, four talented creatives discuss how the slow art of making still appeals in a fast-moving material world -
Hand-picked Highlights for Open House Festival Bangor 2017
The arts-inspired festival returns this August with an eclectic international lineup of events to suit all ages and interests -
Eastside Arts Festival 2017
Festival director Rachel Kennedy on the purpose and importance of the festival. From comedy bus tours, to circuses and performances, there is something to suit everyone -
A Tale of Two Cities in a Play of Two Halves
Jane Coyle's intriguing double-edged play Both Sides, tours venues across Northern Ireland in September and November -
West Side Story at the Millennium Forum
The Forum's 'brave and talented' youth theatre group bring the dynamic musical to stage -
John Hewitt Summer School Launch
This year's summer school features 35 events from more than 100 writers, artists commentators and lecturers -
Angela's Ashes Comes to Life On-Stage at Grand Opera House
An interview with Belfast actor Marty Maguire who will be playing McCourt’s father, Malachy, in the musical take of this classic book -
This is Hame: Two Modern Ulster-Scots Poets
James Fenton and Philip Robinson have been recently re-published by Ullans Press. Their books offer a window into that world – its language, humour, culture, religion and politics -
10 Northern Ireland Holiday Reads
Local authors who are worth taking along on your summer break -
Win a LegenDerry Game of Thrones Getaway Package
Celebrate season seven of the biggest show on TV with an epic Iron Islands tour plus an overnight stay for two -
Sunflowerfest
Tubby's Farm enter's another dimension in 2017 as art and science collide to transform the three-day festival into A Parallel Universe -
Jane Austen at 200
NI writers on the literary icon's work remaining relevant and its role in bringing women-led stories to wider prominence -
Eddie Rafferty: The Pursuit of Happiness
South Africa's people and places are captured with colour and invention in this career-spanning showcase bringing intrigued masses to Banbridge -
The Enduring Resonance of A Time to Speak
Actress Joan McCready on continuing to deliver the message of Helen Lewis's Holocaust memoir, not just for her 'but for all victims and survivors' -
Féile an Phobail
West's Belfast's annual August bash features a fortnight of music, comedy, talks, tours and more -
Clandeboye Festival 2017
Barry Douglas says 'Vive La France!' as this year's festival welcomes leading French artists and celebrates the country's great composers -
August Craft Month 2017
Celebrate the art of making and learn new skills over a month of workshops, festivals, exhibitions, open studios, bus tours and talks -
Want to Work With a Makeup Artist for Game of Thrones?
Emmy nominee Brian Kinney is offering someone from Northern Ireland the opportunity to assist him at a top industry event in London -
Armoy Road Races
The world-famous motorsport competition returns to the Glens of Antrim for a thrilling week-long experience -
Tim Wheeler: Headlining Glastonbury 'by accident' was our best festival experience
Ahead of making their live return at Stendhal Festival, the Ash frontman recalls stepping in to top the bill on the Pyramid Stage 20 years ago -
EastSide Arts Festival
Explore the east of Belfast, its people and its places with more than 100 events taking place in over 30 unique venues -
Charles Wood Festival of Music and Summer School
Experience the very best of choral and organ music in Armagh -
Lough Lively Sessions
Portico in Portaferry hosts an eclectic new series of live music events featuring performances by The 4 of Us, Runabay and more -
Midsummer Sessions
Portstewart will be in full swing as the town tees up for the Irish Open with a host of free gigs from July 6 to 9 -
In Defence of The Reviewer
Art critics get a bad rap – here's why bringing informed opinions to the public is a tougher gig than most would imagine -
Focal Festival
South Belfast’s Crescent Gardens welcomes two days of local entertainment, food and drink in Focal Festival's inaugural outing -
Michael Brown's Many Strings
Meet the multifaceted artist using his skills in filmmaking and more to highlight social issues and service the community in Enniskillen -
How Writing Helps with Mental Health
Author Dan Mooney considers the ways in which literature benefits those who are suffering even if the reader is not -
City of Derry Guitar Festival
Guitarists of all abilities are welcomed for a weekend of workshops, masterclasses and concerts in the festival's milestone 15th year -
You Call it Art, We Call Her ROE
It's the younger generation who will bring about change for the better according to the Glastonbury-bound teen, who isn't worried about emerging in SOAK's wake
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