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Fairytale Ending to Panto Season
The Grand Opera House celebrates record audiences making it to the ball for its recent Cinderella production -
Take a Desert Trip with Sahara Film Screenings
Belfast Film Festival's Landforms series continues with a showcase of cinema from one of the world's most stunning regions -
Music Acts Announced for Output Showcase
Over 40 bands and solo artists are confirmed to play free Belfast gigs as part of next month's creative industries conference -
Brilliant Corners
The Belfast jazz festival brings even more diverse sounds to the city for its fifth edition, from experimental improv to Belgian prog -
Ten Things to Do for £10 or Less
Bored of staying in? These quality events will help you beat the January blues without breaking the bank -
Cultural Highlights for 2017
An early look at what's ahead in the arts across Northern Ireland over the next 12 months, with critics' picks and key dates for your diary -
Six Books for Christmas
Give the gift of reading as Damian Smyth selects some of the best works published by local writers over the past 12 months -
Garbhan Downey's One-off Christmas Present
Derry writer produces new limited-edition novelette in the space of a month, making for a perfect last-minute stocking filler -
The Lost Art of Writing a Christmas Song
Belfast singer-songwriter and Seven Summits frontman Rory Nellis on which seasonal ingredients together help strike the right chord -
Harvest 2017
A brand new country festival has been announced with Harvest 2017 with Nathan Carter and Miranda Lambert confirmed on the line up -
Michael McLaverty Short Story Award
Linen Hall Library names Cork writer Kevin Doyle as biennial competition winner with runners up Ciarán Folan and Sinéad Slattery -
NI Thriller Set for Sundance Premiere
Bad Day for the Cut, the feature debut from Six Mile Hill Productions, will screen at the world famous film festival held each January in Utah -
Sarah McGuinness Has the Xmas Factor
Multi-talented Derry artist releases sentimental holiday single and video packed with familiar faces ahead of a busy New Year -
Belfast Photo Festival
Belfast Photo Festival are calling for submissions to be featured alongside industry professionals at this years festival. -
Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics
Imagine! Belfast host their annual Festival of Ideas and Politics, inviting all those that wish to express their opinions and ideas -
NI Science Festival
The NI Science Festival is set for lift off this coming February with an action-packed schedule with events for everyone -
Linen Hall Library Awarded Museum Accreditation
Belfast institution recognised for quality standards across renowned collections, boosting its international profile and opening up new funding opportunities -
Austins Comes to Life for Christmas
Derry landmark to recapture festive magic with enchanting window displays alongside other store fronts across the city -
International Festival of Chamber Music 2017
Belfast Music Society is playing host to the International Festival of Chamber Music with a number of star-studded musicians performing -
4 Corners Festival 2017
Conceived by a group of Christians, 4 Corners Festival aims to provide peace and unity following years of troubles -
Out To Lunch Festival 2017
Out To Lunch Festival returns to the Cathedral Quarter this coming January with a whole range of treats on offer -
Shelter NI Film Festival
Three nights of film screenings at Belfast's Beanbag Cinema highlighting the issue of homelessness in Northern Ireland -
Future Artist-Makers in Derry
Major European touring exhibition opens at Nerve Visual gallery comprising works which embrace the latest digital fabrication technology -
Originals Music Festival
Three days of live performances by the North West's leading artists at the Nerve Centre's newly revamped event space -
Sixteen South Wins Children's BAFTA
Belfast-based animation studio named Independent Production Company of the Year at British Academy Children’s Awards in London -
Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival
The 13th 'BelNash' promises 30 live music events featuring the likes of Kimmie Rhodes and Paul Brady, plus the city's biggest industry conference -
Christmas Theatre Guide
Enjoy some festive respite with traditional pantos, stage adaptations and original, holiday-themed dramas all across Northern Ireland -
C.S Lewis Festival
The diverse works, legacy and roots of East Belfast's most influential writer are celebrated across five days of eclectic events -
Light Up Your Christmas
Derry and Strabane celebrate the festive season with a magical month of events to get the North West into the spirit -
Fashion Fest
Some of the biggest names in Irish design bring the season’s latest trends to Derry over a weekend of glitz and glamour -
Guildhall Craft Fair
Contemporary and traditional gifts handmade by 40 different artists and designers go on display at the historic Derry building -
Sippy Fest
The North West's biggest celebration of craft beer and spirits returns to the Guildhall with live music and locally-sourced food and drink -
Foyle Film Festival
Over 50 feature films including national premieres and exclusive previews will take cinema-goers on a big screen adventure from November 16 - 20 -
Giant Boost for NI Crafters
Newly launched booklet will help showcase the skills and work of homegrown artists from one of the country's top visitor attractions -
Funding Opportunity for Community Organisations
Applications now open for grants of up to £5,000 to help provide equipment to enhance activities, increase participation and more -
Foyle Film Festival Unveils 2016 Programme
Over 50 feature films including national premieres and exclusive previews will take cinema-goers on a big screen adventure from November 16 - 20 -
Atlantic Sessions
Portrush, Portstewart and Portballintrae light up with four days of live music dedicated to the late North Coast guitarist Henry McCullough -
Newtownabbey Drama Festival
Three nights of the best one act plays from amateur groups from Northern Ireland and beyond at the Courtyard Theatre -
Tempered
The second edition of Moving On Music's contemporary music week brings the best local and international talent to Belfast -
British Composer Award Nod for 13 Vices
Belfast Music Laureate Brian Irvine and Dublin's Jennifer Walshe nominated for the unique, ensemble work inspired by contemporary vices -
NI Celebrates Black Cinema
Two month season of events shines a light on the versatility and achievements of screen icons including Forest Whitaker, Richard Pryor and Muhammad Ali -
Mount Stewart Wins Top Conservation Award
Historic property recognised for its 'pioneering' restoration project that ran without closing grounds to the public -
Belfast Castle Lights Up for Polio Awareness
The historic building goes green alongside other UK landmarks in support of those who have suffered from the condition -
Dancing Back to the Old Days
Mags Byrne on the 'cultural lifeblood' of Northern Ireland's dance halls and social heritage helping to close the generation gap -
Echo Echo Festival of Dance and Movement
Derry's flagship celebration of contemporary dance, movement and physical theatre returns for a fourth year of performances, workshops and more -
Belfast Film Festival Offers Something Strange This Halloween
There's thrills and chills with a night of drive-in classics in Bangor while the Black Box dresses up for a scary movie marathon -
Out of this World in the City of Bones
Derry marks the 30th anniversary of its world famous Halloween celebrations with extraterrestrial events across the city and Strabane -
Ulster Museum the Site for Captivating Poppy Display
Weeping Window sculpture will be installed as part of next year's Belfast International Arts Festival and ongoing First World War commemorations -
Cinemagic Film and Television Festival
Three weeks of world cinema, Hollywood premieres and creative opportunities to inspire young people in Belfast -
Poetry Weekend Set for Seamus Heaney HomePlace
Bellaghy's newly opened literary centre will follow this year's national celebration with three days of classical music, talks and recitals -
Armagh Festival of Food & Cider
Experience new gastro delights as Armagh's knock-out food and cider festival returns this October -
Bronagh Gallagher Hails Pulp Fiction Triumph
Derry actress featured in Tarantino's Palme d'Or winning film delighted for its big screen return after winning 30 Under 30 poll -
Sound of Belfast 2016
Ten-day programme of music events celebrating homegrown artists while offering a wealth of industry opportunities -
EP Premiere: Far Out
Rising Derry rockers Scenery break down their debut offering track-by-track - listen to it now in full -
Viral Star Lewis Nickell Lands New Talk Show
Fatboy Slim and Bronagh Waugh are lined up as first guests of the Bangor teen who shot to fame with videos highlighting his Tourette's Syndrome -
Fermanagh Live Arts Festival
Experience and participate in finest live entertainment and visual arts from across Fermanagh as its flagship festival returns this autumn -
Glasgowbury's G Sessions Return
The Draperstown festival's long-running showcase series finds a new home following a three-year hiatus -
Moondance Roots Festival
Two days of intercultural music and storytelling reflecting Belfast as a changing city from its new Folktown quarter -
Unseen Troubles Photos at Nerve Visual
Gilles Caron's never before exhibited images of the Battle of the Bogside in Derry~Londonderry are now on display at the former Turner Prize gallery -
Cinemagic Launches 2016 Festival
Film organisation for young people unveils packed programme of Hollywood premieres, international cinema and industry guests in Belfast next month
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