However, it’s not over yet as tens of thousands of people will descend on a whole host of festivals still to come.
If you’re looking for something to do, whether in Bangor, Newcastle, Derry / Londonderry, Belfast or on the north coast, check out our guide to 11 great festivals still to take place across Northern Ireland this year.
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COMEDY ARTS FESTIVAL September 16-25, Portaferry Portaferry’s hit success Comedy Arts Festival is back for the second year, running across two weekends this September. The line-up includes beloved comics such as Neil Delamere, Owen O’Neill, the iconic comedic maestro Rainer Hersch, Teresa Livingstone, Diona Doherty and much more. For more information and the full line up, go to visitardsandnorthdown.com
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BELFAST INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL October 5 - November 6, Belfast Existing in the city since 1962, Belfast International Arts Festival offers the best Northern Ireland has to offer. The event covers everything from theatre and dance to visual arts and literature at various venues and locations across the city. This year’s festival will include a new musical, Propaganda, and a musical performance from Paul Carrack. More events will be announced soon for the festival’s 60th anniversary. For more information, go to belfastinternationalartsfestival.com
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ATLANTIC SESSIONS November 18-20, Causeway coast. Returning for a live event, Atlantic Sessions will showcase more than 30 artists in 20 venues over the three-day period. This festival offers an opportunity for emerging and established artists from across Northern Ireland to perform. Music will be played from across genres such as folk, indie, electronic and bluegrass. More information about who will head-line this year’s festival will be released soon on atlanticsessions.com