GET the summer off to a great start by sampling some fun and interesting events on your doorstep.
Check out this list of ten events from Tourism Northern Ireland that you can enjoy from May 23 to May 29.
Co Antrim
Rathlin Island Boat Tour
Rathlin Island
Tuesday May 24
Travel along the North Antrim coastline taking in the sights of the Causeway Coast, visiting Dunluce Castle, the Giant’s Causeway, Ballintoy Harbour and more before disembarking on Rathlin Island for 45 minutes to explore this enchanting island.
You may even spot a dolphin on your trip!
Belfast Spring Continental Market
Belfast City Hall
Friday May 27 – Monday May 30
With an array of delicious food from across the globe the Spring Continental Market returns to Belfast City Hall.
Just one week to go until the Spring Continental Market is back at City Hall! Who's coming?! https://t.co/9mvZf46pQO pic.twitter.com/5nZ68EOrKI
— Belfast City Council (@belfastcc) May 20, 2016
This year, as part of the Northern Ireland Year of Food and Drink celebrations, the market will also be offering a selection of tasty local products to choose from and enjoy.
Belfast Maritime Festival
Queen’s Quay
Saturday May 28 – Monday May 30
Celebrating the city’s unique maritime heritage, there’ll be lots of Titanic activities, live music, arts and crafts, street theatre and displays as Belfast’s quaysides play host to this family fun maritime festival.
Twilight Market
St George’s Market
Tuesday May 24 – Wednesday May 25
The upcoming Twilight Market has been extended over two nights, allowing visitors even more time to feast on some of the unique food elements that make up Belfast’s thriving foodie sector, featuring live music and DJs throughout the two days.
In prep for #TwilightBelfast @StGeorgesBEL @StGeorgesMarket @StGeorgesBT1 Homemade Desserts pic.twitter.com/3CZ2HGd6cR
— DezurtsStGeorge (@DezurtsStGeorge) May 17, 2016
Co Armagh
Armagh Craft Fair
Market Place Theatre
Saturday May 28
This free event, now in its sixth year brings high quality craft to the heart of Armagh City and features over 45 craft stalls from makers across Ireland, including textiles, knitwear, jewellery, wood ceramics and candles.
Co Derry
Circus of Horrors
Millennium Forum
Friday May 27
This frighteningly good show is set in Victorian London at a time when Jack the Ripper was still at large and the golden age of the Freakshow had begun.
With Killer Klowns, Sword Swallowers, Death Defying Aerialists and a Hairculian Diva, this is a show not to be missed. Suitable for adults only. Starts at 8pm.
Co Down
NI Countrysports Fair
Scarva
Saturday May 28 – Sunday May 29
Country sports lie at the heart of the NI Countrysports Fair. With a variety of country sports on offer, experts will be on hand to introduce you to a field of new sports and explain how you can get involved alongside equestrian events, clay pigeon shooting and casting demonstrations.
The International Guinness Blues on the Bay Festival
Warrenpoint
Wednesday May 25 – Monday May 30
The International Guinness Blues on the Bay Festival is back with an outstanding program of music and a food festival.
All starts this Wednesday @bluesonthebay Warrenpoint. 22 to 30 May 2016: 18th Anniversary! pic.twitter.com/faWM5dr5O8
— Ian Sands (@bluesonthebay) May 23, 2016
Listen to some of the world’s leading blues and jazz performers including Belfast born Van Morrison as Warrenpoint hosts over 90 free gigs at the six-day festival.
Co Fermanagh
Jungle Book
Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen
Saturday May 28
The much loved story of Mowgli, the ‘man-cub’, is brought to life by Indigo Moon Theatre with inventive shadow theatre, original music and colourful digital projection as he learns to live by the Law of the Jungle.
Co Tyrone
Nature Macro Photography Workshop
An Creagan, Omagh
Saturday May 28 – Sunday May 29
Aimed at people wishing to refresh or progress their photography skills, these workshops hosted by wildlife photographer Debbie Deboo will mentor participants through techniques and equipment required for high quality close up images.
