Community Festival 

Greater New Lodge Unveils 2025 Community Festival Line-Up!

The Greater New Lodge Festival Committee has officially announced the programme for the 2025 Greater New Lodge Community Festival, promising a vibrant celebration of local culture, creativity, and community spirit.

This year’s festival showcases the very best of the New Lodge, bringing together residents, artists, and community groups for an inclusive and uplifting series of events. The 2025 line-up is packed with something for everyone — from theatre and film screenings to family fun days, workshops, sports, literature, talks, and lively street parties.

Organisers say the festival is a reflection of the area’s rich traditions and dynamic energy. “This is a celebration of who we are — a vibrant community coming together to honour our culture, heritage, and local talent,” said a festival spokesperson.

The festival is made possible through support from Belfast City Council and long-standing partnerships with Féile an Phobail and Ulster University. Organisers also paid tribute to the many local community groups and residents who have volunteered their time and effort.

“Their dedication is what truly brings the festival to life,” said the committee, “and we are deeply grateful for their continued support.”

The 2025 Greater New Lodge Community Festival is set to be a highlight of the summer, drawing visitors from across Belfast and beyond. Full programme download 'here'.

Sailortown Festival

2025 Sailortown Festival Returns This Weekend!

Sailortown Festival runs from June 20th to 22nd. The three-day event promises a vibrant mix of music, markets, food, and family fun, celebrating the city’s maritime roots and creative community spirit.

Festival highlights runs until Sunday, June 22 (12pm–4pm) with a Family Market, featuring street theatre, inflatables, walkabout characters, a pooch parade, and nautical-themed fun for all ages.

Now in its fourth year, the Sailortown Festival is organised by Sailortown Regeneration and supported by Belfast Harbour, Belfast Maritime Trust, and Belfast City Council.

Festival organiser Maeve O’Connor said: “It’s a real privilege to see the area come alive with culture, creativity, and community spirit.”  Maeve Moreland of the Maritime Belfast Trust added: “This festival is a brilliant example of local people coming together to celebrate their stories and bring this historic part of the city to life.” 

The festival aims to reconnect the public with Belfast’s first dockside village through community-led regeneration, heritage, and celebration.