# Festivals in Ballymena 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs - **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Ballymena 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect. - **Category**: Festivals - **Type**: category ## Audience - **Followers**: 2.5M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c7a3bd77620a92a1fee77ed0b46cc305d65fcaf166695040aabebd480d9323a4-rimg-w200-h200-dc7e887a-gmir?v=1749580804 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/87514fe09e2e42afe6f2e6b5b9e483315429bdfa0a64d2af3268e7f6798e263a-rimg-w200-h200-dc182a60-gmir?v=1760132405 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4372fbe0-97b1-11f0-925d-a7ce5707d3d8-rimg-w200-h200-dc445c46-gmir ## About The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Ballymena. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Ballymena, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Ballymena listed on one platform - we have you covered. Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us! ## Festivals Events in Ballymena - **Event Name**: Fields Good 2026 - **Description**: Fields Good returns for 2026! Northern Ireland's most exciting agricultural festival returns for its third year, and we can't wait to see you there. � Three speaker stages � Hubs for soil health, agroforestry, horticulture & water � Hands-on demos & - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 17 - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 09:00 am (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballymena/fields-good-2026/200030559029156 - **Venue**: The Sheddings - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8wNzFhNjY2NTA3YTNjMzViOWI2NWJkMDBlNGVlYzgzNmMzMTk3NTZhMmE2MWEwZGI5MmY5YjRhYTRkN2JhNjU3LXJpbWctdzg1MS1oMzE1LWRjMTgxODI4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg3NTE4NzA5.avif - **Categories**: festivals, health-wellness, trips-adventures, camping ## Trending Events in Ballymena - **Event Name**: Castle Goes 90's | Throwback Bank Holiday BBQ & Party - **Description**: Old School vibes. Big tunes. Bank Holiday energy.About this EventStep back into the ultimate decade as Castle Goes 90’s takes over for a feel-good afternoon that builds into a full-scale - **Venue**: The Barn at Castle Kitchen + Bar - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/cf804f60af0a4613ac8d4c76adc6810f7bc7b7412ab6a13410d8641f5f197884-rimg-w1200-h600-dc120406-gmir.jpg?v=1782357706 - **Event Name**: Fields Good 2026 - **Description**: Fields Good returns for 2026! Northern Ireland's most exciting agricultural festival returns for its third year, and we can't wait to see you there. � Three speaker stages � Hubs for soil health, agroforestry, horticulture & water � Hands-on demos & - **Venue**: The Sheddings - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/071a666507a3c35b9b65bd00e4eec836c319756a2a61a0db92f9b4aa4d7ba657-rimg-w851-h315-dc181828-gmir?v=1787518709 - **Event Name**: JAKE O'KANE - SUBTLE AS A SLEDGEHAMMER Tour - **Description**: Jake O'Kane's End of Year Review Show returns with sharp wit, fearless comedy and hilarious takes on a world that never stops testing our patience. - **Venue**: Cushendall Golf Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/899439e3ed41a3182100ecfc1563bc2a0e16a36bba13c8dba5ca9bff360ca74c-rimg-w1024-h1024-dc086888-gmir.jpg?v=1787687766 - **Event Name**: Bach, Bows & Arrows: An Audience with Julian & Jiaxin Lloyd Webber - **Description**: SD Entertainment by arrangement with Clive Conway Productions present Bach, Bows & Arrows An Audience with Julian & Jiaxin Lloyd Webber Friday 28 August 2026 The Braid Arts Centre, Ballymena Tickets on sale now via SDEntertainment.co.uk - **Venue**: The Braid Arts Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/cb206b2d0ca689f959ab2a152313bcf2642c0f2462ef3fdbc4f370445b743094-rimg-w1200-h800-dc282828-gmir?v=1786497840 - **Event Name**: Country Concert - **Description**: The Annual Big Country Concert is Back in Dunloy! With an incredible line-up of country music favourites, this promises to be a fantastic night!ArtistsClaudia BuckleyMusic Genres : Folk, Coun - **Venue**: St Jospehs Parish Centre Dunloy - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/5cb9f1ec5e9921bf1f56444635ec359246dbe0aba283b87523e2a1ce268c4b3f-rimg-w1024-h1024-dc05152f-gmir.jpg?v=1784688555 - **Event Name**: Gleno YFC Speed Shear - **Description**: 🐑GLENO VALLEY YFC SPEED SHEAR🐑 We are back for another fantastic night of shearing, entertainment and craic! 🐑🎉 📍 Ballymena Livestock Market 📅 Saturday 12th September ⏰ 7pm 💷 £10 Entry We’re delighted to be hosting another Speed Shear with Intermediat - **Venue**: Ballymena Livestock Market - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/6475c2b33f67edeaea77e1ff5aa8b74d78ace6ccb31617cef61a3e8c7dc30d91-rimg-w1103-h1560-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787330191 - **Event Name**: The Neil Diamond Experience - **Description**: 🚨🎤 NEW DATE ALERT! 🎤🚨 ✨ The Neil Diamond Experience – Live at The Braid Theatre, Ballymena! ✨ 🎶 Get ready to sing along to the classics — Sweet Caroline, Cracklin’ Rosie, Forever in Blue Jeans & more! 💃🕺🎸 🎤 Full live band ✅ Big vocals ✅ Feel-good p - **Venue**: The Braid Arts Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/912a9e6a9f2baf6528d4d6194560c66830b6987511ce21f1e81467ebb12d1ef8-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc383858-gmir?v=1787675642 - **Event Name**: Ballymena Rox - **Description**: Bringing the HYROX experience to Ballymena. Take on 8 rounds of running: 1km per round for Full Rox, 500m for Half Rox - paired with functional workout stations in a fully timed simulation event at Ballymena Showgrounds. Categories: Full Rox & Half - **Venue**: Ballymena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c7c11ff16585efe96b54a21f63cdc8ffc08e68bfd1049e632484e50ec15e6f7d-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc080808-gmir?v=1787314968 - **Event Name**: THE FLESH AND THE FIENDS (1960) - Talk and Film Screening - **Description**: THE FRIGHT CLUB NI presents a special collaborative film and historical event with ALTERNATIVE ULSTOURS as we remember BURKE & HARE, two of Ireland's earliest and most notorious serial killers with an in-depth educational talk followed by a screening - **Venue**: The Braid Arts Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/10a3301429ba0dfb45aa6bf315a4a93d6b4d031c58e67279c39f25ddfaa5175c-rimg-w850-h450-dc188898-gmir?v=1787514613 ## Browse Festivals Events by Date - [Festivals Events Today in Ballymena](https://allevents.in/ballymena/festivals--today) - [Festivals Events This Weekend in Ballymena](https://allevents.in/ballymena/festivals--this-weekend) - [Festivals Events in August in Ballymena](https://allevents.in/ballymena/festivals--august) - [Festivals Events in September in Ballymena](https://allevents.in/ballymena/festivals--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Ballymena? - **A:** Fields Good 2026 (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 09:00 am at The Sheddings). - **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Ballymena? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Ballymena on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Ballymena? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Ballymena? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Ballymena include The Sheddings. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Ballymena? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Ballymena include Fields Good. - **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available? - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Ballymena? - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Ballymena. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/6e/5415e403f74b77938c0695ac11464e/Festival.jpg ## Festivals from nearby cities - [Festivals in Antrim](https://allevents.in/antrim-gb/festivals) - [Festivals in Magherafelt](https://allevents.in/magherafelt/festivals) - [Festivals in Larne](https://allevents.in/larne/festivals) - [Festivals in Carrickfergus](https://allevents.in/carrickfergus/festivals) - [Festivals in Belfast](https://allevents.in/belfast/festivals) - [Festivals in Coleraine](https://allevents.in/coleraine-ni/festivals) - [Festivals in Cookstown](https://allevents.in/cookstown/festivals) - [Festivals in Bushmills](https://allevents.in/bushmills/festivals)