# Festivals in Carrickfergus 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Carrickfergus 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Carrickfergus. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Carrickfergus, 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 Carrickfergus 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 Carrickfergus

- **Event Name**: European Heritage Open Day - Free Museum Entry!
  - **Description**: Step back in time and experience the sights, sounds and stories of Ireland’s railway heritage at Whitehead Railway Museum for European Heritage Open Day!

Enjoy free entry to the museum and explore all five of our fascinating galleries, filled with histor
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 11:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carrickfergus/european-heritage-open-day-free-museum-entry/200030502083015
  - **Venue**: Castleview Road, BT38 9NA Whitehead, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: The Big Carrick Colour Run
  - **Description**: Get ready to paint Carrickfergus every colour of the rainbow!
The Big Carrick Colour Run is coming to Carrickfergus for the very first time, bringing an unforgettable day of colour, music, laughter and community spirit.
Whether you run, jog or walk, you'l
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 11:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carrickfergus/the-big-carrick-colour-run/200030359586146
  - **Venue**: Carrickfergus Cricket Club
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, health-wellness, charities, mental-health, sports, workshops, music, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Marine Festival
  - **Description**: 🎉 Something new begins this September...

We're incredibly excited to announce the inaugural Marine Festival, taking place from Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th September.

This isn't just a weekend of live music.

It's a celebration of everything that makes
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  - **Date**: Thu Sep 17 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 11:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carrickfergus/marine-festival/200030425986002
  - **Venue**: Marine Bar Whitehead
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  - **Categories**: music, festivals, entertainment, live-music, art, music-festivals

## Trending Events in Carrickfergus

- **Event Name**: European Heritage Open Day - Free Museum Entry!
  - **Description**: Step back in time and experience the sights, sounds and stories of Ireland’s railway heritage at Whitehead Railway Museum for European Heritage Open Day!

Enjoy free entry to the museum and explore all five of our fascinating galleries, filled with histor
  - **Venue**: Castleview Road, BT38 9NA Whitehead, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Super Saturdays: Micah's Favourite Day Out
  - **Description**: Join us at Carrickfergus museum on Saturday 5th September for a morning of Storytelling and Arts and craftAbout this EventSuper Saturday: Micah’s Favourite Day in Carrickfergus
  - **Venue**: Carrickfergus Museum & Civic Centre
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- **Event Name**: The Big Carrick Colour Run
  - **Description**: Get ready to paint Carrickfergus every colour of the rainbow!
The Big Carrick Colour Run is coming to Carrickfergus for the very first time, bringing an unforgettable day of colour, music, laughter and community spirit.
Whether you run, jog or walk, you'l
  - **Venue**: Carrickfergus Cricket Club
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- **Event Name**: Nia Beach Dance at Helen's Bay
  - **Description**: Healthy Oceans Healthy MindsAbout this EventNia Beach Dance is a joyful outdoor movement session designed to support physical wellbeing, relaxation and connection with nature. This event
  - **Venue**: Helen's Bay Beach
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- **Event Name**: Marine Festival
  - **Description**: 🎉 Something new begins this September...

We're incredibly excited to announce the inaugural Marine Festival, taking place from Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th September.

This isn't just a weekend of live music.

It's a celebration of everything that makes
  - **Venue**: Marine Bar Whitehead
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- **Event Name**: Echoes in the Stone: Walking the Perimeter of the Past
  - **Description**: A 30-minute guided tour around the walkable perimeter of Carrickfergus Castle. (Only on Mondays, when the Castle is closed to visitors)About this EventCastle closed on Mondays? History isn't!
  - **Venue**: Carrickfergus Castle
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- **Event Name**: Vinted pop up
  - **Description**: Morning everyone just wanted to make you aware of a fundraising I am organising on the 29th August in the community centre from 11-5 pm I am doing a challenge in November in aid of Crisis Uk and Simon community Northern Ireland which will be an 11 trek ac
  - **Venue**: Whitehead Community Centre
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- **Event Name**: EAMS NEW YEARS 2026 - BACK-TO-BACK MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 10K
  - **Description**: The annual New Years events are back - with back-to-back Marathons, Half Marathons and 10K.About this Event** ALL DISTANCES WILL START AT 8.30AM APPROX **The East A
  - **Venue**: Carrickfergus Castle
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- **Event Name**: Halloween Psychic Night in Carrickfergus  - Hello from Heaven
  - **Description**: A very special Halloween Night of Spirit Communication and Psychic Insights to a very intimate and exclusive audience held in CarrickfergusAbout this EventSmall Audience - Limited SeatingBe part of an
  - **Venue**: Dobbins Inn
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Carrickfergus?
  - **A:** European Heritage Open Day - Free Museum Entry! (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 11:00 am at Castleview Road, BT38 9NA Whitehead, United Kingdom), The Big Carrick Colour Run (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 11:00 am at Carrickfergus Cricket Club), Marine Festival (Thu Sep 17 2026 at 08:00 pm at Marine Bar Whitehead).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Carrickfergus?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Carrickfergus 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 Carrickfergus?
  - **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 Carrickfergus?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Carrickfergus include Castleview Road, BT38 9NA Whitehead, United Kingdom, Carrickfergus Cricket Club, Marine Bar Whitehead.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Carrickfergus?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Carrickfergus include Whitehead Railway Museum, Déjà Vu Promotions, Save The Marine Whitehead.
- **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 Carrickfergus?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Carrickfergus.

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