Life can never be boring if you learn to party hard. Don't just wait for weekends, celebrate every accomplishment or even your existence. Check out the Ballymena nightlife scene with pool parties, discotheques, DJ Nights, pub crawls, trance festivals and many more. You will be surprised to find many happy hours booze and best DJs playing your favorite EDM at weekend party venues near you in Ballymena.
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## Parties Events in Ballymena - **Event Name**: The Bjorn Identity - Braid Arts Centre - **Description**: Celebrate 50 years of Dancing Queen with The Bjorn Identity - a Tribute to ABBA Europe’s most authentic live ABBA show, marking the legacy of ABBA’s greatest song – Dancing Queen! at Braid Arts Centre this Autumn. This year, 'Dancing Queen' reached the - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 46 - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballymena/the-bjorn-identity-braid-arts-centre/200030411426410 - **Venue**: The Braid Arts Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9hZTAyYTNlOTRmMjAzNTlmYmI3MzRiMmE1ZjM0MTY3NTc3YmRlMjc1MDcwMDlhZDI2NmFjZWY5YjhkYTRiY2FiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzNC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzUxODcyMQ.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, parties, art - **Event Name**: Halloween Ball at The Barn - **Description**: A night of fancy dress, spooky serves, live music, a DJ and two cash prizes for the best dressed!About this EventPrepare for a frightfully good night at The Barn on Saturday 31st October 🎃From 7pm enjoy spooky - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun Nov 01 2026 at 01:00 am (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballymena/halloween-ball-at-the-barn/100001997971329029 - **Venue**: The Barn at Castle Kitchen + Bar - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Halloween+Ball+at+The+Barn&date=Sat+Oct+31+2026+at+07%3A00+pm&bg=5 - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Music, Entertainment - **Event Name**: PEACEPLUS Halloween Event - Ballymena 26th and 27th October - **Description**: Join the Halloween Inclusive Spooky Bash for a fun and friendly day everyone can enjoy! SEN Inclusive Slots availableAbout this EventHalloween Inclusive Spooky Bash - Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th October 2 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Mon Oct 26 2026 (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballymena/peaceplus-halloween-event-ballymena-26th-and-27th-october/100002002061967238 - **Venue**: Ballymena Showgrounds - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy81NjBjOWM0M2FhODBkMzM4MzNhYTJkMDdkZjU0YTE1NDExNTlkYWUyMDhhYmVhMzI4YzY2MDQzOWY3MmNhNWY2LXJpbWctdzEwMDQtaDY1MC1kYzU4MTg1OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3OTA5MzgxMDQ.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness - **Event Name**: Paint & Sip 🎨🖌️👩🎨 - **Description**: Grab the girls and get the date in the diary ❤️🤍👩🎨🖌️🍾🍷 We’re bringing a Paint & Sip Night to Loughgiel Club on Saturday 17th October — a little painting, a little wine and hopefully a LOT of craic! 😂🥂 No artistic talent required… in fact, the less - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 14 - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballymena/paint-and-sip-/200030767406243 - **Venue**: Loughgiel GAC - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8zZWU1YmNjOTRlY2UwZWY3MjQyNmFkNzc3YmRkNGUwMzcwYzc3NDgyMWZlYjg4NTliMmExZjRjODc1ODgyNThmLXJpbWctdzExMjItaDE0MDItZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3OTEwNDc1MDI.avif - **Categories**: art, fine-arts, drawing-painting, sip-and-paint - **Event Name**: New Year's Eve at McKendry's - **Description**: Ring in the New Year at McKendry's with live music, piper & fireworks at midnight!About this EventJoin us for New Year’s Eve McKendrys!Celebrate in style this New Year's Eve at - **Date**: Thu Dec 31 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Jan 01 2027 at 01:00 am (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballymena/new-years-eve-at-mckendrys/100001991385512675 - **Venue**: Galgorm - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8xMjQ0Nzg4ZTc5NDIwNTVkMDMxNzk1OGU5NGRjZGQ2MTU3N2I2YTJjMzY4ZjVhZjc4MTRhNzM4NmJhYTYzNzg2LXJpbWctdzEwMDAtaDY2Ni1kYzFhMGYwNi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODEyNjc0NTA.avif - **Price**: GBP 14 - **Categories**: fitness, Music, Entertainment - **Event Name**: Haunted Harvest Trail - **Description**: 🎃BALLYMENA’S HALLOWEEN TRAIL IS BACK! And your Ballymena pumpkins are excited! FRIDAY 30TH OCTOBER | 12–4PM Get the costumes ready for a FREE afternoon of Halloween fun in Ballymena Town Centre! 🎃 Haunted Harvest Treat Trail Start at Tower Centre betw - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri Oct 30 2026 at 04:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballymena/haunted-harvest-trail/200030783221352 - **Venue**: Ballymena - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy80YWVlNWJjOTI3NTAwZWVhODI3YjYwMzBlNmEwM2U0OTM5ODU5OGI3OTVhMTU3NjRhYzJmNDMxMjQwN2JlYzk3LXJpbWctdzg1MS1oMzE1LWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzkxMjY0MTEy.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Art, fine-arts, Contests - **Event Name**: 80th Anniversary Gala Ball - **Description**: 🎶 🍾 McNEILLSTOWN PIPE BAND ANNIVERSARY GALA: TICKETS NOW ON SALE! 🍾 We are thrilled to officially invite band members, families, veterans, and our wonderful community to celebrate the McNeillstown Pipe Band Anniversary Gala! Join us for a spectacular eve - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 06:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballymena/80th-anniversary-gala-ball/200030767406443 - **Venue**: Leighinmohr House Hotel - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9jMzdkNmUyNzliNTJlZDkyZDhlMGJiMGQwMjdiN2U2OTczMGQ3NGViZTYzNmYzMGFiOWE5YjEzODE5ZjMzMjM1LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDE1MzYtZGMwODA4MTgtZ21pcj92PTE3OTEwNDc1MDM.avif - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Workshops - **Event Name**: Atomy K-Beauty Meet Ireland - **Description**: Korean Facial Party - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 01:00 pm – Fri Oct 09 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballymena/atomy-k-beauty-meet-ireland/100002002649523635 - **Venue**: Kamakura Ballymena - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9jMjE3ZTkyZDU3Mzk4MjIxZmQ5MjQ2NjJlMzlhM2M1N2RjMWFhOGIyYTM1ZWVmNzMyYTdiOTg3ZDVhZWJmYTJiLXJpbWctdzEwMTYtaDEzNDgtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzkwOTM3OTg5.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: parties, entertainment - **Event Name**: Dancing with The Daisy Jukes - **Description**: Country Christmas at Adair Arms Hotel. Dancing with The Daisy Jukes brings festive boots, classic country, and a night to remember!About this EventTrade tinsel for two-steps this December as Dancing with The Daisy Jukes b - **Date**: Sat Dec 19 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Dec 19 2026 at 12:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballymena/dancing-with-the-daisy-jukes/100001993995582464 - **Venue**: Adair Arms Hotel - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy85ODE3NDVlOWYwNWI5NzYxOWNkZTc5MDVjMDVlY2QzNWQ5YzVlMzFiMmU5MzhlOTc2YjU5YTczYmEwNDY1ODY5LXJpbWctdzExNjgtaDExNjctZGMyZDJjMzMtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg0Mzg2ODcx.avif - **Price**: GBP 12 - **Categories**: fitness - **Event Name**: New Year's Eve at The Barn - **Description**: Join us for a festive New Year's Eve celebration at The Barn, filled with music, dancing, and good vibes!About this EventCelebrate New Year’s Eve at The Barn!Go big this New Year’s - **Date**: Thu Dec 31 2026 at 09:00 pm – Fri Jan 01 2027 at 01:00 am (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballymena/new-years-eve-at-the-barn/100001992341335567 - **Venue**: Castle Kitchen + Bar - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9jNjU4Y2U5ZTc5ZDgyNTgyYmYyZTc3MWRhMGY1YmQ0MWRkMzkyNWNlM2IzOWQyMjQ1OWY3Y2M2YWMzYjdkYTM4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA1MDUwNC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODIzNTc2OTc.avif - **Price**: GBP 15 - **Categories**: fitness - **Event Name**: Resurrection events - **Description**: Where Music Matters were people just like to get lost in the momentArtistsRenegade SystemMusic Genres : Hard Dance - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 10:00 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 02:00 am (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballymena/resurrection-events/300042648183 - **Venue**: Grouse Complex - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy82NjFkZDgwZTJkMzhkNjRlM2I2OTQ4ZTg1Mjg0ZTFiNjBiZWNlYjBhMzcxMTg5ZDU3OWE1YzNjN2Q2MDYwOTY1LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzkwMjgxOTg0.avif - **Categories**: fitness - **Event Name**: Back to the rave - **Description**: BACK TO THE RAVE LIVE DJ LINE-UP Featuring: DJ ZIG & FERB Back to the Rave is bringing the atmosphere, energy and unforgettable sounds. - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 09:30 pm – Sun Nov 15 2026 at 01:00 am (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballymena/back-to-the-rave/300042812404 - **Venue**: The Wild Duck Inn - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy80ODRlNDUyMDIxOTFlMmQwMjAyNmUzODkzY2RlMjMwM2NhZGI2NDhhZmU5ZDVlZDNiYTM2YjA0NTQ1ZDJkYWFhLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzkwNjg0MTY3.avif - **Categories**: fitness - **Event Name**: QUI-CON: A CELEBRATION OF A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY - **Description**: Hello there. The Force is strong in Ballymena. Building on the success of Strange and Unusual: A Celebration of Science Fiction & Horror from last April, the Fright Club NI return to invade the Braid Arts Centre just in time to celebrate the 50th A - **Date**: Sat May 01 2027 at 11:00 am – Sat May 01 2027 at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballymena/qui-con-a-celebration-of-a-galaxy-far-far-away/200030786381920 - **Venue**: The Braid Arts Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9jODM2MTcwMGRjOWI2ZDBjNzgwYTE2M2QyNTJjZjdhZWE2MjY1MjhmZTc1NTQyMzkwOWIxYTUwNjg0ZTczNmIxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MTI4Mzc1OQ.avif - **Categories**: Workshops, Exhibitions, Art, Entertainment, science-fair ## Trending Events in Ballymena - **Event Name**: Tim McGarry - The Height of Nonsense - **Description**: Tim McGarry is back on the road with his hilarious new show, The Height of Nonsense! Expect big laughs, sharp stories and plenty of nonsense. Book nowArtistsTim McGarry - **Venue**: Cushendall Golf Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/bd1ca0910201be8e8f7118a9a6964b4a70189bcac9e93ab19d7960a97d1b9630-rimg-w1024-h1024-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1788843006 - **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 - **Event Name**: The Bjorn Identity - Braid Arts Centre - **Description**: Celebrate 50 years of Dancing Queen with The Bjorn Identity - a Tribute to ABBA Europe’s most authentic live ABBA show, marking the legacy of ABBA’s greatest song – Dancing Queen! at Braid Arts Centre this Autumn. This year, 'Dancing Queen' reached the - **Venue**: The Braid Arts Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/ae02a3e94f20359fbb734b2a5f34167577bde27507009ad266acef9b8da4bcab-rimg-w1200-h634-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787518721 - **Event Name**: Halloween Ball at The Barn - **Description**: A night of fancy dress, spooky serves, live music, a DJ and two cash prizes for the best dressed!About this EventPrepare for a frightfully good night at The Barn on Saturday 31st October 🎃From 7pm enjoy spooky - **Venue**: The Barn at Castle Kitchen + Bar - **Event Name**: Flourish Women’s Conference 2026 - ‘Above All’ - **Description**: You are very welcome to join us at Ballymena Elim as women gather to explore the theme ‘Above All’ in a dynamic and powerful day.About this EventWhatever stage of life you are in or circumstances you are facing, come and - **Venue**: Ballymena Elim Church - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5d3733cce82906a48f75a27b82a1735d3b55da7d27f15f320806a16dc836aff4-rimg-w1200-h584-dce8c8c8-gmir.jpg?v=1788273945 - **Event Name**: Phil Coulter - Gold and Silver Days - **Description**: Due to popular demand, we welcome back Phil Coulter to Dunloy for a special live concert celebrating highlights from his remarkable 60-year career.ArtistsPhil Coulter - **Venue**: St Joseph's Parish Centre Dunloy - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/a483caeba778a385881babfdb788d9e4eebef470948af383c8c5ec6360857321-rimg-w1024-h1024-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1788623767 - **Event Name**: PEACEPLUS Halloween Event - Ballymena 26th and 27th October - **Description**: Join the Halloween Inclusive Spooky Bash for a fun and friendly day everyone can enjoy! SEN Inclusive Slots availableAbout this EventHalloween Inclusive Spooky Bash - Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th October 2 - **Venue**: Ballymena Showgrounds - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/560c9c43aa80d33833aa2d07df54a1541159dae208abea328c660439f72ca5f6-rimg-w1004-h650-dc581858-gmir.jpg?v=1790938104 - **Event Name**: One to One Evangelism Training - **Description**: Want to share Jesus but don't know what to say? Gain confidence, practical tools and experience sharing the Gospel one-to-one.About this EventHave you ever wanted to share the Gospel with someone but didn't know what to s - **Venue**: Celebration House - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/e3c367600580b45f3e6ec1a6e8fbf16b6120386e0de3218233b9e6e107574da9-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1791378967 - **Event Name**: Sound On Zero at the Diamond Rock Club - **Description**: On October 10th we take to the stage of the Diamond Rock Club in Ahoghill for our first headline gig. This marks a major milestone for us and our journey together. We will be pulling out all the stops so please, join us for a special night. - **Venue**: The Diamond Rock Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/8cfbf1fa5e91ceb67552486d28f3eb32fd52cc95f473c08777ad8527fd45afc7-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir?v=1791284879 ## Browse Parties Events by Date - [Parties Events Today in Ballymena](https://allevents.in/ballymena/parties--today) - [Parties Events This Weekend in Ballymena](https://allevents.in/ballymena/parties--this-weekend) - [Parties Events in October in Ballymena](https://allevents.in/ballymena/parties--october) - [Parties Events in November in Ballymena](https://allevents.in/ballymena/parties--november) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Parties events in Ballymena? - **A:** The Bjorn Identity - Braid Arts Centre (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Braid Arts Centre), Halloween Ball at The Barn (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Barn at Castle Kitchen + Bar), PEACEPLUS Halloween Event - Ballymena 26th and 27th October (Mon Oct 26 2026 at Ballymena Showgrounds), Paint & Sip 🎨🖌️👩🎨 (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:30 pm at Loughgiel GAC), New Year's Eve at McKendry's (Thu Dec 31 2026 at 07:00 pm at Galgorm). - **Q**: What are the top free Parties events in Ballymena? - **A:** Halloween Ball at The Barn (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Barn at Castle Kitchen + Bar), PEACEPLUS Halloween Event - Ballymena 26th and 27th October (Mon Oct 26 2026 at Ballymena Showgrounds), Atomy K-Beauty Meet Ireland (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 01:00 pm at Kamakura Ballymena). - **Q**: What Parties events are happening in Ballymena today October 09, 2026? - **A:** Atomy K-Beauty Meet Ireland (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 01:00 pm at Kamakura Ballymena). - **Q**: What Parties events are happening in Ballymena in October 2026? - **A:** The Bjorn Identity - Braid Arts Centre (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Braid Arts Centre), Halloween Ball at The Barn (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Barn at Castle Kitchen + Bar), PEACEPLUS Halloween Event - Ballymena 26th and 27th October (Mon Oct 26 2026 at Ballymena Showgrounds), Paint & Sip 🎨🖌️👩🎨 (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:30 pm at Loughgiel GAC), Haunted Harvest Trail (Fri Oct 30 2026 at 12:00 pm at Ballymena). - **Q**: How can I find Parties events in Ballymena? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Parties 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 Parties 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 Parties events in Ballymena? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Parties events in Ballymena include The Braid Arts Centre, The Barn at Castle Kitchen + Bar, Ballymena Showgrounds. - **Q**: What is the price range for Parties events in Ballymena? - **A:** Prices for Parties events in Ballymena range from GBP 12 to GBP 15. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Parties events in Ballymena? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Parties events in Ballymena include The Bjorn Identity Abba Tribute Show, Galgorm Collection, Turning Point NI. - **Q**: Are there any online Parties events available? - **A:** Yes, many Parties events are available online. 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