# Festivals in Carrickfergus | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Carrickfergus. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Festivals Events in Carrickfergus

- **Event Name**: Midsummer Marine Magic - A Summer Solstice Event
  - **Description**: Midsummer Marine Magic ✨

A Summer Solstice Event

Join us at The Marine Bar in Whitehead for a relaxed midsummer celebration as we mark the longest day of the year. 

Live Music, Market Stalls, Workshops & Full on Festival Vibes. 

Food and Drink ser
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  - **Date**: Sun Jun 21 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Jun 21 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carrickfergus/midsummer-marine-magic-a-summer-solstice-event/200030008105849
  - **Venue**: Whitehead, Carrickfergus, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: summer-solstice, music, contests, festivals, workshops, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: CARRICK TRIBUTE FEST
  - **Description**: TRIBUTE BAND FESTIVAL
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  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun May 24 2026 at 11:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carrickfergus/carrick-tribute-fest/200029553047355
  - **Venue**: shaftesbury park Carrickfergus
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Forest Bathing at Dalways Bawn | Summer Solstice Gathering
  - **Description**: Mark the longest day of the year by slowing down and connecting with nature's rhythms in the beautiful setting of Dalways Bawn.About this EventForest Bathing at Dalways Bawn, CarrickfergusThis solstice sessio
  - **Date**: Sun Jun 21 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Jun 21 2026 at 04:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carrickfergus/forest-bathing-at-dalways-bawn-|-summer-solstice-gathering/100001988338844007
  - **Venue**: Dalways Bawn Equestrian
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  - **Price**: GBP 20
  - **Categories**: summer-solstice, sports

## Trending Events in Carrickfergus

- **Event Name**: Carrick to Court
  - **Description**: Join us on the 28th June at Carrick Castle for a cars and coffee morning from 10.30am where you can check out some of the coolest cars around the country. 

Before we set off at 11.30 up to Bishopscourt to meet BDD for a mad day of cars, cruising and side
  - **Venue**: Carrickfergus Castle, Carrickfergus
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- **Event Name**: A2 ACES SCOOTER RALLY 26
  - **Description**: WELCOME TO OUR RALLY PLANS FOR 2026.
Thursday 18TH - Sunday 21ST JUNE - CARRICKFERGUS RUGBY CLUB - CARRICKFERGUS - CO.ANTRIM NORTHERN IRELAND.
UP THERE WITH THE BEST CLUB RALLIES IN THE BRITISH ISLES.

TOP CLASS ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY
THURSDAY NIGHT 
H
  - **Venue**: Carrickfergus Rugby Football Club
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- **Event Name**: Midsummer Marine Magic - A Summer Solstice Event
  - **Description**: Midsummer Marine Magic ✨

A Summer Solstice Event

Join us at The Marine Bar in Whitehead for a relaxed midsummer celebration as we mark the longest day of the year. 

Live Music, Market Stalls, Workshops & Full on Festival Vibes. 

Food and Drink ser
  - **Venue**: Whitehead, Carrickfergus, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Ruth McKee and Hilary McCollum in conversation
  - **Description**: Join writers Ruth McKee and Hilary McCollum in conversation about their work!About this EventAbout the authors:Ruth McKee is the editor of Books Ireland and the host of the Burning Books podcast. She is also the ed
  - **Venue**: The Secret Bookshelf
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- **Event Name**: The BIG Sunday Markets under the Monument
  - **Description**: Back again for 2026 with a HUGE selection of genuine artisan makers, bakers, food producers, creators for your delight :) With over 80 traders including street food trucks, live music, free balloon models for kiddies, free entry and free supervised parkin
  - **Venue**: Knockaghview Equestrian Centre
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- **Event Name**: Children's Witches Walking Tour
  - **Description**: Bring your little witches and warlocks on this fun and interactive 1 hour walking tour around Carrickfergus, where they can learn the child friendly & important history of the Islandmagee Witch trial. 
They will then follow the head witch (that would
  - **Venue**: Carrickfergus Castle
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- **Event Name**: Cal Flyn in conversation
  - **Description**: Join Cal Flyn in conversation about her new book 'The Savage Landscape', introduced by Paul Clements.About this EventCal Flyn is a writer and journalist from the Highlands of Scotland. She is the author of three nonfictio
  - **Venue**: The Secret Bookshelf
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- **Event Name**: Old School Criminals
  - **Description**: Brian McGilloway, Linda Hagan, and James Murphy in conversation. What can this trio of teachers teach us about crime writing?About this EventIf you want to learn more about crime writing, then this event is a must!
  - **Venue**: The Secret Bookshelf
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- **Event Name**: Kids Stories & Art!
  - **Description**: Join us for lots of fun in the kids room with Marianne McShane and Mr Ando for some storytelling and crafts!About this EventWe will have two different 30 minute sessions for the kids to come along and get creative and lis
  - **Venue**: The Secret Bookshelf
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Carrickfergus?
  - **A:** Midsummer Marine Magic - A Summer Solstice Event (Sun Jun 21 2026 at 12:00 pm at Whitehead, Carrickfergus, United Kingdom), CARRICK TRIBUTE FEST (Sat May 23 2026 at 02:00 pm at shaftesbury park Carrickfergus), Forest Bathing at Dalways Bawn | Summer Solstice Gathering (Sun Jun 21 2026 at 02:00 pm at Dalways Bawn Equestrian).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Carrickfergus in May 2026?
  - **A:** CARRICK TRIBUTE FEST (Sat May 23 2026 at 02:00 pm at shaftesbury park Carrickfergus).
- **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 Whitehead, Carrickfergus, United Kingdom, shaftesbury park Carrickfergus, Dalways Bawn Equestrian.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Carrickfergus?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Carrickfergus range from GBP 20 to GBP 20. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Carrickfergus?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Carrickfergus include Jennifer Moody, Carrick Tribute Fest, Gillian Colhoun from Kindlings.
- **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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