# History events in Carrickfergus, Today and Upcoming History events in Carrickfergus - **Subtitle**: All History events in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Carrickfergus like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance - **Category**: ## About All History events in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Carrickfergus like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance ## Events in Carrickfergus - **Event Name**: Food, Folk & Steam Special – Half-Price Heritage Train Rides - **Description**: Food, Folk & Steam Special – Half-Price Heritage Train Rides Celebrate the Whitehead Food & Folk Festival with a short steam train ride at Whitehead Railway Museum on Saturday, 8 August! As part of the festival celebrations, we're offering 50% o - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 62 - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 11:00 am (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carrickfergus/food-folk-and-steam-special-half-price-heritage-train-rides/200030411478943 - **Venue**: Castleview Road, BT38 9NA Whitehead, United Kingdom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9kZGQzZmRjNmJjMDIzYmI5OGNiMjM1NjFlMDE4NTU3ZmRhN2VjODM0MjNkNDlmZjBkMzRiYzEzMzcwMDI3NWFmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2OTctZGNmMWQ5YWQtZ21pcj92PTE3ODUxMjIwNjM.avif - **Categories**: festivals, food-truck-festivals - **Event Name**: Carrickfergus: 900 Years in 90 Minutes - A Guided Walking Tour - **Description**: Join us for a leisurely stroll around historic Carrickfergus with our knowledgeable guides!About this EventGuided Walking Tour of CarrickfergusJoin Carrickfergus Tours and Tales fo - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Sat Aug 01 2026 (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carrickfergus/carrickfergus-900-years-in-90-minutes-a-guided-walking-tour/100001993010765851 - **Venue**: Carrickfergus Castle - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8xNThiZGU2MTg2ODczYzM0ZmJkOTBjMzg4M2RjODc4NTM4ZTVjNDk5MmE4Yzk2ZWI2ZWY5ZjU0NzgwYTQ4Y2I5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzAxNGNiZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODMzNjIxODM.avif - **Price**: GBP 8 to 12 - **Categories**: fitness - **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! - **Date**: Mon Aug 03 2026 at 09:15 am – Mon Aug 03 2026 at 09:45 am (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carrickfergus/echoes-in-the-stone-walking-the-perimeter-of-the-past/100001993012433840 - **Venue**: Carrickfergus Castle - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy81YjU1ZTI5YmQxODBmZTkxZmM1YmNmZWUxNmIyYTFmZDRlZDhkMDhkNDVjNjQ3NzUxYTM1NjExMDY5MjBiNDQ2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2JmZGRmNC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODQ4MDM2MDg.avif - **Price**: GBP 5 - **Categories**: performances, art, theatre, entertainment, storytelling ## Trending Events in Carrickfergus - **Event Name**: Teddy Bears Adventure Day - **Description**: Join us at Whitehead Railway Museum for a magical Teddy Bears Adventure Day! Bring your favourite teddy bear along for a fun-filled day of excitement, imagination and railway adventures. Little explorers can take part in a teddy bears treasure hunt, enjo - **Venue**: Castleview Road, BT38 9NA Whitehead, United Kingdom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/9f5e09ea8cdcf29e1fc63d4476df619f5ecda250c55bb5553b2e3bd34b31c21e-rimg-w1200-h1697-dcfff4ec-gmir?v=1784988987 - **Event Name**: Paws on the Platform - **Description**: Calling all dog lovers and their four-legged friends! Join us at Whitehead Railway Museum for a tail-wagging day out at Paws on the Platform- a fun-filled dog-themed event for the whole family. We’re delighted to welcome The Nose Zone, who will be runnin - **Venue**: Castleview Road, BT38 9NA Whitehead, United Kingdom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/c4381f4debe1fd4d151c9a482a928adb1a474484c5f6cb0125f407de81059264-rimg-w800-h600-dcc0c0c0-gmir?v=1785007578 - **Event Name**: Super Saturdays: Micah Comes to Carrickfergus - **Description**: Join us on Saturday 1st August from 11 for a morning of Creative fun for the under 5's!About this EventSuper Saturday: Micah’s Journey to Carrickfergus Join us for a magical - **Venue**: Carrickfergus Museum & Civic Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/348ceb76d06c898626ab0787f83ebc20229710aa9547e2ff09a40a9c3b203ebb-rimg-w1200-h675-dc76c3b5-gmir.jpg?v=1784807229 - **Event Name**: A2 Aces scooter rally 2027 - **Description**: An extended rally weekend packed full with live bands, great acoustic sets, rideout, custom show, onsite camping, axe throwing, gymkhanaAbout this EventOur annual rally is back to Carrickfergus Rugby club june 2027 with o - **Venue**: Carrickfergus Rugby Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/e37ce94feb258dcc785b537bbde9529ac3a49b20d6621629ff63f62234f63f31-rimg-w848-h1216-dc14172f-gmir.jpg?v=1782836823 - **Event Name**: Major Sinclair Memorial Pipe Band FREE EVENT - **Description**: The Major Sinclair Memorial Pipe Band fill the air with the powerful sound of pipes and drums against the dramatic backdrop of Carrickfergus Castle. - **Venue**: Carrickfergus Castle - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/e8482a4f98086540c484a011f3bf1fcc17990ecfb4a690abb68fdac7c48e9e6b-rimg-w1200-h900-dc586828-gmir?v=1785466367 - **Event Name**: Food, Folk & Steam Special – Half-Price Heritage Train Rides - **Description**: Food, Folk & Steam Special – Half-Price Heritage Train Rides Celebrate the Whitehead Food & Folk Festival with a short steam train ride at Whitehead Railway Museum on Saturday, 8 August! As part of the festival celebrations, we're offering 50% o - **Venue**: Castleview Road, BT38 9NA Whitehead, United Kingdom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/ddd3fdc6bc023bb98cb23561e018557fda7ec83423d49ff0d34bc133700275af-rimg-w1200-h1697-dcf1d9ad-gmir?v=1785122063 - **Event Name**: Around The Town Festival Finale : Shaftsbury Park - **Description**: Join us in Shaftesbury Park for the grand finale of the Around The Town Festival - an afternoon of live music, great atmosphere and festival celebration. The main stage will feature a fantastic line-up of live entertainment including Camembert DJs, Anna’s - **Venue**: Shaftsbury Park Carrickfergus - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/9dfd4a64385a7c7f81fd394be76f2cef59bb008361e9dd4bda35ef8237c2ea48-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1785462389 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/a386c565d525cd6229fea46e15bbd78930bb96ecd119514bcadabd38a935a8ed-rimg-w870-h400-dcfefffe-gmir?v=1785283390 - **Event Name**: Jazz on the Platform - **Description**: Join us at Whitehead Railway Museum for a relaxing day of live jazz, heritage trains and family fun. Enjoy a live performance by Easy Jazz (4-piece) from our station platform as you soak up the unique atmosphere of the museum. It's more than just a conce - **Venue**: Castleview Road, BT38 9NA Whitehead, United Kingdom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e53a9d1d5b1adbfbcd37be0e323e6674bd7803ae5f6b910341c374aa0243f270-rimg-w1200-h1697-dc080838-gmir?v=1785506068 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Carrickfergus? - **A:** Food, Folk & Steam Special – Half-Price Heritage Train Rides (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 11:00 am at Castleview Road, BT38 9NA Whitehead, United Kingdom), Carrickfergus: 900 Years in 90 Minutes - A Guided Walking Tour (Sat Aug 01 2026 at Carrickfergus Castle), Echoes in the Stone: Walking the Perimeter of the Past (Mon Aug 03 2026 at 09:15 am at Carrickfergus Castle). - **Q**: What events are happening in Carrickfergus this weekend July 31–2, 2026? - **A:** Carrickfergus: 900 Years in 90 Minutes - A Guided Walking Tour (Sat Aug 01 2026 at Carrickfergus Castle). - **Q**: How can I find events in Carrickfergus? - **A:** You can discover upcoming 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 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 events in Carrickfergus? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Carrickfergus include Castleview Road, BT38 9NA Whitehead, United Kingdom, Carrickfergus Castle. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Carrickfergus? - **A:** Prices for events in Carrickfergus range from GBP 5 to GBP 12. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Carrickfergus? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Carrickfergus include Whitehead Railway Museum, Carrickfergus Tours and Tales. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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