# Festivals in Newtownards | Cultural Events & Fairs

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

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- **Event Name**: GUIDED ULSTER SCOTS WALKING TOUR - with Brigid Watson
  - **Description**: Ulster-Scots walking tour with expert guide Brigid Watson, live cookery demo, whiskey tasting & immersive local culture.About this EventSaturday 1st August 2026Strangford
  - **Date**: Sat, 01 Aug at 11:00 am – Sat, 01 Aug at 01:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newtownards/guided-ulster-scots-walking-tour-with-brigid-watson/100001990187964777
  - **Venue**: BT22 1JZ
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## About

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## Festivals Events in Newtownards

- **Event Name**: Luka Bloom // Open House Festival Bangor
  - **Description**: OPEN HOUSE FESTIVAL 2026
presents...
Luka Bloom @ The Court House Bangor

Tuesday, 4 August 2026 
Doors: 7:30pm 
Starts at: 8:00pm
General Admission: £28.50 
(including all booking fees and charges)
Info & Tickets:
https://openhousefestival.com/event/
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Tue Aug 04 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
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  - **Venue**: The Court House Bangor
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- **Event Name**: Marine Lab Open Day
  - **Description**: Come and join us for our 2026 Open Day on Saturday 1st August as part of the Portaferry Sails & Sounds festival! Learn about our new research projects and meet some of our local marine life!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 41
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 01 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newtownards/marine-lab-open-day/200030314929044
  - **Venue**: 12-13 The Strand, BT22 1PF Portaferry, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Cottown Community Festival 2026
  - **Description**: 📢 DATE ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

We’re delighted to confirm that Cottown Community Festival 2026 will take place on:

📅 Saturday 22nd August 2026  
⏰ 1pm – 4pm  
📍 Cottown, Bangor

Following the success of last year’s event, we’re excited to bring the community tog
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 37
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newtownards/cottown-community-festival-2026/200030137917913
  - **Venue**: Cotton, Ards and North Down
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- **Event Name**: Disconnect To Reconnect
  - **Description**: A chance to step away from the noise.
To spend a day immersed in nature.
To connect with like-minded people.
To discover local wellbeing practitioners.
And to remember what it feels like to simply be.
Set within the beautiful surroundings of Embrace Retre
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Sun Jul 26 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Jul 26 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newtownards/disconnect-to-reconnect/200030337626016
  - **Venue**: Holistic Retreat Centre Embrace
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- **Event Name**: Hopestock 2026
  - **Description**: Hopestock 2026 The Court House Bangor Saturday 3rd October
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 67
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 02:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newtownards/hopestock-2026/200030019005908
  - **Venue**: Bangor NI
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## Trending Events in Newtownards

- **Event Name**: 73rd Ulster Pipe Band + Drum Major Championships
  - **Description**: The 73rd Ulster Pipe Band + Drum Major Championships


🗓️ Saturday 1 August 2026
📍 Ward Park, Bangor
🕖 Start time 11am

𝑭𝒖𝒍𝒍 𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒔 + 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔:
👉🏼 www.rspbani.org/event/ulster26


❤️
This event organised by The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Norther
  - **Venue**: Ward Park!
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- **Event Name**: The Tallest Man On Earth in Bangor
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss The Tallest Man On Earth Live in Newtownards on Friday, August 28, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience The Tallest Man On Earth like never before? With chart-topping hits like Love is All, The Dreamer and The Ga
  - **Venue**: Bangor Castle Walled Garden
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- **Event Name**: BOAT CRUISE  Strangford Lough Scottish or Shanty Themed
  - **Description**: Join us aboard The St. Brendan for a memorable 2hr  cruise on the beautiful waters of Strangford LoughAbout this EventJoin us aboard The St. Brendan for a memorable cruise on the beautifu
  - **Venue**: BT22 1JZ
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- **Event Name**: The Ultimate Bubble Show
  - **Description**: After over 150 sold out performances last year, Ray Bubbles is bringing his soap bubble extravaganza back to Bangor in July as part of his 200 date European tour.

The Ultimate Bubble Show has been the most booked bubble show by theatres in the UK & I
  - **Venue**: Studio 1a Theatre, Bangor
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- **Event Name**: Open House Festival: Picnic in the Park
  - **Description**: The 19th Street Band is ecstatic to be back at the Open House Festival this summer in Bangor, Northern Ireland! Come out for a fantastic afternoon of live music at Picnic in the Park at beautiful Ward Park on July 26th!

Details in their FAQs: https://ope
  - **Venue**: Ward Park!
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Ballysallagh Charity Classic Motocross
  - **Description**: Year 8 of the fantastic Classic Motocross Charity Event! Hosted by the NI Classic Scrambles Club, this event is growing year on year. Having raised over £135,000 from the last 7 years we are very much looking forward to building on this! This year our cho
  - **Venue**: Ballysallagh Road, Bangor BT19 1UT
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- **Event Name**: Luka Bloom // Open House Festival Bangor
  - **Description**: OPEN HOUSE FESTIVAL 2026
presents...
Luka Bloom @ The Court House Bangor

Tuesday, 4 August 2026 
Doors: 7:30pm 
Starts at: 8:00pm
General Admission: £28.50 
(including all booking fees and charges)
Info & Tickets:
https://openhousefestival.com/event/
  - **Venue**: The Court House Bangor
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- **Event Name**: National Play Day with Ards and North Down Borough Council- Millisle
  - **Description**: Join us for fun and games at National Play Day with Ards and North Down Council in Millisle!About this EventJoin the Fun at National Play Day!Get ready for a fantastic day out with Ards and North Down B
  - **Venue**: Millisle Beach and Car Park with Public Toilets
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- **Event Name**: ABBA Sensations - Saturday 1st August
  - **Description**: Experience the magic of ABBA with the ABBA Sensations tribute on Saturday 1st August! Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, pure entertainment and sing and dance along to all your favourite ABBA hits! So whether you're a dancing queen or a super
  - **Venue**: 41 Gransha Road, BT23 5RF Belfast, United Kingdom
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Newtownards?
  - **A:** Luka Bloom // Open House Festival Bangor (Tue Aug 04 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Court House Bangor), Marine Lab Open Day (Sat Aug 01 2026 at 10:00 am at 12-13 The Strand, BT22 1PF Portaferry, United Kingdom), Cottown Community Festival 2026 (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 01:00 pm at Cotton, Ards and North Down), Disconnect To Reconnect (Sun Jul 26 2026 at 10:00 am at Holistic Retreat Centre Embrace), Hopestock 2026 (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 02:30 pm at Bangor NI).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Newtownards in July 2026?
  - **A:** Disconnect To Reconnect (Sun Jul 26 2026 at 10:00 am at Holistic Retreat Centre Embrace).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Newtownards?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Newtownards 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 Newtownards?
  - **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 Newtownards?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Newtownards include The Court House Bangor, 12-13 The Strand, BT22 1PF Portaferry, United Kingdom, Cotton, Ards and North Down.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Newtownards?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Newtownards range from GBP 6 to GBP 6. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Newtownards?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Newtownards include The Luka Bloom Connection, Queen's University Marine Laboratory, Cottown LOL 1029.
- **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 Newtownards?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Newtownards.

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