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Events near Ballymena, Belfast

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Events near Ballymena, Belfast

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Clubs

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DEAD EH! Part IV Halloween with Special Guest: LUKE UNA at The Brickyard

DEAD EH! Part IV Halloween with Special Guest: LUKE UNA

Saturday 31st October

5:00pm - 12:00am

The Brickyard, Carlisle

DEAD EH! Part IV Halloween with Special Guest: LUKE UNA

The Brickyard, Carlisle

PARTY EH! & DEAD HORSE GANG collaborate for the annual Dead Eh! Halloween event with legendry eclectic DJ - LUKE UNA + Resident DJ support

Metro Reloaded Presents: The Ultimate Oldskool Halloween Party at Metro Reloaded

Metro Reloaded Presents: The Ultimate Oldskool Halloween Party

Saturday 31st October

9:00pm - 2:30am

Metro Reloaded, Saltcoats

Metro Reloaded Presents: The Ultimate Oldskool Halloween Party

Metro Reloaded, Saltcoats

Check out our next event at METRO Saltcoats THE ULTIMATE OLDSKOOL HALLOWEEN PARTY The wait is over...

RETROSPECT Presents: NATTE VISSTICK at Metro Reloaded

RETROSPECT Presents: NATTE VISSTICK

Friday 4th September

9:00pm - 2:30am

Metro Reloaded, Saltcoats

RETROSPECT Presents: NATTE VISSTICK

Metro Reloaded, Saltcoats

RETROSPECT brings NATTE VISSTICK to the Metro Reloaded on September 4th - 150 Tickets Remaining.

DESTRUKT Events Vol.1 at Club 69

DESTRUKT Events Vol.1

Saturday 18th July

10:30pm - 3:00am

Club 69, Paisley

DESTRUKT Events Vol.1

Club 69, Paisley

Welcome to our first instalment of DESTRUKT We are planning on bringing you all a night to remember!

Judge Jules Late Show 8-12 at Bench Nightclub

Judge Jules Late Show 8-12

Saturday 12th December

8:00pm - 12:30am

Bench Nightclub, Douglas

Judge Jules Late Show 8-12

Bench Nightclub, Douglas

Due to unprecedented demand and a sold out Afternoon Disco, we have put on sale a second show for Judge Jules MBE. 8-12pm December 12th.

The Big Phat Brunch at Paisley Town Hall at Paisley Town Hall

The Big Phat Brunch at Paisley Town Hall

Saturday 8th August

1:00pm - 6:00pm

Paisley Town Hall

The Big Phat Brunch at Paisley Town Hall

Paisley Town Hall

The Big Phat Brunch brings the ultimate day party to Paisley Town Hall. Paisley's biggest brunch event is here!

Andy whitby at King Of The Octagon Nightclub

Saturday 18th July

8:00pm - 3:00am

King Of The Octagon Nightclub, Workington

King Of The Octagon Nightclub, Workington

Andy whitby Mc stompin Mc ace

Hardology - hardcore classics at Club 69

Hardology - hardcore classics

Friday 7th August

10:30pm - 3:00am

Club 69, Paisley

Hardology - hardcore classics

Club 69, Paisley

HARDCORE CLASSICS lands at Club 69, Paisley on Friday 7th August 2026. TOMMYKNOCKER PLUS SUPPORT! EXPECT THIS TO BE BUSY!

Gigs

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Erasured at Old Fire Station

Saturday 27th February 2027

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

The ultimate tribute to the ultimate 80s synth duo, Erasure.

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Erasured at Old Fire Station

Friday 26th February 2027

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

The ultimate tribute to the ultimate 80s synth duo, Erasure.

The Luke Combs Experience at Old Fire Station

The Luke Combs Experience

Saturday 10th October

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

The Luke Combs Experience

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with amazing music and good vibes as we welcome the UKs best tribute band to country superstar Luke Combs.

80's Mania at Old Fire Station

Friday 2nd October

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Europe's Official 1980's Multi Tribute Concert featuring 28 chart topping pop icons authentically recreated with live band and awesome dancers.

Robbie Williams experience as ROCK DJ at Old Fire Station

Robbie Williams experience as ROCK DJ

Friday 17th July

7:30pm - 10:15pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Robbie Williams experience as ROCK DJ

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

From the very first beat of Let Me Entertain You to the emotional finale of Angels, you'll be singing, dancing, and clapping along to hit after hit.

Live Wire The AC/DC Show at Old Fire Station

Live Wire The AC/DC Show

Saturday 28th November

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Live Wire The AC/DC Show

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

AC/DC are brought to life by Live/Wire with the true passion you would expect from musicians who share your love of this legendary live act.

Bay City Rollers at Old Fire Station

Bay City Rollers

Friday 4th September

7:30pm - 10:15pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Bay City Rollers

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Journey back in time to those carefree days of the 70's with one of the most iconic pop bands of the time.

911: 30th Anniversary Tour at Old Fire Station

911: 30th Anniversary Tour

Saturday 31st October

7:30pm - 10:45pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

911: 30th Anniversary Tour

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Celebrate 30 years of 911! From Carlisle to 10 Top 10 hits like Bodyshakin', catch the 90s icons live for a high-energy anniversary party.

Festivals

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One Day In The Park [25 Years of Melting Pot] at Queen's Park Arena Bandstand

One Day In The Park [25 Years of Melting Pot]

Saturday 18th July

5:00pm - 10:30pm

Queen's Park Arena Bandstand, Glasgow

One Day In The Park [25 Years of Melting Pot]

Queen's Park Arena Bandstand, Glasgow

After nearly seven years away, we are more than delighted to be bringing 'One Day In The Park' back to Queen's Park Arena Bandstand as part of MP25

Laugh in the Park '26 - Glasgow's Southside Comedy Fest. - Pt 2 at Queens Park Arena

Laugh in the Park '26 - Glasgow's Southside Comedy Fest. - Pt 2

Sunday 26th July

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Laugh in the Park '26 - Glasgow's Southside Comedy Fest. - Pt 2

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Due to the high demand we are doing a second date, two weeks later, with a whole new lineup of Scotland's favourite comedians.

Complete Stone Roses Live In The Big Top at Queens Park Recreation

Complete Stone Roses Live In The Big Top

Saturday 19th September

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Queens Park Recreation, Glasgow

Complete Stone Roses Live In The Big Top

Queens Park Recreation, Glasgow

We return and bigger and better on Saturday 19th September! Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning at 8am. We expect this to sell very fast!

Paisley Music and Arts Street Festival at Shuttle Street, Paisley

Paisley Music and Arts Street Festival

Saturday 22nd August

12:00pm - 9:00pm

Shuttle Street, Paisley

Paisley Music and Arts Street Festival

Shuttle Street, Paisley

A family friendly music and arts festival at Shuttle Street and Browns Lane in Paisley

Madisons 90s Festival at Rivendell

Madisons 90s Festival

Saturday 29th August

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Rivendell, Workington

Madisons 90s Festival

Rivendell, Workington

Madisons 90s Festival with Camping 29th August 2026

Pavilion Festival 2027 at Low Green Ayr

Pavilion Festival 2027

Sunday 2nd May 2027

12:00pm - 10:30pm

Pavilion Festival 2027

Pavilion Festival is back for 2027. For the fifth year, we return to the Low Green in Ayr to Embrace The Madness. Lineup information coming soon.....

Pavilion Festival 2027 at Low Green Ayr

Pavilion Festival 2027

Saturday 1st May 2027

12:00pm - 10:30pm

Pavilion Festival 2027

Pavilion Festival is back for 2027. For the fifth year, we return to the Low Green in Ayr to Embrace The Madness. Lineup information coming soon.....

Krankenhaus Festival at Muncaster Castle

Krankenhaus Festival

Fri 28th - Sun 30th August

11:00am - 11:00pm

Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass

Krankenhaus Festival

Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass

Thrilling music, prize-winning authors, comedy, fell walking and even raptor displays, brought to you by Sea Power, Muncaster Castle and friends.

Comedy

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Seann Walsh This is Torture at Old Fire Station

Seann Walsh This is Torture

Sunday 28th February 2027

7:30pm - 9:45pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Seann Walsh This is Torture

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

The UK's dishevelled king of stand-up, award-winning Seann Walsh returns with a brand-new hour of side-splitting comedy.

Karen Dunbar at The Park Hotel Kilmarnock

Friday 18th September

6:30pm - 8:30pm

The Park Hotel Kilmarnock

The Park Hotel Kilmarnock

Come along and join Karen for her 2026 tour!!

Karen Dunbar at Saltcoats Town Hall

Thursday 1st October

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Saltcoats Town Hall

Saltcoats Town Hall

Come along and join Karen on her 2026 tour!!

Just the Tonic Comedy Club at Old Fire Station

Just the Tonic Comedy Club

Thursday 28th January 2027

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Just the Tonic Comedy Club

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

One night, 4 comedians and lots of laughs!

Theatre, Arts & Culture

Evening of Mediumship, Lansdowne at The Lansdowne Hotel

Evening of Mediumship, Lansdowne

Wednesday 22nd July

7:30pm - 9:30pm

The Lansdowne Hotel , Belfast

Evening of Mediumship, Lansdowne

The Lansdowne Hotel , Belfast

Experience an unforgettable evening of connecting with departed loved ones as you join Angela Dunlop, a gifted psychic medium. Secure your spot today!

The Odd Couple (Female Version) Burn The Cork Theatre Co at The Bungalow Bar

The Odd Couple (Female Version) Burn The Cork Theatre Co

Sunday 27th September

2:00pm - 4:00pm

The Bungalow Bar, Paisley

The Odd Couple (Female Version) Burn The Cork Theatre Co

The Bungalow Bar, Paisley

Burn The Cork Theatre Company Presents

Death Milkshake In Your Face at Secret Location

Death Milkshake In Your Face

Thursday 23rd July

8:00pm - 9:30pm

Secret Location, Galway

Death Milkshake In Your Face

Secret Location, Galway

You ready to be part of a show like no other? You won't be watching from afar.You'll be part of it. Expect music, choreography, costumes & punk energy

Evening of Mediumship, Newtownards at The Queen's Hall Newtownards

Evening of Mediumship, Newtownards

Friday 21st August

7:15pm - 9:15pm

The Queen's Hall Newtownards

Evening of Mediumship, Newtownards

The Queen's Hall Newtownards

Experience an unforgettable evening of connecting with departed loved ones as you join Angela Dunlop, a gifted psychic medium. Secure your spot today!

Experiences & Attractions

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Cults & Classics Presents BATTLE ROYALE at Queens Park Arena

Cults & Classics Presents BATTLE ROYALE

Wednesday 15th July

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Cults & Classics Presents BATTLE ROYALE

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Battle Royale - The cult thriller that redefined survival cinema. Experience the magic of open-air cinema this summer with Cults & Classics at QPA

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Cults & Classics Presents ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at Queens Park Arena

Cults & Classics Presents ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

Sunday 19th July

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Cults & Classics Presents ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Rocky Horror Picture Show - A cult classic like no other - don’t dream it, be it. Experience the magic of open-air cinema this summer with Cults & Cl

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Cults & Classics Presents ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND at Queens Park Arena

Cults & Classics Presents ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND

Thursday 23rd July

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Cults & Classics Presents ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Join us for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - A love story that stays with you long after the credits roll.

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Cults & Classics Presents 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU at Queens Park Arena

Cults & Classics Presents 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU

Tuesday 21st July

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Cults & Classics Presents 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Join us for a summer of family-friendly open-air cinema at Queen's Park Arena.

Food & Drink

Bank Holiday Bargain - Buzz Bingo Irvine 25/05 at Buzz Bingo Irvine

Bank Holiday Bargain - Buzz Bingo Irvine 25/05

Monday 3rd August

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Irvine

Bank Holiday Bargain - Buzz Bingo Irvine 25/05

Buzz Bingo Irvine

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy Bingo, a Burger, and a Drink for just £6. Book now!

Foodies Festival 2026 - Glasgow at Rouken Glen Park

Foodies Festival 2026 - Glasgow

Fri 14th - Sun 16th August

12:00pm - 9:00pm

Rouken Glen Park, Glasgow

Foodies Festival 2026 - Glasgow

Rouken Glen Park, Glasgow

Foodies Festival Glasgow is a vibrant three-day event at Rouken Glen Park, featuring top chefs, street food, live music and family fun.

Sport

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Glasgow Games Presents WORLD CUP 2026 FINALS at Queens Park Arena

Glasgow Games Presents WORLD CUP 2026 FINALS

Sunday 19th July

6:15pm - 10:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Glasgow Games Presents WORLD CUP 2026 FINALS

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Glasgow Games presents The World Cup final screened live

Glasgow Games Presents IYENGAR YOGA with Angie Harris at Queens Park Arena

Glasgow Games Presents IYENGAR YOGA with Angie Harris

Wednesday 22nd July

12:45pm - 1:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Glasgow Games Presents IYENGAR YOGA with Angie Harris

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Join Angie Harris and Glasgow Games for an afternoon of Iyengar yoga.

Glasgow Games Presents Breakin with Emma Ready at Queens Park Arena

Glasgow Games Presents Breakin with Emma Ready

Wednesday 15th July

12:45pm - 1:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Glasgow Games Presents Breakin with Emma Ready

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Join Glasgow Games at Queen's Park Arena for a family breakdance workshop with Emma Ready, Scotland's only professional bgirl.

Glasgow Games Presents Hip Hop Dance Class for Families at Queens Park Arena

Glasgow Games Presents Hip Hop Dance Class for Families

Wednesday 29th July

12:45pm - 1:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Glasgow Games Presents Hip Hop Dance Class for Families

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Join us for an afternoon of Hip Hop dance classes in the park.

Family Days Out

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Big Fun Presents Move Dance GO at Queens Park Arena

Big Fun Presents Move Dance GO

Wednesday 15th July

11:45am - 12:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Big Fun Presents Move Dance GO

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Discover “Big Fun” at Queen's Park Arena this summer with inclusive MOVE! DANCE! GO! sessions for children led by Giggle N Grow.

Big Fun Presents BookBug at Queens Park Arena

Big Fun Presents BookBug

Tuesday 21st July

11:45am - 12:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Big Fun Presents BookBug

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Discover the world of "Big Fun" this summer at Queen's Park Arena. Join Inhouse CIC and Giggle N Grow at Book Bug sessions this summer.

Big Fun Presents BookBug at Queens Park Arena

Big Fun Presents BookBug

Friday 24th July

11:45am - 12:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Big Fun Presents BookBug

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Discover the world of "Big Fun" this summer at Queen's Park Arena. Join Inhouse CIC and Giggle N Grow at Book Bug sessions this summer.

Big Fun Presents BookBug at Queens Park Arena

Big Fun Presents BookBug

Tuesday 28th July

11:45am - 12:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Big Fun Presents BookBug

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Discover the world of "Big Fun" this summer at Queen's Park Arena. Join Inhouse CIC and Giggle N Grow at Book Bug sessions this summer.

Seasonal

Motown Hoedown Throwdown Christmas Party at Paisley Town Hall

Motown Hoedown Throwdown Christmas Party

Saturday 19th December

7:00pm - 12:00am

Paisley Town Hall

Motown Hoedown Throwdown Christmas Party

Paisley Town Hall

Country meets Motown in a festive party night with dinner, live entertainment, DJ, dancing & Christmas classics.

90’s CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT at Paisley Town Hall

90’s CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT

Friday 18th December

7:00pm - 12:00am

Paisley Town Hall

90’s CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT

Paisley Town Hall

The ultimate 90s Christmas party night with festive dining, live entertainment, DJ and a dancefloor full of throwback anthems.

SISTERS OF SALEM: THE DARK REALMS RITUAL Family Halloween Show at Paisley Town Hall

SISTERS OF SALEM: THE DARK REALMS RITUAL Family Halloween Show

Saturday 24th October

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Paisley Town Hall

SISTERS OF SALEM: THE DARK REALMS RITUAL Family Halloween Show

Paisley Town Hall

A spellbinding Halloween adventure packed with witches, monsters, music, magic & live tribute performances. Magical Realm Light included for everyone!

Y2K Christmas Party Night Johnstone at Johnstone Town Hall 25 Church Street Johnstone PA5 8FA

Y2K Christmas Party Night Johnstone

Saturday 19th December

7:00am - 12:00am

Johnstone Town Hall 25 Church Street Johnstone PA5 8FA

Y2K Christmas Party Night Johnstone

Johnstone Town Hall 25 Church Street Johnstone PA5 8FA

Relive the 2000s with festive dining, live entertainment, party DJ & the biggest pop, dance and R&B throwbacks.

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