Looking for something genuinely local and interesting this weekend in Belfast? Skip the usual spots! We’ve found a brilliant family trad session and a massive city-wide sports open day kicking off on Saturday. Perfect for getting out and about!
Quick Picks
On Your Marks! European City of Sport Kick-Off
Various Venues
Free sports activities across the city to get active.
It Goes As Follies: A Family-Friendly Trad Session
Seamus Heaney Centre
Warm up indoors with music, stories, and free tea!
On Your Marks! European City of Sport Kick-Off
Various Venues
Loads of free activities perfect for getting young ones moving.
· January 31
3IT GOES AS FOLLIES: A FAMILY-FRIENDLY TRAD SESSIONFREE : Grab the family and head down for a chilled afternoon of trad music and stories. They sort the tea and biscuits—just bring yourself (or an instrument if you play!).It’s a rare chance for a proper community music session that welcomes the whole family, plus free tea!
ON YOUR MARKS! EUROPEAN CITY OF SPORT KICK-OFFFREE : The official launch for European City of Sport weekend is happening! It's an open day with free sports activities happening all over the city—perfect for trying something new.This is the launch event for a major city initiative; tons of venues are participating so you’ll find something nearby to get active.
FLEADH CHEOIL VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION AND INFO DAYFREE : Got teens who want proper behind-the-scenes experience? This is the info day for volunteering at the massive Fleadh Cheoil event.Amazing opportunity for older kids to get involved in a major cultural event before it happens—they'll learn skills and get experience.
· February 1
1ON YOUR MARKS! EUROPEAN CITY OF SPORT (DAY 2)FREE : If you missed Saturday, Sunday is your second chance to check out the free sports launch activities across Belfast’s community venues.A great Sunday option to catch the second day of free, family-friendly physical activities happening around town.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Belfast this weekend?
This weekend (Jan 31 - Feb 1) you can take advantage of the free 'On Your Marks! European City of Sport' launch events across various venues, plus the family-friendly 'It Goes As Follies' Trad Session on Saturday afternoon.
Is there anything good for teens to get involved with this Saturday?
Yes! The Fleadh Cheoil Volunteer Registration and Info Day is running all day Saturday (11:00 AM - 5:00 PM) in the City Centre, offering teens a chance to find out how to volunteer for a massive local event.
Where can we find some community music or culture on Saturday?
Head to the Seamus Heaney Centre on University Road this Saturday afternoon (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM) for 'It Goes As Follies,' a free trad session with tea and biscuits provided!