EastSide Arts Festival 2024

Date: 25 July to 4 August 2024

Venue: Various locations across east Belfast

Category: Arts and culture, Festival

EastSide Arts Festival returns with a spectacular and exhilarating celebration of the arts this summer.

The festival provides a platform for local artists, entertainers, and performers to shine, while bringing people together to enjoy the best of the east. You’ll find creativity, inspiration, and connection around every corner.

This year’s programme includes 60+ unique and inclusive events, including workshops, gigs, comedy shows, tours and exhibitions. Highlights include:

• the Short Story Writers’ Toolkit – Saturday 27 July, EastSide Visitor Centre gallery;
• a night of classic country music with The Boondocks – Thursday 1 August, Harland and Wolff Staff Club;
• Dragtastic Cabaret with British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation – Friday 2 August, Shorts Sports and Recreation Club;
• Jazzie B DJ set – Friday 2 August, Banana Block; and
• ParkFest family fun day – Sunday 28 July, CS Lewis Square and Orangefield Park.

For full programme details, ticket prices and booking info, go to www.eastsidearts.net (link opens in new window)