What's on in Newry City

Newry Arts Festival

Newry Arts Festival is an annual festival offering a vibrant celebration of culture and creativity through a programme of exhibitions, comedy, music and drama in a range of quirky and unusual venues. From captivating street art to soul-stirring classical music, and from thought-provoking drama to side-splitting comedy, the festival showcases the diverse talents and beauty of the region. Click here to find out more.

Iur Cinn Fleadh Festival

The Iur Cinn Fleadh Festival takes over Newry during the August bank holiday weekend every year. It showcases the best of local musical performances with more venues taking part every year. Check out the link for this years dates and scheduled events.

Some regular highlights include the Session Trail which is the perfect way to see the best of local pubs and cafés and meet some friendly locals. If you are looking for something different, grab a ticket for the famous Trad Cruise which gives visitors the chance to take a two hour boat trip down Newry Ship Canal complete with some great music and a few glasses of wine.

Halloween in Newry City

Hosted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, this annual event is a spine-tingling delight, bringing the city’s streets to life in the darkness. Join us for a Halloween Children’s Craft and family-friendly activities. A night of enchantment you won’t want to miss! Click here to find out more.