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Include. Good Relations Week 2026, 12–18 October 2026. Everyone. Everywhere. Everyday.

393 events in the programme so far, across 11 council areas. Most of them free.

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Everyone. Everywhere. Every day.

This year’s theme is Include. Press play to meet some of the people bringing it to life across Northern Ireland.

Welcome to
Good Relations
Week 2026

Good Relations Week 2026, taking place from 12th to 18th October, embraces ‘Include’ as its theme, recognising that stronger communities are built when everyone feels welcomed, valued and respected.

This year’s campaign highlights the importance of inclusion, understanding and connection across all backgrounds, cultures and communities.

By showcasing the creativity, dedication and impact of local groups, organisations and individuals, we can highlight the positive work taking place to address challenges such as division, racism, inequality, isolation, health and wellbeing, poverty and education.

Get involved in Good Relations Week 2026 and help create a future where everyone feels they belong.

How to take part
Six people among autumn trees holding the Include sign for Good Relations Week 2026 — a man in a green and gold kurta with a ukulele, and a woman in a pink and yellow embroidered dress holding out its skirt.

A few things happening

Hundreds of events run across the week — walks, workshops, exhibitions, conversations over tea.

6 dates

Discussion or talk

A week where young people and families have a place and a voice while meeting people from different backgrounds, celebrating diversity and developing

Throughout the week Family Culture Café. Families are invited to share food, music, photographs, objects or stories connected to their heritage. clear, plain-language information; transport support where possible; The emphasis to be on people sharing thei

When
6 dates · 12 Oct – 17 Oct
Where
Kingdom Youth Club, Newry, Mourne & Down
Finished Free In person

Showcase or award

Armagh Good Relations Conference

An opportuinity for group to come together and identify the needs in the area as well as an opportunity to network and speak with funders working in the area.

When
Thu 15 Oct
Where
Armagh City Hotel , Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon
Finished Free In person Booking needed
5 dates

Other

Inclusion Mosaic

Through Padlet and GC, pupils from our 4 partner SE schools will share images representing their identity and contribute their thoughts on what inclusion means, creating a shared space where all pupils can view and learn from one another's contributions.

When
5 dates · 12 Oct – 16 Oct
Where
Online
Finished Invitation only Free Online
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There is no wrong question. If you are not sure whether your event belongs in the programme, or you are halfway through the form and something will not behave, tell us and we will sort it.