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

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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.

Happening today

Saturday 17 October — a few of the 56 events on across Northern Ireland today.

17 Oct
2 dates

Tour or walk

The Siege of Derry Workshop & The Maiden City Tour

The Maiden City Educational and Community Heritage Project will explore the history of the Siege of Londonderry through a historian-led workshop, a visit to the Siege Museum and a guided tour of the historic Maiden City.

When
Sat 17 Oct · 10am–6pm
Where
Siege Museum, Derry City & Strabane
Free In person Booking needed
17 Oct

Workshop, training or seminar

We all fit together - puzzle piece craft

Ballymoney Library hosts a special jigsaw puzzle craft session for Good Relations Week.

When
Sat 17 Oct · 2pm–3pm
Where
Ballymoney Library, Causeway Coast & Glens
Free In person
17 Oct

Other

Cultural Recipe Swap

Join us in Killyleagh Library and share your favourite recipes from around the world.

When
Sat 17 Oct · 11.30am–12.30pm
Where
Killyleagh Library, Newry, Mourne & Down
Free In person
17 Oct
5 dates

Exhibition

Photography Exhibition - 'Borrowed Land' by Rosalind Lowry

Sitting between land art and landscape photography, Lowry creates temporary, often barely legible interventions that exist for a moment before disappearing back into the terrain.

When
Sat 17 Oct · 11am–5pm
Where
Belfast Exposed, Belfast
Free In person
17 Oct
6 dates

Storytelling

Multicultural Café and Storytelling Morning

Bring along a favourite family recipe to Newcastle Library and share the personal or cultural story behind it.

When
Sat 17 Oct · 10am–12pm
Where
Newcastle Library, Newry, Mourne & Down
Free In person
17 Oct

Celebration or social

Warm Spaces

Warm drinks, puzzles and papers at Belfast Central Library.

When
Sat 17 Oct · 10.30am–4pm
Where
Belfast Central Library, Belfast
Free In person
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Stuck? Ask us.

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.

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