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

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

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.

3 dates

Exhibition

Beyond the Uniform Photo Exhibition

What do you see when you look at a band uniform? Beyond the Uniform invites you to look again, meet the people behind the uniform and discover their stories, lives, contributions, friendships and the role music and belonging play in their communities.

When
3 dates · 12 Oct – 14 Oct
Where
New Gate Arts and Culture Centre, Derry City & Strabane
Free In person

Storytelling

Storytime and Craft

Storytime and Craft session in Kilkeel Library to celebrate Good Relations Week.

When
Tue 13 Oct
Where
Kilkeel Library, Newry, Mourne & Down
Free In person Booking needed

Workshop, training or seminar

Shared History Tour

The guided tour will take the group to murals that highlight atrocities carried out in the name of Republicanism and Loyalism.

When
Fri 16 Oct
Where
Belfast City Tours, Belfast
Invitation only Free In person
See the whole programme

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.