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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.

Other

Creative Inclusion Showcase

Community Relations Forum will showcase artwork developed through its previous engagement with refugee and asylum-seeking women.

When
Fri 16 Oct
Where
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Antrim & Newtownabbey
Finished Free In person Booking needed

Storytelling

Include: Creating space for all

Storytelling and discussion session in Donaghadee Library for Good Relations Week.

When
Fri 16 Oct
Where
Donaghadee Library, Ards & North Down
Finished Free In person Booking needed

Discussion or talk

Barclays Community Outreach Van

Tenants and local residents can avail of advice

When
Wed 14 Oct
Where
Quarry Heights, Ards & North Down
Finished Free In person
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