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This year’s theme is Include. Press play to meet some of the people bringing it to life across Northern Ireland.
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.
Friday 16 October — a few of the 54 events on across Northern Ireland today.
Exhibition
Mid Ulster Inspire art showcase in Cookstown Library.
Discussion or talk
The Hume Foundation, Thornhill College and the students involved in Global Sisters host a conversation with Monica McWilliams, Brid Rodgers, Marie Brown, Foyle Women’s Aid, Deputy Mayor Cllr Catherine McDaid and one of the students from Global Sisters.
Celebration or social
St Brigid's PS and Knockloughrim PS are hosting a Cross-Community Coffee Morning on Friday 16th October at 10am in Lavey Termoneeny Centre to mark Good Relations Week 2026.
Workshop, training or seminar
Falls Community Council are hosting a visit from a group of Quakers to St Comgall's to hear interviews in the Dúchas oral history archive and experience the exhibition- The Falls, where the Troubles began.
Other
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.
Showcase or award
Community groups in the Antrim area can apply for a £1,000 award through Antrim Community Grab a Grand. Seventeen grants are available to support local projects, activities, events and initiatives that benefit the wider community.
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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