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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.

Happening today

Monday 12 October — a few of the 45 events on across Northern Ireland today.

12 Oct

Workshop, training or seminar

Sew on your Award Badges

Are you a girlguide, brownie or scout? Do you have award badges that aren’t sewn on? Come along and gain some sewing skills to show off what you’ve achieved to date.

When
Mon 12 Oct · 4.30pm–6pm
Where
Sew Ready, Lisburn & Castlereagh
£5 per child In person Booking needed
12 Oct
4 dates

Workshop, training or seminar

CLOSED EVENT Diversity Education Programme

Four facilitators from four countries (Venezuela, Palestine, Ukraine and Nigeria) will be delivering closed cultural education workshops into primary schools across the Causeway Coast and Glens.

When
Mon 12 Oct · 11am–12pm
Where
Various schools, Causeway Coast & Glens
Invitation only Free In person
12 Oct
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
Mon 12 Oct · 4pm–6pm
Where
Kingdom Youth Club, Newry, Mourne & Down
Free In person
12 Oct

Tour or walk

St. Comgalls - A History of Community Development

A cross-community visit to St. Comgalls including a guided tour of the building and a follow-up discussion on the history of its development as a community hub.

When
Mon 12 Oct · 10am–12.30pm
Where
St. Comgalls Ionad Eileen Howell, Belfast
Free In person
12 Oct

Celebration or social

Tea Party Time!

Celebrate Good Relations Week in Carryduff Library with a cuppa and a friendly chat.

When
Mon 12 Oct · 11am–12pm
Where
Carryduff Library, Lisburn & Castlereagh
Free In person
12 Oct

Celebration or social

Teen drop-in

Newtownards Library hosts a drop-in session for local teens to celebrate Good Relations Week.

When
Mon 12 Oct · 4pm–5pm
Where
Newtownards Library, Ards & North Down
Free In person
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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.

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