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Performance, drama, music or film In person Free

GRANDfest

Run by Ark Housing Association

is a free multicultural celebration featuring live music, dance performances, arts and crafts activities, and delicious food. The event brings together a diverse range of talented musicians and performers, showcasing both local artists and those from eth

Family friendly event hosted in Queen's Hall, Newtownards, a central and easy to access location in the heart of Newtownards.

Line up so far, traditional Scottish dancers, local vocalist, a local duo, Loughrie’s Men’s Shed Uklele band, Indian dancers, African tribal drumming workshop, Party Animals, Magician performance and arts and crafts tables from around the world.

Who is running it

Ark Housing Association

Ark Housing is a housing association that works closely with the Housing for All sector. Through this partnership, we are able to connect with people and tenants within the local community, helping us to build relationships, encourage engagement and respond to the needs and priorities of our tenants and communities.

Phone
02890752310
Address
Unit 1 43 Hawthorn Business Park Belfast Antrim BT9 7ET

Who it is for

  • Everyone welcome

Also on Saturday 17 October

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
Finished Free In person
17 Oct
6 dates

Performance, drama, music or film

Cinemagic International Shorts Programme

A celebration of diverse storytelling and a networking opportunity for emerging filmmakers and industry representatives.

When
Sat 17 Oct · 10.15am–12.15pm
Where
Queens Film Theatre, Belfast
Finished £5 per person, £4 Concession In person Booking needed