12–18 October 2026 · Include

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Every event in the Good Relations Week 2026 programme. Most are free, all are open to anyone, and they run right across Northern Ireland.

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26 events across the week, filtered

Faith or cultural event

Chinese Culture & Dance Workshop

An interactive cultural workshop exploring Chinese culture through music, movement and dance, creating an opportunity for participants to learn, connect and celebrate cultural diversity.

When: Mon 12 Oct
Where: Ballykeel Youth and Community Centre, Mid & East Antrim

Finished Invitation only Free In person

3 dates

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Community Mural

Help build something together this Good Relations Week. Drop by Broughshane Library to add your own splash of colour to our growing community mural.

When: 3 dates · 13 Oct – 17 Oct
Where: Broughshane Library, Mid & East Antrim

Finished Free In person

2 dates

Celebration or social

Good Relations Week Drop In

Join us during Good Relations Week in Kells and Connor Library for a cuppa and conversation.

When: 2 dates · 13 Oct – 15 Oct
Where: Kells and Connor Library, Mid & East Antrim

Finished Free In person

4 dates

Other

Our Community Our Story

Celebrate Good Relations Week by helping create a community mural in Whitehead Library.

When: 4 dates · 13 Oct – 17 Oct
Where: Whitehead Library, Mid & East Antrim

Finished Free In person

Workshop, training or seminar

Paint Us In : A Watercolour Workshop

A watercolour workshop for Good Relations Week in Greenisland Library.

When: Tue 13 Oct
Where: Greenisland Library, Mid & East Antrim

Finished Free In person Booking needed

Faith or cultural event

African Culture & Dance Workshop

An interactive workshop exploring African culture through music, movement and dance, providing participants with an opportunity to learn, connect and celebrate cultural diversity.

When: Wed 14 Oct
Where: St Brigid's Primary School, Mid & East Antrim

Finished Invitation only Free In person

Other

Around the World Games Challenge

Celebrate Good Relations Week at Ballymena Central Library and discover games from around the world.

When: Wed 14 Oct
Where: Ballymena Central Library, Mid & East Antrim

Finished Free In person Booking needed

Storytelling

All Together Now!

Good Relations Week children's storytelling session in Portglenone Library.

When: Thu 15 Oct
Where: Portglenone Library, Mid & East Antrim

Finished Free In person

Celebration or social

Craft and Chat

Come along to Ballymena Central Library for an afternoon of crafting, conversation and community.

When: Thu 15 Oct
Where: Ballymena Central Library, Mid & East Antrim

Finished Free In person Booking needed

Faith or cultural event

Exploring Other Cultures – Culture Café

Join us for a relaxed and interactive Culture Café exploring different cultures, traditions and experiences, with five facilitators sharing their knowledge and creating opportunities for conversation and connection.

When: Thu 15 Oct
Where: Maine Business Centre, Mid & East Antrim

Finished Free In person Booking needed

Performance, drama, music or film

Makaton Choir Live

Enjoy an uplifting mix of music and Makaton, celebrating inclusion, communication and community in Carrickfergus Library.

When: Thu 15 Oct
Where: Carrickfergus Library, Mid & East Antrim

Finished Free In person

Publication or report

Meeting, Mapping, Moving - Ballymena Recovering - Launch event

We are coming together to launch the Meeting, Mapping, Moving - Ballymena Recovering plan. This collaborative process aimed to do three things: meet honestly, map the situation clearly, and continue moving towards recovery together.

When: Thu 15 Oct
Where: The Braid, Ballymena , Mid & East Antrim

Finished Invitation only Free In person

Storytelling

Voices of Belonging

A thoughtful and inspiring poetry session exploring themes of belonging, identity, inclusion hosted by Carrickfergus Library.

When: Thu 15 Oct
Where: Carrickfergus Library, Mid & East Antrim

Finished Free In person

Celebration or social

Shared Plates, Shared Stories : Recipes That Connect Us

A shared community recipe swap in Greenisland Library.

When: Fri 16 Oct
Where: Greenisland Library, Mid & East Antrim

Finished Free In person

Faith or cultural event

Venezuelan Culture & Dance Workshop

An interactive Venezuelan cultural workshop exploring music and dance, creating an opportunity for participants to discover a different culture, connect with others and celebrate diversity.

When: Fri 16 Oct
Where: Ballykeel Youth and Community Centre, Mid & East Antrim