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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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Performance, drama, music or film

Stand-Up for Integrated Education

Join top comedians Tim McGarry, Colin Murphy, Emer Maguire and Dave Elliott for a night of joyful, irreverent fun, all in aid of the Integrated Education Fund.

When
Thu 8 Oct
Where
Ulster Hall 34 Bedford Street, Belfast
Finished In person Booking needed
11 dates

Performance, drama, music or film

EVAWG-Called Out! Play

Find out more about Called Out!, a powerful theatre-based programme bringing schools and partners together across Mid Ulster to promote respect, healthy relationships and safer communities.

When
11 dates · 12 Oct – 16 Oct
Where
Craic Theatre, Mid Ulster
Finished Free In person Booking needed

Performance, drama, music or film

Community Drumming Workshop

An intergenerational community drumming workshop bringing together children, families and local residents through music and shared participation.

When
Tue 13 Oct
Where
Rathcoole Library, Antrim & Newtownabbey
Finished Free In person

Performance, drama, music or film

Italian Film Club: Three Floors | Nerve Cinema

Italian Film Club at Nerve Cinema, a series of ongoing screenings showcases Italian culture and Italian language through contemporary and classic titles from Italian cinema.

When
Tue 13 Oct
Where
Nerve Centre, Derry City & Strabane
Finished £7 + booking fee In person Booking needed

Performance, drama, music or film

Live Music: An Evening with Leo Miyagee (Ages: 18+)

Experience an unforgettable live performance from Leo Miyagee, one of Northern Ireland's most exciting and distinctive emerging artists.

When
Tue 13 Oct
Where
The Black Box, Belfast
Finished Free In person Booking needed

Performance, drama, music or film

Sing for Peace

A multicultural musical event showcasing peace, unity, and hope for the future.

When
Tue 13 Oct
Where
Lurgan Library, Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon
Finished Free In person Booking needed

Performance, drama, music or film

Songs Without Borders presented by Sole Purpose Productions

A sharing of songs from around the world performed by a multi cultural group including refugees, asylum seekers and long term locals. Hear songs in Arabic, Bengali, Irish, Yoruba and from Ukraine.

When
Tue 13 Oct
Where
Carlisle Road Methodist Church Hall, Derry City & Strabane
Finished Free In person

Performance, drama, music or film

UNFINISHED BROADSIDE

An evening of drama, music, song and dance celebrating Ulster-Scots heritage and America 250.

When
Tue 13 Oct
Where
Ardhowen Theatre, Fermanagh & Omagh
Finished Free In person Booking needed

Performance, drama, music or film

Everybody Digs Bill Evans | Nerve Cinema

Winner of the Silver Bear for Best Director at this year’s Berlin Film Festival.

When
Wed 14 Oct
Where
Nerve Centre, Derry City & Strabane
Finished £7 + booking fee In person Booking needed

Performance, drama, music or film

Speak Up

PCSP Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon are delighted to once again be working in collaboration with Southern Regional College Performing Arts students to deliver Speak Up, a thought-provoking production raising awareness of hate crime, respect and inclusion

When
Wed 14 Oct
Where
Craigavon Civic Centre, Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon
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

Performance, drama, music or film

Music Appreciation - 60s and 70s Session

Rathcoole Library hosts a special reminiscence session celebrating the music and talent of the 60s and 70s.

When
Thu 15 Oct
Where
Rathcoole Library, Antrim & Newtownabbey
Finished Free In person

Performance, drama, music or film

Ameera Film Screening

A screening of the short film made by Ameera Youth Club and Northern Ireland Screen Digital Film Archive

When
Fri 16 Oct
Where
Brownlow Youth Resource Centre, Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon
Finished Invitation only Free In person

Performance, drama, music or film

Our Space | Pre-Halloween Show

As we "fear-up" for Halloween, we bring you our latest offering of live music.

When
Fri 16 Oct
Where
Nerve Centre, Derry City & Strabane
Finished £4 + booking fee In person Booking needed

Performance, drama, music or film

Speak Up, Step In

This play directly targets the theme of 'Include' by showing that good relations require proactive effort. Inclusion isn't just avoiding bad behaviour or posters on a wall—it is an active, daily choice to make room for others.

When
Fri 16 Oct
Where
St.Brigid's College, Derry City & Strabane
Finished Invitation only Free In person
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
6 dates · 17 Oct – 18 Oct
Where
Queens Film Theatre, Belfast
Finished £5 per person, £4 Concession In person Booking needed

Performance, drama, music or film

GRANDfest

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

When
Sat 17 Oct
Where
Queens Hall, Newtownards , Ards & North Down
Finished Free In person

Performance, drama, music or film

tenx9 storytelling event: them'uns

Come along for free storytelling event on the theme them'uns organised by the Integrated Education Fund and tenx9.

When
Wed 21 Oct
Where
The Black Box, Belfast
Free In person

Performance, drama, music or film

Christmas is for everyone to enjoy

We are hosting a SEN community Christmas show "Beauty and the Beast" to highlight the rich talent we have in our SEN community.

When
Tue 8 Dec
Where
Lagan Village Youth & Community Group, Belfast
Free In person Booking needed