12–18 October 2026 · Include
Every event in the Good Relations Week 2026 programme. Most are free, all are open to anyone, and they run right across Northern Ireland.
23 dates run outside the festival week
56 events on Saturday 17 October, filtered
Education resource
An episode of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission’s Shared Goals podcast on poverty and human rights, with Jonny Currie of the Trussell Trust.
Education resource
An episode of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission’s Shared Goals podcast, with Professor Olivier De Schutter, UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights.
Tour or walk
A guided walk around Derry City Cemetery with a focus on our shared history , heritage and a sacred shared space.
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.
Sporting event
Cross community activity day in partnership with Lower Ormeau Residents Action Group and Lesley Hall
Other
Free 5k walk and run for all abilities.
Other
Sanctuary Runners brings all nationalities together to walk or run at beautiful Ormeau parkrun in a spirit of friendship and respect. Everyone who comes along gets a free iconic blue t-shirt. We meet weekly with refreshments on the first Sat of the month.
Sporting event
An inclusive dressage competition bringing riders, families and the wider community together to celebrate Good Relations Week at Omagh RDA.
Storytelling
Bring along a favourite family recipe to Newcastle Library and share the personal or cultural story behind it.
Workshop, training or seminar
Join four artists for a free, family-friendly morning with tea, coffee and sweet treats. Meet new friends and get creative! For anyone living and working in East Belfast.
Tour or walk
The Maiden City Educational and Community Heritage Project will explore the history of the Siege of Londonderry through a historian-led workshop, a visit to the Siege Museum and a guided tour of the historic Maiden City.
Tour or walk
Short walk in the Crockmore/ Crockbrack area ( Draperstown). The walk will be organised by Sperrins Hill Walking Club celebrating 30 years.
Exhibition
Bangor Carnegie Library hosts an exhibition to celebrate the diverse voices and experiences that make up our local community.
Other
Celebrate Good Relations Week by helping create a community mural in Whitehead Library.
Exhibition
Mid Ulster Inspire art showcase in Cookstown Library.
Workshop, training or seminar
In Your Space Circus presents an intergenerational circus skills class for siblings, parents and grandparents of Seedlings Circus Participants. Fun for the whole family
Performance, drama, music or film
A celebration of diverse storytelling and a networking opportunity for emerging filmmakers and industry representatives.
Other
Open craft session for children in Kilrea Library.
Sporting event
Join the IFA and partner Housing Associations for the launch of the IFA Inclusion League, celebrating disability football and creating opportunities for people of all abilities to participate, connect and thrive.
Celebration or social
Warm drinks, puzzles and papers at Belfast Central Library.
Celebration or social
Language Exchange Café at Ormeau Road Library to celebrate Good Relations Week.
Other
Visit Dundonald Library and add your artistic touch to our Good Relations Week window mural.
Other
Help build something together this Good Relations Week. Drop by Broughshane Library to add your own splash of colour to our growing community mural.
Storytelling
Join us in Irvinestown Library for a free event for all the family to celebrate Good Relations Week.
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