Events
Events on the Causeway Coast
Road racing, championship golf and live music in and around Portrush. Big events book up fast, so search your dates early.
The big dates
Dates come from each event’s official site. Please check there before you book travel.
North West 200
Road racing on the Portrush–Portstewart–Coleraine circuit. Race week in 2027 runs from 10 to 15 May, with qualifying on Tuesday 11 and Thursday 13 May, evening races on Thursday 13 May and the main race day on Saturday 15 May.
May 2027
Atlantic Sessions
Now in its 16th year, this music festival brings more than 40 artists to Portrush and Portstewart, with free music trails and ticketed headline gigs. The 2026 festival runs from 12 to 15 November.
November
Christmas on the coast
Christmas markets, Santa events and light switch-ons across the area, including Christmas by the Coast in Portstewart and the Santa Splash organised by Portrush Yacht Club.
December
The Open at Royal Portrush
Royal Portrush has hosted The Open three times: in 1951, when Max Faulkner won the first Open played outside Great Britain; in 2019, won by Shane Lowry; and in 2025, won by Scottie Scheffler.
Golf heritage
Northern Ireland International Air Show
The air show has been postponed: there’s no show in 2026 or 2027, and the council expects it to return in 2028. We’ll add the dates here when they’re announced.
Postponed
What’s on this week
For everything else, from walks and markets to gigs, see the official what’s on listings for the Causeway Coast and Glens.
All year
Hear first when dates open
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Make a weekend of it
Search your dates, then read our area guide for things to do.