Events

Carrickfergus is sparkling with festive magic this December! Join us for Around The Town Christmas — a series of concerts, quizzes, carols, and feel-good nights brought to you by Friends of Around The Town Festival, Positive Carrickfergus & Déjà Vu Promotions. Each event is planned and delivered by the host organisation and all tickets and event information can be accessed via their individual social media pages.

Speakeasy Saturdays featuring John Andrews and an Open Mic. Always great craic and lovely music so bring your own bottle and glass and get cosied up for a great night out; for music lovers of all types! Under 18s welcome with adults over 25.

T’S BACK… AND THE COMPETITION IS REAL The Big Carrick Quiz returns and teams are already lining up to be crowned this year’s champions and go down in local legend. Bragging rights are on the line. Excuses will not be accepted. 50% of tickets already sold Carrickfergus Town Hall Saturday 7th March 7PM £5 per person | Max 6 per team Tickets on sale now linktr.ee/dejavupromos Think you’ve got what it takes… or are you just here for the craic?

Celebrate St Patrick’s with us Come along on Saturday 14th March between 11 & 3pm at Carrick Town Hall and join in all the trad fun - music, crafts, dancing and a wee traybake - all free!

Visual Noise is part of our Positive Sounds music development work. It’s a collaboration between local photographers and musicians of all ages and backgrounds: our photographers captured a series of images (many taken right here in Carrick), and our musicians composed original pieces inspired by them. We wanted to explore how emotion “translates” from one art form to another. While photography and music feel very different, both are powerful ways to tell a story. By bringing these two worlds together, we’re encouraging new interpretations of our town and celebrating the incredible creativity found right here in Carrickfergus. The exhibition has been supported by @meaboroughcouncil Carrickfergus Museum. The Visual Noise Exhibition launches on Saturday 28th March and runs until 10th April in the Carrickfergus Civic Centre Mall. We invite you to experience this unique celebration of local talent and cross-generational storytelling.

Our next event coming up is a Spring Vinyl Market on Saturday 11th April 11-4pm Pop on to see what’s on offer

Join Bill ‘The Thrill’ Buchanan, Rhys Devlin and Ellen McClure as they take over  their very own 80s radio station, pumping out the biggest anthems and power ballads of the decade. Expect live vocals, huge singalongs, game-show chaos and cabaret-style energy as the greatest 80s hits collide with the unmistakable madness of Whole Loada Balls. This is loud, joyful, interactive fun — the kind where the crowd is part of the show. ? BYOB EVENT This is a bring your own bottle night. No bar on site. Bring your own drinks and cups. ? GROUP BOOKINGS We can reserve tables for large parties if you contact us in advance. Table reservations are limited and allocated on a first-come basis. Big choruses. Big hair energy. Zero subtlety. Grab your tickets and tune in to WLB, 69 on the dial.

A live music event featuring local musicians in our pop up Speakeasy style venue within the town hall. The event is bring your own bottle and glasses and tickets are just £5! To register to take part in the open mic, use this link

Join us for an exclusive event celebrating creativity in young people, hosted by Positive Carrickfergus and Carrickfergus Mencap Society as part of Learning Disability Awareness Week 2026! Drop in on the day and learn some circus skills and take part in a circus ceilidh - Free to attend SUITABLE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES.

Content Creation: Mastering the Smartphone Lens 27th June 2026 This MEA Labour Market Partnership course is a one-day training session designed to demystify the process of content creation. Transform your smartphone into a professional-grade production studio. Participants will move from strategic conceptualisation to hands-on technical execution, leaving with the skills and confidence to elevate their social media presence.   Programme Info: Saturday 27 June, 10am - 4.30pm Located at Carrickfergus YMCA lunch included   Who can apply: Open to MEA residents aged 18+ with the right to work in the UK who are unemployed, economically inactive or working less than 21 hours per week.   To register your interest, email below: lynn@positivecarrickfergus.org with your contact details or register using this form This programme is managed by Positive Carrickfergus.

Speakeasy Saturdays are back! Our regular live music event featuring an open mic in our pop up venue is always a great night out It’s a bring your own event so grab your tickets, snacks and drinks and enjoy a chill night out on your door step Open mic registration: https://forms.gle/mDh2wDiouQdWyM9V7 Tickets: https://positivecarrick.glistrr.com/e/110