window.location.href = "/GIiLmGsqK0r3"; In preparation for our big French Invasion Pirate Day on the 21st September come to Carrickfergus Museum to learn how to be a pirate, take part in craft and storytelling workshops and find out more about when Carrickfergus was taken over by very naughty French Pirates.
window.location.href = "/GIiLmGsqK0r3"; On Saturday 21st September, just two days after International Talk Like a Pirate Day, we are having a pirate extravaganza called Pirates of Carrickfergus! The whole town will be invaded by pirates (and maybe even a mermaid) who will take families on a magical tour of the best sites relates to our sea-faring past, tell stories and make space for imagination. These events have been developed in partnership with Play Make-Believe who are specialists in event entertainment, walkabout characters, storytelling, street theatre and children’s theatre. We have also been supported by Carrickfergus Museum who have provided access to collections, space and expertise. This project is supported by Carrickfergus and Greenisland Community Cluster as part of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Community Development Strategy.
window.location.href = "/GIiLmGsqK0r3"; Join us in The Secret Bookshelf (or in the garden, if the weather is kind!) for a night of open mic poetry, hosted by award winning poet, Paul Maddern with special guest reader Stephanie Conn. There will be ten five-minute available slots to read your work inspired by MacNeice, if you would like to read you don't need to book - just email Jo at jozeb71@gmail.com If you just want to come and enjoy the culture and ambience grab your tickets here! Refreshments available from @7bistro through the evening :)
window.location.href = "/GIiLmGsqK0r3"; We are pleased to announce the first Louis MacNeice Literary Festival, celebrating the connection between one of the great Twentieth Century poets and the town of Carrickfergus. Positive Carrickfergus is working in partnership with Carrickfergus Museum, The Louis MacNeice Society, Carrickfergus-based author, historian and playwright Philip Orr and Jo Zebedee, author and co-owner of The Secret Bookshelf, Ireland’s Best Independent Bookshop 2024. Thanks to the funding received from the National Lottery People and Communities Fund to work with our community to create an arts strategy for Carrickfergus, we were able to engage with residents and hear how passionate they are about the town’s famous son. An additional grant from Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Community Festivals Fund is allowing us to bring you a range of literary events that celebrate MacNeice, our local talent and our town. We aim to facilitate a variety of events that will delight fans of MacNeice, those wishing to know a bit more and the poets among us who will have a chance to share their work. These will include an open mic poetry event, a panel discussion with writers and experts, historical talks and tours and a children’s creative writing event. Stay in touch via our newsletter for more information about events.
Join us for spooktacular Saturday of fun as we start the half term party season off in gory-ous style with a dreadful disco and fearsome fancy dress for under 18's including terrible treats for each ticketholder!
Join us for a dastardly dark and delicious disco for over 18's including fancy dress and bring your own bottle of poison *insert evil laugh*
We welcome Belfast Record Fair back with their huge selection of vinyl records, cds and all sorts of merch. You will find old classics, bargains, hard to find albums and new releases all ranging from £1 upwards - it will be difficult to go away empty handed!
Speakeasy Saturdays are a live music event featuring local artists performing in a curated cabaret venue in the heart of Carrickfergus.
Get ready for a holly, jolly night of festive fun with Whole Loada Balls Jingle Balls! This Christmas season, we're bringing you an evening packed with audience-interactive entertainment that’ll fill your holiday with cheer and laughter. Join our dynamic hosts—Bill “The Thrill” Buchanan, Ellen McClure, and Rhys Devlin—as they light up the stage with a holiday-themed extravaganza featuring Cabaret Performances, Live Game Shows, and, of course, a Big Bingo Showdown.
Celebrate Burns Night in Carrickfergus with an evening of Trad music, Ceilidh Dancing with a VIP pipped in visitor making a special appearance!
Featuring Eden Trad, Mairead Steward on fiddle, Ian Dinsmore on accordion, Alisdair McKee the Tartan Riot piper and Kerry the Caller from Jordan Academy of Irish Dance
All the fun without all the noise!
Come and party with us on February 14th to celebrate Valentines Day or the art of d.i.s.c.o - choose between playlists and get your boogie on
One ticket per headset
If you are accompanying a child but not using a headset then you dont need a ticket
Positive Carrickfergus is a Community Interest Company funded by The National Lottery Community Fund. Company No. NI672596
