Armagh Fusion Festival, Armagh
Events Foyle Martime Festival, Derry~Londonderry
Taking in one of our world-renowned festivals will make your visit even more memorable. There’s music, theatre and cabaret events. There’s also arts, science, ships - and a whole lot of fun. Armagh Fusion Festival: 24th March-3rd April 2022 The Armagh Fusion Festival is a two-weekend-long, mega-festival event. Staged by Armagh city, it’s a major celebration of the city’s rich history, heritage and culture. Bringing together artistic activity and events in a wide variety of spaces across the city and neighbouring apple orchards, this one-of-a-kind festival will bring you unique collaborations and imaginative fusions. Highlights include The Greatest Show from Cirque du Cider, staged in the heart of Armagh’s uniquely beautiful apple orchards. A series of captivating shows will feature aerial performances and jaw-dropping circus skills. Locally produced cider, apple juice and award-winning local street food will all be available on site. An extraordinary fusion of art and music, the ‘Fire and
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Cathedral Quar ter Arts Festival, Belfast
Light’ show will be at the Astro Park at Armagh’s iconic Observatory and Planetarium. Follow it with a special Ceilidh fusion of music – yes, you can join in - at the city’s famous Shambles Yard. There’s more, though. Much, much more! For information, visit www.visitarmagh.com/ festivals/armagh-fusion-festival/ Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival 28th April - 8th May 2022 The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival will host its 22nd edition this coming April and May with an 11-day programme celebrating all that is great in music, comedy, literature, theatre and film. Over 25 venues in the city’s vibrant Cathedral Quarter will come alive with the best in local, national and International arts. Among the featured artists this year will be Mogwai, Richard Hawley and Kae Tempest, comedy from Shappi Khorsandi and John Shuttleworth and poetry from the Bard of Salford, John Cooper Clarke. Tickets and further information are available from www.cqaf.com.
