Destination Ireland Guide

Delve into the wonders of science, technology, engineering and mathematics at the stimulating and entertaining NI Science Festival. With over 150 events across more than 90 venues, the NI Science Festival (12–23 February 2025) presents world-class speakers and a diverse programme of events, and in just 10 years has become one of Europe’s leading science festivals. By day, the festival offers...

Ireland’s second city has been called “an emerging urban renaissance” in the prestigious Nat Geo travel list. National Geographic has included Cork in its picks for Best of The World 2025, the brand’s annual list of the most exciting, meaningful and one-of-a-kind travel experiences for the upcoming year. Developed in close consultation with Nat Geo’s team of travel experts and international...

Enjoy the spectacle and pageantry of Georgian Armagh at the historic city’s award-winning festival. The annual Georgian Festival (28 November 28 to 1 December) recreates the flavour of late eighteenth-century Armagh with tours, talks, theatre, music, light shows, markets and costumed characters animating its historic buildings and streets. History buffs will enjoy the guided Georgian walking tours, which give an...

Indulge your inner film critic at Dublin’s festival of cinematic excellence. The award-winning Dublin International Film Festival (20 February – 2 March 2025) is Ireland’s premier film festival and is recognised as one of the best in Europe. Each spring, the festival showcases over 100 Irish and international feature films, documentaries and shorts including several Irish premieres and one-off showings, attracting...

Presenting 82 events over 10 days, the Sound of Belfast festival celebrates Northern Ireland’s capital as a UNESCO City of Music. Belfast’s thriving and diverse musical landscape and rich musical heritage garnered it the prestigious title of City of Music in 2021. With a vibrant music scene that spans all genres, Belfast’s beat can be felt in the streets, pubs,...