Festivals in Belfast

February

Féile an Earraigh 2011
Date: 3 - 6 February
Details: The annual traditional music festival returns which attracts only the best in local and national talent. The line-up this year includes the established sound of Four Men and a Dog and the renowned Irish traditional rock band Hothouse Flowers.

Chinese New Year celebrations
Date: 6 February
Details: St George`s Market is the place to head on 6 February if you want to welcome in the Year of the Rabbit.

International Festival of Chamber Music
Date: 17 - 20 February
Details: The annual International Festival of Chamber Music gives Belfast audiences an exclusive opportunity to experience world-class artists in the enchanting setting of Queen`s University`s Great Hall, with its intimate atmosphere.

7th Belfast Nashville Festival and Songwriting Convention
Date: 23 - 27 February
Details:The Belfast Nashville® Songwriters` Festival is an annual music event, the only one of its kind in the UK and Ireland, that draws music industry professionals from around the globe. Appearing for the first time is Belfast`s own Brian Kennedy as well as festival favourite, Grammy Award-winning performer Nanci Griffith.
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March

St Patrick's Day Carnival and Concert
Date: 17 March
Details: The city centre will become awash with colour and splendour as the St Patrick's Day carnival takes to the streets and Custom House Square will be the venue for the 2011 St Patrick's Day concert.

Festivals of Colours
Date: 20 March
Details: Holi is the celebration of the coming of Spring. The festival treats everyone equally, whereby visitors are drenched in different colours to lose their identity and become one.

Titanic 100 Festival
Date: 31 March - 31 May
Details: Belfast's most famous creation will be commemorated in an extended annual festival from 31 March - 31 May 2011, which will include key dates of the ship's build.

June

Belfast Maritime Festival
Date: 24 - 26 June
Details: For the sixth year running, we`re bringing you a weekend of maritime-themed family fun on the Belfast quaysides.