European Heritage Open Days

Date: Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 2025

Venue: Various locations

Category: European Heritage Open Day events

The Department for Communities is inviting you to get out and about and explore over 200 of Northern Ireland’s historic landmarks and hidden heritage as part of European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) 2025.

EHOD 2025 will take place on 13 and 14 September 2025, offering free public access to historic sites, cultural landmarks, and special events across Northern Ireland. This packed programme of events and activities including guided tours, talks and lectures, living history re-enactments, community fun days and more, has something for everyone and is not to be missed.

This year’s theme, Architectural Heritage: Past Structures, Future Connections, will explore how historic buildings, structures, and landscapes shape our communities - preserving the past while inspiring the future.

• Belfast City Hall
• 2 Royal Avenue
• Ulster Hall

For information on what’s on over EHOD weekend, go to European Heritage Open Days