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Date: Saturday 30 May to Friday 5 June 2026
Venue: Various locations
Get ready to join the movement as the Northern Ireland Resources Network Reuse and Repair Week 2026 brings a wave of inspiration and hands-on action to communities across Northern Ireland.
A lineup of community repair sessions, bike maintenance tutorials, and upcycling workshops is taking place across the city, covering everything from textiles and furniture to toys and electronics. Whether you are dropping by a local event to find a hidden gem or attending a skill-sharing workshop to master the tools yourself, this is your chance to see the circular economy in action.
Do not miss this opportunity to have your favourite items repaired while gaining practical skills. Check out the community programme to find out what is happening near you.
Programme of community events
| Location | Date and time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Station, Weavers Cross, BT12 5AX | 30 May 2026, 11am to 3pm | Join us for a free family fun event to launch the inaugural Reuse and Repair Week! We will have a pop-up Repair Café, entertainers and lots of family fun! The event will be officially launched by the Minister for DAERA, Minister Muir, and will bring together expert “fixers” to provide practical guidance on repairing everyday items. As the first event of its kind in the UK and Europe, the café celebrates creativity, skill-sharing, and sustainability, encouraging the public to reuse and extend the life of goods while fostering a sense of community. This is a free event. Sign up |
| Vincent’s, 196 to 200 Antrim Road, BT15 2AJ | 2 June 2026, 11am to 2pm | Pop into our reuse and repair café to meet the fixers, learn some repair skills, and fix your broken items and shop till you drop in our charity shop. This is a free event. No sign up is needed. |
| East Belfast Mission HQ, Newtownards Road, BT4 1AF | 3 June 2026, 12 noon to 4pm | Bring along your bike for a free check and simple repairs with our expert bike mechanics. This is a free event. No sign up is needed. |
| Folklore Yarns and Coffee, 58 Bloomfield Avenue, BT5 5AA (Facilitated by Tools for Solidarity) | 3 June 2026 and 5 June 2026, 1pm to 4pm | Keep your clothes in tip top condition with expert tuition on a range of sewing techniques that will help you mend, stregthen and personalise your treasured items. This is a free event. No sign up is needed. |
For information on the wider campaign week and what other events are on visit the Northern Ireland Resources Network Repair Week Events page.