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Date: Wednesday 10 June 2026
Venue: Various locations in Belfast
Category: Belfast Learning Festival, Free
Wednesday is the third day of the Belfast Learning Festival.
Whether you’re passionate about a particular subject or keen to discover a new skill, learn by sharing, doing, and experimenting. There are events for everyone, whatever your age, interest or ability. Held in venues across the city, including community centres, museums and parks near you.
All events are free to attend but you may need to book a ticket.
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Ciorcail Chomhrá - Conversation Circles: Beginners and Intermediate Level
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Start learning Irish in this relaxed, beginner-friendly morning at Ionad Uíbh Eachach. Practise simple phrases through guided conversation circles and build confidence while connecting with others. Ages 16+. To reserve a space, email [email protected]. Hosted by Ionad Uíbh Eachach. |
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Campus in Action Tour
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Join a student-led walking tour and explore real sustainability challenges and solutions across campus. Learn how these connect to everyday life in Belfast, ask questions and share ideas along the way. Places are limited, offering a chance to engage, learn and explore in a small, interactive group. To reserve a space, email [email protected]. Hosted by Queen’s University Belfast. |
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Carbon smart communities
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Take part in this interactive training and build your understanding of climate action. Explore climate science, examine local and global impacts, discuss climate justice and identify practical changes you can make in your daily life and community. Work through real examples and apply simple actions you can take forward. Register on Zoom (link opens in new window). Hosted by Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful. |
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How bad are bananas workshop
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Explore the impact of everyday choices in this hands-on workshop. Handle real products, compare options and learn about hidden impacts across food, fashion, travel and waste. Build confidence in making informed decisions and share ideas for more sustainable everyday living. To reserve a space, email [email protected]. Hosted by Queen’s University Belfast. |
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Remembering our Picture House Past and Book Launch
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This richly illustrated talk will celebrate the picture palaces and 'flea pits' of East Belfast in days gone by. Learn more about the area’s rich picture house past and contribute your own memories. Delivered by the Strand's Heritage Officer, Rosie Hickey. Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This is a drop-in event and you don't need to book. Hosted by Strand Arts Centre. |
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E3 Campus Tour and Film Showcase
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Visit Belfast Met’s Esports and Gaming Facility and hear about the rapidly growing esports industry, gaming technologies and related course opportunities. See the Digital Film Academy in action, including screenings of learner work and insight into film production projects. Take part in a guided E3 campus tour showcasing creative and digital learning spaces. Meet staff and learners during an informal question and answer session. Reserve a space (link opens in new window). |
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Celebration of learning
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Celebrate the achievements of adult learners alongside families, volunteers and supporters in this uplifting community event. Enjoy live music from the Tunes Translated group, hear inspiring stories and recognise the dedication of students balancing learning with life’s challenges. To reserve a space, call 02890 248 543 or email [email protected]. Hosted by Conway Education Centre. |
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Spill the tea
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Take part in a unique, peer-led tea experience designed to spark conversation and build confidence. Through relaxed 'tea dates', share stories, explore identity and connect across cultures while developing advocacy skills. Enjoy homemade refreshments prepared by Action Ability Belfast’s Cookery Group and experience how connection, learning and community grow through conversation. Ages 18+. To reserve a space, email [email protected] or call 028 9023 6677 option 7. Hosted by Action Ability. |
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Cycling in Belfast: UK Bike Week
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Join this interactive session during UK Bike week to explore cycling in Belfast. Discuss common barriers, routes into cycling and practical tips to help make cycling more accessible. Share experiences, learn from others and discover simple ways to build confidence and make cycling part of everyday life. To reserve a space, email [email protected]. Hosted by Queen’s University Belfast. |
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Celebration of lifelong learning
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Celebrate the achievements of women engaged in lifelong learning. Hear inspiring stories, recognise accomplishments in areas such as literacy, leadership and confidence-building, and connect with others. Discover new opportunities for learning and leave feeling inspired to continue building skills, confidence and community connections. Ages 18+. This is a drop-in event and you don't need to book. Hosted by Footprints Women Centre. |
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Easy Willow Craft
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Learn the art of traditional willow crafting in this hands-on workshop for adults with learning disabilities. Create your own pieces and showcase your work in a public exhibition. Join us to connect, get creative and discover the joy of learning new skills together. To book for groups of more than six, email [email protected]. Ages 18+. Hosted by L’Arche Belfast. |
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Is the camera obsolete?
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Visit this major public exhibition confronting the collapse of photography’s mechanical era. Get hands-on, with the option to destroy, dismantle and repair or remake obsolete cameras into bold new sculptural forms. Bring your own camera or use one provided. You need to wear closed-toe shoes. You must sign a waiver to take part. Reserve your space (link opens in new window). Hosted by Belfast Photo Festival. |
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Mind matters: brain health and ageing well at every stage of life
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'Ageing well doesn’t start later, it starts now.' Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland, Dr Sinéad Eccles, will explore how brain health develops across adulthood and share simple, realistic strategies that support wellbeing at every stage of life. The event will introduce a new Future Life toolkit, offering practical ways to plan ahead. It will highlight the Take 5 to Age Well project - a positive, empowering approach to healthy ageing. Whether you’re curious about your cognitive health, thinking ahead for later life, or simply want to feel better equipped for the future, this session offers clear takeaways you can use straight away. Reserve your space (link opens in new window). Hosted by The Open University. |
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The story of Mary Ann McCracken
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Join residents of Towell Residential Home and learn about the story of Mary Ann McCracken. Reflect on her influence across generations and consider why her story still matters today. Ages 18+. To reserve a space, email [email protected]. Hosted by Towell Building Trust. |
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Belfast Music Walking Tour
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Discover Belfast's rich musical heritage on this guided walking tour through the city centre. Learn about iconic artists, venues and genres while listening to local music along the way. Explore key locations, hear stories from expert guides and deepen your understanding of why Belfast is a UNESCO City of Music. Ages 14+. Reserve your space (link opens in new window). Hosted by Creative Tours Belfast. |
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The Hucklebuck
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Get dancing at this lively intergenerational event for children, young people and adults. Learn classic dances like the Hucklebuck and Slosh line dance alongside fun TikTok dance trends. Share the floor with others as a dance tutor guides everyone through a joyful day of music, movement and connection. To reserve a space, call 02890 749 332. Hosted by Manor Street Community Group. |
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Spanish language workshop for adults and children
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Learn Spanish together in this fun, interactive workshop for adults and children. Practise simple words and phrases, build confidence in conversation and explore language through games, songs and practical activities. Enjoy learning side by side, connect with others and discover how language learning can be accessible and enjoyable for all ages. To reserve a space, email [email protected]. Hosted by Strandtown Primary School. |
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Environmental hackathon
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Join a fast-paced, collaborative hackathon and work with others to tackle real-world environmental challenges. Explore themes like climate action, biodiversity and sustainability while generating ideas, testing solutions and learning through doing. Build new skills, share perspectives and help shape creative approaches to support a greener, more resilient future. Ages 18+. Reserve your space (link opens in new window). Hosted by Northern Ireland Environment Link. |
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Women’s skills taster session
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Try something new in this relaxed, hands-on session. Learn the basics of ukulele, sewing and choir singing, with all materials provided. Get advice on courses, funding and learning opportunities across Belfast, and take your first step towards building confidence, skills and new connections. This taster session is for women only and ages 18+. This is a drop-in session and you don't need to book. Hosted by Training for Women Network. |
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Sheila the Elephant: A Wartime Tale from Belfast
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Discover the true wartime story of Sheila the Elephant, one of the most memorable residents of Belfast Zoo during the Second World War. Taking place during the 85th anniversary year of the Belfast Blitz, learn how wartime Belfast affected everyday life, including the lives of animals and the people who looked after them. After the storytelling, children and adults will take part in a fun art activity, drawing their own elephants inspired by Sheila’s story. The finished drawings will be displayed together in the museum as a temporary community display, celebrating Sheila’s story and learning through creativity, imagination and shared experience. Reserve your space (link opens in new window). Hosted by NI War Memorial. |
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Music workshop
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Get hands-on with music and explore your creativity in this interactive workshop. Use iPads to experiment with sound, rhythm and digital music making, guided by experts. Build new skills in a supportive environment and discover pathways into further training and creative opportunities across Belfast. For ages 18 to 24. Book your space at BEAMA's website (link opens in new window) Hosted by Belfast Electronic Arts and Music Academy (BEAMA). |
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Filmmaking 101
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Take your first step into filmmaking in this beginner-friendly workshop. Learn the basics of the production process, explore key techniques and build confidence in a supportive environment. Connect with others, develop your creative skills and discover how to get started in Belfast’s growing independent film community. Reserve your space (link opens in new window) Hosted by Belfast Filmmaking Club. |
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Breadmaking workshop
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Learn how to make your own bread from scratch in this hands-on workshop. Practise mixing, kneading and shaping dough while building confidence in simple, low-cost cooking skills. Take home a freshly baked loaf, an easy recipe and practical tips to recreate and adapt your bread at home. To reserve a space, email [email protected]. Hosted by Willowfield Parish Community Association. |
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Community photography workshop
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Learn how to take strong, creative photos in this hands-on workshop using your smartphone or digital camera. Explore simple techniques like composition, lighting and framing while building confidence in your skills. Discover how to tell stories through images, connect with others and develop your own creative style. To reserve a space, email [email protected]. Hosted by Eastside Arts. |
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Clubbercise
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Get active and build confidence in this welcoming Boxercise session for beginners. Learn basic boxing techniques like stance, footwork and punch combinations through fun, structured exercises. Improve fitness, coordination and wellbeing while connecting with others in a supportive environment designed to help you feel comfortable and motivated. Ages 18+. To reserve a space, email [email protected]. Hosted by Euston Street Primary School. |