Lagan Head of the River

Date: 7 February 2026

Venue: River Lagan

Category: European City of Sport

Crews will compete in two races along the route of the River Lagan.

The races will be a 2.7km route from Albert Bridge to Queen’s University and a 4.2km route from Abercorn Basin to Queen’s University.

Come along and cheer on the rowers, across eights, fours and sculls categories, with prizes for the fastest times.  

More information is available on the Belfast Rowing Club website.

This event is organised by Belfast Rowing Club a nd is part of our European City of Sport 2026 programme, together with our leisure partners, GLL, and ACES – Worldwide Capitals and Cities of Sport Federation.