Summer Rose Fair Returns To Belfast This July

The Summer Rose Fair Belfast returns to Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park from Friday 3 July to Sunday 5 July 2026, running daily from 12 noon to 5pm. The free family event will feature award-winning roses, live music, food stalls, children’s activities, carnival rides, arts and crafts, dance displays, baking demonstrations and more.

Summer Rose Fair Belfast Set To Bloom Again

The Summer Rose Fair Belfast is set to return this July, bringing three days of flowers, food, music and family fun to one of Belfast’s best-loved parks.

The annual event will take place at Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park from Friday 3 July to Sunday 5 July 2026, running each day from 12 noon to 5pm.

Visitors can look forward to a packed programme of live entertainment, local food stalls, children’s activities, carnival rides and thousands of beautiful summer roses in bloom.

For full event details, visit the official Belfast City Council Rose Fair page:
https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/events/rose-fair

A Free Family Day Out At Sir Thomas And Lady Dixon Park

The Summer Rose Fair Belfast is one of the city’s most popular outdoor events. It celebrates the famous rose garden at Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park, while offering a relaxed and welcoming day out for families, residents and visitors.

Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park is home to the City of Belfast International Rose Garden, which attracts thousands of visitors to the Summer Rose Fair each year.

More information about the park is available here:
https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/Things-to-Do/Parks-and-Open-Spaces/A-Z-Parks/Sir-Thomas-and-Lady-Dixon-Park

Across the weekend, visitors will be able to enjoy:

• A lively kids’ zone with carnival rides
• Arts and crafts activities
• Lawn games and family entertainment
• Live music from local performers
• Hot food, sweet treats and refreshments
• Bubble shows and children’s entertainment
• Musical theatre performances
• Irish dance displays
• Baking demonstrations
• An arts and crafts village on Saturday and Sunday

Summer Rose Fair Belfast Entertainment Line-Up

Live entertainment will play a major part in this year’s Summer Rose Fair Belfast.

The programme includes performances from local musicians and bands, including a Rat Pack tribute act, a Drifters tribute band and acoustic singer-songwriter Aaron Jamieson.

There will also be musical theatre performances from Fortwilliam Musical Society, alongside Irish dance displays from Trim the Velvet.

The dance performances will help build excitement ahead of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, which is coming to Belfast this summer.

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Food, Crafts And Baking Demonstrations

Food lovers will have plenty to enjoy during the three-day event.

A wide selection of food vendors will be serving hot food, sweet treats and refreshments throughout the weekend.

Local TikTok favourite Cheryl Bakes will also host baking demonstrations, giving visitors the chance to enjoy some local flavour as part of the programme.

On Saturday and Sunday, an arts and crafts village will also be open, offering visitors the chance to browse local makers and creative stalls.

City Of Belfast International Rose Trials

While the Summer Rose Fair Belfast runs across the weekend, the judging of the City of Belfast International Rose Trials will take place on Monday 6 July 2026.

The trials are an important part of the city’s horticultural calendar and celebrate some of the finest roses on display.

Visitors attending the fair will be able to enjoy the park’s famous rose garden throughout the weekend, with thousands of blooms expected to provide a colourful summer backdrop.

Lord Mayor Welcomes Return Of Summer Rose Fair

Launching this year’s event, Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Róis-Máire Donnelly, said she was delighted to see the Summer Rose Fair return.

She said: “I’m really thrilled that Summer Rose Fair is returning this year!

“Agus an chathair faoi bhláth le ceol an samhradh seo, is deis iontach sult a bhaint as bláthanna is dathanna galánta.

“It is a wonderful, free weekend out that celebrates the very best of Belfast’s vibrant community spirit and stunning green space at Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park.

“I encourage everyone, residents and visitors alike, to come along, join in the festivities, and experience what the fair has to offer.

“Let’s hope the sun shines too!”

When And Where Is Summer Rose Fair Belfast?

Event: Summer Rose Fair Belfast
Location: Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park, Belfast
Dates: Friday 3 July to Sunday 5 July 2026
Time: 12 noon to 5pm daily
Admission: Free

Official event page:
https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/events/rose-fair

Belfast City Council park events page:
https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/parkevents

Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park information:
https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/Things-to-Do/Parks-and-Open-Spaces/A-Z-Parks/Sir-Thomas-and-Lady-Dixon-Park

Final Thoughts

The Summer Rose Fair Belfast is a great opportunity to enjoy one of Belfast’s most beautiful parks in full bloom.

With award-winning roses, live entertainment, food vendors, carnival rides and family activities, it promises to be a colourful weekend for all ages.

Whether you are visiting for the flowers, the food, the music or a free family day out, Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park will be the place to be this July.

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