Farewell to the Fleadh: Belfast festival set to end on a high note today

Events in south Belfast

Today’s south Belfast events include:

• Yoga with Maggie McKeever – Lagan Meadows, 1.30pm to 4pm, £5
• The Wee Céilí – Wildflower Alley, College Park, 1pm to 2.30pm, free

Final chance to explore cultural attractions

Sunday is also the last opportunity to visit a number of special Fleadh attractions.

The Seachtain na Gaeilge Irish-language hub at The MAC reaches its final day.

Visitors can also explore the Instrument Makers’ Village at Belfast Met’s Millfield Campus from 10am until 3.30pm.

Instrument makers specialising in harps, violins, banjos and other traditional instruments will be available throughout the day.

Exhibitions are also running at venues including:

• Craft NI
• 2 Royal Avenue
• Golden Thread Gallery
• Queen’s University Belfast
• Queen’s Film Theatre
• St Joseph’s Sailortown
• Ulster Museum
• Vault Studios

Food and drink across Belfast

Visitors will also have plenty of options for food and drink.

The Food and Drink Village beside Belfast Cathedral is scheduled to open from 10am until 11pm.

St George’s Market will also welcome visitors, while the Craic and Craft Market outside ICC Belfast offers artisan crafts, food and drink producers, entertainment and family attractions.

Celebrity chef and food writer Paula McIntyre is also appearing at the Titanic Food Festival at Hamilton Dock beside SS Nomadic.

Fleadh Belfast Park and Ride information

Visitors travelling into Belfast are strongly encouraged to use public transport or the dedicated Fleadh Park and Ride network because of road closures and the pedestrianised city centre event zone.

The three official Park and Ride locations are:

• Eikon Exhibition Centre, near the M1
• Giant’s Park, near the M2
• Belfast Harbour Estate, near the M3

Parking costs £10 per vehicle, with free shuttle buses connecting the sites with Belfast city centre.

View Belfast City Council’s full Fleadh travel guidance

Check Translink Fleadh travel information

Late-night buses and transport

Festival-goers staying for the final celebrations should check their return journey before travelling.

Late-night Park and Ride services are operating alongside additional public transport arrangements.

Passengers are advised to leave extra time because services are expected to be busy.

Plan your Fleadh journey with Translink

Check Fleadh service changes

Accessibility and Blue Badge parking

Dedicated parking for Blue Badge holders is available on a first-come, first-served basis at:

• Dunbar Street
• Winetavern Street / Smithfield

A free city-centre loop service is also available for people with mobility issues, families and musicians carrying heavy instruments.

Full accessibility and transport arrangements can be found through Belfast City Council.

View Belfast City Council Fleadh information

Taxi pick-up points around the Fleadh

Private hire taxi pick-up and drop-off locations are operating around the edge of the pedestrianised event zone.

Locations include:

• Corporation Street
• Little Donegall Street
• North Street/Royal Avenue junction
• King Street
• Adelaide Street
• Chichester Street

Passengers should confirm their nearest collection point when booking.

Public hire taxis are also operating from available taxi ranks.

Belfast road closures remain in place

Visitors are reminded that significant road closures and pedestrianisation remain in place in Belfast city centre.

Many road restrictions associated with the Fleadh remain until 7am on Monday 10 August.

Anyone travelling through Belfast should allow extra time and check their route before setting off.

Check Belfast Fleadh road closures and travel arrangements

One final day of music, culture and friendship

For Belfast, the final Sunday marks the end of an extraordinary eight days.

From major traditional music competitions to spontaneous street sessions, community events, concerts and cultural showcases, Fleadh Cheoil Belfast 2026 has transformed the city into a major celebration of music and culture.

There is still one full day to enjoy it.