Féile na hAbhann (Festival of the River), returns for its 5th year, now a staple of the Belfast Festival calendar. Sunday 4th August promises a day of family fun on the Lagan Walkway with an even bigger and better line-up of free music, watersports, culture, kids activities, food, arts and crafts for all communities to enjoy.

This year the music offering is something special with Clare Sands, String Ninjas, Magwere and Brendan Quinn and guests on the Main Stage

Aside from music, there is a diverse range of family-friendly goings-on across the half-mile stretch of the river between the Shaftesbury Recreation Centre and the Albert Bridge, with something for all ages to enjoy. Why not have a go at some watersports, relax on the urban beach, tackle an inflatable assault course, meet the mermaids, enjoy a circus show and much much more, take part in some cultural dance, crafts or music. A firm favourite with the kids, the Dinosaur Experience will also return to the Lagan Walkway where you’ll have the opportunity to get up close and personal with a T-Rex!

Also back for another Trad Night @ St Georges Market which raised the roof for a record audience, Féile will be delivering a bigger and better experience @ St Georges on Tuesday 6th August with the amazing Four Men and a Dog headlining with support from the Johnny Quinn Macs and Dall. This year we have added a second night in St Georges with our Song and Story evening. We also have a Tribute night in St Matthews Social Club and Play in Shaftesbury Community and Recreation Centre.

This event is part of Féile na hAbhann community festival which runs across South and East Belfast communities. You can find out more information on this and other free community activities across social media. The festival is organised and supported by local South and East Belfast Community organisations and Féile an Phobail, Belfast City Council and NIHE.