The Belfast Titanic Maritime Festival returns with a weekend of maritime themed family fun, food and frolics.

Learn more about Belfast’s unique maritime history and climb aboard some magnificent visiting ships. Or have a go in the water yourself in an open canoe or bellboat?

Along the quaysides, the whole family can enjoy:

• free maritime themed arts and crafts,
• face painting, a climbing wall and outdoor fun and games,
• laugh out loud street theatre,
• fantastic live music,
• a city beach were you can lounge on a deck chair with the sand between your toes,
• the amazing Yakovlevs’ aerobatic displays on Saturday and Sunday; and
• Q Radio Roadshow broadcasting live from Queen’s Quay with music, competitions, loads of giveaways and fun for all the family.

All that sea air can generate a healthy appetite, so be sure to sample the delightful tastes and traditions on offer from local and European stalls at the Maritime Market on Queen’s Quay.

Sail on down into the Titanic Quarter for:

• the BIG Titanic Pop-Up Picnic with music, dance performances, kids’ games and walking tours
• Cable Wakeboarding.

Getting to the Maritime Festival

Free Maritime Festival Shuttlebus Service

There’ll be a free Maritime Festival shuttlebus approximately every 15 minutes from 11am-6pm, Saturday to Monday. Departing from SS Moore’s, Chichester Street, stopping at Pollock Dock and dropping off at Station Street bus stop (beside Queen’s Quay). The return shuttle service will pick up from Station Street bus stop and drop off at Donegall Square West (beside City Hall).

The Wee Tram

Hop on and off the Wee Tram along Queen’s Road to take you to the Arc, Titanic Belfast, SS Nomadic, the Slipways, Titanic’s Dock and Pump House and PRONI.

Travel with Translink

Make the smart move and travel with Translink to the Belfast Titanic Maritime Festival. With a range of great value bus and train tickets, visitors can easily enjoy hassle-free journeys. For more information, visit www.translink.co.ukand start planning your journey.

Parking

Parking is available at public paid car parks at the Odyssey, Titanic Belfast and Titanic Quarter, as well as the city centre. Parking spaces cannot be booked in advance and we encourage you to use the dedicated, free Maritime shuttle bus service.

For general visitor enquiries, contact the Visit Belfast Welcome Centre on 028 9024 6609.