Tall Ships Belfast – 2nd to 5th July 2015

Tall Ships 2015 return to Belfast this week as the starting leg of this year’s event, before continuing on to Norway and finishing up in Denmark.

With over 50 vessels expected over a free four-day festival, you can expect lots of fun for all the family at Tall Ships Belfast 2015.  With fairgrounds, continental markets and live music, the crew parade on Friday, a fireworks display on Saturday and the majestic Parade of Sail on Sunday with a Red Arrows flyover, this is an event not to be missed.

There will be four days of family friendly, fun activities taking place in Belfast during the Races.  As well as fairgrounds, there will be free activities including musical performances, street theatre, nautical fun and games, water sports, tours, talks and fireworks.

Visitors will also be able to enjoy a wide variety of food and drink at continental markets and international bars.

Some of the ships will also be open to the public for a unique opportunity to explore on deck and learn about life aboard these giants of the sea.

Experience Titanic Quarter’s Festival of Maritime Heritage (2 – 5 July) with a mix of seafaring activity taking place on the historic slipways. From live demonstrations to walking tours and world class food culture at the Street & Seafood Pop up Market.  A hub of activity for all the family.

For music lovers, there will be live Music at the Belfast Titanic Maritime Festival with a vibrant line up of world music including Latin American, African and Gypsy folk and Irish Traditional Music (2 -5 July).

Celebrate at the Tall Ship Cruise & Fireworks Display where you will travel in style on a Tall Ship with a delicious finger buffet dinner, and view the spectacular firework display through the soaring masts (Saturday 4 July).

Come and wave the Tall Ships off from Belfast Lough to their next destination at the Tall Ships Parade of Sail  (Sunday 5 July).  You can also follow the Tall Ships at various locations along the North Coast (Monday 6 July).