Things to do in Belfast this weekend

Fri 2 – Sun 4 October

For this weekend (Fri 2 – Sun 4 October) in Belfast we don't have confirmed dated events yet; these are plans that always work. Free: Belfast Castle, SS Nomadic and Belfast City Hall.

Free things to do

Belfast CastleNature · ~2 h visit · Free SS NomadicCulture · ~1 h visit · Free · January - March: 11am - 4.30pm; April - May: 10am - 5.30pm; June: 10am - 6.30pm; July - August: 10am - 7pm; September - October: 10am - 5.30pm; November - December: 11am - 4.30pm Belfast City HallCulture · ~1 h visit · Free Falls RoadCulture · ~1 h visit · Free Belfast Botanic GardensNature · ~1 h 30 min visit · Free Shankill RoadCulture · ~1 h visit · Free

If the weather is good: walking trails

One-wayNorth Down Coastal Path (Ulster Way Section)Coastal path with sea views and lighthouses14.1 km · +42 m · 3 h 40 min · Moderate One-wayCave Hill TrailClimb up Cave Hill with views over Belfast3.0 km · +123 m · 1 h 10 min · Easy LoopSummit Trail, Belfast AreaDivis summit with panoramic views of Belfast4.5 km · +149 m · 1 h 30 min · Easy

If it's your first time

One-day plan for Belfast, with times and walks

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Frequently asked questions

What to do in Belfast this weekend?

For this weekend (Fri 2 – Sun 4 October) in Belfast we don't have confirmed dated events yet; these are plans that always work. Free: Belfast Castle, SS Nomadic and Belfast City Hall.

What to do for free in Belfast this weekend?

Verified places with free entry: Belfast Castle, SS Nomadic, Belfast City Hall, Falls Road, Belfast Botanic Gardens and Shankill Road.

What walking trails are there near Belfast?

North Down Coastal Path (Ulster Way Section) (14.1 km · +42 m · 3 h 40 min · Moderate), Cave Hill Trail (3.0 km · +123 m · 1 h 10 min · Easy) and Summit Trail, Belfast Area (4.5 km · +149 m · 1 h 30 min · Easy).

Updated on 28 Sep 2026. Events come from public listings and organisers: confirm the date and time with the source.