ISLAND Arts News

25 Years of Live Gigs. Our Ultimate Up Close & Acoustic Music Programme is Live

December 11, 2025

Up Close & Acoustic 25 Years of Live Music in Lisburn ISLAND Arts' Studio Theatre

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Extra Time to Apply. Don’t Miss These Three Major Artist Awards

December 5, 2025

We have extended the deadline for three major artist awards (John Hewitt Residency, Tyrone Guthrie Bursary, and Young Artist Award) to 5pm on Fri 30 Jan 2026

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Celebrate 25 Years of Creativity with ISLAND Arts: Discover Our Jan - Jun 2026 Line-up!

December 4, 2025

We're celebrating 25 years of excellence by launching our new Jan–Jun 2026 Programme eZine, offering live events, creative courses, and family activities focused on shared connections and experiences

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Your 2026 Creative Journey Starts Here! ISLAND’s New Jan - Jun Courses and Workshops Programme is NOW LIVE

November 28, 2025

Creative Courses & Workshops for Jan–Jun 2026 Now Open for Booking!

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Discover What’s On this Festive Season at the ISLAND

November 27, 2025

From live music at Christmas Rocks to the classic film Labyrinth and relaxing art classes, plan your perfect Dec at The ISLAND!

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Council Launches Anna Cheyne Visual Art Award 2026 Centenary Call for Artists

November 13, 2025

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Christmas Programme Launch 2025

November 12, 2025

Preparations are well underway for Christmas in Lisburn and Castlereagh. The Mayor of...

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Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Launches £483k Community Grants Programme

November 3, 2025

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council is pleased to announce the launch of its latest round of community funding totalling £483,000...

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Festive Family Fun at the ISLAND

November 2, 2025

Feeling that November chill and seeing your holiday to-do list grow?

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Discover What’s On at the ISLAND this November

October 30, 2025

Start planning your next great ISLAND experience.

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A Dazzling Return Lisburn & Castlereagh’s Twilight Nights is Back to Light Up Wallace Park

September 17, 2025

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council's Twilight Nights returns to transform Wallace Park into a mesmerising wonderland. This year features two unique evenings: a relaxed, family-friendly event and a high-energy spectacular with a fireworks finale.

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An Exhibition That Asks, ‘How Does it Feel?’ to Open at ISLAND Arts Centre Next Wed 17 Sept from 7pm

September 10, 2025

This powerful exhibition in partnership with Arts Council of Northern Ireland invites you to explore the deeper, more personal dimensions of human connection and emotion.

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