Upcoming events.
Sailortown Sundays on Maritime Mile
Sundays on Maritime Mile
Join us for a street Céilí outside St Joseph’ s with Ronan Eastwood, Tir na Nog Dancers followed by a bit of a Session in Seaton’s of Sailortown.
Great way to spend a Summer Sunday Afternoon
Sailortown Sundays on Maritime Mile
A Day of Women’s Football skills inspired by our very own Molly Seaton with the NIWFA Ravens Team and North Belfast St Malachy’s Old Boy’s Girls.
Bring your daughters to learn some skills.
Followed by Music and Burgers in Seaton’s of Sailortown
Hosted by Marissa Callaghan Former NI Women’s Captain
Sailortown Sundays on the Maritme Mile
Sailortown Jazz: Taking it to the Street
With Scott Flanigan and young Jazz performers
Belfast Guitar Orchestra
Live in St Joseph’s Church for our festival 22nd June 2025
Last Appearance in St Joseph’s
Cairde Choir in St Joseph's Church
Our Lovely Resident Choir will perform in their home space on Sunday at 2:15
Sailortown Drumming Workshop
With Thomas Annang https://www.thomasannangdrumminganddance.com/
Sailortown Festival Family Funday
Family Friendly day in Sailortown’s Barrow Square 12-4pm
Sunday 22nd June 2025
Soundbath: Sailortown Festival
Join us for a serene and rejuvenating sound bath experience with Tessa Ann at the historic St. Joseph's Church, as we bring the Sailortown Festival to a peaceful close.
Let the gentle and harmonious sounds of crystal bowls, chimes, and other healing instruments guide you into a state of deep relaxation and inner peace.
Ticket price: £10 including booking fee (FESTIVAL OFFER)
Whether you are new to sound baths or a seasoned participant, this event promises to offer a peaceful retreat from the busyness of the festival.
Bring a yoga mat, blanket, bottle of water and anything else you need to be comfortable.
Don't miss this opportunity to unwind and connect with your inner self. We look forward to sharing this special experience with you!
Sail Back to Sailortown
Sail Back to Sailortown blends music, poetry drama and archive film to tell the story of St Joseph's Heritage a Heritage experience as part of our annual festival bringing this iconic Belfast neighbourhood to life. Audiences will experience the stories and events that have shaped Sailortown over the years. Followed by gig with our very own Rotterdam Bar Musico Ludwig
Actor: Cathy Brennan-Bradley
Jazz Musicianist: Scott Flanigan
Poet: Marty McKenna
Musico: Ludwig O'Neill
Sailortown Festival Speciality Market
Event by Urban Market
Clarendon Dock, Belfast
Duration: 5 hr
Sailortown Festival Speciality Market Location: Barrow Square, Clarendon Dock, Belfast BT1 3AA
Saturday 21st June, 11am–4pm
Directions: https://bit.ly/FindSailortownFestival
As part of the buzzing Sailortown Festival 2025, this one-day speciality market brings together a handpicked mix of makers, artists, vintage traders, and street food legends for an unforgettable afternoon in Belfast’s historic docklands.
Barrow Square will be alive with colour, creativity and sound — browsing independent stalls selling everything from locally made crafts and homewares to vinyl, retro fashion and artisan produce. Expect delicious street food, local drinks, and live music from The String Ninjas and other top local talent.
Getting there? Easy.
Start at The Big Fish, stroll along the dockside past the Obel and AC Marriott, and follow the signs. You’ll find us in Clarendon Dock, tucked into Barrow Square —with unreal traders, a banging bar, and live beats waiting. Only 7 minutes’ walk — or 3 if you're late and excited.
Alternative entrances via Princes Dock Street and Pilot Street if you're coming from that side.
Shop small, eat well, and soak up the vibes at Sailortown Festival 2025
Sailortown Night Market
Barrow Square, Clarendon Dock, Belfast
Friday 20 June | 5PM–10PM
Free Entry
Belfast, you’re up! The very first Night Market is docking in Sailortown — and we’re kicking off the Sailortown Festival with flare!
Think:
Big flavours from street food legends
Real traders with unreal stuff
Live DJs + carnival drums
A bar that knows what it’s doing
This is not a browse-with-a-cup-of-tea kind of market. It’s a grab-a-drink, munch -some- street food, dance-a-bit, shop-for-things-you-didn’t-know-you-needed kinda vibe.
Sound good?
You’ve got one night.
One shot.
Don’t miss it.
Only 7 minutes walk from the Big Fish.
Tag your crew. Hit “Going”. Show up hungry.
Harp Festival Workshop
Harps Alive/Cruit Bheo
Intermediate Workshop with Sharon Carroll
'Newington ABC Gym' present Patsy Quinn Novice Boxing Event
Sailortown has a long and proud boxing history kept alive by the McAllister Family.
Newington ABC Gym is named after their Dad Gerry who took Patsy Quinn as his Ring name
The iconic photo of Gerry’s friend the World Heavyweight Champion Sonny Liston with the McAllister Family is on display in St Joseph’s along with Rinty Monaghan and more info on Belfast boxers
Christmas Choirs and Wreaths
We’ve a lovely informal day planned in St Joseph’s; Sailortown
The Rock Choir and our own Cairde Choir are performing.
Santa is coming and everyone is welcome to make their own Christmas wreath - materials supplied along with a glass of mulled wine to warm you up.
Harp Festival 2023
A Harp Masterclass with Richard Allen:
St Joseph’s Sailortown
Free | 11am
Level: Intermediate
Sailortown Bingo
Sailortown will host an evening of Maritime themed Bingo to round off our exciting weekend of Maritime Festival activities.
Come dressed in your best seafaring outfits.
Spot prizes for best costumes.
Hosted by our very own Captain Miguel Hoker, ably assisted by his trusty sidekick Ship's Chef Geraldo De Vino on the Decks
Get your tickets here: sailortown bingo
St Joseph's Guided Tour
Hear the Story of St Joseph’s and Sailortown
Free entry: Please Register here as numbers are limited
Belfast Guitar Orchestra live
The Belfast Community Guitar Orchestra is a group of guitarists (and other musical friends) who meet most Monday evenings at The Lawrence Street Workshops to play guitars, sing songs and drink tea. The group started up in 2014 with a performance at Culture Night of the song Tusk in collaboration with the Beat and many singers and dancers. They have appeared on Talkback twice, featured in the St Pat’s parade, performed with both the Ormeau Road Community Choir and the Big Belfast Choir.
Their motto, hi-jacked wholesale from the film Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure is “be excellent to each other”.
Sail back to Sailortown
Join us for an evening of music, poetry and film celebrating the story of St Joseph’s Church and Sailortown
The Sailortown story will be celebrated through digital archive footage and the spoken word, showcasing St Joseph’s new role as a cultural centre.
Compered by Joe Lindsay and featuring an ‘in the Round’ with three of NI’s foremost singer-songwriters:
EILIS PHILLIPS, KING CEDAR AND ROE
& spoken word from CATHY BRENNAN BRADLEY
Get your tickets here: Sail back to Sailortown tickets
St Joseph's Guided Tour
Explore the Heritage of St Joseph’s and Sailortown
through photos, maps and stories
Free entry: Please Register here as numbers are limited
Sailortown Heritage
Drop into St Joseph’s for a self guided look at our Photos and Characters of Sailortown - there’s always someone to chat to for more info
Stella Maris Mural Launch
Local Groups have been helping to create a new artwork for the Stella Maris on Garmoyle St BT15 1DY - opposite McKenna’s Bar
A once Iconic building in Sailortown it looked after weary seafarers on Shore Leave
It now offers a refuge for those fallen on hard times in Belfast
Sailortown’s Harbour Lights group worked with Elfire Ceramics, New Lodge Arts and De Paul funded by Radius Housing and Arts Council NI
An exhibition of the work will be on display in St Joseph’s all weekend 8-10th September
Tickets Here: Free Event but please register -
Maritime Festival 2023
Sailortown is delighted to host a weekend of activities as part of Belfast’s 2023 Maritime Festival.
It’s also European Open Heritage weekend so we will open the doors of our listed building, St Joseph’s for tours and activities on Sat 9th and Sunday 10th of September.
It is often forgotten that Belfast is a Mercantile City which was built on International Trade.
Ship building was part of this heritage but there is much more to this story.
Come to Sailortown to discover our past and how we are building on this to create our future.
Tickets Here: Sailortown Maritime Fest 2023
Sailortown Speaks Back
Public Event ‘People First Not Roads'
2.00 St. Joseph’s Church, Princes Dock Street Belfast
Traditional Music Session, Food and Refreshments, followed by Panel Discussion
An exploration of Sailortown's future. How can we build on its positive aspects and recreate a successful inner city community?
Join the discussion and share your ideas.
Invited politicians will listen to your views and respond to how they can assist.
Time: item Title Detail
2-5 Exhibition 1 Stella Maris /Radius Mural Project Workshop Creations
2-5 Exhibition 2 Sailortown potential and current proposals Concept Drawings
2 Tea/coffee Chat and welcome/ Trad Music
2..40 presentation What makes a community neighbourhood
3pm Panel What can be done?
Current issues/ possible solutions
Ask your local Councillor
Facilitated by John Gray
Panel:
Conor Maskey SF
Fred Cobain DUP
Carl Whyte SDLP
Nuala McAllister Alliance
3.30 Q/A Have your say Discussion
4pm Proposals Future Sailortown suggestions Add your ideas to a local map
5pm Finish
Bastille Day
Celebration of Internationalism with ‘Reclaim the Enlightenment’
Sailortown’s seafarers travelled around the World and welcomed sailors on shore leave
Miranda Rosenberg Belfast
Get ready to be blown away by the electrifying blues sounds of Mirenda Rosenberg and her band, all the way from the USA! 🇺🇸 They'll be rocking the stage at St Joseph's Church, Sailortown on June 24th for Belfast City Blues Festival 2023. Don't miss out on this incredible performance! Grab your tickets on Eventbrite for just £15.
Sailortown Festival ‘Motown Sensations’ live in St Joseph’s
Heralding from South Africa, Darryl Hendricks, Bongi Lolwana and Wesley Adams bring you this amazing vocal tribute to all things Motown. At a typical MOTOWN SENSATIONS show you can expect to hear all those classic hits from iconic acts such as The Temptations, The Fourtops, The Drifters, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, Lionel Richie, Marvin Gaye, Jackie Wilson and so much more……….
Pet Pageant:
Harking back to St Joseph’s Annual Blessing of the Pets
Once a Sailortown Franciscan Tradition. Bring your pet and have it ‘blessed’ by our celebrity guest.
Donation to Crosskennan Animal Sanctuary on the day.
Sponsored by the ‘Pet friendly’ American Bar
Lagan Currach Taster Rows
Experience the Lagan from the Water on a taster row with Lagan Currachs
Sailortown Festival: Music on the Maritime Mile
12.30 -1.00 Church Cairde Choir
1.15 - 1.45 Church Rock Choir
2.00 - 3 Street Pet Pageant
1-5pm Street Funky Fun
1-5pm Street Street Artistes
3.30 Street Pop up boxing
3-5 Church: Music on the Maritime Mile
Sailortown Festival ‘Belfast Groove Collective’ live in Sailortown Support from Taylor Lally
Saturday Evening: A night of Live Funk and Soul:
Tickets£12: Belfast Groove Collective/ Taylor Lally