Island Arts Centre Summer Arts Festival Lisburn 2026

What to Expect

The Island Arts Centre Summer Arts Festival brings a creative programme to Lisburn for children and young people aged 4 to 16. Over three weeks, participants can take part in visual arts activities, craft workshops, and other arts-based sessions. The festival is designed to engage young people with arts and culture during the school holidays and is a popular annual event at the centre.

Good to Know

• Runs 29 July to 16 August 2026 at Island Arts Centre, Lisburn

• Open to children and young people aged 4 to 16

• Some activities may require advance booking; contact the centre at 028 9244 7452 for details

• Located in central Lisburn on The Island civic complex

Getting There

Island Arts Centre is in Lisburn city centre on The Island complex, easily reached by train or bus from Belfast and the surrounding area.