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seasonal · Saturday 13 June 2026 · 11:30am 
The Royal Landing Carrickfergus 2026
At Carrickfergus Town Centre and Marine Gardens · Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim
At Carrickfergus Town Centre and Marine Gardens · Marine Highway, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim
The Royal Landing is an annual summer pageant in Carrickfergus commemorating King William III’s arrival on Irish soil in June 1690. In 2026, the event features re-enactors, historical costumes, live music, and a ceremonial parade through the town. Parades leave assembly points at approximately 11:30am, with the re-enactment landing at King William III Pier expected at 1:00pm. King William III then leads a parade on his white horse through the town to Marine Gardens, where proceedings conclude around 2:00pm.
Family entertainment, market stalls, and food vendors are part of the programme. Thousands of spectators are expected for the event, which has grown into one of the largest summer pageants on the Antrim coast.
Date: Saturday 13 June 2026
Parade departs approximately 11:30am; landing at King William III Pier at 1:00pm
Venue: Carrickfergus Town Centre and Marine Gardens
Entry is free for spectators
Accessible waterfront location along the Antrim coast
Carrickfergus is on the Belfast to Larne railway line; Carrickfergus station is a short walk from the Marine Gardens. By car, the A2 coastal road runs through the town with parking nearby.
Heading to Carrickfergus Town Centre and Marine Gardens? Antrim has plenty more to see. Browse the area guide, find what else is on, and explore the towns and villages nearby.