SOME OF THE SPECIAL EVENTS TO LOOK OUT FOR THIS YEAR! THUNDER ACTION SPORTS SHOW Meet local BMX legend Joel Harper & our insanely talented home grown Thunder Talent plus international special guests! There’ll be amazing prizes to be won on the day with a chance to experience a FREE BMX coaching Masterclass from the Stunt Show team! STRAND ARTS CENTRE POP UP @FIRE STATION Join our party at the fire station with magic tricks, balloon animals, green screen, live music, short films & free popcorn! STREET CEILI If you’re asking, we’re dancing! Live musicians & caller will show you how it’s done, just bring your dancing shoes! Maximum craic guaranteed. CLOSING CHORUS FINALE Come along, help make Holywood history & be part of our High Street singing finale! All singers (including secret shower singers) welcome, see overleaf & online for more details about this fun record setting attempt.
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MYRA ZEPF & FIGHTING WORDS BELFAST @HOMEBIRD CAFE Especially for budding young writers & storytellers, add what you can in 60 seconds to Fighting Words Belfast’s never-ending story with the help of Holywood’s own Myra Zepf, the first Children’s Writing Fellow for Northern Ireland. AFTER 9 @THE BAY TREE After all the excitement, wind down with a soothing cocktail that includes classical music, poetry & spoken word. Refreshments available. Capacity for this special event is limited & will operate on a ‘first come first served’ basis.
Thanks to all who donate their time, money & effort every year that goes into making this event so special. Particular acknowledgements go to our local businesses, sponsors, funders & volunteers.
Friday 22nd September HOLYWOOD A LA CARTE! Afternoon appetisers from 2PM Main course from 6PM Dessert from 9PM Holywood Culture Night is back & promises to be tastier than ever! Come on down & join the fun!
2-5PM RADIUS HOUSING TEA DANCE @Non Subscribing Presbyterian Church 2-5PM BUSKERS @High St
MAIN COURSE
Egyptian Papyrus Workshop with Kristyene Boreland Arts & Crafts with NI Russian Speaking Community
THUNDER ACTION SPORTS SHOW 6-9PM BMX Stunts & Masterclass
Men’s Shed Sculpture Trail How many fantastical treats can you spot dotted along the High St?
Printmaking with Seacourt Print Workshop
TOP OF THE TOWN STAGE 6.30 ROCK PROJECT NI 7.00 DUNDONALD COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND 7.30 DONAGHADEE FIFE & DRUMMING GROUP 8.00 ZUMBA FITNESS 8.30 CLOSING CHORUS FINALE
HIGH ST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH STAGE 6.30 McELHINNEY SCHOOL OF DANCE 7.00 SULLIVAN JAZZ BAND 7.15 JOHN LINDSAY & BAND 8.00 CARPENTER JOE 8.30 CLOSING CHORUS FINALE with BANGOR COMMUNITY CHOIR
CIRCUS WORKSHOPS @THE YARD FROM 6:15PM Circus Workshops & More
Walkabout FROM 6PM Magician Joe Black, Stilt Walkers, Sign Language Mime Gang plus Town Crier
CLOSING CHORUS FINALE WE NEED YOU! from 8.30 onwards across all stages
KIDS ZONE @NON SUBSCRIBING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 6-8PM Bouncy Castles, Face Painting, Play Bus & More
DOWNSHIRE ON STREET SPACE 7.15 STREET CEILI 8.00 LATIN QUARTER BALLROOM 8.30 CLOSING CHORUS FINALE
LIBRARY STAGE 6.30 FLAMENCO FINO 7.00 COASTLANDS ELIM CHURCH BAND 7.30 EQUAL URBAN CATWALK 8.00 THE LOTTIES 8.30 CLOSING CHORUS FINALE with PRIORY SINGERS
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AFTER 9 @THE BAY TREE Featuring Ruth Corry; Harp, The McGinn Sisters; Violin, Harp & Flute, Classical Guitar Society NI, Chris Barr Photography plus Special Guests
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Be part of the first Holywood Culture Night record led by local choirs, singers & groups
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High Street singing finale! Make Holywood history by taking part in a massive whole street sing-a-long!
MAYPOLE ON STREET SPACE 6.30 RATHGAEL GYMNASTICS CLUB 7.00 BREEZEMOUNT DANCE GROUP 7.00 JUMP, JIGGLE & JIVE 8.30 CLOSING CHORUS FINALE
STRAND ARTS CENTRE @FIRE STATION 6-8.30PM Films, Magic, Music & More
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Best Dressed Shop Window Competition Check out the best dressed window display on the High St, this year’s theme is sure to dish up some scrumptious looking surprises!
Polish, Russian & Arabic Language Games, Arts & Crafts with NDYMCA Minority Ethnic Development Project
OPENING PARADE 6PM Belfast Chapter Harley Owners Group
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Retailers Check with local businesses about what delicious delights & choice culture they have planned! On the Holywood grapevine we’ve heard about arty activity, creative cookery & sweet sounding music! Keep your eyes and ears peeled!
CRAFT VILLAGE FROM 6PM Blacksmith & Basket Weaving Demos with Ulster Folk & Transport Museum
4-5PM MYRA ZEPF & FIGHTING WORDS BELFAST drop in children’s writing workshop @Homebird Cafe
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HIGH STREET TREATS!
SULLIVAN ON STREET SPACE 6.45 REILLY IRISH DANCERS 7.15 AISLING SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE 7.30 EQUAL URBAN CATWALK 8.30 CLOSING CHORUS FINALE
INFO
All times are approximate & subject to change. In the event of bad weather some activities may be affected. HIGH ST WILL CLOSE FROM 5-9PM
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