What's on in Down.

Business & civic

NI Chamber Future Workforce Summit 2026

Thu 15 Oct 2026 · 9:00am - 2:00pm

Bangor, Down · Clandeboye Lodge Hotel

Free - £72

The Future Workforce Summit takes place at Clandeboye Lodge Hotel, Bangor, on Thursday 15 October 2026 from 9am to 2pm.

Arts

Painting With Paul at Downpatrick Library

Sat 17 Oct 2026 · 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Downpatrick, Down · Downpatrick Library

Free

Paul Rogan leads an adult acrylic-painting class. Beginners are welcome and materials are supplied.

Food & drink

La Taqueria Mexican Pop-Up

Sat 17 Oct 2026 · Early and late sittings; choose arrival time when booking

Bangor, Down · The Court House

GBP 60 per person (bought in pairs)

Ages 18+

La Taqueria presents a Mexican food pop-up with a three-course menu and welcome glass of cava. Book a timed sitting; tickets are sold in pairs. Ages 18 and over.

Charity

Pink & Prosecco

Sat 17 Oct 2026 · 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Newry, Down · Canal Court Hotel & Spa

Ticketed, price not published

Canal Court Hotel & Spa in Newry holds a Breast Cancer Awareness Month fundraising afternoon in aid of Pretty n Pink on Saturday 17 October 2026.

Comedy

William Thompson: Touch Grass - Portico of Ards, Portaferry

Sat 17 Oct 2026 · 7:30pm doors

Portaferry, Down · Portico of Ards

See Eventbrite for price

Comedian William Thompson brings his social-media-skewering stand-up show Touch Grass to Portico of Ards in Portaferry on Saturday 17 October 2026.

Music

Jackie Rainey and Emma Doran

Sun 18 Oct 2026 · Doors 2:30 pm

Bangor, Down · The Court House

GBP 8 incl. booking fees

Jackie Rainey and Emma Doran perform rock and pop covers together in the Drawing Room. Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult. Sunday performances are listed for 4, 11 and 18 Oc

Family

Harry Potter Fancy Dress Quiz Night at Saintfield Library

Tue 20 Oct 2026 · 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Saintfield, Down · Saintfield Library

Price not stated by organiser

Ages 7-11

Children aged 7 to 11 can test their Harry Potter knowledge in a themed fancy-dress quiz.

Community

ABC Council Biodiversity Workshop at Rathfriland Library

Wed 21 Oct 2026 · 11:30am to 12:30pm

Rathfriland, Down · Rathfriland Library

Price not stated by organiser

An adult biodiversity talk explains how to encourage birds and wildlife into a garden.

Family

Love Your Library Day Treasure Hunt at Comber Library

Wed 21 Oct 2026 · 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Comber, Down · Comber Library

Price not stated by organiser

A family treasure hunt combines book discovery, clues and an explorer certificate.

Community

Job Support Workshop at Kilkeel Library

Thu 22 Oct 2026 · 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Kilkeel, Down · Kilkeel Library

Price not stated by organiser

Visitors can get help with job searches, applications and interview preparation.

Seasonal

Spooky Season Watercolour Workshop at Ballyhackamore Library

Thu 22 Oct 2026 · 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Belfast, Down · Ballyhackamore Library

Price not stated by organiser

Watercolour artist Maurice Shannon leads a pumpkin-painting workshop. Materials are provided and beginners are welcome.

Community

Positive Aging Month Coffee Morning at Cregagh Library

Fri 23 Oct 2026 · 10:30am to 1:00pm

Belfast, Down · Cregagh Library

Price not stated by organiser

An informal coffee morning celebrates Positive Ageing Month.