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Include. Good Relations Week 2026, 12–18 October 2026. Everyone. Everywhere. Everyday.

393 events in the programme so far, across 11 council areas. Most of them free.

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Everyone. Everywhere. Every day.

This year’s theme is Include. Press play to meet some of the people bringing it to life across Northern Ireland.

Welcome to
Good Relations
Week 2026

Good Relations Week 2026, taking place from 12th to 18th October, embraces ‘Include’ as its theme, recognising that stronger communities are built when everyone feels welcomed, valued and respected.

This year’s campaign highlights the importance of inclusion, understanding and connection across all backgrounds, cultures and communities.

By showcasing the creativity, dedication and impact of local groups, organisations and individuals, we can highlight the positive work taking place to address challenges such as division, racism, inequality, isolation, health and wellbeing, poverty and education.

Get involved in Good Relations Week 2026 and help create a future where everyone feels they belong.

How to take part
Six people among autumn trees holding the Include sign for Good Relations Week 2026 — a man in a green and gold kurta with a ukulele, and a woman in a pink and yellow embroidered dress holding out its skirt.

A few things happening

Hundreds of events run across the week — walks, workshops, exhibitions, conversations over tea.

Celebration or social

YouthAction NI presents YANI Con

This event is for ages 16-24 (ok if you know young people that are a year or 2 younger than this). It will provide the chance for our heroic young people to not only express themselves and their love of pop culture which plays a big part in the lives of y

When
Fri 23 Oct
Where
YouthAction NI Building, Belfast
Finished Free In person Booking needed

Workshop, training or seminar

Reflective visit to St Comgall's

Falls Community Council are hosting a visit from a group of Quakers to St Comgall's to hear interviews in the Dúchas oral history archive and experience the exhibition- The Falls, where the Troubles began.

When
Fri 16 Oct
Where
St Comgall's, Belfast
Finished Invitation only Free In person

Storytelling

Voices of Belonging

A thoughtful and inspiring poetry session exploring themes of belonging, identity, inclusion hosted by Carrickfergus Library.

When
Thu 15 Oct
Where
Carrickfergus Library, Mid & East Antrim
Finished Free In person
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Stuck? Ask us.

There is no wrong question. If you are not sure whether your event belongs in the programme, or you are halfway through the form and something will not behave, tell us and we will sort it.