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

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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.

3 dates

Exhibition

Beyond the Uniform Photo Exhibition

What do you see when you look at a band uniform? Beyond the Uniform invites you to look again, meet the people behind the uniform and discover their stories, lives, contributions, friendships and the role music and belonging play in their communities.

When
3 dates · 12 Oct – 14 Oct
Where
New Gate Arts and Culture Centre, Derry City & Strabane
Finished Free In person

Workshop, training or seminar

We all fit together - puzzle piece craft

Ballymoney Library hosts a special jigsaw puzzle craft session for Good Relations Week.

When
Sat 17 Oct
Where
Ballymoney Library, Causeway Coast & Glens
Finished Free In person

Lecture

Human Library Event

This Human Library event will serve as an interactive platform

When
Thu 22 Oct
Where
Armagh County Museum, Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon
Finished Free In person
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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.

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