For information contact the Visit Belfast Welcome Centre on 028 9024 6609

Saturday 28 – Monday 30 May

11am – 6pm daily

Queen’s Quay and Titanic Quarter

www.belfastcity.gov.uk/maritime

Ahoy me hearties! Welcome to the Belfast Titanic Maritime Festival 2016. What a weekend we have in store for landlubbers and seafarers of all ages! You can expect plenty of exciting and free family entertainment along the quayside over the three days of the festival, as well as the opportunity to learn more about the city’s rich maritime heritage.

Must-see street theatre performances

Maritime MarketsAll that sea air is sure to generate a healthy appetite! While you’re enjoying the sights, shows and live music, sample the delightful tastes and traditions of local and European providers at the market on Queen’s Quay.The Spring Continental Market will be at Belfast City Hall from 27 – 30 May with an array of delicious food from across the globe or why not pay a visit to St Georges Market, open Saturday 9am-3pm and Sunday 10am-4pm.

Magnificent shipsClimb a’board some magnificent visiting ships, including long time friend of Belfast, the Morgenster which will host trainees from Belfast on her sail out of the city.

Joining Morgenster will be the Phoenix, which has featured in countless film and television productions, and Kaskelot, widely acknowledged as one of the finest wooden hulled tall ships sailing our oceans today.

The Earl of Pembroke will also be gracing our shores. Another star of the screen, in 2012 the vessel received one of the most romantic additions any sailing ship can have – scarlet sails!

Free family activitiesWe have lots of activities for kids of all ages! There’s a variety of interactive maritime themed arts and crafts workshops, a climbing wall, outdoor fun and games and face painting to name but a few. Or why not sit back, relax and listen to some of the fantastic live music we’ve got lined up for you?

Q Radio roadshow12noon - 5pm daily Queen’s QuayJoin Q Radio presenter Gareth Stewart and the Q Street Team in their marquee throughout the weekend for great live music, competitions, loads of giveaways and fun for all the family! Tune in as Q Radio broadcast live from the Q Bus at Queen’s Quay daily.

Enjoy the ‘crazy carry-ons’ of sea life with laugh out loud street theatre a plenty!

Join us for our BIG Pop-Up Picnic next to Titanic Belfast and SS Nomadic. Kick back, relax and be entertained by live music, dance flash performances, Titanic mascots, games for kids and the kids at heart, whilst enjoying your picnic or picking up lunch from our range of stalls. Take a walking or photography tour where you’ll descend 44ft into the bottom of Titanic’s Dock; explore the galleries at Titanic Belfast or enjoy period music on-board Titanic’s little sister, SS Nomadic. You’ll also get the chance to step back in time with 70 DeLorean cars travelling onto the Titanic Slipways for their grandstand finish on Saturday 28 May from 3pm-5pm.Don’t forget to book in advance for the Taster Tours or Titanic Belfast experience, as we’re expecting lots of shipmates in Titanic Quarter over the Bank Holiday weekend!www.facebook.com/tqeventsbelfast

11am-6pm, Saturday 28 – Monday 30 May, Titanic Belfast and SS Nomadic

The BIG Titanic Pop-Up Picnic

Join the HMS Caroline team to explore the history of the ship and the crew’s life 100 years ago. Explore a selection of handling objects and replica costumes that tell the story of life at sea, and take part in activities and demonstrations.

Army Reserve units from across Northern Ireland and the Irish Guards will be displaying their signature kit and equipment, whilst providing an insight into what life is like in the Regular Army and Army Reserve. You’ll have a chance to chat to Navy, RAF and Army career advisors about full time and part time opportunities.

Boat tours with the Lagan Boat Company

Why not have a go on the water in an open canoe or bellboat? All equipment is provided for these fully supervised sessions and no previous experience is necessary. You must be 8 years of age or over to participate.

IFA Soccer Village12noon-5pm, daily Queen’s QuayJust ahead of the Euros, why not visit the IFA’s soccer village to participate in an array of fun challenges and activities for all ages. Who will be the Cage Football Champion or the Speed Shooter Sensation? Come along for a fun filled three days with lots of free giveaways and prizes on offer.

The UK’s premier formation aerobatic team, The Yakovlevs have entertained millions around the world with their precision formation flying and exciting displays. Look to the skies above Belfast and watch a truly memorable show.

Armed Forces Jobs and Trades Fair11am-6pm, Saturday 28 – Monday 30 May, Titanic Slipways

Paddlesport Try It sessions with Bryson Lagan Sports11am-5pm daily, Abercorn Basin, £2.50 per person

Yakovlevs’ aerobatic display 2pm and 4pm, Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 May (weather dependent)

HMS Caroline at the Belfast Titanic Maritime Festival11am-6pm, Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 May, Queen’s Quay

Enjoy the view and activities of the Maritime Festival from the water on board the Mona.For more information contact 028 9024 0124 / 07718910423 or visit www.laganboatcompany.com

Sailing times: 11.30am (Early bird sailing with drop off option at Titanic’s Dock and Pump House), 12.30pm, 2pm and 3.30pm£5 per person, under 3’s free. Tours depart from the Abercorn Basin.

Shuttlebus service The Wee Tram

Hop on and off the Wee Tram along Queen’s Road to take you to the Arc, Titanic Belfast, SS Nomadic, the Slipways, Titanic’s Dock and Pump House and PRONI.

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Queen’s Quay

Vessels open* subject to tide

Maritime Market

Live music

Queen’s Quay Beach

11am - 6pm daily

IFA soccer village

11am - 6pm daily

ARC and Abercorn Basin

Charity Zone

Arty at the Arc and Facepainting

The DOCK Market

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Lagan Boat Company Tours (Leaving from Abercorn Basin)

Paddlesport Try It Sessions (Abercorn Basin)

11am - 5pm daily

11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30pm, daily

12 noon - 5pm daily

At a glance

Belfast Bikes

Stormont Wharf

Ballast Quay

Odyssey Pavilion

SSEArena

Stormont Wharf

Ballast Quay

Odyssey Pavilion

SSEArena

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Pick up and drop off your Belfast Bikes at these docking stations

There’ll be a free Maritime Festival shuttlebus approximately every 15 minutes from 11am-6pm, Saturday to Monday. Departing from SS Moore’s, Chichester Street, stopping at Pollock Dock and dropping off at Station Street bus stop (beside Queen’s Quay). The return shuttle will pick up from Station Street bus stop and drop off at Donegall Square West (beside City Hall).

Make the smart move and travel with Translink to the Belfast Titanic Maritime Festival! With a range of great value bus and train tickets, visitors can easily enjoy hassle-free journeys. For more information visit www.translink.co.uk and start planning your journey. #getonboardni

Titanic Quarter

The BIG Titanic Pop-Up Picnic (Titanic Belfast and SS Nomadic)

Armed Forces Jobs and Trades Fair (Titanic Slipways)

11am - 6pm daily

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12noon - 5pm daily

Naval vessels

Pollock Dock

Getting aboutQ Radio Roadshow

Cable and Wake

Titanic’s Dock and Pump-House (£)Open 10am-5pm, Saturday 28 – Monday 30 MayExplore Titanic’s physical footprint in history. At one time, the biggest dry dock in the world where the legendary RMS Titanic was fitted. Descend nearly 50ft below sea level to the dock floor and walk in the footsteps of Titanic’s builders. For more information visit www.titanicsdock.comThe ultimate Titanic experience

in Belfast. You’ll be led around all of the key historic sites where history’s most famous ship was created, designed and built.

Titanic Taster Photography Tours (£)10am and 2pm, Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 MayTickets: £10 from Visit Belfast Welcome CentreMeet: Titanic brown sign next to Titanic BelfastBecome a Titanic inspired photographer for the day, learning tips and techniques, while exploring the Titanic Quarter’s maritime heritage.

The Hunt is On! Titanic Quarter Scavenger Hunt (£)Saturday 28 May, 1pm-3pmMeet: Field Studies Council NI, the Arc (next to Dock Market)Tickets: £2 per personRace against the clock to decipher grid references and find different locations around Belfast’s former shipyards. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Email enquiries.ni@field-studies-council.org

The DOCK MarketOpen 11am-6pm dailyThe DOCK Market trades at the Arc on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. All products are handmade and home produced in Ireland. We have a wonderful selection of food, and artisan gifts and crafts to suit all tastes at this unique indoor market.The DOCK Market is part of the DOCK community, read more about us at www.the-dock.org/market

Cable & Wake (£)11am-6pm daily, End of Titanic SlipwaysTickets: £10 per adult, £7 for children on donutBooking essential

Titanic Walking Tours (£)12 noon and 2pm, Saturday 28 – Monday 30 MayTickets: £5 from Visit Belfast Welcome CentreMeet: Titanic brown sign next to Titanic Belfast

Other maritime activities:

www.belfastcity.gov.uk/maritime

This information is correct at time of going to print. Belfast City Council cannot be held responsible or liable for any errors, omissions or cancellations

Please note that queues for some entertainment will be managed and due to popularity some queues may be closed prior to advertised event times. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience.

Soak up the beauty of Belfast Harbour while you’re pulled along the water by our innovative cable wake boarding ski system, or let the kids try inflatable donut-ing! Suitable for all over 7 years old and in good health. www.cableandwake.com to book.