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The Northern Ireland Festival of Remembrance is to be held on Saturday 24th October 2026 at 7.00 pm in Assembly Buildings, Belfast. Doors open at 5.30 pm.

People from all across Northern Ireland will gather to honour the service and sacrifices made by British and Commonwealth Armed Forces community. It also marked the sacrifices of those who defended our freedoms and reminds us all why it is so important to always remember the vital contribution of our Armed Forces community.

Tickets are available online at Eventbrite and cost £25.63.

This event will honour the service, sacrifice, and the enduring legacy of our Armed Forces within our community.

The Festival of Remembrance Northern Ireland is the Royal British Legion’s annual provincial commemoration honouring the service, sacrifice, and resilience of the Armed Forces community across the region. Rooted in Northern Ireland’s rich military heritage, the event brings together veterans, serving personnel, families, cadets, and the wider community for an evening of reflection, gratitude, and remembrance.

Blending music, ceremony, storytelling, and regimental tradition, the Festival features performances from military bands, local choirs, dancers, and soloists, alongside the solemn Entry of Standards and the Act of Remembrance. The atmosphere is dignified and heartfelt, marked by moments of quiet reflection and collective pride. 

The event highlights the contributions of Northern Ireland’s service personnel across generations and conflicts, ensuring that local stories and regimental identities remain central to the province’s remembrance. With participation from civic leaders, veterans’ organisations, and youth groups, the Festival stands as a powerful expression of community unity and enduring respect for those who served.


 

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