Before and After the Conference

Whether you love nature, enjoy pubs with live music, want to discover the story of Titanic, or are a Game of Thrones fan, Northern Ireland has much to offer. Information can be found at the Visit Belfast website and a calendar is available here.

Additionally, ICS’26 attendees may want to explore the following websites:

• Essential Information
• Getting to Belfast
• Discover Northern Ireland
• Brochures and Downloads
• Historic places to visit
• Arts, culture, and heritage
• Northern Ireland historic sites
• Details about the Translink Journey Planner App for bus and train travel requirements during your visit to Northern Ireland
• Belfast Visitor Pass
• Things To See & Do
• Places To Eat & Drink
• Ideas and Inspiration
• Sustainable Belfast
• Delegate Offers
• What’s On (this is continually updated by our digital team)

July is in the midst of “marching season” which culminates in the bonfires on the night of 11-12 July. Many parades are peaceful, some are contentious. The Parades Commission website lists timings and routes of parades.