14th June 2025
Red Sails Festival Chairperson Fiona Shannon and Arts Marketing and Engagement Officer Amy Donaghey
We’re absolutely thrilled to be partnering with the Red Sails Festival in Portstewart once again in 2025! It's become a much-loved part of summer on the Causeway Coast, offering a wide range of free, family-friendly activities. It’s a powerful celebration of heritage, culture, and community spirit on the stunning Causeway Coast, and having the opportunity to programme our own slate of activities alongside such an impressive, inclusive line-up fills us with immense pride.
We can’t wait for festival-goers to enjoy the events we’ve curated this year as part of Red Sails’ brilliant programme—together, we’re delivering experiences that bring people together, spark joy, and showcase everything that makes Portstewart such a special place.
FLOWERFIELD ARTS CENTRES RED SAILS PROGRAMME
EXHIBITION
Shifting Tides | A New View of Portstewart | Upper Gallery
21 July - 23 August
An exhibition of artworks that take a new and unique view of Portstewart. While you can’t beat a sunset scene of the harbour or a gorgeous shot of Portstewart Strand, this community display challenged entrants to try and see Portstewart with fresh eyes, exploring the unseen or uncelebrated parts of our gorgeous town.
EXHIBITION LAUNCH: Monday 21 July | 12.30pm | Free Admission
The Red Sails Committee will be accepting submissions for this community exhibition from 26 May until 27 June. Successful applicants will be informed by 4 July. FIND OUT MORE
LIVE EVENTS
NORTH COAST BOOK CLUB IN CONVERSATION WITH RUBY FREE, AUTHOR OF RATHLIN: A WILD LIFE.
Wednesday 23 July | 7-9pm | Free
This event is cabaret style & BYOB
Join North Coast Book Club and award-winning campaigner, writer, and conservation biologist Ruby Free for a lively chat about Rathlin: A Wild Life! Hear all about her adventures on Rathlin Island, her love of puffins, sea swimming, and rewilding. A passionate storyteller, Ruby will inspire you to reconnect with nature and embrace the wild!
SATURDAY LUNCHTIMES LIVE IN THE PARK | NORTHERN IRELAND OPERA
Saturday 26 July | 12noon-1pm | FREE
Join us for a summer live gig on our terrace, where you can enjoy music by fantastic local performers in the beautiful surroundings of Flowerfield Park. Grab your picnic essentials and bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun and relaxation. Please note no seating is provided so please feel free to bring chairs, blankets etc.
CREATIVE WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS
SKETCH AND WALK SESSION WITH HEATHER BYRNE For 18+yrs
Wednesday 23 July | 10am-12noon OR 2-4pm
FREE but booking essential on 028 7083 1400
Meeting at Portstewart Promenade
As part of the Red Sails Festival we are delighted to host a Sketch and Walk Session in Portstewart. Join artist Heather Byrne for a relaxing outdoor walk and sketch from Portstewart Prom to the Strand.
No need for previous artistic knowledge.
CREATIVE WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS
SEABIRD STICK PUPPET DROP-IN KIDS WORKSHOP For 4-11yrs
Saturday 26 July| 10am-12noon | FREE | Drop-in | Flowerfield Terrace
Inspired by our Puffin Rock Habitats Exhibition, young artists will craft their own unique seabird stick puppets, using their imagination to dream up patterns and colours to make their birds stand out.
Parents must accompany children during this workshop.
