Open Ormeau

25/05/2026

Thanks to your votes, we're delighted to announce that we have been successful with Bank of Ideas for this year's Ballynafest! Stay tuned for more info coming soon - DM if you'd like to join our volunteering organising group or to be a performer / food vendor on the day.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to cast their votes!

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

All ready for Bank of Ideas in City Hall from 2- 5pm. Pop in and give us a vote to help make Ballynafest 2026 happen!

08/05/2026

Come to Belfast City Hall Sunday 10 May 2 - 5pm and vote at Bank of Ideas to help make Ballynafest 2026 happen!

19/03/2026

A brilliant afternoon collaborating with local artist Conor McGinley from Pigment Space for ‘Art in the Park’ as part of our Take 5 funded initiative.

Lots of new skills learnt and some seriously impressive artwork being brought home!

01/03/2026

Join us for Art in the Park, the final event in our 'Take 5' funded series 🎨👩‍🎨

Led by Conor McGinley (.space), this relaxed outdoor workshop is for all ages - everyone is welcome!

The session is beginner-friendly & focused on creativity, wellbeing & enjoying the outdoors together 🌳🌻

It's FREE to join, but tickets are required! For more info & booking, visit the link below ⬇️⬇️

https://tinyurl.com/59py4mkf

22/02/2026

Start your Friday feeling calm, strong & refreshed 🌿🧘‍♀️

The next in our 'Take 5' funded series is 'Morning yoga in the Park' throughout March & April✨️

Join for a rejuvenating yoga & mobility session at the Ormeau Park bandstand

🗓 Fridays | ⏰️ 11.00-12.00

This Vinyasa flow class combines breath and movement. Please bring your yoga mat, a small blanket & wear comfortable layered clothing

🎟 Book your tickets via the link below 👇
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/yoga-in-the-park-tickets-1983711066199?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

18/02/2026

We are feeling inspired by local artist in the making, Nora (aged 8), and her brilliant poster for Open Ormeau's 'Take 5' events ✨️

We'd love to see more creations - share your posters with us and we'll showcase them! 🎨

09/02/2026

Explore the hidden history & wildlife of Ormeau Park on our guided walking tours 🚶‍♀️🌿

🗓 Saturday 21st February

👣 Adult tour: 11.00-12.30
👦👧 Kids' tour: 14.45-16.45

Funded by 'Take 5', these tours are FREE & an excellent opportunity to discover local nature & stories ✨️

Visit Open Ormeau on Eventbrite or see links below for more information & registration. Booking is essential!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walking-tour-ormeau-park-tickets-1982441311328

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kids-walking-tour-tickets-1982440625276