European Heritage Open Days

European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) – 12th & 13th September 2026

The Department for Communities is inviting you to get out and about and explore over 200 of Northern Ireland’s historic landmarks and hidden heritage as part of European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) 2026.

EHOD 2026 will take place on 12–13 September 2026, offering free public access to historic sites, cultural landmarks, and special events across Northern Ireland. This packed programme of events and activities including guided tours, talks and lectures, living history re-enactments, community fun days and more, has something for everyone and is not to be missed!

This year’s theme, 'Heritage at Risk: Revive, Resist, Reimagine’ invites organisers and visitors to explore the stories behind the places they care about, airing the physical site with the human voices, memory, craft and culture that bring it to life.

A  full programme of events to follow in the coming weeks!