Published: 10th June 2025

A SUMMER OF FREE MUSIC AND ANIMATION ALONG BELFAST’S ICONIC WATERFRONT

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Sundays on the Maritime Mile returns with a vibrant programme of free music, animation and entertainment every Sunday from June 15th to August 31st, 2025. Set against the historic backdrop of Belfast’s iconic waterfront, this family-friendly initiative promises to bring the Maritime Mile to life all summer long.

Developed and funded by Maritime Belfast Trust and delivered in collaboration with Titanic Belfast, W5, Titanic Distillers, Sailortown Regeneration, and Native Coffee, the programme invites locals and visitors alike to explore and enjoy Belfast’s iconic waterfront.

Stretching from Sailortown to the Thompson Dock, the Maritime Mile will host an exciting mix of weekly pop-up performances and interactive events including:

  • Titanic Tee Time – A playful 9-hole mini golf course, inspired by attractions across Northern Ireland, celebrating the sights, scenery and stories on Hamilton Dock.
  • Family Sound Science Days – Step into a world of vibrations, echoes and musical mystery with exciting experiments, interactive demos and make your own noise stations at SoundYard.
  • Titanic Distillers X Maritime Mile – Enjoy a laid-back summer Sunday filled with music from various local DJ’s.
  • Native Coffee – Trad, DJ sets, indie, yoga, coffee and more at Native on Queens Quay.
  • Sailortown Regeneration – Celebrate Bastille Day, enjoy trad and jazz and explore exhibitions in Sailortown.

Maeve Moreland, Destination Experience Manager at Maritime Belfast Trust said: “We are pleased to bring back Sundays on the Maritime Mile for a fourth summer, in collaboration with a number of our destination partners. Over the past few years, we’ve worked hard to animate the waterfront with inclusive, high-quality experiences that celebrate our heritage and connect people to the destination. This year’s programme builds on that success, offering something for everyone – from science and storytelling to music and mindful moments all designed to showcase what’s on offer across the Maritime Mile.”

Áine McBeth, Owner of Native Coffee said “We’re thrilled and thankful to be part of Sundays on the Maritime Mile. This summer, we’re hosting nine unique music events – including silent discos, trad sessions, sound baths and jazz. With such an eclectic lineup, we aim to bring something special for everyone to enjoy each Sunday!”

Judith Harvey, Group Head of Learning and Engagement, The Odyssey Trust added “W5 is delighted to support Sundays on the Maritime Mile across the summer and help bring some of the exciting science and engineering behind our rich maritime history and innovative maritime present to life with some ‘Sound Science’. We want to help create a real buzz and atmosphere along the waterfront area with hands-on science for everyone to get involved with.”

Sundays on the Maritime Mile is just the beginning, all summer long the Maritime Mile has a jammed packed calendar of events, including Sailortown Festival, 20th-22nd June, Titanic Céilí 27th July and the much-anticipated Belfast Maritime Festival 6th and 7th September which features a Saturday night headline performance by Hothouse Flowers and special guests Ríoghnach Connolly and Honeyfeet. Tickets on sale now at visitbelfast.com

Whether you’re a local or a visitor, there’s never been a better time to explore Belfast’s historic waterfront, plan your visit today by visiting www.maritime-mile.com

Follow @MaritimeMile on social media or visit www.maritime-mile.com/events for weekly schedules, featured acts, and the full summer event line-up.

Sundays on the Maritime Mile Programme