Picnic in the Park: The 1977

Sunday 5th July 2026 | Ward Park Bandstand

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When & Where

Sunday 5th July 2026

Starts at: 3:00pm


Ward Park Bandstand Castle Street

Music

Tickets

No Ticket Required

Following a number of shows in the Court House including a memorable “Nearly New-Year Knees Up” with Meraki, The 1977 announce their first Picnic in the Park show. The band hails from Belfast and Bangor, both cities with a claim to be the birthplace of Northern Irish punk. Bingy & Gerry (Arms of Venus de Milo), Justin (The Foyer Incident), and Andy (Liberty Arcade) play classic punk and new wave covers from bands including The Jam, SLF, The Clash and The Ramones.

All ages welcome  Free event  Feel free to bring a picnic, camping chairs, and suncream  Train friendly 

Picnic in the Park events have an accessible area for anyone with special requirements. Our volunteers on the day can assist you.

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