Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival, an exciting annual celebration of our rich local maritime history, culture, crafts, music, and food will take place between 24 May to 2 June 2019, located on the stunningly beautiful landscapes and waters between Ballycastle and Rathlin Island on the spectacular north coast of Ireland, right in the heart of the Causeway Coast and Glens. A multi-site festival highlighting the stunningly beautiful surroundings of Ballycastle town, Rathlin Island and the waters in between. Opportunities to try new activities, hear new sounds, sample new tastes and celebrate our rich maritime heritage. The Festival is a programme of nautical themed events in Ballycastle and Rathlin Island. The festival celebrates the culture, cuisine and coastal treasures with exciting sea-focused programme of nautical themed events in Ballycastle and Rathlin Island. Events such as the Tall Ship, Curragh’s, have-a-go kayaking, traditional music, Naturally North Coast & Glens Market and an ‘Ulster Chowder Cook off’ only give a flavour of what is on offer to see and do.