What’s on for singles
Events through the year that make an easy first or second date.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Traditionally kept from 18 to 25 January, with the 2027 theme 'Do not be afraid'. A local unity service is a kind way to meet Christians from other churches.
Source: Churches Together in Britain and Ireland: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, checked 8 November 2026
Christian festival season
Greenbelt is taking a break from its full festival in 2027 while it looks for a new home for 2028. It plans a smaller community camp over the August bank holiday and will appear at the Solas festival in Scotland.
Source: Greenbelt: Statements, checked 8 November 2026
Advent giving in Belfast
The Black Santa sit-out on the steps of St Anne's Cathedral raises money for local charities in the days before Christmas, a tradition since 1976. In 2025 it ran from 15 to 24 December, except Sunday.
Source: Diocese of Connor: Black Santa back on the steps of Belfast Cathedral, checked 8 November 2026