NEWRY BID

Congratulations to our BID member Courtneys Steakhouse on winning best Cafe and Chef of the Year award! 🙌

Enjoy the celebrations! 🎉

BOOTS & BEATS AT BUTTERCRANE !!

Three weeks from today, Buttercrane Centre will be transformed for our Nashville Hoe-Down as part of Newry Goes Nashville! 🤠

Join us on Saturday 4th July from 1pm - 4pm for an afternoon of:

🎵 Live Country Music
👢 Line Dancing
🤠 Special Guest Giovanni Coenmans
🐂 Bucking Bronco
🎨 Face Painting
🎉 Family Fun

Whether you're a country music fan, a dancer or just looking for a fun family afternoon, there's something for everyone 🤩

Who will you bring along to Boots & Beats?

Tag them below 👇



Academy Dance Studio

Only 3 Weeks to Go!!! 😍

Newry Goes Nashville returns from Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th July! 🤠

Preparations are well underway for another fantastic weekend of live music, family fun, dancing, entertainment and Nashville spirit right across Newry City Centre.

We're still adding artists, venues and activities to the programme, but you can now check out the first few events and information online, including some bookable events.

🎵 Live Music
🤠 Family Activities
👢 Line Dancing
🚜 Trucks & Tractors
🎸 Pop-Up Music Across the City

We'd love to know.... what are you most looking forward to at Newry Goes Nashville 2026?

Tell us in the comments below 👇

Find out more at Newry.com



The Bank Newry
Magees Bar Newry
St. John Bosco GAC Social Club
MCGUIGANS BAR NEWRY
The Brass Monkey Steakhouse, Newry
The Bridge Bar, Newry
Nan Rice

Mc Coys Bar and Off Licence
Cobbles Newry
The Phoenix Newry
CWC NEWRY
Canal Court Hotel & Spa
THE RAILWAY BAR
Ginger Janes
The Quays, Newry
Buttercrane Centre
Studio Twenty Three
The Newry Democrat
The Newry Reporter
Newry.ie
Newry.LN
Newry Chamber
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
TEMPO Promotions
Newry Times
Newry City Tours

Come & Try Days For Women 🔥

Tickets available via Eventbrite.

FREE Event!

Trevor Smith & Friends In Low Places brings the magic of Garth Brooks to life with the ultimate live tribute show!

Having toured extensively across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, the production has earned standing ovations in iconic venues including the INEC, Vicar Street, the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Cork Opera House, and The Waterfront Hall.

They’ve also headlined major Irish festivals such as The Rose of Tralee, Puck Fair, Sea Breeze Festival and Cowboys & Heroes.

Audiences can expect all of Garth Brooks’ biggest hits—“If Tomorrow Never Comes,” “Friends in Low Places,” “The Dance,” “Unanswered Prayers,” “Baton Rouge,” and many more—performed with the power, authenticity and energy that defined the superstar’s legendary live shows.

Tickets: https://friendsinlowplaces.eventbrite.co.uk

Saturday 4th July

Canal Court Hotel & Spa

Doors 7.30pm

Show 8pm

Yee-Ha!

Newry Goes Nashville is Back!

Newry BID is delighted to announce the return of Newry Goes Nashville following a hugely successful weekend festival last year. The event returns from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th July with a full programme of day and evening events across the city.

Following the success of last year's inaugural event, Newry Goes Nashville returns bigger and better. More than 30 venues across the city are taking part in a packed weekend programme celebrating all things country.
The three-day festival will feature live music in venues across the city, with at least ten venues hosting live music each evening.

Country fans can also enjoy a wide range of daytime entertainment, including pop-up performances in coffee shops, restaurants and retail outlets; family-friendly activities; craft workshops; and events designed to bring country music to every corner of the city centre.

Festival favourites including the Roving Cowboy and promotional team will once again be out and about throughout the weekend, giving away prizes and creating plenty of opportunities for photographs and fun.

Among the highlights planned for this year's programme are an afternoon ‘Hoedown’ in Buttercrane Shopping Centre on Saturday afternoon, a ‘Trucks and Tractors’ showcase on Sunday, and a ‘Join in Jivin' family fun afternoon.

A range of inclusive activities are also planned, including Sign and Rhyme sessions and family craft workshops, ensuring there is something for all ages to enjoy throughout the weekend.

Eamonn Connolly, Manager of Newry BID, said:"Following the fantastic response to Newry Goes Nashville last year, we are delighted to bring the festival back for a second year.

The feedback from businesses and visitors was overwhelmingly positive. People loved the atmosphere, the live music and the feelgood factor it created across the city centre.

This year we have listened to that feedback and placed an even greater emphasis on daytime entertainment, creating more opportunities for visitors and families to enjoy the festival throughout the day as well as into the evening.

Newry Goes Nashville is a fantastic footfall driver for the city. It encourages people to stay longer, visit more businesses and experience everything our city centre has to offer. We are looking forward to welcoming visitors from near and far for what promises to be another memorable weekend."

Full programme details, booking information and event updates will be released over the coming weeks and will be available at Newry.com, local press and on Newry BID’s social channels.

This week's front page: A major tourism plan for the council area has been approved.

Best wishes to our immediate past Newry BID Chairman, supporter and friend, Peter Murray, on his retirement.
Peter has spent 38 years’ at the helm of Buttercrane Centre and has given his time freely and generously for the betterment of Newry.
We have a full tribute coming soon but in the meantime on his full last day, we wish Peter every continued success and good health to enjoy his retirement. 🎉☺️
Photo credit: Newry.LN

Newry BID would like to express our sincere condolences to Louise, Brian, Tania and the entire Phillips family on the passing of Larry.

Larry was a highly respected member of Newry’s business community and was until recently starring on our food tour recounting stories of old.

May he rest in peace 🙏