A vibrant, free public event celebrating the incredible impact of Men’s Sheds in our society, bringing together urban and rural communities.

SHEDFEST 2026 Health | Heritage | Home

10am-3pm Thursday 19th November 2026

Location: The Titanic Hotel. Queens Road, Titanic Quarter, Belfast, BT3 9DT.

About SHEDFEST 2026

Groundwork NI is proud to present SHEDFEST 2026—a vibrant, free public event celebrating the incredible impact of Men’s Sheds in our society. Bringing together urban and rural community groups, this year's festival focuses on three vital themes: Health | Heritage | Home. It is the perfect platform to share skills, meet new groups, and connect directly with local charities and support services.

We know that Men’s Sheds are invaluable pillars of our communities with immense social value. Our mission is to raise awareness and rally the vital support these groups need to help their members stay happy, safe, and healthy. Come along, see the amazing work on display, and discover how Men's Sheds, and new community Sheds models are changing lives! Over 50 organisations are present to offer support, advice, opportunity, and good relations.

What’s on at SHEDFEST 2026 Health | Heritage | Home

Health

Access to +15 health organisations

One-to-one health checks

One-to-one health and wellbeing sessions

Health talks, presentations and Q&As

Participants include; Carers Support Service, Deafblind UK, Dementia NI, Recovery College, Lifeline, Active Belfast / Physical Activity Scheme, Falls Prevention Team BHSCT, Stroke Association, NI Chest Heart & Stroke, Public Health Dietetics, Cancer Focus, Cancer Lifeline, Prostate Cancer UK, Action Cancer, & more.

Heritage

Live demonstrations in traditional crafts & tangible heritage skills

+20 Men’s Sheds stalls featuring arts, crafts and community projects

Music by the Colin Men’s Shed Ukulele Band

Heritage talks, presentations and screenings

Participants include; Green Woodwork Ireland, Lough Neagh Boating Heritage Association, Basket making with Welig Traditional Crafts, leather working with The Irish Saddler, copper smithing with Redsmiths Forge, Bog Oak Carving, spinning & traditional weaving with Born In A Field textiles, Printmaking with Sheenagh Bleakney.

Home

+10 Environment, conservation, and nature organisations

Horticulture, gardening & advice on healthy growing

Environmental & nature talks and discussions

Participants include; The Conservation Volunteers (TCV), The Belfast Hills Partnership, Belfast City Council- Environmental Education & Outreach, N.I Marine Taskforce, Ulster Wildlife - Let Nature In, Groundwork- Northern allotments & Goals For Climate

Support & Services

10 Support organisations & services

Men's Shed talks and discussions

Participants include; Maritime Belfast Trust, Land & Property Services, Make The Call (DFC), Belfast City Council- City and Neighbourhood Services, Active Community Network Belfast, Mens Alliance Northern Ireland, UK Men's Shed Association, Libraries N.I, National Energy Action (NEA), NI. Assembly Participation & Outreach, NI PRONI, N.I Screen

Call in and join us on International Mens Day – Free Admission. All communities Welcome!

For inquiries email: mensshed@groundworkni.co.uk

Links:

https://www.groundwork.org.uk/mens-sheds/

https://belfastmenshealthgroup.org/

This event is organised by Groundwork NI and the Belfast Men’s Health Steering Group, in partnership with Maritime Belfast Trust & Titanic Hotel.

Description supplied by the event organiser.