Strange and Unusual: A Celebration of Science Fiction & Horror

Schedule

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am

UTC+01:00

Location

The Braid Arts Centre | Ballymena, NI

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The Fright Club NI, Ireland's premier horror film fan club, invades The Braid Arts Centre on Saturday 18th April for STRANGE AND UNUSUAL: A CELEBRATION OF SCIENCE FICTION & HORROR. A brand new fan event, the first of its kind in Ballymena featuring
- 20 Alternative Vendors
- Guests of Honour
- Expert Talks
- Small Press
- Cosplay
- Artists
and much more
Already announced to appear at the event is:
- Hugh Ross, star of Clive Barker's cult fantasy horror Nightbreed, Hannibal Rising, Bronson, Outlander and a regular cast member of various audio episodes of Doctor Who
- Luisa Guerreiro, the woman who personified Toxie in the 2023 version of The Toxic Avenger. She also appeared in The Witcher and was a puppeteer in Wicked.
More announcements coming soon!
πŸ›οΈ The Braid Arts Centre
πŸ—“οΈ Saturday 18th April
⏰ Start 11am - 5pm
🎟️ Early Bird £10 (limited to the first 100) £15 Standard
⛔️ All ages (due to the theme we recommend parental guidance for small children)
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Where is it happening?

The Braid Arts Centre, 4-2 Mill Street, Ballymena, BT43 6, United Kingdom

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