Belfast is preparing for a “watershed” summer, with tourism forecasts projecting around two million visitors to the city. Reporting from multiple outlets highlights that August is expected to be the busiest month, driven by a packed programme of events and increased travel demand. A key focus is the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, Ireland’s major music and culture festival, which is due to be hosted in Belfast for the first time. The festival is expected to attract additional domestic and international visitors and contribute to the overall visitor numbers for the season. The articles present the forecast as a significant milestone for Belfast’s tourism sector and indicate that the city is planning around the scale of expected demand during the summer months, particularly in August. While the coverage centres on the visitor estimate and the significance of hosting Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, it also underscores the wider expectation of a major peak in travel and attendance during the summer period.