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Belfast is packed with vibrant festivals throughout the year. Whether it's international film, music, dance or literature, Belfast's rich arts culture shines through when it comes to putting on a show.

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Monday 6 May 2024

Festival of Fools

Mon, 06 May 2024, 9:00am

Festival of Fools is a jam-packed weekend of circus performances, featuring breathtaking acrobatics, gut-busting comedy and jaw-dropping juggling!

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The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

Mon, 06 May 2024, 11:00am
0.61 KM

An 11 day festival of the best local, national and international arts held in the historic Cathedral Quarter of the city.

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Festival of Fools Performers 2024

Mon, 06 May 2024, 12:00pm

There are a range of performances taking place across Belfast as part of Festival of Fools. Take a look at the list below to make sure…

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The Worst Cafe in the World

Mon, 06 May 2024, 3:00pm

Book a table at Big Telly’s Worst Café in The World - not a meal in sight, but a menu of theatrical bites to amuse your…

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CRASS: The Sound of Free Speech

Mon, 06 May 2024, 8:00pm
0.56 KM

Celebratory, shocking and raw, this film is as close to the story of the anarcho-punk band as you’re going to get…

The Deer’s Head & Bell’s Brewery
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Nadine Shah

Mon, 06 May 2024, 8:00pm

Nadine Shah will be performing at the Festival Marquee as part of Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival!

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Jack Docherty: David Bowie & Me – Parallel Lives

Mon, 06 May 2024, 8:00pm

Following a successful Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Jack Docherty is taking his critically-acclaimed show David Bowie & Me on tour.

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C Duncan

Mon, 06 May 2024, 8:00pm
0.68 KM

Chris Duncan is performing at Ulster Sports Club as part of Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival.

Ulster Sports Club
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Tuesday 7 May 2024

Festival of Fools

Tue, 07 May 2024, 9:00am

Festival of Fools is a jam-packed weekend of circus performances, featuring breathtaking acrobatics, gut-busting comedy and jaw-dropping juggling!

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mother tongue

Tue, 07 May 2024, 9:00am
0.82 KM

This group exhibition features sculpture, installation, painting, photography, audio and film.

The MAC
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The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

Tue, 07 May 2024, 11:00am
0.61 KM

An 11 day festival of the best local, national and international arts held in the historic Cathedral Quarter of the city.

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
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Smoke

Tue, 07 May 2024, 12:00pm

Smoke is an exciting exhibition and engagement project from two established international artists.

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Chasing Amy: A Celebration of the Life and Songs of Amy Winehouse

Tue, 07 May 2024, 1:00pm

Chasing Amy is a compassionate exploration of the creative influences and development of the celebrated vocalist and songwriter.

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Chasing Amy: A Celebration of the Life and Songs of Amy Winehouse

Tue, 07 May 2024, 8:00pm

Chasing Amy is a compassionate exploration of the creative influences and development of the celebrated vocalist and songwriter.

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Oisin Leech

Tue, 07 May 2024, 8:00pm
0.56 KM

Oisin is delighted to play his Belfast solo debut gig at The Deers Head on May 7 as part of Cathedral Arts Festival.

The Deer’s Head & Bell’s Brewery
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CAttS

Tue, 07 May 2024, 8:00pm
0.68 KM

CAttS is a lip-sync ballet through the distractions and obsessions that help us cope with an increasingly dystopian reality.

Ulster Sports Club
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Young Frankenstein: Special Event Screening

Tue, 07 May 2024, 9:00pm

CQAF celebrate the 50th anniversary of the horrifyingly hilarious Young Frankenstein with a very special screening.

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Wednesday 8 May 2024

Festival of Fools

Wed, 08 May 2024, 9:00am

Festival of Fools is a jam-packed weekend of circus performances, featuring breathtaking acrobatics, gut-busting comedy and jaw-dropping juggling!

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mother tongue

Wed, 08 May 2024, 9:00am
0.82 KM

This group exhibition features sculpture, installation, painting, photography, audio and film.

The MAC
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The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

Wed, 08 May 2024, 11:00am
0.61 KM

An 11 day festival of the best local, national and international arts held in the historic Cathedral Quarter of the city.

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
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Smoke

Wed, 08 May 2024, 12:00pm

Smoke is an exciting exhibition and engagement project from two established international artists.

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Zoe Conway & John Mcintyre

Wed, 08 May 2024, 1:00pm

Zoe Conway and John McIntyre bring to the stage sympathetic arrangements of traditional Irish music, compositions and songs, old and new.

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Contra by Laura Murphy

Wed, 08 May 2024, 8:00pm
0.71 KM

Festival of Fools 2024 After Hours presents Contra by Laura Murphy. Drawing from circus, stand-up and live art, Contra is a solo-cabaret of contradictions.

Belfast Circus School
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Hollie McNish: The Lobster Tour with Michael Pedersen

Wed, 08 May 2024, 8:00pm

After a run of sold out shows up and down the UK, Hollie McNish is back with a brand new book, Lobster and other things I’m…

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TVAM

Wed, 08 May 2024, 8:00pm
0.68 KM

TVAM is both visceral and melancholic, drifting wonderfully across dream pop, shoegaze and synth-pop without ever permanently calling one camp its home.

Ulster Sports Club
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Thursday 9 May 2024

Festival of Fools

Thu, 09 May 2024, 9:00am

Festival of Fools is a jam-packed weekend of circus performances, featuring breathtaking acrobatics, gut-busting comedy and jaw-dropping juggling!

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mother tongue

Thu, 09 May 2024, 9:00am
0.82 KM

This group exhibition features sculpture, installation, painting, photography, audio and film.

The MAC
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The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

Thu, 09 May 2024, 11:00am
0.61 KM

An 11 day festival of the best local, national and international arts held in the historic Cathedral Quarter of the city.

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
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Smoke

Thu, 09 May 2024, 12:00pm

Smoke is an exciting exhibition and engagement project from two established international artists.

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‘Boldie’ Premiere Screening

Thu, 09 May 2024, 7:00pm

‘Boldie’ A new film by Nicholas Keogh. He will also introduce two of his favourite films.

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Belonging by Cikada Circus

Thu, 09 May 2024, 8:00pm
0.71 KM

Festival of Fools 2024 After Hours presents Belonging by Cikada Circus - a unique immersive experience.

Belfast Circus School
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Annie Macmanus in Conversation – in partnership with Ulster Presents at Ulster University

Thu, 09 May 2024, 8:00pm

CQAF in partnership with Ulster Presents at Ulster University welcomes Annie Macmanus to the festival to talk about her writing and her career.

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Luke Haines Freaks Out! Weirdos, Misfits and Deviants – The Rise and Fall of Righteous Rock ’n’ Roll

Thu, 09 May 2024, 8:00pm
0.56 KM

Join Luke Haines for this in-conversation talk about his new book.

The Deer’s Head & Bell’s Brewery
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Jerry Sadowitz: Comedian, Magician, Psychopath!

Thu, 09 May 2024, 8:00pm

Jerry Sadowitz, Britain’s favourite comedian and magician, is back!

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Friday 10 May 2024

mother tongue

Fri, 10 May 2024, 9:00am
0.82 KM

This group exhibition features sculpture, installation, painting, photography, audio and film.

The MAC
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The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

Fri, 10 May 2024, 11:00am
0.61 KM

An 11 day festival of the best local, national and international arts held in the historic Cathedral Quarter of the city.

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
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Smoke

Fri, 10 May 2024, 12:00pm

Smoke is an exciting exhibition and engagement project from two established international artists.

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Hero of Belfast: The Mary Ann McCracken Walking Tour

Fri, 10 May 2024, 2:00pm
1.21 KM

Experience Mary Ann McCracken’s Belfast, as you walk in the footsteps of this remarkable abolitionist, philanthropist and social reformer.

Clifton House Belfast
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Fatal Deviation

Fri, 10 May 2024, 8:00pm
0.56 KM

The film tells the story of a young man returning home after a long absence, his future uncertain, his father gone.

The Deer’s Head & Bell’s Brewery
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Baxter Dury

Fri, 10 May 2024, 8:00pm

CQAF is delighted to welcome Baxter Dury our Festival Marquee as part of his I Thought I Was Better Than You tour.

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Kimmie Rhodes

Fri, 10 May 2024, 8:00pm

Kimmie Rhodes from Austin, Texas returns with a rare and intimate solo performance to celebrate the release of newly-penned songs.

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A.N.J.A

Fri, 10 May 2024, 8:00pm

Horror Garage Punk! A.N.J.A. is a German-born, Belfast based singer and songwriter who performs with her 4-piece live band.

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DJ Format

10 - 11 May 2024
0.68 KM

DJ Format will blend his favourite funk, soul, and even elements of hip hop for an unforgettable experience that will keep you dancing.

Ulster Sports Club
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Saturday 11 May 2024

mother tongue

Sat, 11 May 2024, 9:00am
0.82 KM

This group exhibition features sculpture, installation, painting, photography, audio and film.

The MAC
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The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

Sat, 11 May 2024, 11:00am
0.61 KM

An 11 day festival of the best local, national and international arts held in the historic Cathedral Quarter of the city.

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
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Smoke

Sat, 11 May 2024, 12:00pm

Smoke is an exciting exhibition and engagement project from two established international artists.

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Sara Pascoe – Weirdo

Sat, 11 May 2024, 2:00pm

The debut novel from the bestselling and award-winning comedian, in conversation with Kathy Clugston.

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The Bonnevilles

Sat, 11 May 2024, 2:00pm
0.56 KM

The Bonnevilles are a no-frills guitar-and-drums two-piece from Ireland who play hard-hitting roots music they call “garage punk blues.”

The Deer’s Head & Bell’s Brewery
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Ibibio Sound Machine

Sat, 11 May 2024, 8:00pm

Pull the Rope, the new record by Ibibio Sound Machine, casts the Eno Williams and Max Grunhard-led outfit in a new light.

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Katherine Priddy

Sat, 11 May 2024, 8:00pm
0.56 KM

Since emerging with her debut EP Wolf, UK singer-songwriter Katherine Priddy has quickly become one of the most exciting names on the British music scene.

The Deer’s Head & Bell’s Brewery
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Blue Whale (‘Last Immediate Images’ Album Launch)

Sat, 11 May 2024, 8:30pm

Belfast quartet Blue Whale make their highly-anticipated return with their forthcoming second LP, Last Immediate Images.

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Sunday 12 May 2024

mother tongue

Sun, 12 May 2024, 9:00am
0.82 KM

This group exhibition features sculpture, installation, painting, photography, audio and film.

The MAC
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The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

Sun, 12 May 2024, 11:00am
0.61 KM

An 11 day festival of the best local, national and international arts held in the historic Cathedral Quarter of the city.

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
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Revolucion to Roxy, Phil Manzanera In Conversation

Sun, 12 May 2024, 2:00pm

Phil Manzanera, one of the UK’s best-known musicians and record producers, has written his memoir, titled ‘Revólución to Roxy’.

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Janey Godley: On Screen & On-Stage

Sun, 12 May 2024, 2:00pm

CQAF are delighted to have Janey returning to Belfast to present a new documentary on her life and featuring CQAF!

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My Darling Clementine

Sun, 12 May 2024, 3:00pm
0.56 KM

A labour of love on multiple levels, My Darling Clementine began as a homage to classic country duets of the 60’s and 70’s á la George…

The Deer’s Head & Bell’s Brewery
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Too Much Too Young: The 2 Tone Records Story – In conversation with Daniel Rachel

Sun, 12 May 2024, 7:00pm

Author Daniel Rachel joins us to talk about his new book 2 Tone: The Music, label and moment that shaped British Culture.

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Scott Flanagan Plays Electric

12 - 13 May 2024

Pianist, composer and founder of Scott’s Jazz Club Scott Flanigan brings his exciting electric band to CQQF.

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Niall McCabe

Sun, 12 May 2024, 8:00pm

With self-effacing humour and stories told of growing up on a remote Irish Island Niall McCabe possess an effortless charm.

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Jane Weaver

Sun, 12 May 2024, 8:00pm
0.68 KM

Jane Weaver returns with brand new single ‘Love In Constant Spectacle’, evoking spectacular images.

Ulster Sports Club
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Tuesday 14 May 2024

mother tongue

Tue, 14 May 2024, 9:00am
0.82 KM

This group exhibition features sculpture, installation, painting, photography, audio and film.

The MAC
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Smoke

Tue, 14 May 2024, 12:00pm

Smoke is an exciting exhibition and engagement project from two established international artists.

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Wednesday 15 May 2024

mother tongue

Wed, 15 May 2024, 9:00am
0.82 KM

This group exhibition features sculpture, installation, painting, photography, audio and film.

The MAC
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Smoke

Wed, 15 May 2024, 12:00pm

Smoke is an exciting exhibition and engagement project from two established international artists.

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Thursday 16 May 2024

mother tongue

Thu, 16 May 2024, 9:00am
0.82 KM

This group exhibition features sculpture, installation, painting, photography, audio and film.

The MAC
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Smoke

Thu, 16 May 2024, 12:00pm

Smoke is an exciting exhibition and engagement project from two established international artists.

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Friday 17 May 2024

mother tongue

Fri, 17 May 2024, 9:00am
0.82 KM

This group exhibition features sculpture, installation, painting, photography, audio and film.

The MAC
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Smoke

Fri, 17 May 2024, 12:00pm

Smoke is an exciting exhibition and engagement project from two established international artists.

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Saturday 18 May 2024

mother tongue

Sat, 18 May 2024, 9:00am
0.82 KM

This group exhibition features sculpture, installation, painting, photography, audio and film.

The MAC
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Smoke

Sat, 18 May 2024, 12:00pm

Smoke is an exciting exhibition and engagement project from two established international artists.

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Sunday 19 May 2024

mother tongue

Sun, 19 May 2024, 9:00am
0.82 KM

This group exhibition features sculpture, installation, painting, photography, audio and film.

The MAC
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