Discover unmissable events and festivals in Belfast and the surrounding area this Autumn. From art festivals to fun indoor activities, there is something going on in Belfast for everyone to enjoy.
Autumn Festivals
Autumn Events
Autumn
Oyster Masterclass
Dive into the world of oysters at Fish City, Belfast's award-winning seafood restaurant.
Late Night Lobby
Every Friday and Saturday night Bullit Hotel welcomes their resident music head JC & friends. Expect only the…
Friar’s Bush Ancient Graveyard Tour – Whistlestop Tour
Experience a lively Irish heritage tour of Belfast’s most ancient cemetery pre-dating Belfast city.
Tappi Odu (Flee)
Explore Tamil artist Anushiya Sundaralingam's installation தப்பி ஓடு Tappi Odu (Flee) in the Window on Our World gallery…
Christmas Luxury Afternoon Tea & Baking Demonstration
Five course luxury afternoon tea and baking/cooking demonstration by Bronagh from Bakehouse NI by the turf fire-side Experience.
Belfast Gaol’s Massacres and Murders Paranormal Ghost Tour
A real paranormal ghost tour of the Old Gaol’s, Massacres and Murders of Old Belfast using real ghost…
Lavery’s Comedy Club
Looking for a night of non-stop laughs? Look no further than Colin Geddis' comedy night in their middle…
Royal Ulster Academy Annual Exhibition
Ulster Museum welcomes the Royal Ulster Academy back for the 143rd Annual Exhibition of Art.
Lock-in Sessions
The Second Fiddle are open until 3am every Thursday, Friday & Saturday, with live music until 2:30am!
BEUYS
See BEUYS 50 Years Later: Action, Society, Performance and Change at Ulster Museum.
Open Sessions
Fancy the chance to perform an original piece or acoustic cover in front of a crowd? Come along…
Vinyl Sessions
Check into the lobby early with the legendary Ghost’s “Vinyl Session”.
Pour Out Your Heart – The Reporter Open Mic Night
Join The Reporter Bar every Thursday at the Reporter from 8-10 PM for Open Mic Night, hosted by…
Jo Spence: A Woman’s Place?
This is an exhibition spotlighting the ground-breaking phototherapy work of the celebrated British photographer and feminist Jo Spence.
Christmas at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
Explore the gardens adorned with dazzling decorations inspired by the 12 Days of Christmas at Hillsborough Castle and…
Paddy Godfrey Live at The Reporter
Paddy Godfrey playing country classics and his own originals every Friday from 9pm
Empire Blues – The Chris Taplin Blues Band
Belfast’s own weekly live Blues club. The Chris Taplin Band transport us from Belfast to the Mississippi Delta…
Antechamber: Mary McIntyre
See new intervention by Northern Irish Artist Mary McIntyre in the Spotlight Gallery at Ulster Museum.
North Block Bazaar
A unique Little Market set inside the walls of the very famous Crumlin rd Jail. A Boutique market…
Letterpress Postcards – Experience AND 2024
Join for an evening of creativity and fun at Seacourt Print Workshop! No experience is necessary to take…
Santa’s Elf Academy
Santa and his loyal elf-bot Bud-E are returning to W5 this Christmas in an exciting new show!
Arpita Shah: Modern Muse
"Modern Muse" by acclaimed photographic artist Arpita Shah is a compelling exhibition that Belfast Exposed is delighted to…
Get Lucky Student Thursdays
Join on Anne St Belfast for our mid-week student night, “Get Lucky”, which transforms Tipsy each Thursday as…
Belfast Giants 2024/25 Season
The Giants compete in the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) and seek to bring silverware back to Belfast…
Waterman Cookery School – December Classes
Waterman Cookery School is set in the heart of Belfast’s buzzing Cathedral Quarter featuring a mix of demonstration…
The Wiggle Room by Boom Clap Play
Step into The Wiggle Room - a new immersive experience made by Belfast’s explorers of all ages!
Sunday Sessions
Come along to The Dirty Onion every Sunday for a live trad session and live folk bands!
Dude Perfect
Dude Perfect, are taking their wildly successful arena tour international with their Dude Perfect Panda-Monium World Tour.
We Love Dogs!
Proudly sponsored by Jollyes pet superstores, Belfast Exposed is delighted to present public exhibition “We Love Dogs!” in…
Family Art Workshop
Golden Thread is thrilled to relaunch their in-house program of workshops in their bespoke workshop space – THE…
AR Experience Belfast City Hall Exhibition
The ever-popular Belfast City Hall visitor exhibition has been given a sprinkle of magic and bursts to life…
Bodhran Lessons
Come along every Thursday for Bodhran Lessons in The Second Fiddle.
2025 Moy Park Belfast City Half Marathon
The Moy Park Belfast City Half Marathon is Northern Ireland's BIGGEST half marathon.
MAC Baby Time
Join for these gentle sessions for babies, where they’ll get to experience and explore light, sound, and textures…
After Hours!
Lock-in sessions at The Dirty Onion! Continue the craic until 3am every Saturday!
Come & Try Sit On Top Kayaking – Castlewellan
Come and Try Sit On Top Kayaking… a simply awesome activity, whether a gentle introduction on their single…
Ciorcal Comhrá
Join for an Irish Conversation Circle to practice the language or learn a new skill.
Belfast Trad Session
The very best of Belfast’s Traditional Music Community collaborate for a night of tunes and craic every Wednesday…