Belfast 2024 celebrates the culture of our city with a wide-range of local projects, events and city initiatives, creating new connections and bringing people together to think, explore and create in new ways! Made by the people of Belfast for the people of Belfast!
All Events
Safari in the City – Butterfly Walk and Talk
Walk and talk to look at the Butterflies of Cave Hill.
Safari in the City – The Guillemots of Lagan Weir
A tour of the Black Guillemot colony at Lagan Weir. Learn about the difficult lives of these colourful…
Safari In the City – Nature Writing
Part of Belfast Book Festival this workshop with Lev Parikian, Moya Cannon, Mary Montague, Helen MacDonald, Katherine Rundell…
Little Amal: The May Queen
A murmuration of birds surround Amal as she offered a flower crown and bestowed the honor of The…
Little Amal: Do Not Disturb
As Amal climbs to Colin Glen, she joins the people of Belfast, laden with artefacts of memory and…
Little Amal at Beann Mhadagáin
Join us to say goodbye to Amal with a magical evening of music, dance and street performance inspired…
Little Amal: Amal in Narnia
Amal ventures into East Belfast where she discovers a large wardrobe in the centre of CS Lewis Square.
Water Works – Community Boatbuilding Workshops
A series of creative workshops at the spectacular Drawing Office, Titanic Hotel, where the world's most famous ocean…
Little Amal: Amal’s Big Lunch
Amal is greeted by the Lord Mayor of Belfast at City Hall as he celebrates his term in…
Safari in the City – Bat Walk
Walk and talk to look at the bats of Ligoniel Dams.
Safari in the City – Wildflower Identification
Walk and talk to look at the wildflowers of Sir Thomas & Lady Dixon Park.
Safari in the City – Making Space for Nature Conference
How can we make our urban green spaces more natureful, biodiverse and resilient?
Safari in the City – Seed Collecting
Join to collect wildflower seed for our practical conservation work.
Safari in the City – Swift Stories
This event at the Crescent Arts Centre will explore how swifts have been secured at the iconic site.
Safari in the City – Damsels and Dragons
Meet Belfast's damsels and dragons. Walk and talk to discuss the identification features of damselflies and dragonflies and…
Safari in the City – Bat Walk
Walk and talk to look at the bats of Shaw's Bridge.
Belfast 2024
With Belfast 2024 we want to ignite a new chapter for our city – a time when we look forward, dream, imagine and invent what our future city could be. A city that embraces creativity and nature, a city better connected with each other and with the world around us. This programme will see the city come to life with creative projects, inspiring initiatives, and unforgettable moments.
