Get the latest scoop on tours, concerts and gigs, family events and everything else that’s happening in Belfast this Spring.
Spring
The ‘Line of Duty Locations Trail’
The ‘Line of Duty Locations Trail’ is a free tour for devotees of the hit BBC crime drama…
Easter Petting Zoo
Baaack by popular demand, the MAC Petting Zoo returns on Easter Tuesday and Wednesday with some very special…
Easter at Montalto
Come and join us at Montalto Estate on 10th & 11th April to enjoy our annual Montalto Easter…
Mariano and Maeve
Belfast Tango are so excited to welcome Mariano Laplume and Maeve McGreevy!
City Cocktail Circuit
You’ll visit 5 awesome cocktail venues, enjoy 7 different cocktails, nibbles along the way and see demonstrations around…
Burgers, Beers & Spirits at The Echlinville Distillery
Enjoy an afternoon of the finest local food and drinks with gourmet burgers by Ballyboley Dexters, craft beer…
Jazz Up The 80s with the Jay Rayner Sextet
Restaurant critic Jay Rayner leads an ensemble of top flight musicians through a vivid night of the very best…
Belfast Record Fair
The Belfast Record Fair has been running at the Oh Yeah Music Centre since 2010. The fair runs…
Waterman House April Cookery School Classes
Learn the tricks of the trade at the Cookery School at Waterman House as local chefs share their…
Easter Adventure Trail at Castle Ward
Embrace your inner explorer when you discover the world at Castle Ward! Make your way along the trail…
The West Belfast Self Guided Tour – ‘West Belfast: Peacewalls, Murals and More’
West Belfast: Peacewalls, Murals and More’ is DC Tours first self-guided tour! It’s an indepth overview of the…
A Night to Remember
This year marks the 111th anniversary of the sinking of one of history’s most famous ships. Journey through…
Queer Set Dancing
Part of MACtivate programme in association with The Rainbow Project, their fortnightly Queer Set Dancing class is specifically…
A History of Terror – 2.5 hour City Centre Walking Tour
‘A History of Terror’ is a multi-award winning city centre walking tour which explores the history of the…
Belfast Eco E-Tour
Enjoy a tour on e-bikes around some of Belfast's most photographed landmarks including, the Big Fish, Cathedral Quarter,…
An Ideal Husband Rehearsed Reading
Join as the Bright Umbrella cast read Oscar Wilde’s brilliant and witty, ‘An Ideal Husband’ - a four-act…
The Deer’s Head Whiskey Club with Dunville’s Irish Whiskey
Join on the first Wednesday of every month, where you'll get to taste four whiskeys and hear the…
Fiona Trotter sings ‘The Woman in Jazz’
Join the Fiona Trotter Quartet as they present the music of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Halliday, Etta James and…
History Of The Present: Film + Panel Discussion
History of the Present is a new experimental opera-film forefronting working-class women’s voices to ask: who has the…
Anne Quail Exhibition ‘Outside In’
Pop into 2 Royal Avenue to view a selection of paintings by Northern Irish based visual artist, Anne…
Hero of Belfast: Mary Ann McCracken Walking Tour
Experience Mary Ann McCracken’s Belfast, as you walk in the footsteps of this remarkable abolitionist, philanthropist and social…
Some Guys Have All The Luck
The ultimate tribute to Rod Stewart, Some Guys Have All The Luck, comes to the Waterfront Hall, Belfast…
ELLIPSES – An Anthem to End Wars
Produced and presented by Quotidian – Word on The Street in association with Belfast International Arts Festival.
Cabaret Variety Show
Cabaret Supper Club's Cabaret Variety Shows are an explosive cocktail of burlesque, comedy, and live music that needs…
Clifton Street Cemetery Tour
Step back in time as you enter through the gates of Clifton Street Cemetery, opened by the Belfast…
Handmade Music
Handmade Music is a brand-new experimental music night featuring an amazing mix of well-known artists, lesser-known artists, and…
Foxxy Fridays
Join Roxy Tumbledryer and her guests from 9pm for an all out barrel of laughs with cabaret, craic…
Local Talent & BBQ
Join Montalto Estate in The Walled Garden, on May Bank Holiday, for a day full of entertainment and…
HMS Caroline – Open from 1st April
This April step on board HMS Caroline and experience an incredible day out the whole family can enjoy.
Fleetwood Dreams
Fleetwood Dreams are a six-piece band of professional musicians who are mad about Fleetwood Mac! 6 May 2023
Spring Fest at Malone House and Barnett Demesne
Spring is here and with it sees the arrival of ‘Spring Fest’ with a weekend of family fun,…
The Great Rabbit Runaround
A fun-filled Easter Trail for all the family. Hop on down to Northern Ireland’s royal residence this Easter…
WASTELAND
WASTELAND dives headfirst into a gritty story of loss, hope, escapism, and survival.
An Evening with Lawson’s Dry Hills
The Crafty Vintner will be joined by award-winning New Zealand vineyard Lawson’s Dry Hills for their April wine…
Paint & Sip Afternoon Tea in association with Thompson’s Tea
Unleash your creativity at the Stormont Hotel painting workshop with the talented artist Dawn Crothers, followed by afternoon…
The Jeremiahs
The Jeremiahs is an Irish folk band that comprises four musicians who have come together with the common…
Dream a Little Dream
The MAC is delighted to collaborate with Place to Wonder who create storytelling experiences to support children lower…
Easter at Eden
Exciting sponge printing and decorating of pottery! For anyone school age or older of all abilities, and all…
Cirque The Greatest Show
Roll up, roll up! Cirque The Greatest Show comes to the Ulster Hall, Belfast for three incredible nights…
‘Your Belfast’ – Self-guided Tour
DC Tours latest self-guided tour is ‘Your Belfast’, an immersive (and free) self-guided tour of Belfast city centre.
The Deer’s Head Whiskey Club with Hinch
Join on the first Wednesday of every month, where you'll get to taste four whiskeys and hear the…
Spring Spectacular at Hillsborough Castle
See the gardens of Northern Ireland’s royal residence erupt in spectacular colour this spring, as over half a…
Belfast Easter Egg Hunt
Get ‘eggcited’ as the Belfast Easter Egg Hunt returns to Belfast City Centre and the team at Belfast…
Truth, Love, or Promise
Ten years after her internationally-acclaimed play, In The Window, debuted at the Lyric Theatre, Nuala McKeever is back…
Indie Fude: Cheese Pop-up
Bullhouse East is thrilled to invite you to our pop-up cheese events, where you can indulge in Indie…
Smartphone Quiz
Put your knowledge to the test at The Bowery’s weekly Smartphone Quiz. With great prizes to be won…
Swing into Spring this Easter at Belfast Zoo
Swing into Spring this Easter at Belfast Zoo! You and your little monkeys can get busy with the…
Dan Leith: Peninsula
Dan Leith/Otter Debauchery presents a new live musical comedy show filled with sardonic wit, honest anecdotes, crude humour,…
Belfast Gin Jaunt
Pop your gin-tinted glasses on! You will start at a Victorian Gin Palace before making your way through…
SIX The Musical
Roll out the red carpet for the royal return of SIX the musical! Back by Phenomenal Demand following…
Dine & Stay in Montalto House
Come and stay in the 18th century mansion, Montalto House, and soak up the grandeur of the architecture.
Scott’s Jazz Club Presents – Scott Flanigan Plays Electric
Pianist, composer and founder of Scott’s Jazz Club Scott Flanigan brings his exciting synth and guitar-based electric band…
Ceol na Sióg le Gráinne Holland agus cairde
Join for a beautiful concert and celebrate the coming of Bealtaine and the beauty of nature through music…
Louise Wallace: Midnight Feast
Midnight Feast is a new body of work from Louise Wallace which looks at desire, excess and the…
Array Collective: The Druthaib’s Ball
Array Collective’s Turner Prize-winning installation 'The Druthaib's Ball' returns home to the Ulster Museum.
David Browne Murray at The Reporter Bar
Local legend David Browne Murray is taking over as your new headliner for your Saturday night at The…
Fesshole: Live
Rob Manuel, creator of Fesshole and B3ta, brings the internet’s naughtiest, funniest, cringiest confessions to Belfast - for…
Easter Adventure Trail at Rowallane Garden
Take to the Easter trail at Rowallane Garden and look out for frogs and birds, a range of…
Laughs with Raff
Multi-award-winning comedian, Paddy Raff, is back with something special – a unique family-friendly live comedy show.
Brewpub Experience
Enjoy a guided tasting session of some of their favourite Bell's Brewery beers paired with a tasty pie…
Mojo MickyBo
Mojo Mickybo shows the friendship between two boys growing up in Belfast – a friendship created and destroyed…
Crafty Beer & Street Eats
Who doesn't love to try craft beer & street food? Join Taste & Tour on a 3 hour…
Joob Joobs Kids Birthday Parties – in the BIGGEST SWEET SHOP in Northern Ireland
Have your kid's birthday party at the BIGGEST SWEET SHOP in Northern Ireland!
Belfast Food Tour
The perfect tour for foodies! No need for breakfast, nor will you need lunch, and leave the car…
Country & Irish
Country and Irish is essentially the story of a man at the end of his tether who sets…
Expecting by Charis McRoberts
Shauna and Robbie are expecting... different things. Shauna expects motherhood won’t be easy. Robbie can’t wait to be…
Agreement
In this major new play, Owen McCafferty examines the negotiations leading up to the Good Friday Agreement and…
Trad Sessions at The Bowery
Head to The Bowery for their weekly Trad Session every Friday after 5pm. Free admission and enjoy their…
Dean Friedman
Don't miss this rare performance by this legendary singer-songwriter. Hear hits like Ariel, Lucky Stars, Lydia and McDonald's…
A Filthy Dirty Rumour
This play deals with themes of sexual identity and suicide and is presented as part of LGBTQIA+ awareness…
Terry McHugh: The World on a String
Terry Mc Hugh is a North Belfast comedian who has appeared on the Blame Game and Game of…
Easter at Ulster Folk Museum
Discover a traditional 1900s Easter at Ulster Folk Museum. You'll learn what typical celebrations would have looked like…
Titanic The Musical
Based on real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, Titanic The Musical is a stunning…
The Man Who Swallowed A Dictionary
This one-man show chronicles the remarkable life of Ervine, from the backstreets of East Belfast to Long Kesh…
Pizza and Pottery Night
Enjoy pizza and pottery in Crawfordsburn, giving you the chance to get creative before having some artisan wood…
The ‘Best of Belfast City Trail’
Simply download the DC Tours free app from the App Store or Google Play (search for ‘DC Tours…
Gretchen Peters Live in Concert
2022 marks the 25th year since Gretchen Peters first set foot on a UK stage. She returns live…
A Ghost Story and Paranormal Tour at White’s Tavern
Join the ghost master BelfastLad himself at the Oyster Rooms at White’s Tavern for a real Irish horror…
ESB Science Blast
The STEM-focused education programme for primary school children, encourages critical thinking and collaboration in a fun environment.
EA City of Belfast School of Music Community Concert
Join the Education Authority City of Belfast School of Music as they present their Community Concert.
Dragged Out Saturdays
A full day of Drag Queens GALORE for the best Saturday out in Belfast! Karaoke, cabaret, games and…
The String Ninjas
Enjoy live entertainment from The String Ninjas, a duo who play all the biggest hits on their string…
Joe Pera ‘Spring in the Midwest and Rustbelt Tour Pt IV: Spring in the UK & Europe’
A good hour of standup by New York comedian Joe Pera, best known for his Adult Swim series,…
Best of Belfast Walking Tour
The Best of Belfast Walking Tour starts and finishes at the iconic City Hall and is the perfect two…
Billy Boy
Billy Boy, by East Belfast writer Rosemary Jenkinson, is inspired by interviews with young bonfire builders.
Life Through A Royal Lens
This must-see exhibition at Hillsborough Castle documents the British Royal Family's ever-evolving relationship with the camera over the…
The ‘Titanic Quarter Trail On The Maritime Mile’
The Titanic Trail on the Maritime Mile is now available on the DC Tours app. Free to download.
The Reporter Bar Pub Quiz
Grab your team and join in the weekly pub quiz every Tuesday at The Reporter Bar in Belfast.
Terraza Freixenet
The Crafty Vintner's Mediterranean themed terrace that’s more Barcelona than Belfast is now open for spring.
Sharon Kelly: Red-to-Red
The work in this exhibition has been developed over the period of Sharon Kelly's ACNI Fellowship at the…
Easter at HMS Caroline – Easter Trail
Celebrate Easter aboard HMS Caroline in Belfast and enjoy a host of family-led games and activities!
Ards International Guitar Festival
The much-loved Ards International Guitar Festival is back for its 27th year and will rock into Newtownards from…
Belfast Music Walking Tour
Take a leisurely walking tour to explore Belfast's rich music scene, taking in some off the beaten track…
Cabaret Variety Matinee Shows
Join the Cabaret Supper Club for an afternoon of exceptional entertainment with their cast of singers, dancers, drag…
George Best House Tour
Step inside the family home of footballing superstar George Best, as it would’ve been in 1961 when a…
Origins & Legacies: The Belfast/Good Friday Agreement
Using cartoons, badges, posters, and other artefacts, this exhibition highlights key events and the talks which paved the…
Wetlands Detectives
Join for a family day out of exploration and discovery that will put all of your senses to…
Easter at Ulster American Folk Park
Discover what a traditional Easter would have been like centuries ago in Ulster and America.
Hatha Yoga & Brunch
Join Montalto Estate in their brand new venue, The Coach House, for a morning of relaxation, health and…
Tollymore Forest E-Bike Tour
Packed with stunning sights and photo opportunities in the UK’s oldest Forest Park, this tour is the perfect…
Good Vibrations
Returning by hugely popular demand, the Lyric Theatre’s sell-out production Good Vibrations débuts at the Grand Opera House. Enjoy the…
Imagination Station: Butterfly Meadow
Let's put a spring in your step and celebrate the season by creating a butterfly meadow in The…
Rockaoke
Karaoke, but better.. Every Wednesday at Rockaoke get up on Stage and sing alongside their Band, for an…
A Belfast Blitz Experience
This March, AMAZE at W5 presents the return of The Belfast Blitz Experience, an immersive theatre production.
Dirtbirds’ #NoFilter
Dirtbirds, the comedy duo and internet sensation, present their hilarious new show #NoFilters, looking at modern day women's…
Easter Adventure Trail at Mount Stewart
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Mount Stewart on their Easter trail.
Some Like It Hot at Hinch Distillery
In Hinch Distillery's Hot Whiskey and Irish Coffee masterclass you will hear the amazing history of these two…
The Beauty Queen of Leenane
The Beauty Queen of Leenane tells the darkly comic tale of Maureen a woman in her early forties…
Bluegrass Omagh 2023
Bluegrass returns to Ulster American Folk Park with a stellar weekend planned with world-class musicians from around the…
Coronation Weekend
Watch the Coronation Service live from Westminster Abbey in London on a large screen in the grounds of…
Country to Country
For the very first time C2C will be on the road and visiting Belfast at The SSE Arena…
Alexz Johnson
Alexz Johnson is back, touring her 5th studio album Seasons.
Mourne Trails & Ales Tour
Have you got a thirst for adventure? Then why not experience the Ales of Mourne by Electric Bike.…
EA Music Service (Dundonald Office) Showcase Concert
Come and enjoy the wealth of talent on display and to be entertained by a wide-ranging programme with…
Belfast Cavehill Walking Tour
Enjoy a bird’s eye view of Belfast City and beyond! An energetic 2.5 hour hike in the Belfast…
Friday Fest
Join the Oh Yeah Music Centre on Friday 7th April for an incredible night of live music featuring…
Trad Thursday
Join The Reporter Bar for a good ol'trad session on a Thursday night with local musicians and drinks…
Easter Adventure Trail at The Argory
On the Easter trail take in the colour spring blooms, from blue trailing wisteria to speckled foxgloves and…
Clifton House Tour: Experience The Belfast Poor House
The history of Belfast begins at Clifton House. From the moment you step through our door you will…
At The Table
At The Table brings socially and politically engaged practices into the MAC core gallery programming.
The Science of ADHD: Navigating Neurodiversity in a Neurotypical World
Learn the science and history of treatment options for ADHD in this enlightening talk with expert researcher Dr…
The Great Big Dinosaur Express
Take a prehistoric leap into the world of the dinosaurs. When you board the train in Belfast you…
Belfast Afternoon Milonga
Enjoy an afternoon of Argentine Tango Dancing. Have your shoes at the ready and enjoy the afternoon with…
George Murphy and The Rising Sons
An 8-piece band combining traditional Irish instrumentswith Rock 'n' Roll instruments, featuring banjos, fiddles, bass guitar, percussion and…
2023 Mash Direct Belfast City Marathon
The Mash Direct Belfast City Marathon is one of the leading marathons in the UK and Ireland and…
Dusk Chorus
Sorrel joins from the British Trust for Ornithology for a relaxed dusk chorus walk through the Lagan Valley…
Illustrated History of Flight
A poignant and reflective tale of the rural Baptist upbringing of the well-known local Ulster playwright and historian,…
Spring Fair at The Ballance House
A family fun day out with something for everyone. Come and experience a flavour of New Zealand with…
Eithne’s Adventure
Eithne the intrepid adventurer is back! And she's ready to adventure like the best adventurers out there!
Myra’s Story
Myra's Story has been described by many as the finest, funniest, most heart-breaking piece of theatre they have…
Belfast Bike Tour
Experience a comfortable cycle through beautiful Belfast. Each tour with Belfast Bike Tours is unique and guests can…
Easter Steam
Come on down to Whitehead Railway Museum this Easter to see if you can help find the Easter…
Alex Kealy: Winner Takes All
Stand-Up comic Alex Kealy explores Silicon Valley tech monopolies, advertising and addiction through his 'perfectly expressed gags'.
The ‘Queens Quarter Walking Trail’
The Queen’s Quarter Walking Trail explores the unique and fascinating heart of the University district in South Belfast.
Scott’s Jazz Club Presents – John Moriarty Organ Trio
John Moriarty is one of Ireland's foremost jazz guitarists. For this inaugural outing at Scott’s Jazz Club, he…
Bullhouse East Beer Club
Come join Bullhouse East for their very first entry-level taste and talk on some of their favourite light…
Ben Cooper’s Big Brothers
‘Big Brothers’ is a new quartet led by Dublin-based drummer Ben Cooper. Head to Scott's Jazz Club for…
The Who Wants to be a Superhero Show
Calling all superheroes! Don’t miss W5’s FREE interactive theatre show this Easter.
Johannes Radebe: Freedom Unleashed
Following his sell-out debut tour in 2022, TV dancing sensation and international champion JOHANNES RADEBE is hosting a…
Les Misérables
Les Misérables performed entirely by students of Belfast School of Performing Arts. An epic and uplifting story about…
5 Stop Brunch
Join Taste and Tour on a 3-hour grazing style Sunday Belfast Brunch Tour in the city's finest quirky…
The East Laffs Comedy Club
East Laffs Comedy Club's legendary monthly comedy cabaret night! Book Bar and subsidised Kit Kats and refreshments available.
Plots & Plotters: Belfast Charitable Society & the 1798 Rebellion (Clifton Street Cemetery Tour)
Come and explore the stories of the reformers & rebels who made the Belfast Charitable Society a “hotbed…
Lord Mayor’s Day
The Lord Mayor, Councillor Christina Black hosts a free family-fun day on 22 April to celebrate both her…
Tartuffe
In this spectacular dramatic comedy, the villainous Tartuffe shocks and enthrals with his deceptive powers.
Cloakroom Q / PiNKSLiPS / Vernon Jane
Cloakroom Q, PiNKSLiPS and Vernon Jane come live to the Oh Yeah Music Centre for this performance.
An Exclusive Evening with Graeme Souness
Graeme Souness will be joined by Jim White, Jimmy Nicholl and Mark Hateley. This will be an unforgettable…
