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
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Cinemagic Film Festival Blog - Things To DoCinemagic Film Festival
The 35th Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People returns from 28th September - 3rd November…
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Belfast International Arts Festival 2024 Blog - Family FriendlyBelfast International Arts Festival 2024
Belfast International Arts Festival (BIAF) is celebrating 62 years with a new extended season of contemporary arts and…
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Belfast Restaurant Week Food and DrinkBelfast Restaurant Week
Sun, 13 Oct 2024, 10:00amBelfast Restaurant Week will take place from 7th to 13th October 2024 and is supported by Belfast One,…
Autumn Events
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Bodhran Lessons
Come along every Thursday for Bodhran Lessons in The Second Fiddle.
Lyónn Wolf in conversation with Sophie Lewis
Household and Outburst present a special In Conversation event betwen artist Lyónn Wolf and writer Sophie Lewis.
Tappi Odu (Flee)
Explore Tamil artist Anushiya Sundaralingam's installation தப்பி ஓடு Tappi Odu (Flee) in the Window on Our World gallery…
In Conversation – Stories To Change The Future
Step into an inspiring conversation hosted by Kwame Daniels, where visionary minds meet to explore the power of…
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…
Éirí Amach Sa GPO 1983 (Teenage Rebel in the GPO 1983)
Acclaimed storyteller and homoseanchaí Richard O’Leary returns to Outburst with a brilliant new 30-minute Irish language storytelling performance.
Get Lucky Student Thursdays
Join on Anne St Belfast for our mid-week student night, “Get Lucky”, which transforms Tipsy each Thursday as…
Paddy Godfrey Live at The Reporter
Paddy Godfrey playing country classics and his own originals every Friday from 9pm
Gemma Rolls-Bentley in Conversation with Kim McAleese
Kim McAleese is a curator originally from Belfast, now based in Scotland.
Cultural Walking Tours: Anti-slavery Belfast Tour
This tour reveals the story of Belfast’s involvement in this shameful transatlantic trade and the inspiring role of…
Homemade Undercuts: Hair, Identity and Community
Homemade Undercuts is a candid, tender and intimate new body of photographic work from Ellen Blair.
Film: Reas
Directed by acclaimed Argentinian artist, writer and theatre maker Lola Arias, REAS is one of the most inventive…
Friendship Four 2024
The Friendship Four U.S. college ice hockey tournament returns to The SSE Arena, Belfast over Thanksgiving weekend!
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.
Oyster Masterclass
Dive into the world of oysters at Fish City, Belfast's award-winning seafood restaurant.
While Others Sleep – New Art by Saffron Monks-Smith
Saffron’s exhibition explores how we experience light and dark and the effect that it has on our emotions.
Wee Taste of East Belfast
Discover the culinary delights of East Belfast with Indie Füde's Wee Taste Walking Food Tour!
Shame Show
For your safety, please follow this pair of prancing poofs to SHAME SHOW, a sketchy comedy of catastrophic…
This Do Exhibition
This Do asks us to consider what triggers our memories; what happens when those prompts fade or are…
Lisa Hannigan
Belfast International Arts Festival welcomes Lisa to Belfast’s Mandela Hall on 26 November for a fully seated show.
Late Night Lobby
Every Friday and Saturday night Bullit Hotel welcomes their resident music head JC & friends. Expect only the…
Scotts Jazz Club Presents – Jennifer McMahon
Fresh from the release of her sophomore album and supporting Irish tour, Jennifer McMahon brings her signature sound…
Friar’s Bush Ancient Graveyard Tour – Whistlestop Tour
Experience a lively Irish heritage tour of Belfast’s most ancient cemetery pre-dating Belfast city.
It’s Turned Out Nice Again
Belfast based artist Thomas Wells creates a love letter to his working class Mancuian roots,
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Create a stunning wreath, guided by Head Gardener Lesley, while enjoying Prosecco, mulled wine, and mince pies at…
UB40 & Soul II Soul
The world’s biggest selling reggae group will hit the road with Grammy-award winning R&B legends for special UK…
Vinyl Sessions
Check into the lobby early with the legendary Ghost’s “Vinyl Session”.
Christmas at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
Explore the gardens adorned with dazzling decorations inspired by the 12 Days of Christmas at Hillsborough Castle and…
Public Tours of Templemore Baths in Autumn
Join a guided tour of the only remaining Victorian public bath house on the island of Ireland -…
C.S. Lewis Special Drama Cemetery Tour
Guided walking tour of City Cemetery, dramatised by actors. Stopping at several graves related to C.S. Lewis' life…
Anjunadeep Belfast at The Mill, Banana Block
Legendary London label Anjunadeep lands in Belfast at The Mill, Banana Block this November.
Antechamber: Mary McIntyre
See new intervention by Northern Irish Artist Mary McIntyre in the Spotlight Gallery at Ulster Museum.
Sunrise Detox & Glow – Yoga Morning
Enjoy a revitalising day at the Spa, starting with a serene yoga session at 7am in the Boat…
Sausage Sodas and Onion Bhajis
Writer and broadcaster, Lata Sharma presents a warm, humorous, light-hearted one woman show
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…
Gurriers
Described as “raw as a butcher’s cut, and just as fresh” by the Irish Times, Gurriers have been…
The 175 Programme
Celebrating Past, Present, Future as the Creative Heart of the City.
Nightmares, Visions & Dreams
An exhibition of original fine art prints created by the Belfast Print Workshop and Shepard and Maudsleigh Studio,…
Family Art Workshop
Golden Thread is thrilled to relaunch their in-house program of workshops in their bespoke workshop space – THE…
Find Another City Better Than This One
Raphaël Amahl Khouri reflects on his time living in San Fransciso, Amman, Beirut and Berlin and asks if…
Our Stories Festival – Cadence
Black Box Projects Presents Cadence featuring BLACK MOON DJ Collective with poets Alice McCullough, Niamh McNally and Express…
Wildlife Wonderland
On 7, 14 and 15 December, visitors will notice a touch of magic in the air at Belfast…
Climate Scientists
Join intrepid Climate Scientists (Stephen Beggs and Rachael McCabe) who are on the hunt for big ideas on…
Little Did I Know
Little Did I Know is a visual dialogue where many bridges are burned between time & intuition, land…
Sunday Sessions
Come along to The Dirty Onion every Sunday for a live trad session and live folk bands!
Royal Ulster Academy Annual Exhibition
Ulster Museum welcomes the Royal Ulster Academy back for the 143rd Annual Exhibition of Art.
Ó bhéal go béal
Join An Droichead and Belfast artist Mitch Conlon for an afternoon of stories.
Cosmic Jam
Open mic at Accidental Theatre with a full backline of instruments & mics. For performers or audiences interested…
It Was Paradise, Unfortunately
Using his training as a journalist, Raphaël Amahl Khouri makes an extraordinary, ground-breaking discovery, offering a bold &…
NOW That’s What I Call A Musical
Celebrating 40 years of the iconic and chart-topping compilations brand NOW That’s What I Call Music.
Open Sessions
Fancy the chance to perform an original piece or acoustic cover in front of a crowd? Come along…
The Oughley Shed
Explore the life of County Down diarist David Strain in a new installation in the Ulster Museum Atrium.
Artisan Christmas Market at Castle Ward
Pick up your local crafts and gifts before heading round to our decorated mansion house where you can…
Santa’s Elf Academy
Santa and his loyal elf-bot Bud-E are returning to W5 this Christmas in an exciting new show!
Film: Ponyboi
Unfolding over the course of Valentine’s Day in New Jersey, an intersex sex worker runs from the mob…
Queer Art Market
The 4th annual Outburst Queer Art Market is back in town for one day and one day only!
Hallow’istmas: The Xmas Chainsaw Massacre
“Just when you thought it was safe to get back into Christmas… Belfast’s cult comedy cabaret is back.”
Cheese & Beer Tasting by Indie Fude
Indulge your taste buds with a curated selection of craft beers from esteemed local breweries paired perfectly with…
Waterman Cookery School – November Classes
Waterman Cookery School is set in the heart of Belfast’s buzzing Cathedral Quarter featuring a mix of demonstration…
A Christmas Dinner Masterclass
Enhance your culinary skills while embracing the festive spirit at Killeavy Castle Estate.
Our Stories Festival – Tea Dance
Join Norman Houston and his band at Belfast City Hall for tea and dancing, meeting old friends and…
Georgian Christmastide at Castle Ward
This festive season, we invite you to step inside Castle Ward and experience the Mansion dressed in tableau…
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
Create a fresh foliage wreath to make your door the envy of all the neighbourhood this Christmas at…
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.
We Love Dogs!
Proudly sponsored by Jollyes pet superstores, Belfast Exposed is delighted to present public exhibition “We Love Dogs!” in…
Working Greener: Sustainable Arts in Action
Hosted by Gawain Morrison from Brink!, this lively discussion will explore what a practical guide could look like,…
C.S. Lewis Narnia Themed Christmas Craft & Food Market
The fun continues at C.S. Lewis Square on Saturday with a Winter Wonderland Narnia themed food and craft…
After Hours!
Lock-in sessions at The Dirty Onion! Continue the craic until 3am every Saturday!
Phil Collins: Mixtape #1
Outburst Queer Arts Festival and Ulster Presents at Ulster University mark the 175th Anniversary of the Belfast School…
Root to Crown: A Joseph Beuys Symposium
Explore how Joseph Beuys inspired generations of artists on the island of Ireland to organise, create and disrupt…
Ulster Orchestra: Elijah-The Power of Sound
Ulster Orchestra's regular performance partners Belfast Philharmonic choir are celebrating their 150th birthday.
Film: Stress Positions
A sharp, borderline offensive satire with an imperfect pseudo-documentary flare.
Letterpress Postcards – Experience AND 2024
Join for an evening of creativity and fun at Seacourt Print Workshop! No experience is necessary to take…
Talk: Glimpses of C.S. Lewis across Belfast
More than 60 years after his passing, C.S. Lewis is commemorated at an increasing range of local locations.
BEUYS
See BEUYS 50 Years Later: Action, Society, Performance and Change at Ulster Museum.
Handmade Music
Monthly experimental music night in Belfast. Short sets, time to chat, space to move. First Thursday each month!
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…
Queer Art in Lithuania: From Veronika Šleivytė to Agnė Jokšė
Over the past two years, Outburst has been connecting with queer artists from Lithuania, a Baltic country with…
MAC Baby Time
Join for these gentle sessions for babies, where they’ll get to experience and explore light, sound, and textures…
Fashion Flea
Join at Green House, as we fundraise with the best carefully selected second hand fashion for adults of…
Cultural Walking Tours: Talking Heads – Keep Looking Up
A fascinating look at the roundels/sculptured heads high on the Victorian buildings that we pass every day, what…
Dude Perfect
Dude Perfect, are taking their wildly successful arena tour international with their Dude Perfect Panda-Monium World Tour.
Phil Collins: they shoot horses
Outburst invites you to join us for a special twentieth anniversary presentation of the newly restored and remastered…
Ciorcal Comhrá
Join for an Irish Conversation Circle to practice the language or learn a new skill.
East Belfast History Walk: Down the Newtown, Up the Albert!
Prepare to be fascinated, surprised and entertained by hidden gems, quirky stories and lesser-knowns facts from one of…
YOU WILL NOT STOP HERE – Claire Morgan
The Golden Thread Gallery is delighted to present new work by internationally acclaimed artist Claire Morgan.
Ceili Dancing Workshops
Get your dancing shoes on and come along to this free Ceili in St Comgalls.
Leid and Lairn: A Celebration of Ulster-Scots Language and Heritage
ANDBC is excited to announce the Leid and Lairn Festival, a month-long celebration of the rich language, culture,…
Scotts Jazz Club Presents – Rob Luft/Elina Duni Group
Rob Luft and Elina Duni join Scott Flanigan and Andrew McCoubrey to play their mix of originals alongside…
Belfast Giants 2024/25 Season
The Giants compete in the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) and seek to bring silverware back to Belfast…
Templemore Baths Heritage Experience
Templemore Baths Heritage Experience preserves original Victorian features of the only remaining public baths on the island of…
Lock-in Sessions
The Second Fiddle are open until 3am every Thursday, Friday & Saturday, with live music until 2:30am!
Thanksgiving at Ulster American Folk Park
Discover traditional Thanksgiving celebrations on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December at Ulster American Folk Park.
The Wiggle Room by Boom Clap Play
Step into The Wiggle Room - a new immersive experience made by Belfast’s explorers of all ages!
Belfast Trad Session
The very best of Belfast’s Traditional Music Community collaborate for a night of tunes and craic every Wednesday…
Chris Packham in Conversation
Join for an unmissable event as Conor McKinney from Wild Belfast, introduces the renowned naturalist and environmental campaigner,…
C.S. Lewis Festival 2024
Three days of festive fun for everyone, centred around C.S. Lewis Square and near-by venues.
Bello Duo Live in Concert
Head to the Titanic Hotel, Belfast on the 24th November 2024 for an evening of spectacular music with…
‘The East Laffs’ Comedy Club
Join for their legendary comedy club, 'The East Laffs' in the intimate cabaret surroundings of the quirky studio…
Film: Bye Bye Love
Isao Fujisawa’s Bye Bye Love was considered to be lost until 2018, when a film negative was discovered…
The Forum for Research on the Languages of Scotland and Ulster Conference
It is fifty years since the Belfast poet and critic, John Hewitt, published his Rhyming Weavers and Other Country…
Big Talk: Queer Art, Permission & Censorship Now
Join Outburst and special guest artists, writers and curators for a Big Talk on the final day of…
Belfast Pub Crawl
Enjoy a night to remember experiencing Belfast’s historic & modern pubs and lively music scene on a Irish…
Shared Reading
Experience the joy of hearing stories read aloud, with the Shared Reading Group at Belfast Central Library.
Waterman Cookery School – December Classes
Waterman Cookery School is set in the heart of Belfast’s buzzing Cathedral Quarter featuring a mix of demonstration…
Arpita Shah: Modern Muse
"Modern Muse" by acclaimed photographic artist Arpita Shah is a compelling exhibition that Belfast Exposed is delighted to…
Power Plants – Imagining The Future Workshop
Imagine a beautiful future! What kind of place would you like to live in? In 15 years? 20…
