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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Home of Poetry at Linen Hall Belfast City Centre Events 2022Home of Poetry at Linen Hall
06 - 28 Oct 2022Join Line Hall this October in Belfast for a number of events and workshops that will explore historic…
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33rd Cinemagic Film Festival Children's Events33rd Cinemagic Film Festival
06 Oct - 02 Nov 2022The 33rd Anniversary Cinemagic Festival has unveiled over 200 unmissable events for young audiences in Belfast and across…
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Bounce Festival 2022 Art and ExhibitionsBounce Festival 2022
07 - 09 Oct 2022A festival produced by University of Atypical that showcases brilliant work by D/deaf and disabled writers, producers, actors,…
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Belfast International Arts Festival 2022 Belfast International Arts FestivalBelfast International Arts Festival 2022
06 Oct - 06 Nov 2022Belfast International Arts Festival returns for their 60th edition from 5 October to 6 November with an extensive…
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Oktoberfest Belfast Eat & DrinkOktoberfest Belfast
Oktoberfest Belfast, Custom House Square, Is a fantastic night of German Fun!
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16th Outburst Arts Festival Art and Exhibitions16th Outburst Arts Festival
11 - 19 Nov 2022Outburst is Northern Ireland’s annual queer arts festival. Nine days of new queer art goodness: Outdoors, indoors, printed…
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Ladbrokes Festival of Racing SportLadbrokes Festival of Racing
04 - 05 Nov 2022You don’t have to be an avid race-goer, the hooves thundering are sure to get your heart racing…
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Sound of Belfast 2022 Art and ExhibitionsSound of Belfast 2022
10 - 20 Nov 2022Now in its 7th year, Sound Of Belfast is a programme of events coordinated by the Oh Yeah…
Autumn Events
MAMMA MIA!
The must-see musical of the year! A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!
Charlotte Mendelson and Claire Powell
Join the authors of two of 2022's funniest novels about families in Belfast as part of Belfast International Arts Festival 2022.
MAKING NEWS AND FACTUAL PROGRAMMES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH FRESH START MEDIA
In this workshop, you will go behind the scenes to learn what’s involved in making a weekly news magazine show for young people.
VINSKI AND THE INVISIBILITY POWDER (IRISH PREMIERE)
VINSKI AND THE INVISIBILITY POWDER: A young boy becomes a crime-fighting superhero with the help of a mysterious pharmacist's invisibility powder.
Larkin in Belfast: The Importance of Elsewhere
Philip Larkin is one of the 20th century’s most important and influential voices writing in English., Belfast poets of today will respond to Larkin’s work.
Scotts Jazz Club Presents – Conor Guilfoyle Organ Trio
Enjoy a night of jazz as the Conor Guilfoyle Organ Trio perform at Scotts Jazz Club on 14 October.
The Irish Diaspora – Sean Connolly and Turtle Bunbury in conversation with Susan McKay
BIAF welcome three of Ireland's leading commentators on social history to discuss the legacy of generations who left the island of Ireland.
FRANKENWEENIE – Fancy Dress Screening
When a boy’s beloved dog passes away suddenly, he attempts to bring the animal back to life through a powerful science experiment. Fancy Dress (Optional)
Another Lover’s Discourse ليه خلتني احبك
Another Lover’s Discourse is a solo theatre show created & performed by Riham Isaac that encourages a more open conversation romantic relationships.
DRAMA 1 (CINEMAGIC YOUNG FILMMAKER)
Showing at Queen’s Film Theatre as part of the 33rd Cinemagic Film Festival. Cinemagic presents the competition shortlist for drama shorts, part 1.
FERNGULLY: THE LAST RAINFOREST – 30TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING
The magical inhabitants of a rainforest fight to save their home, which is threatened by logging and a polluting force of destruction called Hexxus.
Hallowee’uns
This is a Halloween event for kids & adults, with pumpkin picking and carving, a haunting Haycart Ride with a rather wicked witch who will tell spooky stories.
Moira Speciality Food Fair
Moira Speciality Food Fair returns to Moira Demesne this autumn and will once again showcase the rich food heritage and innovative producers.
SHORTS FOR SHORTIES (SHORTS PROGRAMME)
Five short films celebrating and examining the beautiful, but often complex, relationships between kids and their parents.
Hallowe’en Torchlight Tours: The Haunting of Drowned Horse Creek
This thrilling Hallowe’en Torchlight Tour at Ulster American Folk Park, is filled with spooky sounds, terrifying tales and gruesome gore.
Emer Maguire – Up To High Doh
This is laugh out loud comedy intertwined with poignancy and heart. Join Emer, one of Northern Ireland's brightest new comedy stars.
Ulster Orchestra: Tianyi’s Tchaikovsky
This programme sets sail with a voyage of musical discovery inspired by James Cook and the role played by Polynesian navigator and arioi (priest), Tupaia.
EXPERIMENTAL 2 (CINEMAGIC YOUNG FILMMAKER)
Showing at Queen’s Film Theatre as part of the 33rd Cinemagic Film Festival. Cinemagic presents the competition shortlist for experimental shorts, part 2.
Scotts Jazz Club Presents – Tudo é Som
Celebrate the music of Brazil at Scotts Jazz Club with the Northern Irish premiere of Tommy Halferty’s newest project, Tudo é Som.
HOCUS POCUS – Fancy Dress Screening
HOCUS POCUS screening at Ulster Museum on Halloween day. Fancy Dress (Optional) – Prizes for best costumes.
Fitz in the Fall
With the evenings drawing in, it’s the perfect time to cosy up with Autumn hotel offers in Belfast city centre.
Mary Black
Mary Black and her all-star band are coming back to the Ulster Hall on 20 October 2022 following multiple sell out shows at the iconic venue.
Quartered: Belfast, A Love Story
A funny, poignant, and deeply human theatrical audio walking tour of Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter.
The Ghost House
The Ghost House is a walk-through theatre experience in a custom built, multi-space set, featuring live performances, magic, digital technology and dance.
After Melissa
Irish writer and poet Eamon Quiery has returned to his home place in Donegal, bringing with him the orphaned daughter of a nightclub dancer called Melissa.
MINI-ZOETROPE WORKSHOP
Learn the basics of looped animation and enjoy the magic of the zoetrope, a Victorian optical illusion toy.
Doug Allen: It’s A Wrap
After a sell-out Scottish run in Autumn 2021, Doug Allan brings his critically acclaimed brand new tour to Ireland.
Gin Sesh
Join The National for an evening of perfect serves, gin cocktails and a live music session. Enjoy the best local gin this Autumn.
THE LAST UNICORN (40TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING)
A brave unicorn and a magician fight an evil King who is obsessed with attempting to capture the world’s unicorns.
Bangor – Hallowe’en Late Night Tour 18 yrs + – SOLD OUT
The streets of Bangor are filled with ghosts of bygone generations. From fierce Vikings to gentile Victorians, who made the town their home.
SOLD OUT: Death, Tragedy & Betrayal: The Darker Side of Clifton Street Cemetery Tour
SOLD OUT: Explore Clifton Street Cemetery and discover its darker side! Opened in 1797 as the ‘New Burying Ground’ there are many tales to be told here.
WRITING AND CREATING FOR TV WITH TONY COOKE
Join Tony Cooke as he answers all your questions about writing great stories and shows that the whole family can enjoy.
Evergreen Grieg
The vivid, driving dance rhythms of Romanian and Norwegian folk music make their presence felt in this concert.
ANNIE (40TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING)
Adapted from the Broadway musical, this is the delightful, family-friendly story of little orphan Annie.
AUDIO DRAMA PRODUCTION WITH BIG FINISH PRODUCTIONS
Find out what it takes to produce a successful Audio Drama with the UK’s leading audio production company.
Home of Poetry at Linen Hall
Join Line Hall this October in Belfast for a number of events and workshops that will explore historic and more contemporary themes. Most events are free.
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.
Cultural Walking Tours of Belfast – Belfast Jewish Story
The best way to explore the city is by foot and with highly knowledgeable Blue Badge guides leading the way you’ll experience a whole other side to Belfast.
One World Festival: One World On The Move
One World Festival looks at the movement of people through music, dance and poetry in a celebration as we work together for a just, peaceful & sustainable world
Cultural Walking Tours of Belfast – Cathedral Quarter Music Tour
The best way to explore the city is by foot and with highly knowledgeable Blue Badge guides leading the way you’ll experience a whole other side to Belfast.
Down with the Poor! and Eastbound
A four-voice conversation about two newly translated short novels by Shumona Sinha and Maylis de Kerangal. Available on demand.
An Cosán Draíocta le Johnny Óg Connolly
Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich are delighted to present Johnny Óg Connolly's new work on Sunday the 23 October 2022.
Belfast Halloween Days
Save the dates as Belfast Halloween Days make a return to Belfast City Centre with an interactive Halloween monster trail beginning from 21st October 2022.
Ladbrokes Festival of Racing
You don’t have to be an avid race-goer, the hooves thundering are sure to get your heart racing and adrenaline pumping. Great craic & quality racing.
Halloween Chocolate Apple Workshop
Join in on the family fun at Aunt Sandra's Candy Factory this Halloween. Dip your very own Chocolate Apple and enjoy a meet and greet with Frankie Frankenstein.
Terror at the Tavern
Experience the paranormal activity of past patrons still roaming Whites Tavern, one of the oldest buildings in Belfast City Centre this Halloween.
The ‘Queens Quarter Walking Trail’
The Queen’s Quarter Walking Trail explores the unique and fascinating heart of the University district in South Belfast.
ANIMATION (CINEMAGIC YOUNG FILMMAKER)
Cinemagic presents the competition shortlist for animation shorts. Join to celebrate the achievements of young people and meet the filmmaking future stars.
THE LORAX – 10TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING
A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams.
TINKER BELL AND THE LEGEND OF THE NEVERBEAST + INTRO BY JONNY WILLOX
Cinemagic are delighted to present their ‘Tales at Twilight’ programme as part of the 2022 Festival. This event is at the Ulster Museum.
Ulster Orchestra: From The New World
Join Daniele Rustioni for an exploration of two works that create very different sound worlds.
SOLD OUT: Newtownards – Hallowe’en Late Night 18yrs + Tour
SOLD OUT - Take a terrifying walking tour to uncover ghostly goings-on in the run up to All Hallows Eve.
Benjamin Wood and Ross Raisin
Two of Britain’s most exciting young writers are coming to Belfast for an open talk as part of Belfast International Film Festival.
The Queen In Me
A thrilling performance that combines theatre, opera, comedy and drama, and exploring the many ways that race, gender, and sexuality are policed in the opera
FANTASIA SCREENING
FANTASIA: Fantasia brought to light Disney’s vision of blending animated imagery with classical music. Showing at the Ulster Museum.
Two Finger’s Up
Fresh from Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Two Fingers Up conquered as ‘one of the best comedy pieces at the venue.
BIND
A sumptuous poetry and dance film set in the exquisite Robinson Library in Armagh. A feast for the eyes, the imagination and the soul!
Colin “Spooky” Glen Halloween Event
Discover frightfully good adventure this Halloween at Colin Glen’s Mountain Entrance. Listen to some spooky storytelling and meet different spooky characters.
WRITING FOR TV WITH BBC WRITERSROOM
Join BBC Writersroom NI Team, Heather Larmour, and Cathy Quinn, to hear how BBC Writersroom can help if you are interested in writing for TV.
Elisabeth Gets Her Way
Festival favourite and leading European dance artist, Jan Martens returns to Belfast to perform in his new solo, Elisabeth Gets Her Way,
NEIL BRAND PRESENTS LAUREL AND HARDY
Composer, writer, broadcaster, and musician Neil Brand comes to the festival with his all-new show about the immortal comedy.
Headwreck Halloween Quiz Night
QHI return to Accidental with the skull rattling insanity of Headwreck Quiz Night. A night of halloween themed questions about madness, movies, music and more.
MOANA
Moana sets sail on a daring mission to save her people. Along the way, she meets the mighty demigod Maui, and together they cross the ocean.
Clubland Halloween
Clubland Live returns to Belfast for their BIGGEST EVER, LIVE show to date! Saturday 29 October sees the UK's leading dance brand take over the SSE Arena.
AURA – An album launch of Reimagined Irish Airs
Celebrate the island of Ireland with this one of a kind event to launch the album of solo piano music. A very special evening of music and spoken word.
Fairy Door Kids Workshop
children's workshop (age 5 to 12 years), participants will be stamping clay slabs and decorating with underglazes to turn them into fairy doors!
Loaf Pottery’s Wine & Paint Evening
Neill Wines from Holywood will lead you through your wine tasting experience, coupled with a charcuterie board. You will then step into Loaf's pottery workshop.
LOVELY LITTLE FARM
Lovely Little Farm follows sisters Jill and Jacky as they love and nurture all the nature on their magical farm full of talking animals.
The Stormy Man: Jazz, Japan & Counterculture
Hosted by Philip Arneill, Jazz, Japan & Counterculture celebrates the unique cultural place jazz holds in Japan.
Salt Cartographies III, Ireland – England: Durational performance by Elvira Santamaria Torres
Join Golden Thread Gallery in Gallery One for this process art / durational performance by Elvira Santamaria Torres, part of Artefacts and Encounters.
Cultural Walking Tours of Belfast – Quirky Belfast
The best way to explore the city is by foot and with highly knowledgeable Blue Badge guides leading the way you’ll experience a whole other side to Belfast.
TV PRESENTING AND ACTING WITH JOANNA ADEYINKA-BURFORD
TV presenter and actress Joanna Adeyinka-Burford will be answering all your questions about how to get into the media industry and sharing her knowledge.
CBEEBIES PANTO ’22 – DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT
Experience the magic of the CBeebies Christmas Show on the BIG CINEMA SCREEN, with additional Exclusive Content featuring your favourite CBeebies stars!
Prince of Darkness
Join BanterFlix at the Sunflower Open House In Belfast for a special screening of John Carpenter’s Prince of Darkness.
Oktoberfest Belfast – FREE Entry to those wearing Lederhosen or Dirndl (Heidi Dress)
Oktoberfest Belfast in Custom House Square, Is a fantastic night of German Fun!
Cultural Walking Tours of Belfast – Titanic Trail
The best way to explore the city is by foot and with highly knowledgeable Blue Badge guides leading the way you’ll experience a whole other side to Belfast.
Celeste Mohammed and Jacob Ross
A showcase of fiction exploring the complexities of the contemporary Caribbean, from two of the region’s celebrated authors.
Paul Currie
Paul Currie returns to the Lyric with the full working show after presenting it as a work in progress before taking it to Edinburgh and now returning home.
SOLD OUT: Newtownards – Family Hallowe’en Tour
SOLD OUT - Take a terrifying walking tour to uncover ghostly goings-on in the run up to All Hallows Eve.
COMEDY QUEEN – Screening
Director Sanna Lenken demonstrates a sensitive feeling for the emotional life of her protagonist and allows grief and anger to be transformed by real humour.
33rd Cinemagic Film Festival
The 33rd Anniversary Cinemagic Festival has unveiled over 200 unmissable events for young audiences in Belfast and across Northern Ireland.
Frankenstein’s Monster is Drunk and the Sheep Have all Jumped the Fences
The story begins in 1946, when they dig Frankenstein’s monster out of a glacier, where he’d crawled after his Hollywood career had given up the ghost. Film.
HERE by Mairéad McClean
Award-winning visual artist Mairéad McClean comes to Belfast Exposed this autumn with HERE. Combining new and previously exhibited work. Free Event.
SONG OF THE SEA + INTRO BY MARIANNE MCSHANE
Ben, a young Irish boy, and his little sister Saoirse, a girl who can turn into a seal, go on an adventure to free the fairies and save the spirit world.
Halloween Cabaret Variety Show
AMPM's Cabaret Variety Shows are an explosive cocktail of burlesque, comedy, and live music that needs to be seen to be believed.
Revved
Revved is a thrilling, funny and heart-wrenching debut play from Patrick Quinn. It explores what it means to be on the cusp of adulthood in modern Donegal.
16th Outburst Arts Festival
Outburst is Northern Ireland’s annual queer arts festival. Nine days of new queer art goodness: Outdoors, indoors, printed and on the dancefloor.
EXPERIMENTAL 1 (CINEMAGIC YOUNG FILMMAKER)
Showing at Queen’s Film Theatre as part of the 33rd Cinemagic Film Festival. Cinemagic presents the competition shortlist for experimental shorts, part 1.
THE SKY IS SQUARE (SHORTS PROGRAMME)
A collection of new live-action shorts that celebrate the creativity, inventiveness, and ingenuity of youth.
Celebrate Hallows’ Eve at Castle Ward!
Celebrate Hallowe’en at Castle Ward on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 October for a fabulous autumn adventure!
Winter Music by The Belfast Operatic Company
Magheramorne Estate invites you a candle lit evening of Winter music and fine dining, in our luxurious ballroom on Saturday 19th November at 7.30pm.
Scotts Jazz Club Presents – Scott Flanigan Trio Plays The Beatles
Watch the Scott Flanigan Trio Play The Beatles at Scotts Jazz Club on 21 October.
ISLAND OF LOST GIRLS (UK PREMIERE)
Island of Lost Girls may be a family film, but it’s also one of the coolest, craziest, and most intense nature thrillers ever made!
Patrick Kielty: Borderline
A second chance to catch Dundrum’s finest as he returns to The Lyric stage to reprise his critically acclaimed BORDERLINE stand up show.
NIGHT FOREST – Screening
NIGHT FOREST: There seems to be little room in society for imaginative people. NIGHT FOREST is part of the Cinemagic Film Festival 2022.
ARACHNOPHOBIA – Screening
Before the screening, from 12.00pm-1.00pm, drop into The Black Box’s Green Room to see a selection of creepy-crawlies from Belfast Zoo.
Hallowe’en at Ulster Folk Museum
Enjoy a traditional Hallowe’en at Ulster Folk Museum with special Halloween crafts, fayre to try, turnip carving demonstrations and a magician.
SOLD OUT: Matt Andersen
Award winning Canadian blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Matt Anderson comes to Belfast as part of Belfast International Arts Festival.
Cultural Walking Tours of Belfast – Linen Quarter Tour
The best way to explore the city is by foot and with highly knowledgeable Blue Badge guides leading the way you’ll experience a whole other side to Belfast.
The FairyTale StageShow presents The Family Shark Show!
Watch as the story behind the song is brought to life. Venture into the deep blue sea and join Baby on the adventure of a life-time.
MY ROBOT BROTHER
In a utopian high-tech future, the climate crisis is solved, people live in harmony with nature and robots work as personal assistants.
Scotts Jazz Club Presents – QOW Trio
Watch the QOW Trio perform at Scott's Jazz Club in Ballyhackamore on 4 November at 9pm!
Sensorium at The Spirit Circle
Belfast’s Interactive Cocktail Experience. 2.5 hours. 2 Tall Drinks. 2 Bespoke Cocktails. Sensory Overload Guaranteed.
Scotts Jazz Club Presents – ATSCH
Watch Dublin based quartet, ÄTSCH perform at Scotts Jazz Club on 18 November at 9pm.
Fragments
Fragments is a new short film by BIAF Featured Artist, Noé Soulier and explores movement when it is confronted with the framing of the camera lens.
THE WIZARD OF OZ
The Wizard of Oz will be screening at the ODEON Belfast as part of the 33rd Cinemagic Film Festival. The festival is taking place in venues across Belfast City.
Time to Process – A Joint Show by Gail Ritchie and Jennifer Trouton RUA
ArtisAnn Gallery is delighted to display this show by two renowned artists at ArtisAnn Gallery in Belfast.
Navy Blue
BIAF continues its support of internationally acclaimed local dance maker, Oona Doherty by co-commissioning her most ambitious project to date, Navy Blue.
LETTER TO YOU (SHORTS PROGRAMME)
A collection of short dramas, documentaries, and experimental films from new, up-and-coming Irish and UK filmmakers.
MOJA VESNA (IRISH PREMIERE)
A compassionate tale of loss and solace.
Cultural Leadership: Now and into the Future
A Conversation hosted by Belfast International Arts Festival in association with Theatre and Dance NI.
BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS + Cindy O’Callaghan Q&A
Screening: BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS - In 1940 an eccentric young spinster becomes an apprentice witch. 30 Oct
APOCALYPSE ANYTIME NOW (SHORTS PROGRAMME)
A series of short films illustrating the resilience, fortitude, and creativity of young people.
LAURA’S STAR (UK PREMIERE)
A live action adaptation based on Laura’s Star by Klaus Baumgart. After moving to the big city, Laura misses her old home very much.
Halloween Slime Making
Head to Aunt Sandra’s to make your own personalised Halloween themed Slime! You will get to make four different types of slime, choosing your own accessories.
John Hewitt’s Birthday Poetry Reading
The John Hewitt Society will yet again mark the birth date of the celebrated Belfast-born poet, John Hewitt, in the pub named after him.
Ulster Orchestra: Evergreen Grieg
The vivid, driving dance rhythms of Romanian and Norwegian folk music make their presence felt in this concert, sitting alongside Beethoven’s Eighth Symphony.
A Warning to the Curious: Two Ghost Stories by M R James
Nunkie Theatre Company have brought two of the eeriest and most entertaining back to life in this gripping one-man show.
FOREVER YOUNG (SHORTS PROGRAMME)
Five short films celebrating and examining the beautiful, but often complex, relationships between kids and their parents.
Performance Art Workshops with Elvira Santamaría Torres
Internationally acclaimed performance artist Elvira Santamaria Torres will lead this series of performance art workshops.
Making Space to Soar
Making Space to Soar is a collection of recent and previously unseen paintings by contemporary visual artist Emma Berkery.
The Fews Ensemble
A spectacular cross-art event exploring the relationship between classical music and dance.
‘Make your own jam jar diorama’ workshop with Sue Cathcart
The 'Make your own jam jar diorama' workshop with Sue Cathcart is one of the supporting events for the 'Paper Magic' exhibition, at the Craft NI Gallery.
IMLÉ with Róisín Seoighe
Trip-hop, rock, electronic, indie, and dance music performed through Irish by one of Ireland’s most exciting and innovative music collectives!
Cultural Walking Tours of Belfast – Street Statues, Sculptures and Architecture
The best way to explore the city is by foot and with highly knowledgeable Blue Badge guides leading the way you’ll experience a whole other side to Belfast.
Pizza and Pottery Night
Enjoy pizza and pottery in Crawfordsburn, giving you the chance to get creative before having some artisan wood fired pizza. Bring your own wine or bubbly too.
Cultural Walking Tours of Belfast – Cathedral Quarter Tour
The best way to explore the city is by foot and with highly knowledgeable Blue Badge guides leading the way you’ll experience a whole other side to Belfast.
VALENTINA
VALENTINA: An inspiring musical tale of love, determination, and magic! Showing at the Ulster Museum as part of the 33rd Cinemagic Film Festival.
KALEIDOSCOPE WORKSHOP
Using light and colour, make your own mesmerising kaleidoscope from one of Lightbox Cinema’s specially designed kits.
Oktoberfest Belfast – FREE entry for Students
Oktoberfest Belfast in Custom House Square, Is a fantastic night of German Fun!
Mary Ann McCracken’s Belfast Walking Tour
Experience Mary Ann McCracken’s Belfast, as you walk in the footsteps of this remarkable abolitionist, philanthropist and social reformer.
Boo at the Zoo
Trick or treat yourself to fiendish fun at Boo at the Zoo. Dust the cobwebs off your favourite costume and jump on your broomstick to Belfast Zoo.
DRAMA 2 (CINEMAGIC YOUNG FILMMAKER)
Showing at Queen’s Film Theatre as part of the 33rd Cinemagic Film Festival. Cinemagic presents the competition shortlist for drama shorts, part 2.
Cabaret Variety Matinee
Join for an afternoon of exceptional entertainment in a decadent Supper Club with their cast of singers, dancers, drag artists, and burlesque performers.
Belfast Ghost and Paranormal Tours
Belfast’s Best Paranormal Ghost Tour is Back for Halloween 2022! Walk in the footsteps of those Belfast citizen’s who lie unquiet in their graves.
Zombie Run at Jungle NI
Ireland’s original Zombie Run at The Jungle, challenges participants to complete a daring 6K obstacle trail run while being chased by blood-thirsty Zombies.
BLUE PETER Q&A WITH ELLEN EVANS
Meet the Editor of the iconic children's TV show Blue Peter, Ellen Evans, and ask her lots of questions about her job.
Dementia Friendly Film Screening: Strangers On A Train
The Grand Opera House is delighted to bring back its popular dementia-friendly film screenings, with Alfred Hitchcock’s psychological thriller.
Fright Night at Jungle NI
The Jungle's infamous Halloween Scare Fest, Fright Night, returns in 2022 to provide more thrills, chills, scares and entertainment than ever before.
MUSIC VIDEO & SHORT SHORTS (CINEMAGIC YOUNG FILMMAKER)
Cinemagic presents the competition shortlist for music video and short shorts. celebrate the achievements of young people and meet future filmmaking stars.
Fighting and The Resilience of the Body
Experience the new voices and beats coming out of North Africa with a double bill of meditative, contemporary dance from one of North Africa’s rising stars.
Brewpub Experience
Enjoy a guided tasting session of some of their favourite Bell's Brewery beers paired with a tasty pie flight. Every Friday.
HOW I LEARNED TO FLY (IRISH PREMIERE)
An entertaining family film that takes you on a charming, yet emotional summer adventure by the sea.
FANTASTIC 2 (CINEMAGIC YOUNG FILMMAKER)
Showing at Queen’s Film Theatre as part of the 33rd Cinemagic Film Festival. Cinemagic presents the competition shortlist for fantastical shorts, part 2.
Artefacts and Encounters by Elvira Santamaría
The Golden Thread Gallery is delighted to present this seminal exhibition Artefacts and Encounters as part of the Belfast International Arts Festival.
Natalie Clein & Friends – BBC Radio 3
Across 3 nights, in the glorious setting of the CS Lewis Church, St. Mark’s Dundela, Natalie will be introducing a handful of her starry friends.
Dinner with Rachel Allen
Join Rachel Allen for a cooking demonstration experience where she will showcase dishes from her latest book “Soup, Broth Bread”.
Hydrobikes By Light
At Lagan Adventures you will be taking cycling off the road and onto the relative safety of the water. Explore the Belfast Waterways with the Belfast Hydrobikes
PUPPETRY MASTERCLASS WITH WARRICK BROWNLOW-PIKE & BECCY HENDERSON
Join Warrick and Beccy as they teach the skills of their trade in the art of Puppetry!
The Sunday Show at Cabaret Supper Club
“The Sunday Show” at Cabaret Supper Club is your chance to kick those responsibilities aside and come to Cabaret for a day of uninhibited fun and entertainment.
WRITING FOR KIDS’ TV WITH JEN UPTON
Learn how to come up with new and original story ideas and develop your creative writing techniques in this practical workshop for young people.
Preparing for Winter Garden Tour
Join The Keeper of the Walled Garden and his team, as they demonstrate putting the garden to bed for the winter.
The Kingdom of Shades – Signe Blanc and Portrait of Frédéric Tavernini
Noé Soulier, a rising figure in modern choreography, brings a tremendous double bill of solo works to the MAC.
Halloween Extravaganza at Crumlin Road Gaol
This Halloween join Crumlin Road Gaol for their most Spooktacular Halloween Event for Children of all ages and adults!
Bright Sparks Halloween Camp
Bright Sparks Halloween is W5's exciting camp for inquisitive young minds aged 8 to 11. Halloween-based activities such as digital games creation and animation.
DOCUMENTARY (CINEMAGIC YOUNG FILMMAKER)
Cinemagic presents the competition shortlist for documentary shorts. Join them as they celebrate the achievements of young people and meet the filmmaking stars.
FANTASTIC 1 (CINEMAGIC YOUNG FILMMAKER)
Showing at Queen’s Film Theatre as part of the 33rd Cinemagic Film Festival. Cinemagic presents the competition shortlist for fantastical shorts, part 1.
THE SEEKERS – THRILL NIGHT (IRISH PREMIERE)
An exciting adventure about growing up, dealing with grief, and most importantly, celebrating friendship.
Scotts Jazz Club Presents – Steve Davis Trio Plays Pat Metheny
Steve Davis Trio Plays Pat Metheny at Scotts Jazz Club on 11 November at 9pm.
Pooch Social Halloween
It’s that spooky time of year again when The Dirty Onion host their Wooftacular Pooch Social Halloween event, which gives your doggo the chance to dress up.
‘Paper Magic’
Craft NI are delighted to welcome you to their upcoming exhibition, ‘Paper Magic’. The exhibition will focus on the medium of paper. Free Event.
Céiliúradh Oíche Shamhna – Halloween at Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich
Join Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich for Halloween entertainment, storytelling and fun. There will be storytelling for the whole family and trad disco. Free Event
The ‘Line of Duty Locations Trail’
The ‘Line of Duty Locations Trail’ is a free tour for devotees of the hit BBC crime drama filmed in Belfast.
Gruffalo Halloween Guided Walk at Colin Glen
Visit Northern Ireland’s only official Gruffalo Trail to experience this Julia Donaldson-endorsed guided walk with a Halloween twist!
CHARLOTTE’S WEB + INTRO BY MICHELLE GALLEN
Showing at the Ulster Museum as part of the 33rd Cinemagic Film Festival. Irish writer and author Michelle Gallen will introduce the film by reading an extract.
Lisa O’Neill
Lisa O’Neill has built a reputation for herself on the Irish and international scenes with her unique folk sound, strong song-writing and distinctive voice.
A Tipsy Drag Extravaganza
An afternoon of drag, dancing and drinks! Enjoy a glass of fizz, cocktails and charcuterie board while watching the best Drag performers Belfast have to offer!
A BUTTERFLY’S HEART
The journey of a boy who wants to be alone, because he is different, and ends up with a true friend.
W5 Late Halloween
Join W5 for a strictly adults-only, after-hours evening of frightfully good fun this October. There are no kids allowed on 27 October between 7-11pm.
Ulster Orchestra’s Halloween Howler
Come along to the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on Saturday 30 October for the Ulster Orchestra's special Halloween Howler performance!
MR HULLABALOO’S HAPPY HALLOWEEN – Children’s Theatre Show
Come join Mr Hullabaloo and friends on the Fairy-tale Farm for an exciting Autumn adventure!
Friendship Four
The Friendship Four ice hockey tournament will return to Belfast in November 2022. Taking place at The SSE Arena, Belfast on Friday 25 & Saturday 26 November.
KARMA’S WORLD
Lyrically gifted middle schooler Karma juggles rap dreams and rhyme schemes while using her talent, ambition, and heart to solve any problem.
Hallowe’en at Ulster American Folk Park
Enjoy Hallowe’en at Ulster American Folk Park and experience age old traditions and folklore from 18th and 19th century Ulster.
Autumn Wedding Fair at Clandeboye Lodge
Be inspired at Clandeboye Lodge this Autumn. Join them on Sunday 9th October, 12-4pm to discover their stunningly eclectic venue.
Autumn Colours Garden Tour
Come and explore the autumn colours in the gardens at Hillsborough Castle with Garden Manager, Claire Woods. At this turn in the year when the trees turn.
Taking Liberties! Jamie Reid
The artist Jamie Reid is an iconoclast, anarchist, punk, hippie, trouble-making rebel and romantic.
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is a 360-degree digital art experience, brought to life by Exhibition Hub and Fever Named a Must See Attraction by CNN.
Cabaret Variety Shows
AMPM's Cabaret Variety Shows are an explosive cocktail of burlesque, comedy, and live music that needs to be seen to be believed.
TOY STORY OF TERROR + Halloween Storytelling
TOY STORY OF TERROR screening at Ulster Museum on Halloween day. Before the screening join storyteller Vicky McFarland for spooky Halloween storytelling.
Tish Delaney and Donal Ryan
After the success of her debut Before My Actual Heart Breaks, Tish Delaney returns with The Saint of Lost Things.
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 Troubles and the path to peace.
Halloween Craft Making
Come to Aunt Sandra's Belfast shop to create your own Halloween crafts! Take home a gift along with your crafts after meeting Frankie Frankenstein.
SILHOUETTE STOP-MOTION ANIMATION WORKSHOP
Participants in this workshop create their own paper cut-out characters and learn the basics of stop-motion animation.
Cultural Walking Tours of Belfast – Blue Plaque People
The best way to explore the city is by foot and with highly knowledgeable Blue Badge guides leading the way you’ll experience a whole other side to Belfast.
VESPER (FESTIVAL PREVIEW)
VESPER: Set after the collapse of Earth's ecosystem, this immersive and powerful sci-fi thriller. Showing at ODEON Belfast as part of Cinemagic's Film Festival.
To Kill A Mockingbird
Enjoy a screening of Harper Lee's novel, telling the story of a racially charged trial as seen through the eyes of the defence lawyer’s children.
Wallis Bird
Wallis Bird has been enrapturing audiences for over a decade, playing over 1000 shows in that time worldwide and winning multiple international awards.
MELTS
MELTS are bringing their forward-pushing brand of rock n’ roll to Belfast to deliver a sound all of their own.
Halloween at Let’s Go Hydro
This year marks the 4th annual Halloween event at Let's Go Hydro when they transform their famous water sports resort into a Halloween party for all.
Ulster Orchestra’s Halloween Howler!
Celebrate all things Halloween at this spooktacular show featuring music from your favourite scary films and more!
WALL:E – In Partnership with South Belfast Foodbank
WALL:E: This screening is part of the Cinemagic initiative 'Young Audiences Supporting South Belfast Food Bank'. 29 Oct
LYLE, LYLE, CROCODILE
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is a live-action/CGI musical comedy that brings this beloved character to a new, global audience.
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 history of the Troubles in West Belfast.
Belfast Zoo Family Break
The Stormont Hotel have partnered with Belfast Zoo to create this special offer which includes a family pass to spend the day at Belfast Zoo.
Fratelli Movie Night: Top Gun
Catch the original classic of Top Gun on Friday 14th October after grazing on a delicious two-course meal and a complimentary drink.
‘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.
Bounce Festival 2022
A festival produced by University of Atypical that showcases brilliant work by D/deaf and disabled writers, producers, actors, dancers, musicians, and directors
The Scarecrow Night Walk
Take a walk through Hillsborough Castle's spookily illuminated gardens after dusk this Halloween. Walks last 40 - 45 minutes.
Daniel Sloss
The hilarious Daniel Sloss is bringing his latest stand up show, ‘CAN’T’ to the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 08 October 2022.
Chamber Babies
Chamber Babies concerts are very informal events with short programmes that are designed for babies and adults alike.
VAMPIRINA + Halloween Drama & Dance
After the screening join Cinemagic for a fun & interactive ‘Drama & Dance’ session at the Halloween Disco!
Autumn Fayre at The Ballance House
Enjoy an autumn family event at The Ballance House with music, a craft fair, face-painting, guided house and exhibition tours and much more!
All the Screen’s a Stage: in conversation with Zoë Seaton
Join Director Zoë Seaton in conversation with Eibhlín de Barra as they discuss Big Telly's unique approach to hybrid theatre and digital engagement.
What We Do in the Shadows
Join BanterFlix at the Black Box in Belfast for an Unholy masquerade Ball and a screening of Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi’s What We Do in the Shadows.
Belfast Bike Tour
Experience a comfortable cycle through beautiful Belfast. Each tour with Belfast Bike Tours is unique and guests can experience the city how they like.
UNTITLED 14KM
UNTITLED 14 KM, explores how the art world sees and understands contemporary art in its relation with identity, specifically Arab identity.
TV PRESENTING AND PERFORMING WITH CHRIS JARVIS
Join CBeebies’ Chris Jarvis for a fantastic TV presenting workshop for children and young people. This event is at the Ulster Museum.
THE IRON GIANT + INTRO BY OLIVER JEFFERS
A young boy befriends a giant robot from outer space that a paranoid government agent wants to destroy.
Bram Stoker’s Dracula
Join BanterFlix at the Belfast Barge as they transform it into The Demeter for one night only for a screening of Francis Ford Coppola’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
Conversations on Impermanence
As the tectonic plates of our culture, society, politics and climate move and shift, join for a conversation on Impermanence.
The ‘Best of Belfast City Trail’
Simply download the DC Tours free app from the App Store or Google Play (search for ‘DC Tours Belfast’) and then choose from the range tours.
THE SLEEPING BEAST (IRISH PREMIERE)
Everything is fine ... if you don’t tell anyone! A tense and powerful ‘Lord of the Flies’ inspired drama from director Jaak Kilmi.
Quartz live
Live Music from the Parlour's wonderful 2-piece Band Quartz.
IN CONVERSATION WITH MICHELLE GALLEN
Find out what it takes to develop your story ideas and get tips to help you with the creative process from one of Ireland’s leading authors.
Ron’s World
Welcome into Ron's World. A world in which mini and monumental sit side-by-side. A world that makes us wonder how others think and feel.
18TH MARK KERMODE FILM NIGHT – PETITE MAMAN
Film critic, broadcaster and journalist Mark Kermode returns to Cinemagic for his annual Film Night to introduce and discuss Petite Maman.
