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 34th Cinemagic Film Festival for Young People offers a programme of unmissable opportunities for families, schools, and…
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Belfast International Arts Festival (BIAF) is celebrating 61 years with a new extended season of contemporary arts and…
Autumn Events
Blues & Ballads: An Evening with Paul Jones and Dave Kelly, and Freddie White
Belfast International Arts Festival presents blues legends Paul Jones and Dave Kelly, & the incomparable Irish singer-songwriter Freddie White.
Ulster Orchestra: Elijah-The Power of Sound
Ulster Orchestra's regular performance partners Belfast Philharmonic choir are celebrating their 150th birthday.
Titanic Highlight Tours
A guided tour of Ulster Transport Museum’s TITANICa exhibition, led by knowledgeable visitor guides.
The Wiggle Room by Boom Clap Play
Step into The Wiggle Room - a new immersive experience made by Belfast’s explorers of all ages!
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 tour.
Pizza Evenings at Montalto
Calling all pizza lovers - get ready to slice into fun! Each Friday, join for pizza evenings at The Café from 5pm - 7pm.
Book Launch and Paranormal, Ghost Tour of Belfast City Centre
Book launch of 'The Ghost Stories of Ulaid: An Ulster Journey into the Abyss' followed by a paranormal, ghost tour of Belfast city centre.
Legally Blonde
Ulster Operatic Company presents the all-singing, all-dancing romantic comedy, Legally Blonde the Musical.
Behind the Scenes: Transport Store Tour
See inside the treasure trove of thousands of automotive, aeronautic and industrial collections that highlight history of invention in this part of the world.
LDN Wrestling
The superstars of LDN Wrestling are coming for an evening of rip-roaring action! It promises to be an evening of non-stop action with all your favourite heroes.
Calamity Jane
St Agnes’ Choral Society return to the Grand Opera House with a new production of the classic musical Calamity Jane.
Jimmy Carr – Laughs Funny
Award-winning comedian, writer and television host Jimmy Carr is bringing his new show 'Laughs Funny' to the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 11 & 12 September 2024!
Textile Takeover
Explore the world of textiles and sustainability, learn repair skills, see demos, attend talks, and shop vintage.
Spice Girls Drag Bottomless Brunch
The SPICE GIRLS DRAG Bottomless Brunch Is Coming To BELFAST! Enjoy Spice Girls drag, bottomless booze and brunch at Pug Uglys.
Ciaran Bartlett
Phantom of the Opera House is a truly dazzling evening of bladder-busting laughs from this mortal earth’s premiere musical comedian, Ciarán Bartlett.
Ballynahinch in Bloom
Delight in a Sunday stroll with their Head Gardener Lesley as she directs you through Montalto Estate's natural beauty.
Black History Month Tour
Join Liam Corry, Curator of Emigration, for this curator-led tour marking Black History Month.
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 or double kayaks, or an all-in experience.
Country Superstars Bottomless Brunch
Welcome to Country Superstars Brunch – where the heart of Nashville meets your brunch table!
BetVictor Northern Ireland Open
The BetVictor Northern Ireland Open was first staged at the Titanic Exhibition Centre in 2016 and then moving to the fabulous Waterfront Hall in 2017.
Fratelli Movie Nights
Make 2024 the year where you make more time for friend catch ups and date nights with cosy vibes and delicious food.
The Paul Weller Experience
The Paul Weller Experience announce their return to Northern Ireland later this year with a headline show in the Deer’s Head on Saturday 19th October.
Sunrise SUP & Island Yoga
Limber up as the Sun comes up. Sunrise SUP & Island Yoga Experience – Fitness training on the water in a serene outdoor setting.
Death by Design
Belvoir Players presents ‘Death by Design’, a hilarious comedy, murder mystery by Rob Urbinati.
Ulster Orchestra: Soaring Spirits
This concert explores the wide range of emotions that humans are capable of.
Sex in the City Hall
Callie, Lottie, Maddy and Sammy are four best friends who work together in City Hall. Well, for now...
Melissa Hamilton’s Grand Ballet Gala
An unmissable show created for the Grand Opera House by Melissa Hamilton, Northern Ireland’s very own globally celebrated ballerina.
Nobodaddy
Join for an unforgettable experience as NOBODADDY performs at the Waterfront Studio, Belfast on 17 & 18 September 2024!
Life Through a Royal Lens
Discover Life Through a Royal Lens, Hillsborough Castle’s first exhibition featuring a unique collection of Royal photography.
The Horne Section’s Hit Show
Following their own Channel 4 TV show and chart-topping podcast, The Horne Section's Hit Show are bringing their tour to the iconic Ulster Hall, Belfast.
AVA presents: Jungle (DJ Set), Groove Armada (DJ Set) + Support TBA
AVA make their debut at Custom House Square. Following Jungle’s sell-out event earlier this year, they return joined by the iconic Groove Armada.
The Rabbit Pub Quiz
The Rabbit launch their first ever pub quiz on Wednesday 4th September 2024!
Tree Folklore Walk
Get inspired by history, folklore and mythology of trees in this guided walk with The Conservation Volunteers.
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.
Lush! Classical
The countdown is on for the biggest indoor classical dance event in Northern Ireland -LUSH! Classical - The Story Continues, performed by the Ulster Orchestra.
GIMME! GIMME! GIMME! ABBA Inspired Bottomless Brunch
The Bottomless ABBA Brunch Is Coming To BELFAST! All The Greatest Hits And Big Sing Alongs With Bottomless Booze And Brunch.
Ulster Orchestra: New Beginnings
Mahler’s First Symphony embodies ‘rebirth’ and a journey forward- A fitting start to the new Ulster Orchestra season!
Autumn Foraging Workshop
Join foraging and food expert Clare McQuillan for an Autumn foraging walk around the rural surroundings of the Ulster Folk Museum, and discover a treasure of ed
Callings
Callings follows five queer people who found sanctuary and community on the other end of the phone by seeking solace in Cara-Friend.
Get Lucky Student Thursdays
Join on Anne St Belfast for our mid-week student night, “Get Lucky”, which transforms Tipsy each Thursday as they put on the perfect night for all students.
Heritage Skills Day at Clifton House
Enjoy a free event celebrating 250 years of Clifton House with live music, food, local crafts and more!
Belfast International Tattoo
The Belfast International Tattoo will take place on 6th and 7th September 2024 at The SSE Arena, Belfast.
An Inspector Calls
Stephen Daldry’s multi-award-winning National Theatre production of JB Priestley’s classic thriller, An Inspector Calls returns.
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 be transported back in time to the Belfast Poor House.
Sleeping Beauty
Cre8 Theatre’s modern musical adaption of the classic fairy tale places deaf and hearing artists together in central roles.
Behind the Scenes: Library and Archives
Discover beautiful books, manuscripts, maps, diaries, illustrations and first-hand recorded accounts from the National Museums NI archives.
Les Amazones d’Afrique
Les Amazones d'Afrique are a collective of supremely talented female musicians from West Africa.
Halloween Night Paranormal and Ghost Tour of Belfast City Centre
BelfastLad himself, Francis Higgins, takes you on a real ghost tour of Belfast City Centre.
Eugene Onégin
Northern Ireland Opera returns to the Grand Opera House with Tchaikovsky’s stunning operatic masterpiece, Eugene Onégin.
A Joyful Noise
Following previous successful events in 2019 and 2022, the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland are pleased to announce ‘A Joyful Noise - 2024’.
Ulster Orchestra: Symphonic Storytellers
Opening with Lutosławski's Little Suite with its driving energy inspired by Polish folk songs to Rimsky-Korsakov's decidant Scheherazade.
Ulster Orchestra: Rhythm and Romance
Bernstein’s Three Dance Episodes from On The Town open the night with a celebration that continues with Joe Chindamo’s new work, Ligeia.
Disney Villains Drag Bottomless Brunch
Prepare to Enter the Wickedly Wonderful World of 'Curse Upon a Star' for the Most Diabolically Delicious Brunch in All the Kingdoms. Bippity Boppity Booze
Wake in the West
Theatre 3 Newtownabbey present their Autumn production of the hilarious comedy ‘Wake in the West’ by M. J. Ginnelly at Belvoir Studio Theatre.
Larchfield Estate – Nutrition and Mindset Reset Retreat
Larchfield Estate Hosts Nutrition & Mindset Retreat with the Wholefood Hero & Celebrity Chef Paul Cunningham – Friday 4th to Sunday 6th October 2024.
Shadowdock
Dive into the enchanting world of Shadowdock, a spectacular light and sound show set against the historic backdrop of Thompson Dock, birthplace of the Titanic.
Drawing Support: Murals, Memory and Identity
Bill Rolston has been photographing political murals since 1981 and this exhibition showcases Rolston's photography of the political murals scene in NI.
Festival of Prosecco
Tickets are now on sale for Festival of Prosecco 2024! There is something for every prosecco fan out there – let the bubbles commence!
Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit
Welsh comedian and television and radio presenter, Rhod Gilbert will be performing a stand-up show at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 09 October 2024!
Pottery Painting & Wood Fired Pizza
Get creative at the painting sessions at Loaf Pottery in Crawfordsburn with woodfired pizza afterwards at the café on site.
90’s Baby Bottomless Brunch
The Bottomless 90s Baby Brunch Is Coming To BELFAST! All the greatest 90s hits and big sing alongs with bottomless booze and brunch!
The Vanishing Elephant | Cahoots NI
Cahoots NI’s moving story of friendship, belonging and adventure - In the heart of Bengal, a young boy named Opu dreams of becoming an elephant trainer.
Apple Harvest Cooking and Lunch Experience
Come along to this Apple Harvest Lunch on 7th September in collaboration with Lightfoot Bangor.
Jason Byrne – No Show
Jason Byrne is back at the Ulster Hall, Belfast on 26 October 2024 with his new comedy show!
Friar’s Bush Ancient Graveyard Tour – Whistlestop Tour
Experience a lively Irish heritage tour of Belfast’s most ancient cemetery pre-dating Belfast city.
The Deer’s Head Whiskey Club – Teeling Whiskey
The Deer’s Head Whiskey Club with special host Teeling Whiskey.
The Knitting & Stitching Show
The Knitting & Stitching Show will bring together professionally curated textile art galleries, hundreds of workshops, demonstrations, interactive features.
Ulster Orchestra: More than Mozart
An evening in the company of Michael Collins where he brings his musicality and mastery of both the clarinet and the conductor's podium to the Ulster Hall.
Belfast Ghost Story and Paranormal, Ghost Tour of Belfast City Centre
Francis Higgins tells you a real Irish horror story from his new book on Ulster’s ghosts before taking you on a ghost tour around Belfast city centre.
Ireland Women V England Women’s ODI Series
Ireland Women welcome England women to Stormont for the first time ever, for a historic 3 match ODI series.
Paranormal and Ghost Tour of Belfast City Centre
BelfastLad, Francis Higgins, takes you on a real ghost tour of Belfast City Centre on this sell out paranormal walk around the haunted streets on Belfast.
European Heritage Open Days 2024
Join this September with over 260 of Northern Ireland’s historic buildings and monuments, landmarks and hidden gems.
Journey
Legendary American rock band JOURNEY will be bringing their 50th Anniversary Freedom Tour to the UK & Ireland later this year.
Simon Brodkin: Screwed Up
The hilarious and outrageous Simon Brodkin is bringing his hit show 'Screwed Up' to the Ulster Hall, Belfast on 19 October 2024!
Born to be WILD!
DreamWorld Promotions presents the Born to be WILD! – Kids Show at Belvoir Studio Theatre on the 11th October 2024 with two performances at 1:00pm and 3:00pm.
Shane Todd
Shane Todd brings his biggest ever show to The SSE Arena, Belfast.
Autumn Equinox: Film Screening with Live Score from Róis
Celebrate the Autumn Equinox with an evening screening of a specially commissioned archive film alongside a live score from Róis on Saturday 21st September.
Homes in Focus: The Old Rectory
Discover the Old Rectory with Senior Curator of History. Learn about the building's distinguishing features and discover what life was like in the early 1900s.
Comic Con Northern Ireland
Comic Con Northern Ireland is the best place to celebrate all things pop culture. Meet your heroes, get a signed photo and hear from guests.
Yerma
Tinderbox presents a dark and seductive telling of Lorca's powerful tragedy set in contemporary Ireland.
Thy Name is Woman: An All female reading of Hamlet (Abridged)
Following its initial successful run, Bright Umbrella once more presents an all-female rehearsed reading of “Hamlet” by William Shakespeare (abridged).
Jonas Brothers
The Jonas Brothers take THE TOUR global! The new leg marks their first time headlining at The SSE Arena, Belfast.
