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Wednesday 7 May 2025

We Lose Sight of the Night: Aisling O’Beirn

Wed, 07 May 2025, 11:00am

0.82 KM

Aisling O’Beirn’s exhibition explores the relationship between art, science, and environmental change.

The MAC

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The 25th Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

Wed, 07 May 2025, 7:00pm

0.61 KM

The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival returns for the 25th time - from the 1st – 11th May - with its biggest programme yet!

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

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CHOP – Lords of Strut

Wed, 07 May 2025, 7:00pm

0.82 KM

CHOP is a violently stupid and stupidly violent deep dive into fragile egos, environmental collapse, and the absurdity of existence.

The MAC

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Taylor Lally

Wed, 07 May 2025, 8:00pm

1.14 KM

It’s a welcome return for their 2023 Artist in Residence. Taylor Lally grew up near Donaghadee in County Down.

Crescent Arts Centre

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Gruff Rhys – American Interior Screening + Q&A

Wed, 07 May 2025, 8:00pm

In 2012 Gruff Rhys embarked on a solo ‘investigative concert tour’ through the heart of America following the route taken by his distant relative John Evans.

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Hayden Thorpe & Propellor Ensemble perform NESS

Wed, 07 May 2025, 8:00pm

0.56 KM

Hayden Thorpe came to prominence as the lead singer and chief songwriter for the much-celebrated band Wild Beasts who released five acclaimed albums.

The Deer’s Head & Bell’s Brewery

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VARC – Visual Audio Radical Circus

Wed, 07 May 2025, 8:15pm

This is a collaborative work, curated and produced by Emmen Jude Donnelly, one of Ireland’s most well-respected aerial arts practitioners.

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Thursday 8 May 2025

We Lose Sight of the Night: Aisling O’Beirn

Thu, 08 May 2025, 11:00am

0.82 KM

Aisling O’Beirn’s exhibition explores the relationship between art, science, and environmental change.

The MAC

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The 25th Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

Thu, 08 May 2025, 1:00pm

0.61 KM

The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival returns for the 25th time - from the 1st – 11th May - with its biggest programme yet!

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

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Caoilinn Hughes in Conversation

Thu, 08 May 2025, 6:00pm

Caoilinn Hughes talks about her work and her latest novel ‘The Alternatives’.

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Screening of Poitín with Bán Poitín Tasting & Talk

Thu, 08 May 2025, 7:30pm

0.68 KM

Join for a special screening of Poitín (1978), Bob Quinn’s groundbreaking Irish-language film that delves into the world of illicit poitín distillation.

Oh Yeah Music Centre

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Shame Show

Thu, 08 May 2025, 7:45pm

0.82 KM

For your safety, please follow this pair of prancing poofs to SHAME SHOW, a sketchy comedy of catastrophic proportions from Skelpie Limmer.

The MAC

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Andy White: ‘The night is approaching though some would say it was morning’ – Album Launch

Thu, 08 May 2025, 8:00pm

1.14 KM

40 years after the release of debut EP Religious Persuasion, Andy White is back home in Belfast and touring the UK in May/June.

Crescent Arts Centre

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Niamh Bury

Thu, 08 May 2025, 8:00pm

Niamh Bury is one of the most exciting new voices on the Irish folk scene.

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Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us

Thu, 08 May 2025, 8:00pm

0.99 KM

Mark Watson returns to Belfast for his stand-up show at The Empire.

Belfast Empire

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Noah Gundersen

Thu, 08 May 2025, 8:00pm

Noah takes vulnerability to a new level on brand new full-length studio album, If This Is The End.

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VARC – Visual Audio Radical Circus

Thu, 08 May 2025, 8:15pm

This is a collaborative work, curated and produced by Emmen Jude Donnelly, one of Ireland’s most well-respected aerial arts practitioners.

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Friday 9 May 2025

We Lose Sight of the Night: Aisling O’Beirn

Fri, 09 May 2025, 11:00am

0.82 KM

Aisling O’Beirn’s exhibition explores the relationship between art, science, and environmental change.

The MAC

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The 25th Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

Fri, 09 May 2025, 1:00pm

0.61 KM

The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival returns for the 25th time - from the 1st – 11th May - with its biggest programme yet!

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

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Personality Crisis Screening + Sabrejets remember Johansen/New York Dolls/Johnny Thunders

Fri, 09 May 2025, 7:30pm

With David Johansen’s recent passing, CQAF felt it fitting to screen this 2023 film by Martin Scorcese, a wonderfully intimate film.

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UNKLE

Fri, 09 May 2025, 8:00pm

For the past 30 years, James Lavelle has been at the forefront of global club culture.

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Mohammad Syfkhan

Fri, 09 May 2025, 8:30pm

Mohammad Syfkhan’s own brand of ecstatic music takes elements from Middle Eastern and North African music to create an atmosphere of joy, love and happiness.

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Saturday 10 May 2025

We Lose Sight of the Night: Aisling O’Beirn

Sat, 10 May 2025, 11:00am

0.82 KM

Aisling O’Beirn’s exhibition explores the relationship between art, science, and environmental change.

The MAC

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The 25th Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

Sat, 10 May 2025, 2:00pm

0.61 KM

The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival returns for the 25th time - from the 1st – 11th May - with its biggest programme yet!

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

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The Anthony Toner Songbook

Sat, 10 May 2025, 2:00pm

In the early 2000’s, much-loved and missed BBC presenter Gerry Anderson began to play a song called ‘Sailortown’ on an almost daily rotation.

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In Conversation with Tariq Ali: You Can’t Please All

Sat, 10 May 2025, 2:00pm

Join for an afternoon of sharp wit, radical history, and political insight as Tariq Ali discusses his latest memoir, You Can’t Please All: Memoirs 1980-2024.

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