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Belfast is packed with vibrant festivals throughout the year. Whether it's international film, music, dance or literature, Belfast's rich arts culture shines through when it comes to putting on a show.

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Wednesday 1 May 2024

I’VE ALWAYS LIKED THE NAME MARCUS

Wed, 01 May 2024, 8:00pm

0.82 KM

Join Marcus on his FUNNY and PROVOCATIVE escapade as he embarks on a quest of self-discovery.

The MAC

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Thursday 2 May 2024

The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

Thu, 02 May 2024, 11:00am

0.61 KM

An 11 day festival of the best local, national and international arts held in the historic Cathedral Quarter of the city.

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

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Live Through This

Thu, 02 May 2024, 8:00pm

0.68 KM

Head to the Oh Yeah Music Centre for a night of 'bone-deep rage and syrupy hooks' celebrating 30 years since Hole's iconic album Live Through This.

Oh Yeah Music Centre

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Chicken

Thu, 02 May 2024, 8:00pm

0.68 KM

A chicken’s brain is the size of a walnut. But their hearts are as big as the universe. A play about love, fate, delicious white meat,…

Ulster Sports Club

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I’VE ALWAYS LIKED THE NAME MARCUS

Thu, 02 May 2024, 8:00pm

0.82 KM

Join Marcus on his FUNNY and PROVOCATIVE escapade as he embarks on a quest of self-discovery.

The MAC

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Friday 3 May 2024

The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

Fri, 03 May 2024, 11:00am

0.61 KM

An 11 day festival of the best local, national and international arts held in the historic Cathedral Quarter of the city.

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

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Sinéad Gleeson in Conversation

Fri, 03 May 2024, 7:00pm

0.68 KM

Sinéad Gleeson, beloved, Irish no. 1 bestselling author joins us in conversation about her haunting debut novel.

Ulster Sports Club

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I’VE ALWAYS LIKED THE NAME MARCUS

Fri, 03 May 2024, 8:00pm

0.82 KM

Join Marcus on his FUNNY and PROVOCATIVE escapade as he embarks on a quest of self-discovery.

The MAC

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Theatre of Hate

Fri, 03 May 2024, 8:00pm

0.56 KM

Led by singer/songwriter, Kirk Brandon, Theatre of Hate released their iconic debut studio album, Westworld.

The Deer’s Head & Bell’s Brewery

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Mick Flannery

Fri, 03 May 2024, 8:00pm

Mick Flannery’s songs are fluent in expressing layered aspects of the human condition, its flaws, triumphs, and general uncertainty.

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Lau (Unplugged)

Fri, 03 May 2024, 8:00pm

Lau present their Unplugged show, a concert of two halves in which they return to their instruments’ natural soundscapes for an evening’s exploration.

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The Breeze: ‘Thin Ground’ Album Launch

Fri, 03 May 2024, 8:00pm

0.68 KM

The Breeze are a new 3-piece band comprising long-time collaborators Chris Coll (Lost InThe Fog), Decky McManus (The Basement) and Stevie Scullion (Malojian).

Ulster Sports Club

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Snapped Ankles

Fri, 03 May 2024, 8:00pm

Snapped Ankles return to the forest, but it’s not as they left it. Trees planted in neat rows. A well-ordered monoculture with access roads and heavy…

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Peter Case, Sid Griffin and Dan Stuart

Fri, 03 May 2024, 8:00pm

0.68 KM

Three absolute icons of Americana will play individual sets then come together for an unforgettable finale.

Oh Yeah Music Centre

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FITE FUAITE

Fri, 03 May 2024, 8:30pm

FITE FUAITE le: Boss Sound Manifesto, Róisín Seoighe, SÉiMí (agus a bhanna ceoil), Colm Seoighe agus Na hEasógaí, agus Na Brigideens

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Saturday 4 May 2024

Festival of Fools

Sat, 04 May 2024, 9:00am

Festival of Fools is a jam-packed weekend of circus performances, featuring breathtaking acrobatics, gut-busting comedy and jaw-dropping juggling!

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Bluegrass Omagh

Sat, 04 May 2024, 10:00am

156.16 KM

Bluegrass Omagh music festival returns to Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh on 4th & 5th May 2024.

Ulster American Folk Park

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May Day Fiesta

Sat, 04 May 2024, 10:00am

On Saturday, May 4th the space behind the ICTU & the John Hewitt pub will be transformed into ‘Larkin’s Square’ for an alcohol-free family fun day.

Writer's Square

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The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

Sat, 04 May 2024, 11:00am

0.61 KM

An 11 day festival of the best local, national and international arts held in the historic Cathedral Quarter of the city.

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

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The Worst Cafe in the World

Sat, 04 May 2024, 3:00pm

Book a table at Big Telly’s Worst Café in The World - not a meal in sight, but a menu of theatrical bites to amuse your…

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PP Arnold with Special Guest Bronagh Gallagher

Sat, 04 May 2024, 7:00pm

PP Arnold is the soul survivor. Her story is one of musical highs, personal lows, and that extraordinary voice.

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I’VE ALWAYS LIKED THE NAME MARCUS

Sat, 04 May 2024, 8:00pm

0.82 KM

Join Marcus on his FUNNY and PROVOCATIVE escapade as he embarks on a quest of self-discovery.

The MAC

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Cass McCombs and Steve Gunn

Sat, 04 May 2024, 8:00pm

0.68 KM

Cass McCombs’ music contains elements of folk music, americana, psychedelia, and rock.

Ulster Sports Club

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Lack of Afro (DJ Set)

04 - 05 May 2024

0.56 KM

A colossus of the funk & soul world, Adam Gibbons (aka Lack of Afro) has been releasing music for 17 years and continues to go from…

The Deer’s Head & Bell’s Brewery

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Sunday 5 May 2024

Festival of Fools

Sun, 05 May 2024, 9:00am

Festival of Fools is a jam-packed weekend of circus performances, featuring breathtaking acrobatics, gut-busting comedy and jaw-dropping juggling!

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Bluegrass Omagh

Sun, 05 May 2024, 10:00am

156.16 KM

Bluegrass Omagh music festival returns to Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh on 4th & 5th May 2024.

Ulster American Folk Park

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The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

Sun, 05 May 2024, 11:00am

0.61 KM

An 11 day festival of the best local, national and international arts held in the historic Cathedral Quarter of the city.

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

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Hit the North Block Party

Sun, 05 May 2024, 2:00pm

Hit the North’s Block Party will be the climax to their 12th year, with 70+ artists working and David Holmes on the decks.

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The Dodge Brothers

Sun, 05 May 2024, 2:00pm

CQAF are delighted to welcome festival favourites The Dodge Brothers to the big stage for a perfect Bank Holiday Sunday afternoon hoe-down.

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I’VE ALWAYS LIKED THE NAME MARCUS

Sun, 05 May 2024, 2:30pm

0.82 KM

Join Marcus on his FUNNY and PROVOCATIVE escapade as he embarks on a quest of self-discovery.

The MAC

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The Worst Cafe in the World

Sun, 05 May 2024, 3:00pm

Book a table at Big Telly’s Worst Café in The World - not a meal in sight, but a menu of theatrical bites to amuse your…

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‘Teeth’ Book Launch

Sun, 05 May 2024, 3:00pm

You’re invited to join writer John Patrick Higgins in conversation and reading from his new book ‘Teeth: An Oral History’

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Bang Bike – Let’s Ride!

05 - 06 May 2024

The Bang Bike is literally a festival on a bike powered by Dimebag DJs. It is hitting the road for its very first time.

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John Was Trying to Contact Aliens – Screening and DJ set

Sun, 05 May 2024, 7:00pm

The American Bar presents a very special screening and live DJ set from John Shepherd, beamed live to the bar after the screening.

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Conchúr White

Sun, 05 May 2024, 8:00pm

A singer-songwriter from County Armagh, Conchúr White navigates the dreamlike and the grounded with blissful fluency on his beautiful debut album.

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Mr Scruff

05 - 06 May 2024

Manchester based Mr Scruff is a producer, cartoonist and cross-genre selector who loves to play long DJ sets and occasionally B2B sets.

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Willy Mason

Sun, 05 May 2024, 8:00pm

0.68 KM

Willy Mason is a songwriter who has become harder to define as the years go on. His shows are tight and powerful; full of passion, conviction,…

Ulster Sports Club

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Monday 6 May 2024

Festival of Fools

Mon, 06 May 2024, 9:00am

Festival of Fools is a jam-packed weekend of circus performances, featuring breathtaking acrobatics, gut-busting comedy and jaw-dropping juggling!

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Bluegrass Omagh Family Day

Mon, 06 May 2024, 10:00am

156.16 KM

Bluegrass Family Day will be jam packed with fantastic music and fun activities that everyone will enjoy.

Ulster American Folk Park

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The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

Mon, 06 May 2024, 11:00am

0.61 KM

An 11 day festival of the best local, national and international arts held in the historic Cathedral Quarter of the city.

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

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The Worst Cafe in the World

Mon, 06 May 2024, 3:00pm

Book a table at Big Telly’s Worst Café in The World - not a meal in sight, but a menu of theatrical bites to amuse your…

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CRASS: The Sound of Free Speech

Mon, 06 May 2024, 8:00pm

0.56 KM

Celebratory, shocking and raw, this film is as close to the story of the anarcho-punk band as you’re going to get…

The Deer’s Head & Bell’s Brewery

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Nadine Shah

Mon, 06 May 2024, 8:00pm

Nadine Shah will be performing at the Festival Marquee as part of Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival!

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Jack Docherty: David Bowie & Me – Parallel Lives

Mon, 06 May 2024, 8:00pm

Following a successful Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Jack Docherty is taking his critically-acclaimed show David Bowie & Me on tour.

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C Duncan

Mon, 06 May 2024, 8:00pm

0.68 KM

Chris Duncan is performing at Ulster Sports Club as part of Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival.

Ulster Sports Club

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Tuesday 7 May 2024

Festival of Fools

Tue, 07 May 2024, 9:00am

Festival of Fools is a jam-packed weekend of circus performances, featuring breathtaking acrobatics, gut-busting comedy and jaw-dropping juggling!

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The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

Tue, 07 May 2024, 11:00am

0.61 KM

An 11 day festival of the best local, national and international arts held in the historic Cathedral Quarter of the city.

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

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Chasing Amy: A Celebration of the Life and Songs of Amy Winehouse

Tue, 07 May 2024, 1:00pm

Chasing Amy is a compassionate exploration of the creative influences and development of the celebrated vocalist and songwriter.

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Chasing Amy: A Celebration of the Life and Songs of Amy Winehouse

Tue, 07 May 2024, 8:00pm

Chasing Amy is a compassionate exploration of the creative influences and development of the celebrated vocalist and songwriter.

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Oisin Leech

Tue, 07 May 2024, 8:00pm

0.56 KM

Oisin is delighted to play his Belfast solo debut gig at The Deers Head on May 7 as part of Cathedral Arts Festival.

The Deer’s Head & Bell’s Brewery

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CAttS

Tue, 07 May 2024, 8:00pm

0.68 KM

CAttS is a lip-sync ballet through the distractions and obsessions that help us cope with an increasingly dystopian reality.

Ulster Sports Club

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Young Frankenstein: Special Event Screening

Tue, 07 May 2024, 9:00pm

CQAF celebrate the 50th anniversary of the horrifyingly hilarious Young Frankenstein with a very special screening.

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Wednesday 8 May 2024

Festival of Fools

Wed, 08 May 2024, 9:00am

Festival of Fools is a jam-packed weekend of circus performances, featuring breathtaking acrobatics, gut-busting comedy and jaw-dropping juggling!

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The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

Wed, 08 May 2024, 11:00am

0.61 KM

An 11 day festival of the best local, national and international arts held in the historic Cathedral Quarter of the city.

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

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Zoe Conway & John Mcintyre

Wed, 08 May 2024, 1:00pm

Zoe Conway and John McIntyre bring to the stage sympathetic arrangements of traditional Irish music, compositions and songs, old and new.

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Contra by Laura Murphy

Wed, 08 May 2024, 8:00pm

0.71 KM

Festival of Fools 2024 After Hours presents Contra by Laura Murphy. Drawing from circus, stand-up and live art, Contra is a solo-cabaret of contradictions.

Belfast Circus School

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