VE Day 80th Celebration hosted by Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume
Description
Enjoy an evening of memory and song.
Comedian Tim McGarry and historian Dr David Hume take an informative and entertaining look at Belfast’s Second World War experience, with readings from the Northern Ireland War Memorial Oral History Archive and musical performances from Jonathan Rea and soloist, Sylvia Burnside.
This event will be followed at 9:00pm by a brass band performance and relay of King George VI and Winston Churchill’s VE Day speeches in the front grounds of City Hall.
This event is the first in Belfast City Council’s special programme of events taking place on the 7th and 8th of May to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
The event will take place in the Great Hall, City Hall on the evening of the 7th of May (19:30 – 21:00).
Tickets & Pricing
About The Venue
Wed, 07 May 2025 7:30 - 9:00pm
Upcoming events at Belfast City Hall
History And Heritage
VE Day 80th Anniversary
07 - 08 May 2025
Belfast City Council are providing a special programme of events marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe…
History And Heritage
VE Day 80th Celebration hosted by Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume
Wed, 07 May 2025, 7:30pm
Tim McGarry and Dr David Hume take an informative and entertaining look at Belfast’s Second World War experience.
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Second World War City Centre Walking Tour with Belfast Historian Jason Burke
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Join historian Jason Burke this VE Day for a 2-hour journey through Belfast's dramatic wartime past.
Dance
VE Day Celebration Tea Dance hosted by BBC Radio Ulster’s Hugo Duncan
Thu, 08 May 2025, 1:00pm
To celebrate 80 years since VE Day 1945, Belfast City Council in collaboration with the BBC will host…
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