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The MAC is a cultural hub; selecting, creating and mixing up music, theatre, dance and art.

The world-class venue in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter is home to all kinds of exhibitions, theatre performances, experimental works and endless goings-on. The MAC offers something for all ages and interests. That is why they are jam-packed with diverse and extraordinary things to see and do.

The MAC is a cultural hub and a vital shared space in Belfast. Open 363 days per year, the MAC offers an eclectic programme of visual art, theatre, dance, family workshops and lots more.

The MAC is an award winning facility that has two theatres (a 350 seater and a 120 seater), three art galleries, one rehearsal space, one dance studio, three education and workshop rooms, four offices for resident art groups, one restaurant and bar, one artist-in-residence studio and one permanent artwork.

The Permanent Present is the MAC's only permanent artwork, a major sculptural work by Irish artist Mark Garry commissioned by The Thomas Devlin Fund and the MAC. The sculpture consists of 400 metal wires in the main foyer of the MAC, creating a spectrum of colour that travels through the space akin to a beam of light refracting and reflecting. The installation reflects The Thomas Devlin Fund's commitment to highlighting the futility of violence as well as the hopes and aspirations of the young people.

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  • 10 Exchange Street West
  • Belfast
  • Antrim
  • BT1 2NJ

Top Reasons To Visit

  • Two theatres and three art galleries
  • Café Bar open daily offering breakfast, lunch and kids menus, and a full bar
  • Free art exhibitions
  • Free family room, packed with games, books and toys
  • Breastfeeding friendly, baby changing facilities and family workshops
  • On the Street Where We Live - Audio Play Series

    On The Street Where We Live is the brand new MAC audio play series about the streets we’re living on in the times we’re living through.

    Produced in the MAC’s Audio Lab by local playwrights, creatives and actors, all eight of the 10 minute long episodes are available to listen to here: themaclive.com.

The Adventures of Red Riding Hood

0.82 KM
12 Dec 2024 - 01 Jan 2025
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The Christmas show for 2024 is a MAC twist on the much loved fairytale, The Adventures of Red Riding Hood.

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Elvis Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

0.82 KM
12 - 31 Dec 2024
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The hilarious Caroline Curran returns to the MAC this December with a fantastic festive comedy show, Elvis Yourself a Merry Little Christmas!

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The Wiggle Room by Boom Clap Play

0.82 KM
12 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025
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Step into The Wiggle Room - a new immersive experience made by Belfast’s explorers of all ages!

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I See His Blood Upon The Rose

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12 Dec 2024 - 30 Mar 2025
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A major MAC exhibition across all three galleries that traces the history of the flower in art.

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MAC Baby Time

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14 Dec 2024 - 16 Feb 2025
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Join for these gentle sessions for babies, where they’ll get to experience and explore light, sound, and textures with musical accompaniment.

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Slow Art with Dougal McKenzie

0.82 KM
09 - 30 Jan 2025
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Slow Art was created to encourage us all to look at art for a little longer, in the hope that we not only see more, but…

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Petals on the Banner: plants and revolution

0.82 KM
Sat, 18 Jan 2025, 2:00pm

Inspired by the exhibition I See His Blood Upon The Rose, Charlotte Salter-Townshend investigates the role of plants in revolution.

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Maggie

0.82 KM
22 Jan - 09 Feb 2025
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Missed the Feg Run? Never seen the original 50 Shades of Red, White and Blue? Well, now is your chance to catch up with ‘Le Muff!’

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Drawing the Flower

0.82 KM
25 Jan - 22 Mar 2025
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This I See His Blood Upon The Rose observational drawing session, led by Duncan Ross, invites you to draw in the gallery from historical artworks.

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One-day Masterclass in Floral Still Life with Jennifer Trouton

0.82 KM
Sat, 25 Jan 2025, 10:00am

Join for an immersive masterclass in floral still life painting with renowned artist Jennifer Trouton.

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Flowers: Messages of Love and Protest in Poetry

0.82 KM
01 - 22 Feb 2025
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Inspired by I See His Blood Upon The Rose, this four-week poetry workshop series will explore how floral imagery has been used in poetry.

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More Bread, More Roses!

0.82 KM
01 - 29 Mar 2025
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These workshops will lean upon the legacies of these & more contemporary artists who have expanded the use of floral motifs to activate feminist & queer…

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Women in Renaissance Art with Paola Bernardelli

0.82 KM
Thu, 06 Mar 2025, 7:00pm

Want to know what inspired some of the most famous paintings ever made? Join exhibiting artist Paola Bernardelli for an insightful masterclass!

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