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

- 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
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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.

Contact Details
- 10 Exchange Street West
- Belfast
- Antrim
- BT1 2NJ
Current Opening Hours
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Tuesday
09:00-17:00
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Wednesday
09:00-17:00
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Thursday
09:00-17:00
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Friday
09:00-17:00
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Saturday
09:00-17:00
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Sunday
09:00-17:00
Gallery
Louise Wallace: Midnight Feast
Midnight Feast is a new body of work from Louise Wallace which looks at desire, excess and the feminine.
The MACSharon Kelly: Red-to-Red
The work in this exhibition has been developed over the period of Sharon Kelly's ACNI Fellowship at the British School at Rome.
The MACAt The Table
At The Table brings socially and politically engaged practices into the MAC core gallery programming.
The MACWhen We Were Wild
This tale of growing up and the importance of nature and art is told in a funny and moving new play written by Charles Way.
The MACAbove All Else
Above All Else is a musical play, presented by The Shelley Lowry School; blending modern music with songs from the era the story takes place.
The MACMAC Kids Art Club: Posters and Placards
Come along to this workshop to create your very own poster or placard with a positive message on it.
The MACFesshole: Live
Rob Manuel, creator of Fesshole and B3ta, brings the internet’s naughtiest, funniest, cringiest confessions to Belfast - for one night only.
The MACLinda May Han Oh & Fabian Almazan
Moving On Music in partnership with Music Network present two leading jazz artists, NYC bassist Linda May Han Oh and Cuban pianist Fabian Almazan.
The MACThe Belfast Ma: The Tenerife Two
Enjoy the antics of everyone's favourite Ma, Sadie Devine and her sister Theresa as they embark on their 3-Star All Exclusive Holiday to Tenerife.
The MACBritish Final Festival of One-Act Plays: First Night
The first night of the 1-Act Final Festival where the Amateur Drama Champions from each nation compete to be the top group in the UK.
The MACThe Highstool Prophets
Folk band, The Highstool Prophets live at the MAC. You are set for a great evening's entertainment.
The MACZine Making Drop-In Workshops At The Table
Take a seat for these drop-in zine-making workshops with all the supplies you'll need to create your very own zine about an issue you're passionate about.
The MACLes Misérables
Les Misérables performed entirely by students of Belfast School of Performing Arts. An epic and uplifting story about the survival of human spirit.
The MACDanny & Sandy – The Wedding!
The most anticipated feel-good family show of 2023! Follow the story of Danny and Sandy as they romance their way through the final year of High…
The MACRalph McTell, ‘From There to Here’
A performer for 50 years', his show is a night of lyrical songs and stories interspersed with some of the finest fingerstyle guitar playing in the…
The MACBridget Christie: Who Am I?
It’s a menopause laugh-a-minute with a confused, furious, sweaty lady who is annoyed by everything.
The MACJenny Eclair: Sixty PLUS! (FFS!)
Having hit 60 (but still a year younger than Madonna), Jenny Eclair AKA ‘The Face of Vagisan’ confronts a new decade of decrepitude.
The MACThe Night Before Christmas
The MAC are excited to announce that their Christmas show for 2023 will be a brand new MAC tale, The Night Before Christmas.
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