Ulster Hall
Description
Ulster Hall is one of Belfast's most iconic venues. Sitting right at the heart of the city's vibrant entertainment scene, the venue has it all - laugh until you cry comedy, monumental gigs, fantastic family shows and must-see sports and entertainment.
More than 150 years after its opening, The Ulster Hall continues to play a strong part in the cultural life of Belfast.
During the Second World War the Ulster Hall became hugely popular as a dance hall and was a big hit with American troops stationed on these shores.
Throughout the forties and fifties the Ulster Hall became Northern Ireland's premier boxing venue. Many home-grown champions lit up the boxing ring, while international boxing legends like world heavyweight champion, Sonny Liston, traded blows with the local stars.
Since the 1960s the Ulster Hall has been Northern Ireland's spiritual home of rock music, hosting an almost endless list of famous names that has included U2, Coldplay, Thin Lizzy, The Clash, The Rolling Stones, Muse, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Snow Patrol, Johnny Cash, Jim Reeves, The Who, AC/DC and many more. Led Zeppelin played their classic Stairway to Heaven for the first time ever at the Ulster Hall.
Today's top rock bands and popular music stars continue to make the Ulster Hall their venue of choice with a full programme of ‘A list' concerts taking place throughout the year. Latest and greatest stand-up comedians, as well as orchestral, choral and operatic concerts are also hosted.
A bar located within the Group Space on the first floor is open during events.
Facilities include:
- Grand Hall
- Box office
- Bar
- Art gallery
- Interpretative exhibition
Silver - Green Tourism Accredited
- 34 Bedford Street
- Belfast
- Antrim
- BT2 7FF
Top Reasons To Visit
- A key city landmark and architecturally stunning building
- A key city landmark and architecturally stunning building
- Fantastic bar facilities making it the perfect meeting point for those pre-show drinks
- The Ulster Hall is accessible to a host of city centre restaurants
- See for yourself #WhereLegends are made with a fantastic programme of World Class Events
Gallery
Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group
Lyle Lovett is coming to the Ulster Hall in Belfast, alongside his acoustic group, on 21 January 2025!
Ulster HallUlster Orchestra: Young Romantics
This programme features four composers writing in the early Romantic period, early in their careers, and music that is the perfect maelstrom of emotion.
Ulster HallUlster Orchestra: Highland Journey
This concert is a musical journey through the Highlands.
Ulster HallUlster Orchestra: The Great Outdoors
Charles Ives described the opening of The Unanswered Question as a ‘cosmic landscape’ and this concert is rooted in landscapes of all types.
Ulster HallUlster Orchestra: Flame of Genius
A concert celebrating the first sparks of genius exhibited in Brahm’s early work.
Ulster HallCara Dillon ‘Coming Home’
Belfast TradFest presents, Cara Dillon, in Belfast’s historic Ulster Hall for an enchanting evening of compelling songs, stories and music.
Ulster HallUlster Orchestra: April in Paris
Fiona Monbet conducts and performs her own work, Faubourg 23, written for jazz ensemble and orchestra.
Ulster HallUlster Orchestra: Music for Good Friday
Haydn’s The Seven Last Words of Christ is a contemplative drama based on the events leading up to the crucifixion and the earthquake that marked Jesus’s…
Ulster HallUlster Orchestra: Take the Stage
Daniele Rustioni returns to the conductor's podium for a concert shines a spotlight on music filled with sumptuous drama.
Ulster HallUlster Orchestra: Grand Masters
Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky and Rachmaninoff are three giants of Russian music, and this concert foregrounds all their exceptional talents.
Ulster HallUlster Orchestra: Act of Defiance
The blockbuster end to the season opens with Walton’s lyrically romantic Cello Concerto, performed by guest soloist Nicholas Altstaedt.
Ulster HallRhys Darby: The Legend Returns
Rhys Darby is bringing his brand new show The Legend Returns to the iconic Ulster Hall, Belfast on 10 June 2025!
Ulster HallThe Koala Who Could
Based on the bestselling picture book, The Koala Who Could is coming to the Ulster Hall in Belfast on 22 June 2025!
Ulster HallFather John Misty
Father John Misty is playing his first Belfast headliner in 10 years as he visits the Ulster Hall on 25 August 2025!
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