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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.

Find out what’s coming up, new on sale announcements, details of performances and create your #IWasThereWhen moments to see for yourself #WhereLegendsAreMade.

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 
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  • 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

Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group

0.27 KM
Tue, 21 Jan 2025, 6:00pm

Lyle Lovett is coming to the Ulster Hall in Belfast, alongside his acoustic group, on 21 January 2025!

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Ulster Orchestra: Young Romantics

0.27 KM
Fri, 31 Jan 2025, 7:45pm

This programme features four composers writing in the early Romantic period, early in their careers, and music that is the perfect maelstrom of emotion.

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Ulster Orchestra: Highland Journey

0.27 KM
Fri, 14 Feb 2025, 7:45pm

This concert is a musical journey through the Highlands.

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Ulster Orchestra: The Great Outdoors

0.27 KM
Fri, 28 Feb 2025, 7:45pm

Charles Ives described the opening of The Unanswered Question as a ‘cosmic landscape’ and this concert is rooted in landscapes of all types.

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Ulster Orchestra: Flame of Genius

0.27 KM
Fri, 14 Mar 2025, 7:45pm

A concert celebrating the first sparks of genius exhibited in Brahm’s early work.

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Cara Dillon ‘Coming Home’

0.27 KM
Mon, 17 Mar 2025, 7:00pm

Belfast TradFest presents, Cara Dillon, in Belfast’s historic Ulster Hall for an enchanting evening of compelling songs, stories and music.

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Ulster Orchestra: April in Paris

0.27 KM
Fri, 04 Apr 2025, 7:45pm

Fiona Monbet conducts and performs her own work, Faubourg 23, written for jazz ensemble and orchestra.

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Ulster Orchestra: Music for Good Friday

0.27 KM
Fri, 18 Apr 2025, 7:45pm

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…

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Ulster Orchestra: Take the Stage

0.27 KM
Fri, 02 May 2025, 7:45pm

Daniele Rustioni returns to the conductor's podium for a concert shines a spotlight on music filled with sumptuous drama.

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Ulster Orchestra: Grand Masters

0.27 KM
Fri, 16 May 2025, 7:45pm

Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky and Rachmaninoff are three giants of Russian music, and this concert foregrounds all their exceptional talents.

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Ulster Orchestra: Act of Defiance

0.27 KM
Fri, 30 May 2025, 7:45pm

The blockbuster end to the season opens with Walton’s lyrically romantic Cello Concerto, performed by guest soloist Nicholas Altstaedt.

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Rhys Darby: The Legend Returns

0.27 KM
Tue, 10 Jun 2025, 6:00pm

Rhys Darby is bringing his brand new show The Legend Returns to the iconic Ulster Hall, Belfast on 10 June 2025!

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The Koala Who Could

0.27 KM
Sun, 22 Jun 2025, 6:00pm

Based on the bestselling picture book, The Koala Who Could is coming to the Ulster Hall in Belfast on 22 June 2025!

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Father John Misty

0.27 KM
Mon, 25 Aug 2025, 6:00pm

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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