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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

- 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
Beethoven at 250: Symphony No. 4
Works by Beethoven, Nielsen and up and coming Northern Irish composer Amy Rooney.
Rustioni Conducts Chopin and Bruckner
Benjamin Grosvenor guests, with pieces by Mozart, Chopin and Bruckner.
Rustioni conducts Music for Valentine’s
Enjoy the romantic works by Prokofiev, Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky, featuring Francesca Dego this Valentine's Day.
Rustioni Conducts Mahler’s Resurrection
Mahler’s epic symphony needs to be experienced live to be believed!
Faun and Firebird
Mythical beasts abound, in pieces by Debussy, Sibelius and Stravinsky.
Dvořák’s Sixth
Pianist and Conductor Howard Shelley celebrates with Weber, Mozart and Brahms.
Beethoven at 250: Symphony No. 5
Celebrating Beethoven’s 250th Birthday with conductor Tianyi Lu and soloist Ivan Ilić.
Northern Landscapes
Enjoy Nordic delights from Rautavaara, Walton and Sibelius
Mendelssohn in Italy
Join conductor Gemma New and Flautist Adam Walker in a night of Stravinsky, Ibert, Mendelssohn and Aaron Jay Kernis.
Howard Shelley at 70
Pianist and Conductor Howard Shelley celebrates with Weber, Mozart and Brahms.
18th Century Inspiration
Escape on your lunch break for a concert inspired by Classic and Baroque era music with conductor Natalie Murray Beale.
Viva Italia!
Escape during your lunch hour for a fantastic concert inspired by Rossni.
Good Friday Music: Bach Mass in B-Minor
Join the Belfast Philharmonic and world-renowned soloists for a celebration of this devotional masterpiece.
The High Kings
Catch The High Kings at the Ulster Hall, Belfast during their Irish tour this December.
Bombay Bicycle Club
Bombay Bicycle Club returns to Belfast during their UK and Irish tour in February 2020!
Steel Panther
California’s greatest export and renowned feminist supporters Steel Panther have announced a UK/Irish tour in early 2020 and they're coming to Belfast!
Brendan Schaub
American stand-up comic, podcast host and TV personality Brendan Schaub has announced shows for 2020 in Ireland, including the Ulster Hall.
Fontaines D.C.
Due to phenomenal demand, Fontaines D.C. has upgraded their sold out headline show at Empire Music Hall to Belfast’s Ulster Hall.
A Night of Christmas Music and Song
The award-winning Belfast Operatic Company return to the Ulster Hall with ‘A Night Of Christmas Music and Song'!
Adam Kay – Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas
Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat... but 1.4 million NHS staff are heading off to work.
Katie Melua
Multi-award winning artist, Katie Melua is performing live at the Ulster Hall in November 2020!
Ulster Orchestra Lunchtime Concert
The Ulster Orchestra are bringing a Lunchtime Concert series to Ulster Hall with monthly tasters of their score during a convenient lunch time.
AVA Boxing Day Ball
AVA are giving the Ulster Hall a full makeover this Boxing Day as they bring an exclusive night of dance, disco and glitter!
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