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Belfast Festival Season
Whether your passion is music, theatre, dance, film, comedy or experiencing something new, there's a feast of festivals on offer throughout Belfast this autumn!
2018 Highlights
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gps_fixed 2.3KMWed, 31 OctBelfast's annual Halloween Monster Mash and Fireworks Display at the Titanic Slipways on Wednesday 31 October.
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CS Lewis Festival
gps_fixed 3.8KM03-07 NovThe CS Lewis Festival celebrates the legacy of Belfast-born author Clive Staples Lewis, famous for creating The Chronicles of Narnia.
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Dippy On Tour
gps_fixed 1.65KM28 Sep-06 JanDippy, the Natural History Museum’s iconic Diplodocus dinosaur skeleton, takes up a temporary home in Belfast's Ulster Museum.
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Fleadh Feirste: The Gaeltacht Quarter Festival
gps_fixed 0.09KM28 Nov-02 DecA vibrant cultural festival celebrating Belfast’s heritage as Ireland’s leading Irish language city.
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Basketball Hall of Fame Belfast Classic
gps_fixed 1.29KM29 Nov-01 DecUS college basketball returns to SSE Arena in Belfast from 29 November – 1 December for the second ever Basketball Hall of Fame Belfast Clas...
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Belfast Christmas Light Switch On 2018
gps_fixed 0.01KMSat, 17 NovJoin the Lord Mayor, Councillor Deirdre Hargey, and special children’s television guests as they kick off the festive season on Saturday 17...
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Friendship Four 2018
gps_fixed 1.29KM23-24 NovThe Friendship Four tournament is a unique opportunity to watch the only NCAA college ice hockey tournament to be held outside of the United...
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Belfast International Arts Festival 2018
gps_fixed 0.09KM16 Oct-04 NovThe annual Belfast International Arts Festival features theatre, performance and visual art, music and more.
Halloween in Belfast
From fantastic fireworks to spooky events, find your trick or treat in Belfast this Halloween.
Dinos in the City
With the arrival of Dippy the Diplodocus, the UK’s most famous dinosaur, at the Ulster Museum in Belfast, enjoy a range of dinosaur themed events and offers in the city!
Music and Concerts
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Sound of Belfast 2018
gps_fixed 0.09KM08 NovCelebrating five years of Sound of Belfast with a programme of events coordinated by Oh Yeah and aimed at celebrating and promoting a great...
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Angélique Kidjo
gps_fixed 0.51KMMon, 29 OctAngélique Kidjo will be performing her interpretation of iconic Talking Heads album, Remain in Light on the historic Grand Opera House stage...
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Eric Bibb - Belfast International Arts Festival
gps_fixed 0.51KMTue, 30 OctEric Bibb will take to the stage with his sensational band for an evening of uplifting and inspiring folk and blues.
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Nina - A Story About Me and Nina Simone
gps_fixed 0.81KM19-20 OctA searing and soulful theatre piece inspired by the life and music of Nina Simone.
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David Quigley
gps_fixed 1.39KMSun, 28 OctBelfast Music Society’s annual showcase of outstanding musicians from or based in Northern Ireland.
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Mahler's Resurrection Symphony
gps_fixed 0.72KMWed, 17 OctExperience Leonard Bernstein’s finest concert film in an immersive screening at St. Anne’s Cathedral to celebrate #BernsteinAt100.
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Nosferatu with organist Richard Hills
gps_fixed 34.75KMSat, 27 OctA rare opportunity to enjoy the 1922 German Expressionist silent classic Nosferatu.
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Kris Drever with Jon Blek at Portico
gps_fixed 34.75KMSun, 28 OctKris Drever is one of the Scotland’s finest and most prolific songwriters. Returning to Ireland following his acclaimed If Wishes Were Horse...
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Rod Stewart Tribute
gps_fixed 1.77KMSat, 29 Dec‘Dave as Rod Stewart’ presents a tribute to a true legend, the one and only Rod Stewart.
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Outlaw Country
gps_fixed 18.36KMThu, 08 NovOutlaw Country celebrate the songs of some of the most iconic singer-songwriters in Americana and Americian Folk/Roots Music.
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Fleadh Feirste: The Gaeltacht Quarter Festival
gps_fixed 0.09KM28 Nov-02 DecA vibrant cultural festival celebrating Belfast’s heritage as Ireland’s leading Irish language city.
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Brass On Your Doorstep – Ulster Orchestra at Bangor Abbey
gps_fixed 18.3KMFri, 14 DecJoin the members of the Ulster Orchestra for a night of superb Christmas music in the beautiful setting of Bangor Abbey!
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Music In The Chamber - Melisma
gps_fixed 18.36KMThu, 06 DecMelisma, Belfast's renowned 8-voice choir, is coming to Bangor for some festive cheer this year. From favourite Christmas carols old and new...
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Maggini Quartet
gps_fixed 1.39KMSun, 21 OctBelfast Music Society’s annual showcase of outstanding musicians from or based in Northern Ireland.
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Kirill Troussov & Cathal Breslin
gps_fixed 1.39KMTue, 23 OctBelfast Music Society’s annual showcase of outstanding musicians from or based in Northern Ireland.
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Edelle McMahon
gps_fixed 15.22KMFri, 16 NovOne of Ireland's finest singer songwriters, Edelle McMahon is back with her-awaited debut album entitled Adventures In Narcissism.
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Declan O’Rourke: The Chronicles of the Great Irish Famine
gps_fixed 0.81KMSat, 10 NovAn award-winning, double-platinum songwriter, performer and story-teller, join Declan for his latest song-cycle, The Chronicles Of The Great...
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Brendan Popplestone and Silver Fish
gps_fixed 15.22KMFri, 26 OctNow onto their fourth album, Brendan Popplestone and Silver Fish are all about joining in with fun jazzy music.
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Meat Loaf Tribute
gps_fixed 1.77KMSat, 26 Jan 2019This amazing tribute artist Pete became the first tribute act to make it through to the live semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent performing...
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The Lament for Art O’Leary
gps_fixed 0.81KMFri, 02 NovPaul Muldoon presents his new translation of the greatest love poem in the Irish language Caoineadh Airt Ui Laoghaire (The Lament for Art O'...
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Forever Jackson
gps_fixed 1.77KMSat, 19 Jan 2019The ultimate tribute to Michael Jackson setting the industry alight and selling out venues wherever they go.
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Something Inside So Strong
gps_fixed 6.7KMFri, 02 NovOpen Arts Community Choir celebrate 18 years of song.
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Karen Underwood and Band
gps_fixed 34.75KMFri, 09 NovA Chicago native, Karen has made Cork City her home for nearly two decades, performing her favourite, inspirational songs crossing the genre...
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Orion String Trio
gps_fixed 1.39KMThu, 18 OctAn annual showcase of talented musicians with a classical and contemporary repertoire.
15 Music Events Not to Miss This Autumn
Belfast has an incredible line-up of music events this autumn, with everything from small gigs to world-famous artists and hit musical theatre.
Children's Events
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Halloween Spooktacular
gps_fixed 24.21KMThu, 25 OctDust off your broomsticks and join if you dare for the annual Halloween Spooktacular, in partnership with The Junction Retail and Leisure Pa...
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Cinemagic International Film & Television Festival
gps_fixed 0.98KM05-28 OctEnjoy an action-packed film programme for 4-25 year olds, showcasing the best of world cinema.
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The Snowman Family Concert
gps_fixed 0.66KMSat, 01 DecA special family concert for all ages.
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Dippy on Tour: Prehistoric Colouring
gps_fixed 1.63KM29 Sep-01 DecVisit the Tropical Ravine and take part in colouring a giant prehistoric colouring page!
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Terrifying Tales
gps_fixed 0.81KM27-31 OctStories of ghosts, pookas, witches and things that go bump in the night will leave no spine untingled this Halloween weekend at the MAC.
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Creepy Crawlers
gps_fixed 0.81KM27-31 OctGet your little ones creeping and crawling this Halloween at the MAC.
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Babaithe Cultúir
gps_fixed 2.1KM25 Sep-23 OctAn interactive arts activity for 0-4 years and parents/carers through Irish - all levels of Irish welcome.
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Tinsel Tots
gps_fixed 0.81KM08-09 DecThis fun, interactive fairy tale adventure will prepare you and your tot for the magic of Christmas.
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Castle Espie Wildfowl & Wetlands Centre EventLittle Ducklings Day
gps_fixed 16.91KM07 Mar-05 DecEnjoy a session of crafts, play and songs in the soft play area at Castle Espie as they dedicate a special morning to mums, dads and tots.
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The Christmassy Christmas Show at Studio1A
gps_fixed 18.72KMSat, 01 DecA wonderful Christmas show by Squash Box Theatre, which is a celebration of everything Christmas, from fir trees, fairy lights, sleigh bells...
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Halloween Monster Manor at W5
gps_fixed 1.23KM29 Sep-03 NovAre you brave enough to enter the Monster Manor at W5 this Halloween?
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Dippy on Tour: Dino Family Masks
gps_fixed 1.63KMSat, 03 NovDrop in and learn how to create your own mask of animals related to the dinosaurs.
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Dippy on Tour: Explorer Goggles
gps_fixed 1.63KMSat, 08 DecJoin the Young at Art Events team to make your own set of Explorer Goggle for all your dinosaur adventures.
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Belfast Christmas Light Switch On 2018
gps_fixed 0.01KMSat, 17 NovJoin the Lord Mayor, Councillor Deirdre Hargey, and special children’s television guests as they kick off the festive season on Saturday 17...
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Frightful Fables
gps_fixed 0.81KM27-31 OctJoin in the spooky fun and be spellbound as you listen to Madame Noir tell some frightful fables.
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Festive Fables
gps_fixed 0.81KM16-24 DecBe transported to a world of imagination as you open the pages on festive story books, full of magic and enchantment.
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Self-Made
gps_fixed 0.81KM15-30 DecLike you, your shoes are unique and show your personality. What's your style?
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Terrible Tots
gps_fixed 0.81KM27-31 OctYour little ones will have a hoot this Halloween at the MAC.
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Titanic Exhibition Centre EventSea Creatures
gps_fixed 2.3KM08 Dec-02 JanThe European Tour of ‘Sea Creatures: Life Beneath The Ocean’, is coming to Belfast for the first time!
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Creepy Crawling Petting Zoo
gps_fixed 0.81KM27-31 OctTiptoe to the deepest, darkest room in the MAC, where you'll find some creepy, crawly, stinky slimy visitors this Halloween.
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The Elves and the Shoemaker
gps_fixed 0.81KM28 Nov-06 JanThe MAC is excited to announce that our festive show for 2018 is the magical fairy tale - The Elves and the Shoemaker.
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Christmas Lights Switch On at The Mac
gps_fixed 0.81KMThu, 15 NovCome down and help the MAC and Cahoots NI switch on the Christmas tree lights with a special performance from the Elves and the Shoemaker ca...
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Twilight Night
gps_fixed 11.55KMFri, 26 OctWrap up warm and enjoy the enchantment of Wallace Park’s Twilight Nights by Fairy Light on Friday 26th October.
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Baby Wrappers
gps_fixed 0.81KM01-02 DecCome dressed for the occasion and ready for a fun-filled time as Baby Wrappers explore their very own festive world.
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Dippy on Tour: Triassic Tours
gps_fixed 1.63KM26 Oct-23 NovVisit the Tropical Ravine for a Triassic Tour as part of Dippy on Tour!
Comedy Highlights
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Belfast Waterfront EventSarah Millican: Control Enthusiast
gps_fixed 0.66KM17-18 OctSarah Millican is not a control freak, she's a control enthusiast.
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Belfast Bred Tour
gps_fixed 0.29KM27 Oct-24 NovJoin Chef Barney on the only theatrical food tour in town! Discover, and taste, the food Belfast was built on during this fun filled one of...
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Alternative Bedtime Stories
gps_fixed 11.72KMFri, 02 NovGemma & Sorcha are a comedy storytelling act, described as ‘laugh out loud funny.’
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Adam Rowe: Undeniable
gps_fixed 0.66KMThu, 22 NovJoin comedian Adam Rowe at Belfast Waterfront as he asks: what does it take to become undeniably good at what you do?
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Belfast Girls Live On Stage
gps_fixed 0.66KM09-20 OctBelfast Girls, the online sensation, is coming live to the Belfast Waterfront stage for the first time ever.
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Gearóid Farrelly: Home Truths
gps_fixed 0.81KMSat, 24 NovThe comedian takes his brand of chatty stand-up comedy on the road this Autumn, discussing everything from Trump to decluttering and why you...
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Tony Walsh
gps_fixed 3.29KMFri, 19 OctBelly-laughs, tears, heart-swelling pride; Tony Walsh is a performer who connects with an audience to a very rare degree.
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Craig Hill and Micky Bartlett
gps_fixed 0.66KMSat, 02 Feb 2019Don't miss Cool FM Comedy Club's double headline special featuring comedians Craig Hill and Micky Bartlett.
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Ulster Hall EventPaul Merton's Impro Chums
gps_fixed 0.25KMFri, 12 Apr 2019Paul Merton and friends are back on the road to bring evenings of mind-blowing improvisation to their favourite parts of the UK.
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Ulster Hall EventStewart Francis: Into the Punset
gps_fixed 0.25KMThu, 16 May 2019Comedian Stewart Francis, star of The Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo and Crackerjack, embarks on a brand-new show for his last tour ever.
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Daniel Sloss: X
gps_fixed 0.66KMWed, 07 NovDon’t miss this stunning new show from Scotland's internationally acclaimed and award-winning comedy star Daniel Sloss.
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Belfast Waterfront EventJimeoin: Ridiculous - Cool FM Comedy Club
gps_fixed 0.66KM19-20 OctNotorious for being ‘Ridiculous,’ Jimeoin is internationally acclaimed as one of live comedy's masters.
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SSE Arena, Belfast EventKevin Bridges: Brand New
gps_fixed 1.29KM09-10 NovScotland's biggest comedy export, Kevin Bridges, is back next year with his hotly anticipated live stand-up tour: Brand New.
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Ulster Hall EventShane Todd: Hero
gps_fixed 0.25KM23-24 NovBeing named after an iconic Wild West film hero is a lot for anyone to live up to. Is Shane Todd a hero? Maybe. But also maybe not.
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Dane Baptiste
gps_fixed 0.66KMTue, 06 NovFresh from hosting Live at the Apollo and a sell out run at Edinburgh Fringe, Dane Baptiste brings his third smash hit show on tour.
Free Events
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Dippy On Tour
gps_fixed 1.65KM28 Sep-06 JanDippy, the Natural History Museum’s iconic Diplodocus dinosaur skeleton, takes up a temporary home in Belfast's Ulster Museum.
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Belfast Halloween Monster Mash and Fireworks Display
gps_fixed 2.3KMWed, 31 OctBelfast's annual Halloween Monster Mash and Fireworks Display at the Titanic Slipways on Wednesday 31 October.
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Halloween Fun at Cockle Row Cottages
gps_fixed 22.19KMSun, 28 OctJoin Cockle Row Cottages in the spooky surroundings of Groomsport Harbour for some ghoulishly good free family fun.
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Public Record Office of Northern Ireland EventIreland in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars
gps_fixed 1.49KMThu, 25 OctPRONI and the Ulster Society for Irish Historical Studies are delighted to welcome Professor Tom Bartlett for a special talk.
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Ulster Museum EventLeonardo Da Vinci: A Life In Drawings
gps_fixed 1.65KM01 Feb-05 MayIn 2019, visitors to the Ulster Museum will be able to view some of Leonardo da Vinci's greatest drawings.
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Seapark Fireworks
gps_fixed 8.72KMSat, 27 OctThe annual event returns with a children’s funfair and live music from local band, The Jukes. The highlight of the evening is the impressive...
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Public Record Office of Northern Ireland EventExploring Northern Ireland 1968: Lecture
gps_fixed 1.49KMThu, 18 OctPRONI and the Nerve Centre host a one-day public conference exploring the records and resources from Northern Ireland circa 1968.
2018 Event Highlights
With hundreds of things happening in Belfast every month, it can be hard to choose what to go to. To help you decide, here's our list of the biggest and best events and festivals in 2018.
