Discover what’s on in Belfast including upcoming live music, gigs, concerts, comedy, children’s events, markets, arts exhibitions and much more.
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2020 Highlights
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Niall Horan Nice To Meet Ya Tour 2020 HighlightsNiall Horan Nice To Meet Ya Tour
27 - 28 Oct 2020Niall Horan will be returning to Belfast this October with his Nice To Meet Ya tour!
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A Night to Remember – Cancelled 2020 HighlightsA Night to Remember – Cancelled
Tue, 14 Apr 2020, 8:00pmApril 14 is the anniversary of the sinking of one of history’s most famous ships. The legend of…
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Katie Melua Music and ConcertsKatie Melua
Mon, 23 Nov 2020, 7:00pmMulti-award winning artist, Katie Melua is performing live at the Ulster Hall in November 2020!
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Titanic The Musical – Cancelled Titanic And MaritimeTitanic The Musical – Cancelled
28 Apr - 03 May 2020This event has been cancelled.
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Breadboy 2020 HighlightsBreadboy
30 Jul - 02 Aug 2020Following the smash-hit musical Paperboy, this new show will explore much-loved Irish writer, Tony Macaulay's, second memoir Breadboy.
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The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom Children's EventsThe Gruffalo and Room on the Broom
Sat, 23 May 2020, 1:00pmCelebrating the Gruffalo’s 21st Birthday! Come along and enjoy the much-loved music of the Gruffalo and Room on…
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Fontaines D.C. at Botanic Gardens 2020 HighlightsFontaines D.C. at Botanic Gardens
Fri, 29 May 2020, 8:00pmThis summer, Fontaines D.C. will be returning to Belfast for an unmissable concert at Botanic Gardens!
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Nathan Carter Music and ConcertsNathan Carter
Sat, 13 Jun 2020, 7:00pmA huge attraction on the Irish music scene, Nathan Carter has brought a whole new generation of fans…
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Cirque du Soleil – Crystal – Cancelled Shows and DisplaysCirque du Soleil – Crystal – Cancelled
25 - 29 Mar 2020Cirque du Soleil® presents CRYSTAL - The first acrobatic show on ice, in Northern Ireland this spring!
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JLS Beat Again Tour 2020 HighlightsJLS Beat Again Tour
11 - 13 Nov 2020JLS have announced details of their return to music as they are set to embark on a mammoth…
Top 2020 Events in Belfast
2020 is jam-packed with fantastic events in Belfast! To help you decide which ones to go to, we’ve rounded up some of the biggest and best events and festivals happening throughout the year.
Children's Events
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Rampage Weekender at Jungle NI SportRampage Weekender at Jungle NI
30 - 31 May 2020Jungle NI are hosting their fourth Rampage Weekender!
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Easter at North Down Museum Belfast PlusEaster at North Down Museum
Mon, 13 Apr 2020, 11:00amCome to North Down Museum this Easter Monday and take part in their fabulous Easter trail.
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Ferguson Tractor Day Children's EventsFerguson Tractor Day
Sat, 27 Jun 2020, 10:00amCelebrate the iconic Ferguson Tractor with a day of parades and working demonstrations at Ulster Folk Museum.
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Belfast Youth Cup Children's EventsBelfast Youth Cup
13 - 16 Aug 2020The Belfast Youth Cup, in partnership with Ulster University, aims to provide a world class sporting competition for…
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Legends, Stories and Rhymes of our Shared Traditions Children's EventsLegends, Stories and Rhymes of our Shared Traditions
Sat, 20 Jun 2020, 10:30amListen to folk tales, tall tales, and wonder tales told around cottage hearths throughout Ulster Folk Museum.
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Little Sparks – Excellent Eggs-periments – Cancelled Children's EventsLittle Sparks – Excellent Eggs-periments – Cancelled
Wed, 01 Apr 2020, 10:30amThis event has been cancelled.
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Balmoral Show 2020 2020 HighlightsBalmoral Show 2020
19 - 22 Aug 2020Balmoral Show in partnership with Ulster Bank is Northern Ireland’s largest agri-food event, promising a fun-filled day out…
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Easter Weekend Eggstravaganza Children's EventsEaster Weekend Eggstravaganza
11 - 13 Apr 2020As Easter approaches, Let’s Go Hydro is preparing a weekend that’s a chocolate lover’s paradise!
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Little Sparks – Caterpillar Capers – Cancelled Children's EventsLittle Sparks – Caterpillar Capers – Cancelled
Wed, 13 May 2020, 10:30amThis event has been cancelled.
Free Events
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Conservatours Art and ExhibitionsConservatours
02 Apr - 04 Jun 2020Discover what it’s like to be a natural science conservator.
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Easter at Ulster Folk Museum – Cancelled Art and ExhibitionsEaster at Ulster Folk Museum – Cancelled
12 - 14 Apr 2020This event has been cancelled.
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Word Choice and Religion in Early Modern Ireland Free EventsWord Choice and Religion in Early Modern Ireland
Thu, 23 Apr 2020, 7:00pm‘Lingua humana, that is, the human language’ word choice and religion in Early Modern Ireland by Professor John…
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Hillmount BBQ Demo Food and DrinkHillmount BBQ Demo
11 Apr - 04 Jun 2020These BBQ demonstrations are suitable for novices and BBQ enthusiasts who want to learn the tricks of creating…
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Festival by the Sea Belfast PlusFestival by the Sea
27 Jun - 05 Jul 2020Your nautical adventure starts here with the Sea Bangor Festival! An unmissable festival for the whole family.
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Andrew Butler: Secret Painting and Drawing Exhibition – Cancelled Art and ExhibitionsAndrew Butler: Secret Painting and Drawing Exhibition – Cancelled
25 Mar - 08 Apr 2020This event has been cancelled.
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Linen Hall Library March Events – Cancelled Art and ExhibitionsLinen Hall Library March Events – Cancelled
25 - 31 Mar 2020Events for March have been cancelled.
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A False Dawn Talk Art and ExhibitionsA False Dawn Talk
Fri, 29 May 2020, 1:00pmArtist Ursula Burke will discuss the influences on her work and her creative process throughout her career.
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Elements – Temporarily Closed Free EventsElements – Temporarily Closed
25 Mar - 31 Dec 2020In this unique exhibition you’ll discover what the elements look like, how they occur naturally, how we use…
