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Get the latest scoop on concerts and gigs, festivals, family events and everything else that’s happening in Belfast. Browse our events guide to discover what's on today, what's on this weekend, and more things to do this month.
May Bank Holiday
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SSE Arena, Belfast Fri, 25 MayGame Of Thrones Live Concert Experience
The critically acclaimed Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience featuring Ramin Djawadi brings the world of Westeros to Belfast.
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24-28 May
Belfast Spring Continental Market
The Spring Continental Market returns to Belfast City Hall Gardens 24 - 28 May, with a delicious mix of gourmet treats from across the globe...
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25-28 May
Bank Holiday Fun at Titanic Belfast
Celebrate the Bank Holiday Weekend as part of the Maritime May Celebrations at Titanic Belfast.
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Exploris Aquarium Mon, 28 MayOtter MAYhem at Exploris Aquarium
You'd be otter-ly mad to miss this! Combining the Spring Bank Holiday and World Otter Day, Exploris are hosting an Otter MAYhem event.
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Mon, 28 May
Teddy Bear's Picnic at Castle Espie
If you go down to the woods today... why not bring your teddy bear along to Castle Espie this Bank Holiday Monday?
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Ulster Orchestra Fri, 01 JunUlster Orchestra Season Grand Finale: Shostakovich Symphony No.5
A season of sweeping Romance and epic treasures comes together in Ulster Orchestra's season finale.
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Belfast Waterfront Mon, 28 MayInteractive Introverts: Dan and Phil 2018 World Tour
YouTube sensations Dan and Phil arrive live on stage at Belfast Waterfront to present their new show, 'Interactive Introverts'.
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Fri, 25 May
Diamond Dance Show 2018
Join dance-fitness company Diamond Dance at Lagan Valley Island for their annual end-of-year show.
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25-28 May
Festiv'Ards 2018
Join Ards and North Down for a series of performances by International classical musicians.
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26-28 May
Ards Puppet Festival 2018
The annual Ards Puppet Festival is back with a bang in 2018 with the biggest festival yet!
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Fri, 25 May
The Golden Age of Jazz Party
Berts Jazz Bar invites Belfast's most glamorous pleasure seekers for a night of food, jazz and bootlegged booze.
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Hadskis Fri, 25 MayGin Tasting Evening at Hadskis
Join Hadskis as they explore all that is botanical in a range of world-famous gins paired with a three-course meal.
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23-28 May
International Guinness Blues On The Bay Festival 2018
Picturesque Warrenpoint in County Down is set to play host to some of the world’s leading blues and jazz performers from 23-28 May 2018.
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Titanic Slipways 25-26 MayBBC Music: The Biggest Weekend
BBC Music and BBC Radio 6 Music join forces to bring two days of spectacular performances to the Titanic Slipways.
Belfast Titanic Maritime Festival
Climb aboard magnificent tall ships, discover Belfast's maritime heritage and enjoy family fun at the Belfast Titanic Maritime Festival 19 - 20 May
2018 Highlights
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24-28 May
Belfast Spring Continental Market
The Spring Continental Market returns to Belfast City Hall Gardens 24 - 28 May, with a delicious mix of gourmet treats from across the globe...
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06-16 Jun
Belfast Book Festival 2018
The Belfast Book Festival is Northern Ireland's leading literary festival, featuring a unique, diverse and highly creative programme.
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Titanic Slipways 25-26 MayBBC Music: The Biggest Weekend
BBC Music and BBC Radio 6 Music join forces to bring two days of spectacular performances to the Titanic Slipways.
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09-10 Jun
Sea Bangor Maritime Festival
The popular annual maritime festival returns once again to Bangor seafront.
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25-28 May
Festiv'Ards 2018
Join Ards and North Down for a series of performances by International classical musicians.
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26-28 May
Ards Puppet Festival 2018
The annual Ards Puppet Festival is back with a bang in 2018 with the biggest festival yet!
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08-09 Sep
European Heritage Open Days 2018
During the second weekend in September, many historic properties open their doors to the public.
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Royal Belfast Golf Club 23-25 MayBelfast Parkland International Golf Tournament
Belfast Parkland International Golf Tournament returns with the introduction of Belvoir Park Golf Club as one of three courses you have the...
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Sun, 23 Sep
Deep RiverRock Belfast City Half Marathon 2018
The sixth annual Deep RiverRock Belfast City Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 23 September 2018.
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Various locations 27 Jul-05 AugBelfast Pride Festival 2018
Belfast Pride Festival is one of the biggest festivals in Belfast and runs over 100 events across 10 days in a celebration of the LGBTQA+ co...
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SSE Arena, Belfast Fri, 25 MayGame Of Thrones Live Concert Experience
The critically acclaimed Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience featuring Ramin Djawadi brings the world of Westeros to Belfast.
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23-28 May
International Guinness Blues On The Bay Festival 2018
Picturesque Warrenpoint in County Down is set to play host to some of the world’s leading blues and jazz performers from 23-28 May 2018.
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10-26 Aug
CHSq 2018
CHSq returns to the historic surroundings of Belfast's iconic Custom House, bringing a series of headline shows by international musical art...
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03-05 Jul
Grand Opera House Family Festival
Join the Grand Opera House for a three day programme of unmissable events to excite all ages.
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15-30 Jun
Belsonic 2018
Belsonic returns to the idyllic setting of Ormeau Park, as it brings a host of international headline acts to the heart of Belfast.
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07-30 Jun
Belfast Photo Festival Compact
2018 Belfast Photo Festival Compact is Northern Ireland's premier visual arts festival.
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Ulster Museum 22 Jul-26 AugGame of Thrones Tapestry
Ulster Museum is home to a stunning tapestry depicting key scenes from every episode of hit TV show Game of Thrones.
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Sat, 16 Jun
UK Pipe Band Championships 2018
The magnificent sound of pipes and drums makes its way to Stormont Estate as Belfast hosts the UK Pipe Band Championships.
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Various locations Thu, 12 JulOrangefest - Twelfth of July Celebrations
Join thousands of people as they celebrate The Twelfth, the biggest annual festival in Northern Ireland.
Comedy Highlights
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Belfast Waterfront 17-18 OctSarah Millican: Control Enthusiast
Sarah Millican is not a control freak, she's a control enthusiast.
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Sun, 07 Oct
Jason Byrne
The 'Outright King of Live Comedy' Jason Byrne is on the road again for more comedy chaos.
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Tue, 06 Nov
Dane Baptiste
Fresh from hosting Live at the Apollo and a sell out run at Edinburgh Fringe, Dane Baptiste brings his third smash hit show on tour.
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Sat, 18 Aug
The League Of Gentlemen Live Again!
The League of Gentlemen return to Belfast on their first UK tour in over 12 years with a brand new live show.
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Sun, 07 Oct
Hal Cruttenden - Chubster
Enjoy an evening of laughter from hilarious standup comedian Hal Cruttenden at Belfast Waterfront.
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Ulster Hall Mon, 24 SepThe Trailer Park Boys
Enjoy an evening of riotous laughter with Canada's most beloved miscreants from a small town in Nova Scotia.
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Fri, 28 Sep
Rob Brydon - I Am Standing Up
Enjoy an evening of laughter as Rob Brydon brings his brand new standup show to the Waterfront.
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Belfast Waterfront 22-24 SepJason Manford - Muddle Class
Jason Manford is delighted to announce his 'Muddle Class' Irish tour as he brings his infectious wit, charm and humour across the country.
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Ulster Hall 23-24 NovShane Todd: Hero
Being 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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SSE Arena, Belfast 09-10 NovKevin Bridges: Brand New
Scotland's biggest comedy export, Kevin Bridges, is back next year with his hotly anticipated live stand-up tour: Brand New.
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Sat, 04 Aug
Bianca Del Rio
Fan favourite RuPaul's Drag Race alumni and international hateful clown in a gown, Bianca Del Rio, returns to the UK.
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Fri, 28 Sep
Ross Noble: El Hablador
Who is El Hablador? It's well-known comedian Ross Noble, who has a new show.
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Sat, 02 Jun
Michael McIntyre
Britain's biggest comedian Michael McIntyre is going global with his Big World Tour.
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Belfast Waterfront 19-20 OctJimeoin: Ridiculous - Cool FM Comedy Club
Notorious for being ‘Ridiculous,’ Jimeoin is internationally acclaimed as one of live comedy's masters.
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Belfast Waterfront Sat, 26 MayRussell Brand: RE:BIRTH
Following a series of sold-out preview shows in 2016, Russell Brand brings a brand new UK and Ireland stand-up tour.
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Thu, 27 Sep
Dylan Moran - Dr Cosmos
BAFTA and Perrier award-winning comedian Dylan Moran brings his new show to the Waterfront.
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Sat, 30 Jun
Paul Smith - Hiya Mate
Following the amazing success of 2017, Paul Smith brings his 2018 special to Belfast's Waterfont Hall.
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21-22 Sep
Dara O'Briain: Voice of Reason
Catch one of the most charismatic, intelligent, fast-talking and downright funny live performers working today in his brand new show for 201...
Children's Events
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06 Jun-31 Aug
Dinosaur Encounter at W5
This summer, let W5 take you on a journey back in time to the lost world of the dinosaurs.
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25-28 May
Bank Holiday Fun at Titanic Belfast
Celebrate the Bank Holiday Weekend as part of the Maritime May Celebrations at Titanic Belfast.
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Sat, 09 Jun
World Ocean Day at Exploris Aquarium
Learn to do your part for the world's oceans at Exploris Aquarium this World Ocean Day.
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Mon, 28 May
Teddy Bear's Picnic at Castle Espie
If you go down to the woods today... why not bring your teddy bear along to Castle Espie this Bank Holiday Monday?
