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2021 Highlights
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Open House Festival FestivalsOpen House Festival
12 - 30 Aug 2021A three-week festival of music, comedy, spoken word and classic cinema, at the beautiful Bangor Castle Walled Garden,…
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UEFA Super Cup 2021 HighlightsUEFA Super Cup
Wed, 11 Aug 2021, 9:00pmUEFA Champions League winners Chelsea FC will take on UEFA Europa League winners Villarreal CF on 11 August…
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You Win Again – Celebrating the Music of the Bee Gees Music and ConcertsYou Win Again – Celebrating the Music of the Bee Gees
Sat, 06 Nov 2021, 7:30pmDirect from London's West End, You Win Again – Celebrating The Music of The Bee Gees comes to…
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A Christmas Carol: The Musical TheatreA Christmas Carol: The Musical
16 - 20 Nov 2021Belfast Operatic Company revive their sell-out production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ for one week only.
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EastSide Arts Festival 2021 EastSide Arts FestivalEastSide Arts Festival 2021
05 - 15 Aug 2021With more than 80 events sharing the theme of connection, EastSide Arts Festival 2021 has a diverse programme…
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Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon SportDeep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon
Sun, 19 Sep 2021, 9:00amBelfast City Marathon moves into its 40th year in 2021 with its continued support from title sponsor Deep…
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Nathan Carter Music and ConcertsNathan Carter
Fri, 01 Oct 2021, 7:00pmA huge attraction on the Irish music scene, Nathan Carter has brought a whole new generation of fans…
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Culture Night – The City Garden 2021 HighlightsCulture Night – The City Garden
17 - 19 Sep 2021Culture Night Belfast is back with The City Garden, a colourful, nature-inspired place for play, enjoyment and relaxation…
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Shane Todd – Somebody Told Me ComedyShane Todd – Somebody Told Me
Sat, 04 Sep 2021, 8:00pmShane Todd is bringing his brand new stand-up show to the Waterfront Hall on 3 October 2020 following…
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Balmoral Show 2021 2021 HighlightsBalmoral Show 2021
22 - 25 Sep 2021The Balmoral Show will move from its usual May date for one year only and will instead take…
Eastside Arts Festival 2021
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Who Needs A Bridge? A Hedgehog Poetry Press Showcase EastSide Arts FestivalWho Needs A Bridge? A Hedgehog Poetry Press Showcase
Fri, 06 Aug 2021, 7:30pmAn event showcasing poets from the Hedgehog Poetry Press, as they celebrate the connections between them and their…
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Billy Boy by Rosemary Jenkinson EastSide Arts FestivalBilly Boy by Rosemary Jenkinson
07 - 08 Aug 2021Belfast actor John Travers shines in this high energy play by Rosemary Jenkinson, inspired by the real-life stories…
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A Dozen Men’s Stories from Dundonald Cemetery EastSide Arts FestivalA Dozen Men’s Stories from Dundonald Cemetery
Sun, 15 Aug 2021, 2:00pmThis guided 90-minute walking tour of Dundonald Cemetery will involve ‘meeting’ 12 different characters, including Horatio Todd, Henry…
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The Half Cut Cabaret EastSide Arts FestivalThe Half Cut Cabaret
Fri, 13 Aug 2021, 8:00pmThe Half Cut Cabaret is a BYO, low-fi cabaret, joyfully channelling the angry, dirty, rebellious spirit of true…
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Dragtastic Wrap Party EastSide Arts FestivalDragtastic Wrap Party
Sun, 15 Aug 2021, 8:00pmJoin Lady P and a host of cabaret stars from across Ireland as they pull down the final…
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George Best House Tour EastSide Arts FestivalGeorge Best House Tour
06 - 13 Aug 2021Step inside the family home of footballing superstar George Best, as it would’ve been in the summer of…
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The West Ocean String Quartet EastSide Arts FestivalThe West Ocean String Quartet
Sun, 08 Aug 2021, 7:00pmWest Ocean String Quartet launch their new album, Atlantic Edge, and celebrate their first concert in over 18…
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Ropes ‘n’ Whiskey Walk EastSide Arts FestivalRopes ‘n’ Whiskey Walk
Sat, 07 Aug 2021, 2:00pmThis is a waterside stroll back in time to discover more about the former industries of the Connswater…
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Bird Box Making Workshop EastSide Arts FestivalBird Box Making Workshop
Thu, 05 Aug 2021, 11:00amMake a home for your feathered friends! Join Adrian Woodley at this special workshop to make your own…
Virtual Events
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Louise Nealon in Conversation with Jan Carson EastSide Arts FestivalLouise Nealon in Conversation with Jan Carson
Wed, 11 Aug 2021, 7:30pmBelfast-based writer Jan Carson talks to bestselling Irish novelist Louise Nealon about her ground-breaking debut novel Snowflake.
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‘Kickstart Your Imagination’ Workshop with Jan Carson EastSide Arts Festival‘Kickstart Your Imagination’ Workshop with Jan Carson
Sat, 07 Aug 2021, 10:00amIn this interactive creative writing workshop, Belfast-based novelist Jan Carson will help you explore and develop ideas for…
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Colin Hassard Launch – Age of the Microwave Dinner EastSide Arts FestivalColin Hassard Launch – Age of the Microwave Dinner
Sun, 08 Aug 2021, 8:00pmJoin Colin Hassard for this very special poetry and music show where he will be performing from his…
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A Wet Weekend in the North: Sarah Moss & Jan Carson in conversation with Hugh Odling-Smee EastSide Arts FestivalA Wet Weekend in the North: Sarah Moss & Jan Carson in conversation with Hugh Odling-Smee
Sun, 08 Aug 2021, 3:00pmJoin much-loved English writer, Sarah Moss and Belfast's own Jan Carson for an irreverent, honest and engaging chat…
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Who Needs A Bridge? A Hedgehog Poetry Press Showcase EastSide Arts FestivalWho Needs A Bridge? A Hedgehog Poetry Press Showcase
Fri, 06 Aug 2021, 7:30pmAn event showcasing poets from the Hedgehog Poetry Press, as they celebrate the connections between them and their…
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Spit, Speak, Spill EastSide Arts FestivalSpit, Speak, Spill
Fri, 13 Aug 2021, 7:00pmSpit, Speak, Spill is a showcase of blistering spoken-word poetry, curated & hosted by Abby Oliveira.
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Northern Protestants: Susan McKay in conversation with Dr Andrew Cunning EastSide Arts FestivalNorthern Protestants: Susan McKay in conversation with Dr Andrew Cunning
Tue, 10 Aug 2021, 7:00pmSusan McKay discusses her new book, Northern Protestants - On Shifting Ground, which is receiving stellar reviews and…
