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Halloween Events
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Dark Hedges Film Festival: An American Werewolf in London – Cancelled HalloweenDark Hedges Film Festival: An American Werewolf in London – Cancelled
Sat, 31 Oct 2020, 7:00pmJoin BanterFlix at the Black Box in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter as the venue is turned into The Slaughtered…
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Death, Tragedy and Betrayal Clifton Graveyard Tour HalloweenDeath, Tragedy and Betrayal Clifton Graveyard Tour
26 - 31 Oct 2020This Halloween, join the special Death, Tragedy and Betrayal talk online and explore the darker side of Clifton…
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Boo at the Zoo – Cancelled HalloweenBoo at the Zoo – Cancelled
24 - 25 Oct 2020Join Belfast Zoo this Halloween for fang-tastic fun for all the family.
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Chocolate Candy Apple Making – Cancelled Children's EventsChocolate Candy Apple Making – Cancelled
22 - 29 Oct 2020Enter the magical world of chocolate and sweets at Aunt Sandra’s Candy Factory Belfast. Dip one of your…
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Let’s Go Hydro’s Halloween Festival HalloweenLet’s Go Hydro’s Halloween Festival
24 - 31 Oct 2020It's almost pumpkin season and Let's Go Hydro is back with an even bigger and better Halloween week…
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Halloween Extravaganza Main Course & Show – Cancelled HalloweenHalloween Extravaganza Main Course & Show – Cancelled
Sat, 31 Oct 2020, 7:00pmCabaret Supper Club’s Cabaret Variety Shows are an explosive cocktail of burlesque, comedy and live music that needs…
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Gruffalo Halloween Guided Walk HalloweenGruffalo Halloween Guided Walk
26 Oct - 01 Nov 2020Join Colin Glen Forest Park on the famous Gruffalo Trail at Halloween!
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Ulster After Dark HalloweenUlster After Dark
27 Oct - 02 Nov 2020As the air turns chill and the nights creep in, the Lyric Theatre invites you to draw the…
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Fright Night at Prison Island – Cancelled HalloweenFright Night at Prison Island – Cancelled
28 - 29 Oct 2020This Halloween, Prison Island Belfast invites you to their first ever Fright Night!
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Monster Mash at Prison Island – Cancelled HalloweenMonster Mash at Prison Island – Cancelled
28 - 30 Oct 2020Get ready this Halloween for Prison Island Belfast’s first ever Monster Mash!
Virtual Events
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Jenny Offill Belfast International Arts FestivalJenny Offill
Sun, 01 Nov 2020, 2:00pmDonald Trump and the climate crisis are the twin emergencies driving this funny, fierce and universally acclaimed new…
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The University of Wonder & Imagination Belfast International Arts FestivalThe University of Wonder & Imagination
22 Oct - 01 Nov 2020The University of Wonder & Imagination is now enrolling students of all ages and magical abilities…and there’s a…
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John O’Conor Belfast International Arts FestivalJohn O’Conor
Mon, 26 Oct 2020, 6:00pmThe Irish pianist John O’Conor has been gathering wonderful reviews for his masterly playing for over forty years.
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Scholastique Mukasonga and Nina Bouraoui Belfast International Arts FestivalScholastique Mukasonga and Nina Bouraoui
Sun, 01 Nov 2020, 4:00pmTwo of France’s greatest living writers talk about their work and inspiration.
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Jenni Murray Belfast International Arts FestivalJenni Murray
Sun, 25 Oct 2020, 4:00pmOne of the nation’s best-loved broadcasters joins the Festival to discuss her new book about our relationship with…
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Kevin Maxwell and Nazir Afzal Belfast International Arts FestivalKevin Maxwell and Nazir Afzal
Sat, 24 Oct 2020, 2:00pmA former police detective and ex-Chief Crown Prosecutor come together to discuss law, race, prejudice and equality.
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Robert Webb Belfast International Arts FestivalRobert Webb
Sun, 25 Oct 2020, 7:00pmWriter, actor and comedian Robert Webb follows his bestselling memoir about masculinity, How Not to be a Boy,…
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Stuart Maconie Belfast International Arts FestivalStuart Maconie
Fri, 23 Oct 2020, 7:00pmIn his new book The Nanny State Made Me: A Story of Britain and How to Save It,…
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Listen at the Lyric Virtual EventsListen at the Lyric
21 Oct - 23 Nov 2020The Lyric Theatre invites you to take a seat, tune in and enjoy an exclusive ‘first listen’ of…
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Ulster After Dark HalloweenUlster After Dark
27 Oct - 02 Nov 2020As the air turns chill and the nights creep in, the Lyric Theatre invites you to draw the…
Top 2020 Events in Belfast
We’ve rounded up the top events and festivals happening throughout the year.
2020 Highlights
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Kevin Maxwell and Nazir Afzal Belfast International Arts FestivalKevin Maxwell and Nazir Afzal
Sat, 24 Oct 2020, 2:00pmA former police detective and ex-Chief Crown Prosecutor come together to discuss law, race, prejudice and equality.
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Gruffalo Halloween Guided Walk HalloweenGruffalo Halloween Guided Walk
26 Oct - 01 Nov 2020Join Colin Glen Forest Park on the famous Gruffalo Trail at Halloween!
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Stuart Maconie Belfast International Arts FestivalStuart Maconie
Fri, 23 Oct 2020, 7:00pmIn his new book The Nanny State Made Me: A Story of Britain and How to Save It,…
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Robert Webb Belfast International Arts FestivalRobert Webb
Sun, 25 Oct 2020, 7:00pmWriter, actor and comedian Robert Webb follows his bestselling memoir about masculinity, How Not to be a Boy,…
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Boo at the Zoo – Cancelled HalloweenBoo at the Zoo – Cancelled
24 - 25 Oct 2020Join Belfast Zoo this Halloween for fang-tastic fun for all the family.
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What is the Word Belfast International Arts FestivalWhat is the Word
Thu, 29 Oct 2020, 8:00pmWHAT IS THE WORD is an audio cinematic experience presenting a curated collection of Samuel Beckett poems, performed…
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Sebastian Barry and Sarah Moss Belfast International Arts FestivalSebastian Barry and Sarah Moss
Sat, 31 Oct 2020, 7:00pmFestival favourite Sebastian Barry joins multi-award winning novelist Sarah Moss at an event discussing their highly-anticipated new fiction.
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Jenny Offill Belfast International Arts FestivalJenny Offill
Sun, 01 Nov 2020, 2:00pmDonald Trump and the climate crisis are the twin emergencies driving this funny, fierce and universally acclaimed new…
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John O’Conor Belfast International Arts FestivalJohn O’Conor
Mon, 26 Oct 2020, 6:00pmThe Irish pianist John O’Conor has been gathering wonderful reviews for his masterly playing for over forty years.
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Madrigals at the Museum Parts 1 & 2 (Two Performances) Belfast International Arts FestivalMadrigals at the Museum Parts 1 & 2 (Two Performances)
Mon, 26 Oct 2020, 8:00pmSestina is delighted to partner with the Ulster Museum and Belfast International Arts Festival for 'Madrigals at the…
