Discover what’s on in Belfast including upcoming live music, gigs, concerts, comedy, children’s events, markets, arts exhibitions and much more.
Looking for inspiration? Read our guide to the top events in 2020, find free events or see what’s on this weekend in Belfast and Northern Ireland.
What's on in Belfast This Weekend
Looking for something to do this weekend? Read our round-up of what’s on in Belfast, from live music, concerts and shows to festivals, family fun and free events.
2020 Highlights
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Rend Collective with Special Guest Phil Wickman Music and ConcertsRend Collective with Special Guest Phil Wickman
Sat, 24 Oct 2020, 7:00pmRend Collective return to Belfast in October 2020 for their Revival Anthem World Tour!
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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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Belfast Gin Festival 2020 HighlightsBelfast Gin Festival
12 - 14 Jun 2020Come and celebrate all that is gin with Seedhead Arts and Taste and Tour NI at Northern Ireland’s…
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Flash Harry Music and ConcertsFlash Harry
Sat, 25 Apr 2020, 7:00pmAfter several successful sell out shows, Crumlin Road Gaol proudly presents an evening with Flash Harry – The…
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Niall Horan Nice To Meet Ya Tour 2020 HighlightsNiall Horan Nice To Meet Ya Tour
Tue, 27 Oct 2020, 7:00pmNiall Horan will be returning to Belfast this October with his Nice To Meet Ya tour!
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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 Titanic And MaritimeTitanic The Musical
28 Apr - 03 May 2020Titanic The Musical is a stunning and stirring production focusing on the hopes, dreams and aspirations of her…
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Elton John 2020 HighlightsElton John
Mon, 30 Nov 2020, 8:00pmElton John has announced the first 2020 UK and Ireland dates of his colossal Farewell Yellow Brick Road…
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CultureLab 2020 HighlightsCultureLab
29 Feb - 25 Aug 2020CultureLab is a place to take a good, hard look at the cultural stereotypes that we all know…
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Radio Ga Ga – The Ultimate Tribute to Queen Music and ConcertsRadio Ga Ga – The Ultimate Tribute to Queen
Fri, 23 Oct 2020, 7:00pmThe UK’s authoritative Queen Concert Show performed live, in a two-hour rock spectacular!
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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The Biggest Indoor Easter Egg Hunt in Belfast Children's EventsThe Biggest Indoor Easter Egg Hunt in Belfast
Tue, 14 Apr 2020, 11:00amOn the morning of Easter Tuesday, Dean Stephen Forde will be seen sneaking around the Nave, side chapels…
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Mother’s Day at Belfast Zoo Children's EventsMother’s Day at Belfast Zoo
Sun, 22 Mar 2020, 11:00amPlan a ‘mom-ificent’ Mother’s Day and treat that special someone to a fantastic day out at Belfast Zoo.
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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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Hillmount Kids Gardening Club Belfast PlusHillmount Kids Gardening Club
07 Mar - 05 Sep 2020The perfect fun way to educate children about gardening and how to care for plants and nurture their…
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Geodesic Dome – Family Challenge Children's EventsGeodesic Dome – Family Challenge
29 Feb - 29 Mar 2020Join W5 every weekend from 29 February – 29 March for this family-fun competitive challenge!
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Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever Children's EventsPeppa Pig’s Best Day Ever
21 - 22 Mar 2020Peppa Pig is excited to be going on a day out with George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig…
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Giant LEGO® Brick Animal Trail and LEGO® Brick Workshops Belfast PlusGiant LEGO® Brick Animal Trail and LEGO® Brick Workshops
29 Feb - 19 Apr 2020Northern Ireland’s only GIANT LEGO® brick wetland animal trail returns to Castle Espie this spring!
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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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Little Sparks – Teddy Bear Sense Children's EventsLittle Sparks – Teddy Bear Sense
Wed, 04 Mar 2020, 10:30amJoin W5 in March for their Little Sparks – Teddy Bear Sense interactive toddler session for lots of…
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.
Comedy Highlights
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Andrew Maxwell – Reality ComedyAndrew Maxwell – Reality
Sun, 31 May 2020, 7:45pmAndrew’s out of the jungle and back with his creature comforts, swapping creepy crawlies and rice and beans,…
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Sh!t Theatre Drink Rum With Expats ComedySh!t Theatre Drink Rum With Expats
12 - 13 Jun 2020Celebrating their final year as Europeans, island-monkeys Becca and Louise got invited to the 2018 European Capital of…
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Rhod Gilbert – The Book of John ComedyRhod Gilbert – The Book of John
Wed, 11 Mar 2020, 8:00pmBack by popular demand! With tickets selling out months in advance last year, Rhod Gilbert is extending his…
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Give My Head Peace ComedyGive My Head Peace
01 - 08 Mar 2020The gang are back! After last year's completely sold out tour Ulster's two most dysfunctional families return to…
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Milton Jones – Impossible ComedyMilton Jones – Impossible
Sun, 26 Apr 2020, 8:00pmMilton Jones brings his brand new comedy show Impossible to the Ulster Hall! One man. One Mission. Is…
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Micky Bartlett Belfast PlusMicky Bartlett
Sat, 07 Mar 2020, 8:00pmMicky divulges more hilarious secrets and takes you through a journey of his own head. Strap in, you’re…
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Ed Byrne – If I’m Honest… ComedyEd Byrne – If I’m Honest…
Thu, 05 Mar 2020, 8:00pmEd Byrne is on the road and bringing his brand new show If I'm Honest... to Waterfront Hall…
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Shane Todd – Somebody Told Me ComedyShane Todd – Somebody Told Me
Sat, 03 Oct 2020, 8:00pmShane Todd is bringing his brand new stand-up show to the Waterfront Hall on 3 October 2020 following…
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Colin Murphy – Colinization ComedyColin Murphy – Colinization
Thu, 19 Mar 2020, 7:30pmAfter two sell-out shows in 2019, Colin will bring laughter to your belly again in his upcoming tour,…
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A Night of Irish Trad Music with Irish Dancing at Granny Annies Free EventsA Night of Irish Trad Music with Irish Dancing at Granny Annies
05 Mar - 24 Sep 2020Join Granny Annies for an evening of lively traditional Irish music along with brilliant traditional Irish dancers!
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Hillmount Father’s Day Vintage Show Free EventsHillmount Father’s Day Vintage Show
Sun, 21 Jun 2020, 12:00pmHillmount invites you to bring along your dad and celebrate Father’s Day at the annual Vintage Show.
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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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Car Boot Sale at The Ballance House Belfast PlusCar Boot Sale at The Ballance House
Sat, 28 Mar 2020, 10:30amTime to have a clear-out? Fill those cardboard boxes, pop them into your car boot and bring your…
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Imagine Belfast Festival 2020 2020 HighlightsImagine Belfast Festival 2020
23 - 29 Mar 2020Join Imagine Belfast Festival as they imagine a better future as part of a unique festival devoted to…
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Artist Talk – Cathal McNaughton Art and ExhibitionsArtist Talk – Cathal McNaughton
Fri, 06 Mar 2020, 1:00pmBelfast Exposed invites you to the Artist Talk with Cathal McNaughton, a Pulitzer Prize winning Northern Irish photographer.
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After the Conflict – Pension Records for Post 1914 Families and Survivors Free EventsAfter the Conflict – Pension Records for Post 1914 Families and Survivors
Thu, 23 Apr 2020, 2:00pmPRONI and the Western Front Association invite you to a conference looking at pension records for the post…
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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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Exhibition – Rohingya Art and ExhibitionsExhibition – Rohingya
05 - 28 Mar 2020Belfast Exposed is delighted to present a solo exhibition by Pulitzer Prize winning Northern Irish photographer Cathal McNaughton.
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Free Half Term fun at Learning SPACE Children's EventsFree Half Term fun at Learning SPACE
Sat, 29 Feb 2020, 9:00amWhether it’s taking part in their daily treasure hunt, relaxing in their interactive sensory space or trying out…
Music & Concerts
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Tom Jones live at Botanic Gardens 2020 HighlightsTom Jones live at Botanic Gardens
31 May - 03 Jun 2020Aiken Promotions is proud to announce one of the most enduring personalities in the music entertainment business -…
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Snoop Dogg Music and ConcertsSnoop Dogg
Fri, 10 Apr 2020, 7:00pmSnoop Dogg has announced a six date ‘I Wanna Thank Me’ UK arena headline tour for April 2020…
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Beethoven at 250: Symphony No. 5 Music and ConcertsBeethoven at 250: Symphony No. 5
Fri, 17 Apr 2020, 7:45pmCelebrating Beethoven’s 250th Birthday with conductor Tianyi Lu and soloist Ivan Ilić.
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André Rieu Music and ConcertsAndré Rieu
Thu, 16 Apr 2020, 8:00pmAndré Rieu, the Dutch “King of Waltz” who has made classical music accessible to ordinary people, will bring…
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A Night of Irish Trad Music with Irish Dancing at Granny Annies Free EventsA Night of Irish Trad Music with Irish Dancing at Granny Annies
05 Mar - 24 Sep 2020Join Granny Annies for an evening of lively traditional Irish music along with brilliant traditional Irish dancers!
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Rend Collective with Special Guest Phil Wickman Music and ConcertsRend Collective with Special Guest Phil Wickman
Sat, 24 Oct 2020, 7:00pmRend Collective return to Belfast in October 2020 for their Revival Anthem World Tour!
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Showaddywaddy Music and ConcertsShowaddywaddy
Thu, 23 Apr 2020, 8:00pmThe legendary Showaddywaddy are back on the road again for another retro inspired rock ‘n’ roll masterclass and…
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The Bjorn Identity – Abba Tribute Belfast PlusThe Bjorn Identity – Abba Tribute
Fri, 06 Mar 2020, 9:00pmPickie Funpark presents Abba Tribute The Bjorn Identity live at Music On The Marina.
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Keith James: The Music of Yusuf – Cat Stevens Music and ConcertsKeith James: The Music of Yusuf – Cat Stevens
Sat, 29 Feb 2020, 8:00pmThe amassed body of music from this hugely popular and sincerely adored singer/songwriter made for a collection of…
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Rustioni Conducts Mahler’s Resurrection Music and ConcertsRustioni Conducts Mahler’s Resurrection
Fri, 29 May 2020, 7:45pmMahler’s epic symphony needs to be experienced live to be believed!
