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Virtual Events
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Kim Vaughan (Cello) and Philip Higham (Cello) Belfast International Arts FestivalKim Vaughan (Cello) and Philip Higham (Cello)
Fri, 16 Oct 2020, 6:00pmKim Vaughan enjoys a varied musical career as a chamber musician and artistic director.
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Helen Lewis Belfast International Arts FestivalHelen Lewis
Sat, 24 Oct 2020, 7:00pmHelen Lewis will explore how feminism’s success has been down to complicated, contradictory, imperfect women, who fought one…
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Macbeth – Big Telly Theatre Company Belfast International Arts FestivalMacbeth – Big Telly Theatre Company
14 - 17 Oct 2020Live. Virtual. Immersive. On Zoom.
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September Online Talks at Clifton House Virtual EventsSeptember Online Talks at Clifton House
Fri, 25 Sep 2020, 1:00pmEvery Friday afternoon at 1pm, Clifton House will be moving their unique tours online, allowing you to find…
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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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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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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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Patrick Freyne Belfast International Arts FestivalPatrick Freyne
Sat, 24 Oct 2020, 7:00pmOne of Ireland’s funniest writers is coming to BIAF to give us the benefit of the wit and…
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Oona Doherty and Luca Truffarelli – In Conversation Belfast International Arts FestivalOona Doherty and Luca Truffarelli – In Conversation
Sun, 18 Oct 2020, 7:30pmFestival favourite, Oona Doherty and regular collaborator and filmmaker, Luca Truffarelli discuss their friendship and working relationship. Interspersed…
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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)
19 - 26 Oct 2020Sestina is delighted to partner with the Ulster Museum and Belfast International Arts Festival for 'Madrigals at 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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Belfast International Arts Festival 2020 FestivalsBelfast International Arts Festival 2020
12 Oct - 01 Nov 2020The Belfast International Arts Festival is packed full of fantastic events showcasing some of the world's best artistic…
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Santa’s Polar Express at Culloden Estate ChristmasSanta’s Polar Express at Culloden Estate
18 - 25 Nov 2020The Polar Express will be a festive occasion with a host of attractions for all the family, including…
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SUP-NIC Bangor SportSUP-NIC Bangor
Sat, 03 Oct 2020, 10:00amBegin your day on the water with this guided paddleboarding experience, take in the water’s edge views and…
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Si C’était de L’Amour (If It Were Love) Belfast International Arts FestivalSi C’était de L’Amour (If It Were Love)
Tue, 20 Oct 2020, 8:00pmThis critically acclaimed documentary, from Austrian director Patric Chiha, follows the professional and personal lives of the dancers…
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Armagh Food and Cider Weekend Food and DrinkArmagh Food and Cider Weekend
24 - 27 Sep 2020The Armagh Food and Cider weekend takes place from Thursday 24 to Sunday 27 September 2020.
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No Word for ‘Stay’ – Launch & Panel Discussion Belfast International Arts FestivalNo Word for ‘Stay’ – Launch & Panel Discussion
Sat, 17 Oct 2020, 6:00pmTo launch No Word for ‘Stay’, the 11th curation of Poetry Jukebox, join Centre Culturel Irlandais and Quotidian…
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Route 66 Belfast International Arts FestivalRoute 66
16 - 18 Oct 2020As the 2020 US presidential election approaches, join Belfast International Arts Festival as they journey back to ’80s…
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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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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.
