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Halloween in Belfast
Enjoy frightful fun in Belfast this Halloween! There are plenty of activities for all the family, so draculas pop your collars, witches dust off your broomsticks and discover ghoulish events near you!
Autumn Events
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Kerri ní Dochartaigh & Cal Flyn Belfast International Arts FestivalKerri ní Dochartaigh & Cal Flyn
Sat, 06 Nov 2021, 1:00pmThe interaction between people and nature is the subject of two new books by two highly-praised writers, Kerri…
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Colm Toibin & Damon Galgut Belfast International Arts FestivalColm Toibin & Damon Galgut
Fri, 22 Oct 2021, 8:00pmColm Tóibín and Damon Galgut, two of the greatest novelists in the English language, talk about their highly-anticipated…
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Far Caspian Belfast International Arts FestivalFar Caspian
Fri, 22 Oct 2021, 7:00pmFar Caspian is the project of singer, multi-instrumentalist and producer Joel Johnston. A blend of chiming guitars, harmonic…
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A Fright to Remember For NICHS 2021 HighlightsA Fright to Remember For NICHS
Mon, 25 Oct 2021, 10:00amBe one of the first in Northern Ireland to take on the Double-Dare Ultimate Zipline Challenge at Colin…
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Build a Utopian City for Belfast Art and ExhibitionsBuild a Utopian City for Belfast
23 Oct - 06 Nov 2021Build a Utopian City for Belfast is a one-hour workshop perfect for 6 - 10 year olds to…
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Autumn Food Festival Foodie Experiences Taste of Ards and North DownAutumn Food Festival Foodie Experiences
Thu, 21 Oct 2021, 7:30pmEnjoy unique autumn experiences celebrating seasonal tide and turf produce and showcasing some of Ards & North Down's finest local food and…
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Jail of Horror HalloweenJail of Horror
21 - 31 Oct 2021The Jail of Horror, described as one of Belfast’s most fearsome scare attractions, is returning for Halloween 2021.
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Department Story Belfast International Arts FestivalDepartment Story
20 - 31 Oct 2021Theatre mavericks Big Telly present Department Story - a new production for physical and remote audiences by Jack…
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Halloween Gruffalo Guided Walk Children's EventsHalloween Gruffalo Guided Walk
23 - 31 Oct 2021Eager ears are invited to enjoy the classic Gruffalo tale with a twist on Ireland’s only official Gruffalo…
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Anne Tallentire – But This Material… Art and ExhibitionsAnne Tallentire – But This Material…
20 Oct - 21 Nov 2021Anne Tallentire’s exhibition But this material... brings together key works from the last decade as well as work…
Belfast International Arts Festival 2021
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Paul Seawright in Conversation with Colin Davidson Belfast International Arts FestivalPaul Seawright in Conversation with Colin Davidson
Thu, 04 Nov 2021, 6:00pmAs part of the Belfast International Arts Festival, Belfast Exposed hosts a conversation between Paul Seawright OBE and…
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The Staves Belfast International Arts FestivalThe Staves
Fri, 25 Mar 2022, 7:00pmThe Staves blend the wistful cadences of classic British folk with breezy, Laurel Canyon-era pop. You can see them…
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Street Statues, Sculptures & Architecture Walking Tour 2021 Belfast International Arts FestivalStreet Statues, Sculptures & Architecture Walking Tour 2021
Tue, 26 Oct 2021, 11:00amBelfast has an abundance of art scattered around the city and this tour will help you understand and…
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Dominique Barbéris & Gaëlle Josse Belfast International Arts FestivalDominique Barbéris & Gaëlle Josse
Sat, 23 Oct 2021, 4:00pmBIAF showcase Dominique Barbéris and Gaëlle Josse - two established names in France who are publishing in English…
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Host – 8 Artists, 2 Cities, 1 Theme Belfast International Arts FestivalHost – 8 Artists, 2 Cities, 1 Theme
18 - 23 Oct 2021Can art provide a conversation about our future as an island nation in a time of uncertain political,…
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Department Story Belfast International Arts FestivalDepartment Story
20 - 31 Oct 2021Theatre mavericks Big Telly present Department Story - a new production for physical and remote audiences by Jack…
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Sestina – In Guilty Night Dialogues of a Distracted Mind Belfast International Arts FestivalSestina – In Guilty Night Dialogues of a Distracted Mind
Wed, 27 Oct 2021, 7:30pmSestina is a dynamic young vocal ensemble based in Belfast with a reputation for excellence and innovation in…
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Belfast International Arts Festival 2021 FestivalsBelfast International Arts Festival 2021
19 Oct - 07 Nov 2021Belfast International Arts Festival returns for our 59th edition from 6 October to 7 November with an extensive…
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Paul Seawright – Beasts of Burden Belfast International Arts FestivalPaul Seawright – Beasts of Burden
19 Oct - 06 Nov 2021Belfast Exposed presents a solo photographic exhibition ‘Beasts of Burden’ which showcases new photographic works by Paul Seawright.
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John Rainey Exhibition Belfast International Arts FestivalJohn Rainey Exhibition
24 Oct - 05 Dec 2021The Naughton Gallery is delighted to present a solo exhibition by John Rainey exploring portals, post-internet worlds, and…
Food and Drink Events
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Blues Afternoon at Granny Annies Food and DrinkBlues Afternoon at Granny Annies
07 - 28 Nov 2021Book your table for Sunday brunch and enjoy an afternoon of Blues with the fantastic Ken Haddock, Ronnie…
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Taste Ards and North Down: Autumn Food Celebration 2021 HighlightsTaste Ards and North Down: Autumn Food Celebration
04 Sep - 21 Oct 2021Ards and North Down is gearing up for an autumnal celebration of local food and drink across the…
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Talk, Walk & Tipple: 500 Years in Five Famous Pubs Food and DrinkTalk, Walk & Tipple: 500 Years in Five Famous Pubs
Sun, 24 Oct 2021, 2:00pmJoin historian Francis Higgins for a short introduction to the history of Belfast before going on a tour…
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Shortcross Gin Tasting Experience Food and DrinkShortcross Gin Tasting Experience
21 Oct - 26 Nov 2021Discover Shortcross Gin and Shortcross Irish Whiskey. Enjoy a guided gin tasting experience at this beautiful distillery and…
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Autumn Food Festival Foodie Experiences Taste of Ards and North DownAutumn Food Festival Foodie Experiences
Thu, 21 Oct 2021, 7:30pmEnjoy unique autumn experiences celebrating seasonal tide and turf produce and showcasing some of Ards & North Down's finest local food and…
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Shortcross Gin Discovery Experience Food and DrinkShortcross Gin Discovery Experience
22 Oct - 27 Nov 2021Discover Shortcross Gin and Shortcross Irish Whiskey. Enjoy a guided gin tasting experience at this beautiful distillery and…
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Hillsborough Farmers Market Belfast PlusHillsborough Farmers Market
Sat, 23 Oct 2021, 10:00amThe popular Hillsborough Farmers Market returns for an autumn series of markets in the historic village of Hillsborough,…
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Gin School Food and DrinkGin School
Sat, 27 Nov 2021, 2:00pmBelfast Gin and Spirits School next gin school is on 2nd October 2021. Experience making your own recipe…
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Belfast Christmas Market 2021 Food and DrinkBelfast Christmas Market 2021
20 Nov - 23 Dec 2021Come and visit Belfast's much loved Christmas Market! Whether you go for a bit of shopping, or to…
Festivals
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Walking With Beckett Belfast International Arts FestivalWalking With Beckett
19 Oct - 07 Nov 2021Inspired by Jane Coyle’s play Both Sides, this self-guided audio walking tour winds through Belfast’s university quarter, in…
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Benyounes Quartet Belfast International Arts FestivalBenyounes Quartet
Sun, 24 Oct 2021, 3:00pmThe Benyounes Quartet, one of the UK’s most successful young professional ensembles, will open Belfast Music Society’s annual…
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Cinemagic: The Crossing FilmsCinemagic: The Crossing
Sun, 24 Oct 2021, 12:45pmThe Crossing is showing at the Queen’s Film Theatre as part of the Cinemagic Film Festival ’21.
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Cinemagic: Girls On Film – Live Podcast Recording With Anna Smith & Guests FestivalsCinemagic: Girls On Film – Live Podcast Recording With Anna Smith & Guests
Sat, 30 Oct 2021, 1:00pmGirls On Film - Live Podcast Recording With Anna Smith & Guests is showing at the Queen’s Film…
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The Great Irish Songbook Belfast International Arts FestivalThe Great Irish Songbook
Thu, 21 Oct 2021, 6:45pmThe Great Irish Songbook Featuring Dervish. With special guests Eddi Reader, Cara Dillon, Brian Kennedy, Karen Matheson, The…
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Street Statues, Sculptures & Architecture Walking Tour 2021 Belfast International Arts FestivalStreet Statues, Sculptures & Architecture Walking Tour 2021
Tue, 26 Oct 2021, 11:00amBelfast has an abundance of art scattered around the city and this tour will help you understand and…
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Nathan Sherman and Alex Petcu Belfast International Arts FestivalNathan Sherman and Alex Petcu
Sun, 31 Oct 2021, 3:00pmhis special event closes the Northern Lights Mini-fest for 2021. Violist Nathan Sherman and percussionist Alex Petcu will…
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Far Caspian Belfast International Arts FestivalFar Caspian
Fri, 22 Oct 2021, 7:00pmFar Caspian is the project of singer, multi-instrumentalist and producer Joel Johnston. A blend of chiming guitars, harmonic…
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Quirky Cultural Walking Tour 2021 Belfast International Arts FestivalQuirky Cultural Walking Tour 2021
21 Oct - 02 Nov 2021Discover the hidden ‘quirky’ gems that you may have walked past many times but never really noticed on…
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Cinemagic: The Film Review – A Masterclass With Ali Plumb FestivalsCinemagic: The Film Review – A Masterclass With Ali Plumb
Sat, 30 Oct 2021, 11:00amThe Film Review - A Masterclass With Ali Plumb is showing at the Queen’s Film Theatre as part…
2021 Highlights
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Belfast Christmas Market 2021 Food and DrinkBelfast Christmas Market 2021
20 Nov - 23 Dec 2021Come and visit Belfast's much loved Christmas Market! Whether you go for a bit of shopping, or to…
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Cinemagic International Film & Television Festival for Young People 2021 HighlightsCinemagic International Film & Television Festival for Young People
19 - 31 Oct 2021Cinemagic's Festival is back with an exciting events programme for 4-25 year olds, showcasing the best of world…
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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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Autumn Family Activities at Hillsborough Castle: Scarecrow Parade 2021 HighlightsAutumn Family Activities at Hillsborough Castle: Scarecrow Parade
18 - 30 Oct 2021Visit the Walled Garden at Hillsborough Castle during October to see a gathering of scarecrows made by local…
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Glen Hansard Belfast International Arts FestivalGlen Hansard
Fri, 22 Oct 2021, 6:45pmIn a welcome return to Belfast and to performing live, Glen Hansard is back for one night in…
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Belfast International Arts Festival 2021 FestivalsBelfast International Arts Festival 2021
19 Oct - 07 Nov 2021Belfast International Arts Festival returns for our 59th edition from 6 October to 7 November with an extensive…
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A Fright to Remember For NICHS 2021 HighlightsA Fright to Remember For NICHS
Mon, 25 Oct 2021, 10:00amBe one of the first in Northern Ireland to take on the Double-Dare Ultimate Zipline Challenge at Colin…
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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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Bright Lights Botanic 2021 HighlightsBright Lights Botanic
11 Nov 2021 - 09 Jan 2022Belfast Botanic Gardens is to host Northern Ireland's first lantern festival, Bright Lights Botanic from November 11, 2021,…
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Taste Ards and North Down: Autumn Food Celebration 2021 HighlightsTaste Ards and North Down: Autumn Food Celebration
04 Sep - 21 Oct 2021Ards and North Down is gearing up for an autumnal celebration of local food and drink across the…
Virtual Events
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A City Imagined: Belfast Soulscapes With Gerald Dawe Lecture And TalksA City Imagined: Belfast Soulscapes With Gerald Dawe
Mon, 22 Nov 2021, 7:00pmWritten in his highly regarded wry and lyrical style, Gerald Dawe’s memoir sketches the outlines of his life.
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On Blueberry Hill Belfast International Arts FestivalOn Blueberry Hill
01 - 07 Nov 2021A very special online screening of Sebastian Barry’s latest play, On Blueberry Hill which was critically acclaimed during…
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Seamas O’Reilly & Lucy Mangan Belfast International Arts FestivalSeamas O’Reilly & Lucy Mangan
Sun, 24 Oct 2021, 6:00pmIn their writing, Seamás O'Reilly and Lucy Mangan offer two striking takes on family life, told with humour…
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Dominique Barbéris & Gaëlle Josse Belfast International Arts FestivalDominique Barbéris & Gaëlle Josse
Sat, 23 Oct 2021, 4:00pmBIAF showcase Dominique Barbéris and Gaëlle Josse - two established names in France who are publishing in English…
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Distortion TheatreDistortion
18 - 24 Oct 2021Watch Distortion online - a fictional take on PR spin, sexuality, and the personalities jockeying for position in…
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Colm Toibin & Damon Galgut Belfast International Arts FestivalColm Toibin & Damon Galgut
Fri, 22 Oct 2021, 8:00pmColm Tóibín and Damon Galgut, two of the greatest novelists in the English language, talk about their highly-anticipated…
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The Short Story as Witness Learning ExperiencesThe Short Story as Witness
Mon, 13 Dec 2021, 7:00pmAngela Graham considers the potential of the short story as witness statement. How does it drive towards implication,…
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Linen Hall Library October Events History And HeritageLinen Hall Library October Events
20 - 28 Oct 2021In October the Linen Hall revisits and reinterprets the 1921 partition of Ireland in an insightful, new exhibition…
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Telling the Story of the Troubles Lecture And TalksTelling the Story of the Troubles
Mon, 29 Nov 2021, 7:00pmTelling the Story of the Troubles: Prison Handicrafts and Heritage Construction with Dr. Erin Hinson
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Exploring the Northern Ireland Political Collection Lecture And TalksExploring the Northern Ireland Political Collection
Mon, 13 Dec 2021, 7:00pmExplore the Northern Ireland Political Collection with Dr. Kris Brown and Dr. Gordon Gillespie at this live online…
