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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Home of Saint Patrick Festival Belfast PlusHome of Saint Patrick Festival
gps_fixed 6103.19KM06 - 17 Mar 2020Armagh is at the heart of celebrating the life of Patrick and the Home of St. Patrick Festival…
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Balmoral Show 2020 2020 HighlightsBalmoral Show 2020
gps_fixed 21.7KM13 - 16 May 2020Come along to Balmoral Park for a fun-filled day including showjumping competitions, motorcycle displays, bands, shopping, a petting…
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Belfast Festival of Learning at Belfast Zoo 2020 HighlightsBelfast Festival of Learning at Belfast Zoo
gps_fixed 6.46KM25 - 26 Mar 2020Belfast Zoo will be holding ‘Extinction in Focus’ workshops as part of the Belfast Festival of Learning 2020.
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Tom Jones live at Botanic Gardens 2020 HighlightsTom Jones live at Botanic Gardens
gps_fixed 1.61KMSun, 31 May 2020, 7:00pmAiken Promotions is proud to announce one of the most enduring personalities in the music entertainment business -…
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Irish Vegan Festival 2020 HighlightsIrish Vegan Festival
gps_fixed 0.66KMSun, 05 Apr 2020, 10:00amStalls, talks, demos and so much more! Packed with hot and cold food, cosmetics, campaigns and more all…
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Fontaines D.C. at Botanic Gardens 2020 HighlightsFontaines D.C. at Botanic Gardens
gps_fixed 1.61KMFri, 29 May 2020, 8:00pmThis summer, Fontaines D.C. will be returning to Belfast for an unmissable concert at Botanic Gardens!
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Flash Harry Music and ConcertsFlash Harry
gps_fixed 1.82KMSat, 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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Breadboy 2020 HighlightsBreadboy
gps_fixed 2.11KM30 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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Cirque du Soleil – Crystal Shows and DisplaysCirque du Soleil – Crystal
gps_fixed 1.87KM25 - 29 Mar 2020Cirque du Soleil® presents CRYSTAL - The first acrobatic show on ice, in Northern Ireland this spring!
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Radio Ga Ga – The Ultimate Tribute to Queen Music and ConcertsRadio Ga Ga – The Ultimate Tribute to Queen
gps_fixed 1.87KMFri, 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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NI Science Festival 2020 HighlightsNI Science Festival
gps_fixed 0.19KM21 - 23 Feb 2020With over 200 events, the NI Science Festival returns for its 6th year, offering a stimulating and wide…
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Adventures on Old MacDonald’s Farm Belfast PlusAdventures on Old MacDonald’s Farm
gps_fixed 5.03KMSun, 23 Feb 2020, 1:00pmJoin everyone down on Old MacDonald's Farm for fun, songs and excitement!
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Easter Egg Hunt at Jungle NI 2020 HighlightsEaster Egg Hunt at Jungle NI
gps_fixed 83.3KM11 - 14 Apr 2020Join Jungle NI on Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday in a daring Easter Egg hunt through the enchanted…
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Little Sparks – Teddy Bear Sense Children's EventsLittle Sparks – Teddy Bear Sense
gps_fixed 1.74KMWed, 04 Mar 2020, 10:30amJoin W5 in March for their Little Sparks – Teddy Bear Sense interactive toddler session for lots of…
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Night at the Aquarium Belfast PlusNight at the Aquarium
gps_fixed 48.57KM28 Feb - 26 Jun 2020Do things go bump in the aquarium at night? Well now is your chance to find out with…
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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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Watch Out, Snakes About! Children's EventsWatch Out, Snakes About!
gps_fixed 6.46KMSun, 15 Mar 2020, 11:00amHave a hisssterical time and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Belfast Zoo!
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Stena Line Belfast Giants vs Fife Flyers Children's EventsStena Line Belfast Giants vs Fife Flyers
gps_fixed 1.87KM06 - 21 Mar 2020Catch the coolest game in town all season long with the Stena Line Belfast Giants for a fun…
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Dragon From The Lagan Goes To W5 Children's EventsDragon From The Lagan Goes To W5
gps_fixed 1.74KM21 Feb - 16 Apr 2020Follow the adventure of a small, friendly dragon around W5!
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Little Sparks – Caterpillar Capers Children's EventsLittle Sparks – Caterpillar Capers
gps_fixed 1.74KMWed, 13 May 2020, 10:30amJoin W5 in May for their Little Sparks – Caterpillar Capers interactive toddler workshop for lots of caterpillar…
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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Dream, Sleep, Connect Belfast PlusDream, Sleep, Connect
gps_fixed 15.09KMFri, 28 Feb 2020, 8:00pmC21 Theatre present a bold new comedy about disconnection in the digital world. ‘Dream, Sleep, Connect’ takes a…
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Neil Delamere – End of Watch Belfast PlusNeil Delamere – End of Watch
gps_fixed 15.09KMFri, 20 Mar 2020, 8:00pmFresh from a sell-out tour, star of BBC’s The Blame Game, Fighting Talk and The Newsquiz, Neil Delamere…
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Micky Bartlett Belfast PlusMicky Bartlett
gps_fixed 15.09KMSat, 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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Rhod Gilbert – The Book of John ComedyRhod Gilbert – The Book of John
gps_fixed 0.27KMWed, 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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Two ComedyTwo
gps_fixed 0.86KM21 Apr - 10 May 2020Fourteen characters, two actors, one great night out.
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Brendan Schaub ComedyBrendan Schaub
gps_fixed 0.27KMThu, 16 Apr 2020, 7:00pmAmerican stand-up comic, podcast host and TV personality Brendan Schaub has announced shows for 2020 in Ireland, including…
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Shane Todd – Somebody Told Me ComedyShane Todd – Somebody Told Me
gps_fixed 1.05KMSat, 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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David Meade – Catch Meade If You Can! ComedyDavid Meade – Catch Meade If You Can!
gps_fixed 0.27KM14 Mar - 24 Apr 2020Northern Ireland's record-breaking Mind Reader David Meade returns with his brand new show 'Catch Meade If You Can'…
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Jessica Fostekew – Hench ComedyJessica Fostekew – Hench
gps_fixed 0.86KMSat, 09 May 2020, 8:00pmAbsolute powershed and regular host of The Guilty Feminist, Jessica Fostekew explores her big strong strength.
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Ed Byrne – If I’m Honest… ComedyEd Byrne – If I’m Honest…
gps_fixed 1.05KMThu, 05 Mar 2020, 8:00pmEd Byrne is on the road and bringing his brand new show If I'm Honest... to Waterfront Hall…
Free Events
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NI Science Festival 2020 HighlightsNI Science Festival
gps_fixed 0.19KM21 - 23 Feb 2020With over 200 events, the NI Science Festival returns for its 6th year, offering a stimulating and wide…
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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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Exhibition – Murmur Art and ExhibitionsExhibition – Murmur
gps_fixed 0.6KM20 - 29 Feb 2020Murmur delves into the connection of migration and self-hood, looking at the subtle changing relationship within one's identity…
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Six Nations Live Music Session with The Muddlers Club Band Food and DrinkSix Nations Live Music Session with The Muddlers Club Band
gps_fixed 0.59KMSun, 23 Feb 2020, 12:45pmEnjoy pre-match live music at Granny Annies from the fantastic Muddlers Club on Sunday 23 February, just before…
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Scad the Beggars Free EventsScad the Beggars
gps_fixed 0.83KMSat, 22 Feb 2020, 2:00pmScad the Beggars are a six piece group from North Antrim who play music and song popular in…
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St Patrick’s Symposium – A Vision for Peace Free EventsSt Patrick’s Symposium – A Vision for Peace
Tue, 10 Mar 2020, 9:30amFollowing on from previous symposia examining the themes of modern slavery and migration, this year’s St Patrick’s Symposium…
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Inspire – Ten Year Anniversary Exhibition Art and ExhibitionsInspire – Ten Year Anniversary Exhibition
gps_fixed 15.09KM21 Feb - 07 Mar 2020“Inspire” are a collective of artist who meet on a weekly basis at Island Arts Centre to share…
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Sam McCready – A Celebration Art and ExhibitionsSam McCready – A Celebration
gps_fixed 4.58KM20 - 29 Feb 2020The ArtisAnn Gallery is delighted to be showing art by one of Belfast’s most famous and much loved…
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Purely Poetry PoetryPurely Poetry
gps_fixed 1.14KM06 Mar - 03 Apr 2020Join Poetry NI and The Crescent as they present Purely Poetry Open Mic Night.
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Dissolving Histories – An Unreliable Presence Art and ExhibitionsDissolving Histories – An Unreliable Presence
gps_fixed 0.97KM20 Feb - 24 Apr 2020Dissolving Histories - An Unreliable Presence brings together work by four of the most exciting young artists on…
Music & Concerts
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Ards International Guitar Festival Belfast PlusArds International Guitar Festival
gps_fixed 30.08KM01 - 05 Apr 2020The Ards International Guitar Festival is back with a bang in April 2020 with a fresh new programme.
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Gradam Ceoil TG4 Music and ConcertsGradam Ceoil TG4
gps_fixed 1.05KMSun, 23 Feb 2020, 8:00pmGradam Ceoil TG4 is 23 years in existence, an awards ceremony that recognises and celebrates the cream of…
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Dvořák’s Sixth Music and ConcertsDvořák’s Sixth
gps_fixed 0.27KMFri, 28 Feb 2020, 7:45pmPianist and Conductor Howard Shelley celebrates with Weber, Mozart and Brahms.
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Orchestral Masterpieces Music and ConcertsOrchestral Masterpieces
gps_fixed 0.27KMSat, 04 Apr 2020, 7:45pmEnjoy an evening of beautiful classical music from an orchestra professionally directed by members of the Ulster Orchestra.
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Katie Melua Music and ConcertsKatie Melua
gps_fixed 0.27KMMon, 23 Nov 2020, 7:00pmMulti-award winning artist, Katie Melua is performing live at the Ulster Hall in November 2020!
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10cc Music and Concerts10cc
gps_fixed 0.27KMThu, 28 May 2020, 7:00pm10cc will be returning to Belfast with their National Tour in May 2020!
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Six Nations Live Music Session with The Muddlers Club Band Food and DrinkSix Nations Live Music Session with The Muddlers Club Band
gps_fixed 0.59KMSun, 23 Feb 2020, 12:45pmEnjoy pre-match live music at Granny Annies from the fantastic Muddlers Club on Sunday 23 February, just before…
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The Magic of Motown Music and ConcertsThe Magic of Motown
gps_fixed 1.87KMThu, 19 Mar 2020, 7:00pmCelebrate the sound of a generation with The Magic of Motown!
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Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott Music and ConcertsPaul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott
gps_fixed 0.27KMSat, 11 Apr 2020, 7:00pmPaul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott are going on tour and stopping off at Belfast's most iconic venue, Ulster…
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Taste of Tabernacles 2020 Shows and DisplaysTaste of Tabernacles 2020
gps_fixed 0.27KMMon, 16 Mar 2020, 7:30pmThe Taste of Tabernacles event is coming to the Ulster Hall!
