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Belfast is packed with vibrant festivals throughout the year. Whether it's international film, music, dance or literature, Belfast's rich arts culture shines through when it comes to putting on a show.

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Belfast International Arts Festival 2024

Belfast International Arts Festival (BIAF) is celebrating 62 years with a new extended season of contemporary arts and…

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Friday 22 November 2024

Leid and Lairn: A Celebration of Ulster-Scots Language and Heritage

Fri, 22 Nov 2024, 9:00am

25.8 KM

ANDBC is excited to announce the Leid and Lairn Festival, a month-long celebration of the rich language, culture, and history of the Ulster-Scots tradition.

Ards Arts Centre

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Phil Collins: they shoot horses

Fri, 22 Nov 2024, 3:30pm

Outburst invites you to join us for a special twentieth anniversary presentation of the newly restored and remastered video installation they shoot horses.

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Little Did I Know

Fri, 22 Nov 2024, 5:00pm

Little Did I Know is a visual dialogue where many bridges are burned between time & intuition, land & identity, serendipity & fate, family & domesticities.

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Are You On The Bus?

Fri, 22 Nov 2024, 6:00pm

Are You on The Bus? is a ground-breaking collaboration between some of Belfast’s most inventive arts companies and artists.

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Find Another City Better Than This One

Fri, 22 Nov 2024, 6:00pm

Raphaël Amahl Khouri reflects on his time living in San Fransciso, Amman, Beirut and Berlin and asks if not the Emerald City, where is our queer…

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Shame Show

Fri, 22 Nov 2024, 7:00pm

0.82 KM

For your safety, please follow this pair of prancing poofs to SHAME SHOW, a sketchy comedy of catastrophic proportions.

The MAC

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Anjunadeep Belfast at The Mill, Banana Block

22 - 23 Nov 2024

3.85 KM

Legendary London label Anjunadeep lands in Belfast at The Mill, Banana Block this November.

Banana Block

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Saturday 23 November 2024

Leid and Lairn: A Celebration of Ulster-Scots Language and Heritage

Sat, 23 Nov 2024, 9:00am

25.8 KM

ANDBC is excited to announce the Leid and Lairn Festival, a month-long celebration of the rich language, culture, and history of the Ulster-Scots tradition.

Ards Arts Centre

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AR Experience Belfast City Hall Exhibition

Sat, 23 Nov 2024, 10:00am

0.08 KM

The ever-popular Belfast City Hall visitor exhibition has been given a sprinkle of magic and bursts to life with a not-to-be-missed augmented reality experience

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Phil Collins: Mixtape #1

Sat, 23 Nov 2024, 10:00am

Outburst Queer Arts Festival and Ulster Presents at Ulster University mark the 175th Anniversary of the Belfast School of Art.

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Fashion Flea

Sat, 23 Nov 2024, 10:00am

Join at Green House, as we fundraise with the best carefully selected second hand fashion for adults of all genders.

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Queer Art Market

Sat, 23 Nov 2024, 11:00am

The 4th annual Outburst Queer Art Market is back in town for one day and one day only!

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Homemade Undercuts: Hair, Identity and Community

Sat, 23 Nov 2024, 12:00pm

Homemade Undercuts is a candid, tender and intimate new body of photographic work from Ellen Blair.

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It’s Turned Out Nice Again

Sat, 23 Nov 2024, 12:00pm

Belfast based artist Thomas Wells creates a love letter to his working class Mancuian roots,

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Queer Art in Lithuania: From Veronika Šleivytė to Agnė Jokšė

Sat, 23 Nov 2024, 12:00pm

Over the past two years, Outburst has been connecting with queer artists from Lithuania, a Baltic country with a fascinating and unique queer history.

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This Do Exhibition

Sat, 23 Nov 2024, 12:00pm

This Do asks us to consider what triggers our memories; what happens when those prompts fade or are gone completely.

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Big Talk: Queer Art, Permission & Censorship Now

Sat, 23 Nov 2024, 3:00pm

0.82 KM

Join Outburst and special guest artists, writers and curators for a Big Talk on the final day of the festival

The MAC

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Our Stories Festival – Cadence

Sat, 23 Nov 2024, 5:00pm

Black Box Projects Presents Cadence featuring BLACK MOON DJ Collective with poets Alice McCullough, Niamh McNally and Express Yourself Social Cafe Artists.

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Little Did I Know

Sat, 23 Nov 2024, 5:00pm

Little Did I Know is a visual dialogue where many bridges are burned between time & intuition, land & identity, serendipity & fate, family & domesticities.

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Are You On The Bus?

Sat, 23 Nov 2024, 6:00pm

Are You on The Bus? is a ground-breaking collaboration between some of Belfast’s most inventive arts companies and artists.

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It Was Paradise, Unfortunately

Sat, 23 Nov 2024, 6:30pm

1.31 KM

Using his training as a journalist, Raphaël Amahl Khouri makes an extraordinary, ground-breaking discovery, offering a bold & inclusive new vision for theatre.

Queen's Film Theatre - QFT

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Shame Show

Sat, 23 Nov 2024, 7:00pm

0.82 KM

For your safety, please follow this pair of prancing poofs to SHAME SHOW, a sketchy comedy of catastrophic proportions.

The MAC

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Sunday 24 November 2024

Leid and Lairn: A Celebration of Ulster-Scots Language and Heritage

Sun, 24 Nov 2024, 9:00am

25.8 KM

ANDBC is excited to announce the Leid and Lairn Festival, a month-long celebration of the rich language, culture, and history of the Ulster-Scots tradition.

Ards Arts Centre

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AR Experience Belfast City Hall Exhibition

Sun, 24 Nov 2024, 10:00am

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Fashion Flea

Sun, 24 Nov 2024, 10:00am

Join at Green House, as we fundraise with the best carefully selected second hand fashion for adults of all genders.

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Power Plants – Imagining The Future Workshop

Sun, 24 Nov 2024, 11:00am

Imagine a beautiful future! What kind of place would you like to live in? In 15 years? 20 years? Far into the future?

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This Do Exhibition

Sun, 24 Nov 2024, 12:00pm

This Do asks us to consider what triggers our memories; what happens when those prompts fade or are gone completely.

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Climate Scientists

Sun, 24 Nov 2024, 12:00pm

Join intrepid Climate Scientists (Stephen Beggs and Rachael McCabe) who are on the hunt for big ideas on how to save the planet!

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Ó bhéal go béal

Sun, 24 Nov 2024, 1:00pm

Join An Droichead and Belfast artist Mitch Conlon for an afternoon of stories.

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In Conversation – Stories To Change The Future

Sun, 24 Nov 2024, 3:00pm

Step into an inspiring conversation hosted by Kwame Daniels, where visionary minds meet to explore the power of storytelling to shape the future of our planet.

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Are You On The Bus?

Sun, 24 Nov 2024, 6:00pm

Are You on The Bus? is a ground-breaking collaboration between some of Belfast’s most inventive arts companies and artists.

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Monday 25 November 2024

Leid and Lairn: A Celebration of Ulster-Scots Language and Heritage

Mon, 25 Nov 2024, 9:00am

25.8 KM

ANDBC is excited to announce the Leid and Lairn Festival, a month-long celebration of the rich language, culture, and history of the Ulster-Scots tradition.

Ards Arts Centre

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AR Experience Belfast City Hall Exhibition

Mon, 25 Nov 2024, 9:30am

0.08 KM

The ever-popular Belfast City Hall visitor exhibition has been given a sprinkle of magic and bursts to life with a not-to-be-missed augmented reality experience

Belfast City Hall

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Phil Collins: Mixtape #1

Mon, 25 Nov 2024, 10:00am

Outburst Queer Arts Festival and Ulster Presents at Ulster University mark the 175th Anniversary of the Belfast School of Art.

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Are You On The Bus?

Mon, 25 Nov 2024, 6:00pm

Are You on The Bus? is a ground-breaking collaboration between some of Belfast’s most inventive arts companies and artists.

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Tuesday 26 November 2024

Leid and Lairn: A Celebration of Ulster-Scots Language and Heritage

Tue, 26 Nov 2024, 9:00am

25.8 KM

ANDBC is excited to announce the Leid and Lairn Festival, a month-long celebration of the rich language, culture, and history of the Ulster-Scots tradition.

Ards Arts Centre

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AR Experience Belfast City Hall Exhibition

Tue, 26 Nov 2024, 9:30am

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Phil Collins: Mixtape #1

Tue, 26 Nov 2024, 10:00am

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Homemade Undercuts: Hair, Identity and Community

Tue, 26 Nov 2024, 12:00pm

Homemade Undercuts is a candid, tender and intimate new body of photographic work from Ellen Blair.

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Are You On The Bus?

Tue, 26 Nov 2024, 6:00pm

Are You on The Bus? is a ground-breaking collaboration between some of Belfast’s most inventive arts companies and artists.

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Lisa Hannigan

Tue, 26 Nov 2024, 7:00pm

Belfast International Arts Festival welcomes Lisa to Belfast’s Mandela Hall on 26 November for a fully seated show.

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Wednesday 27 November 2024

AR Experience Belfast City Hall Exhibition

Wed, 27 Nov 2024, 9:30am

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Phil Collins: Mixtape #1

Wed, 27 Nov 2024, 10:00am

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Homemade Undercuts: Hair, Identity and Community

Wed, 27 Nov 2024, 12:00pm

Homemade Undercuts is a candid, tender and intimate new body of photographic work from Ellen Blair.

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Are You On The Bus?

Wed, 27 Nov 2024, 6:00pm

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Thursday 28 November 2024

AR Experience Belfast City Hall Exhibition

Thu, 28 Nov 2024, 9:30am

0.08 KM

The ever-popular Belfast City Hall visitor exhibition has been given a sprinkle of magic and bursts to life with a not-to-be-missed augmented reality experience

Belfast City Hall

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Phil Collins: Mixtape #1

Thu, 28 Nov 2024, 10:00am

Outburst Queer Arts Festival and Ulster Presents at Ulster University mark the 175th Anniversary of the Belfast School of Art.

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Homemade Undercuts: Hair, Identity and Community

Thu, 28 Nov 2024, 12:00pm

Homemade Undercuts is a candid, tender and intimate new body of photographic work from Ellen Blair.

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Little Did I Know

Thu, 28 Nov 2024, 5:00pm

Little Did I Know is a visual dialogue where many bridges are burned between time & intuition, land & identity, serendipity & fate, family & domesticities.

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Are You On The Bus?

Thu, 28 Nov 2024, 6:00pm

Are You on The Bus? is a ground-breaking collaboration between some of Belfast’s most inventive arts companies and artists.

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Friday 29 November 2024

AR Experience Belfast City Hall Exhibition

Fri, 29 Nov 2024, 9:30am

0.08 KM

The ever-popular Belfast City Hall visitor exhibition has been given a sprinkle of magic and bursts to life with a not-to-be-missed augmented reality experience

Belfast City Hall

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Phil Collins: Mixtape #1

Fri, 29 Nov 2024, 10:00am

Outburst Queer Arts Festival and Ulster Presents at Ulster University mark the 175th Anniversary of the Belfast School of Art.

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C.S. Lewis Festival 2024

Fri, 29 Nov 2024, 11:00am

0.19 KM

Three days of festive fun for everyone, centred around C.S. Lewis Square and near-by venues.

Various Locations

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Templemore Baths Heritage Experience

Fri, 29 Nov 2024, 11:00am

Templemore Baths Heritage Experience preserves original Victorian features of the only remaining public baths on the island of Ireland.

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Homemade Undercuts: Hair, Identity and Community

Fri, 29 Nov 2024, 12:00pm

Homemade Undercuts is a candid, tender and intimate new body of photographic work from Ellen Blair.

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East Belfast History Walk: Down the Newtown, Up the Albert!

Fri, 29 Nov 2024, 1:00pm

4.09 KM

Prepare to be fascinated, surprised and entertained by hidden gems, quirky stories and lesser-knowns facts from one of Belfast's oldest neighbourhoods.

EastSide Visitor Centre

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Little Did I Know

Fri, 29 Nov 2024, 5:00pm

Little Did I Know is a visual dialogue where many bridges are burned between time & intuition, land & identity, serendipity & fate, family & domesticities.

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Are You On The Bus?

Fri, 29 Nov 2024, 6:00pm

Are You on The Bus? is a ground-breaking collaboration between some of Belfast’s most inventive arts companies and artists.

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Saturday 30 November 2024

AR Experience Belfast City Hall Exhibition

Sat, 30 Nov 2024, 10:00am

0.08 KM

The ever-popular Belfast City Hall visitor exhibition has been given a sprinkle of magic and bursts to life with a not-to-be-missed augmented reality experience

Belfast City Hall

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Phil Collins: Mixtape #1

Sat, 30 Nov 2024, 10:00am

Outburst Queer Arts Festival and Ulster Presents at Ulster University mark the 175th Anniversary of the Belfast School of Art.

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Templemore Baths Heritage Experience

Sat, 30 Nov 2024, 11:00am

Templemore Baths Heritage Experience preserves original Victorian features of the only remaining public baths on the island of Ireland.

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Talk: Glimpses of C.S. Lewis across Belfast

Sat, 30 Nov 2024, 11:00am

4.09 KM

More than 60 years after his passing, C.S. Lewis is commemorated at an increasing range of local locations.

EastSide Visitor Centre

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Homemade Undercuts: Hair, Identity and Community

Sat, 30 Nov 2024, 12:00pm

Homemade Undercuts is a candid, tender and intimate new body of photographic work from Ellen Blair.

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C.S. Lewis Festival 2024

Sat, 30 Nov 2024, 12:00pm

0.19 KM

Three days of festive fun for everyone, centred around C.S. Lewis Square and near-by venues.

Various Locations

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C.S. Lewis Narnia Themed Christmas Craft & Food Market

Sat, 30 Nov 2024, 12:00pm

4.25 KM

The fun continues at C.S. Lewis Square on Saturday with a Winter Wonderland Narnia themed food and craft market taking centre-stage.

CS Lewis Square

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East Belfast History Walk: Down the Newtown, Up the Albert!

Sat, 30 Nov 2024, 1:00pm

4.09 KM

Prepare to be fascinated, surprised and entertained by hidden gems, quirky stories and lesser-knowns facts from one of Belfast's oldest neighbourhoods.

EastSide Visitor Centre

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Templemore Baths Heritage Experience

Sat, 30 Nov 2024, 2:00pm

Templemore Baths Heritage Experience preserves original Victorian features of the only remaining public baths on the island of Ireland.

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Little Did I Know

Sat, 30 Nov 2024, 5:00pm

Little Did I Know is a visual dialogue where many bridges are burned between time & intuition, land & identity, serendipity & fate, family & domesticities.

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Are You On The Bus?

Sat, 30 Nov 2024, 6:00pm

Are You on The Bus? is a ground-breaking collaboration between some of Belfast’s most inventive arts companies and artists.

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Sunday 1 December 2024

AR Experience Belfast City Hall Exhibition

Sun, 01 Dec 2024, 10:00am

0.08 KM

The ever-popular Belfast City Hall visitor exhibition has been given a sprinkle of magic and bursts to life with a not-to-be-missed augmented reality experience

Belfast City Hall

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East Belfast History Walk: Down the Newtown, Up the Albert!

Sun, 01 Dec 2024, 12:00pm

4.09 KM

Prepare to be fascinated, surprised and entertained by hidden gems, quirky stories and lesser-knowns facts from one of Belfast's oldest neighbourhoods.

EastSide Visitor Centre

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C.S. Lewis Festival 2024

Sun, 01 Dec 2024, 1:30pm

0.19 KM

Three days of festive fun for everyone, centred around C.S. Lewis Square and near-by venues.

Various Locations

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Templemore Baths Heritage Experience

Sun, 01 Dec 2024, 2:00pm

Templemore Baths Heritage Experience preserves original Victorian features of the only remaining public baths on the island of Ireland.

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C.S. Lewis Special Drama Cemetery Tour

Sun, 01 Dec 2024, 2:00pm

4.65 KM

Guided walking tour of City Cemetery, dramatised by actors. Stopping at several graves related to C.S. Lewis' life in Belfast.

Belfast City Cemetery

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Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

Sun, 01 Dec 2024, 2:00pm

4.09 KM

Create a fresh foliage wreath to make your door the envy of all the neighbourhood this Christmas at EastSide Visitor Centre!

EastSide Visitor Centre

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Cheese & Beer Tasting by Indie Fude

Sun, 01 Dec 2024, 5:00pm

2.34 KM

Indulge your taste buds with a curated selection of craft beers from esteemed local breweries paired perfectly with delectable cheeses from local producers.

Indie Füde

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Are You On The Bus?

Sun, 01 Dec 2024, 6:00pm

Are You on The Bus? is a ground-breaking collaboration between some of Belfast’s most inventive arts companies and artists.

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Monday 2 December 2024

AR Experience Belfast City Hall Exhibition

Mon, 02 Dec 2024, 9:30am

0.08 KM

The ever-popular Belfast City Hall visitor exhibition has been given a sprinkle of magic and bursts to life with a not-to-be-missed augmented reality experience

Belfast City Hall

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Phil Collins: Mixtape #1

Mon, 02 Dec 2024, 10:00am

Outburst Queer Arts Festival and Ulster Presents at Ulster University mark the 175th Anniversary of the Belfast School of Art.

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Tuesday 3 December 2024

AR Experience Belfast City Hall Exhibition

Tue, 03 Dec 2024, 9:30am

0.08 KM

The ever-popular Belfast City Hall visitor exhibition has been given a sprinkle of magic and bursts to life with a not-to-be-missed augmented reality experience

Belfast City Hall

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Phil Collins: Mixtape #1

Tue, 03 Dec 2024, 10:00am

Outburst Queer Arts Festival and Ulster Presents at Ulster University mark the 175th Anniversary of the Belfast School of Art.

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C.S. Lewis Church Tour at St. Mark’s, Belfast

Tue, 03 Dec 2024, 10:30am

The monthly public tour of St. Mark’s church, sometimes called the C.S. Lewis church.

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Homemade Undercuts: Hair, Identity and Community

Tue, 03 Dec 2024, 12:00pm

Homemade Undercuts is a candid, tender and intimate new body of photographic work from Ellen Blair.

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Wednesday 4 December 2024

AR Experience Belfast City Hall Exhibition

Wed, 04 Dec 2024, 9:30am

0.08 KM

The ever-popular Belfast City Hall visitor exhibition has been given a sprinkle of magic and bursts to life with a not-to-be-missed augmented reality experience

Belfast City Hall

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Phil Collins: Mixtape #1

Wed, 04 Dec 2024, 10:00am

Outburst Queer Arts Festival and Ulster Presents at Ulster University mark the 175th Anniversary of the Belfast School of Art.

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Homemade Undercuts: Hair, Identity and Community

Wed, 04 Dec 2024, 12:00pm

Homemade Undercuts is a candid, tender and intimate new body of photographic work from Ellen Blair.

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Thursday 5 December 2024

AR Experience Belfast City Hall Exhibition

Thu, 05 Dec 2024, 9:30am

0.08 KM

The ever-popular Belfast City Hall visitor exhibition has been given a sprinkle of magic and bursts to life with a not-to-be-missed augmented reality experience

Belfast City Hall

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Phil Collins: Mixtape #1

Thu, 05 Dec 2024, 10:00am

Outburst Queer Arts Festival and Ulster Presents at Ulster University mark the 175th Anniversary of the Belfast School of Art.

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Homemade Undercuts: Hair, Identity and Community

Thu, 05 Dec 2024, 12:00pm

Homemade Undercuts is a candid, tender and intimate new body of photographic work from Ellen Blair.

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Friday 6 December 2024

AR Experience Belfast City Hall Exhibition

Fri, 06 Dec 2024, 9:30am

0.08 KM

The ever-popular Belfast City Hall visitor exhibition has been given a sprinkle of magic and bursts to life with a not-to-be-missed augmented reality experience

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