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Festivals
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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Mon, 17 Mar 2025, 9:00am
Join for Belfast’s annual St Patrick’s celebrations.
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Mon, 17 Mar 2025, 9:00am
Emerge from winter's retreat into spring's promise and let us awaken your senses and stir your soul with five weekends of sumptuous sounds.
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Mon, 17 Mar 2025, 9:00am
Seachtain na Gaeilge is the largest celebration of Irish language and culture, with events taking place throughout Ireland and all across the world.
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Mon, 17 Mar 2025, 9:00am
St Patrick’s Day 2025 will see over five thousand runners ‘back for the Craic’ as the SPAR Craic 10k road race returns in its full green…
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Mon, 17 Mar 2025, 9:00am
Féile an Earraigh is back for 2025 hosting plenty of events in the run up to St Patrick's Day.
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Mon, 17 Mar 2025, 10:30am
35.61 KM
Explore Mount Stewart’s unique gardens, known for their Mediterranean and exotic plants, while learning about the impact of climate change on their future.
Mount Stewart
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Mon, 17 Mar 2025, 11:00am
0.82 KM
This workshop is for intermediate to advanced students with a minimum 3 years instrument experience.
The MAC
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Mon, 17 Mar 2025, 11:00am
0.82 KM
This workshop is for intermediate to advanced students with a minimum 3 years instrument experience.
The MAC
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Mon, 17 Mar 2025, 11:00am
0.82 KM
This workshop is for intermediate to advanced students with a minimum 3 years instrument experience.
The MAC
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Mon, 17 Mar 2025, 12:00pm
This groundbreaking experience takes audiences on a multi-sensory journey back to 1989, immersing them in the euphoric rave scene.
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Mon, 17 Mar 2025, 12:00pm
Belfast TradFest is delighted to partner with Belfast City Council to programme and deliver St. Patrick’s Music Festival across March 14th – 17th.
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Mon, 17 Mar 2025, 12:00pm
1.02 KM
In this cross-community journey, you will visit sites linked to St Patrick’s story and reflect on how it can speak into our lives today.
Big Fish
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Mon, 17 Mar 2025, 12:00pm
0.82 KM
Examine Róis’s approach to songwriting with synths and electronics using Ableton.
The MAC
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Mon, 17 Mar 2025, 1:00pm
0.82 KM
Join in the fun this St Patrick’s Day with this all day family friendly céilí with one of Ireland’s finest Céilí callers and instructors.
The MAC
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Mon, 17 Mar 2025, 1:00pm
The acoustic stage is hosted by Jack Warnock and will see performances from Róisín Chambers & Ruairí Cunnane, Glengormley School of Traditional Music and more.
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Mon, 17 Mar 2025, 1:00pm
An afternoon of music, song, dance, and food with something for everyone to enjoy!
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Mon, 17 Mar 2025, 1:30pm
Enjoy a dazzling display of costume, music, dance and theatrical performances at our annual parade.
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Mon, 17 Mar 2025, 7:00pm
0.27 KM
Belfast TradFest presents, Cara Dillon, in Belfast’s historic Ulster Hall for an enchanting evening of compelling songs, stories and music.
Ulster Hall
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Mon, 17 Mar 2025, 8:00pm
0.82 KM
Evenings of folk music & song don’t get much better than spending your time in the company of the unwavering trio of Mike McGoldrick, John McCusker…
The MAC
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Tue, 18 Mar 2025, 9:00am
Emerge from winter's retreat into spring's promise and let us awaken your senses and stir your soul with five weekends of sumptuous sounds.
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Tue, 18 Mar 2025, 10:00am
Former activists and political ex-prisoners from within the Republican community host this 3-hour walking tour and provide in depth insight.
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Tue, 18 Mar 2025, 12:00pm
This groundbreaking experience takes audiences on a multi-sensory journey back to 1989, immersing them in the euphoric rave scene.
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Tue, 18 Mar 2025, 6:00pm
2.11 KM
A heart - warming story for all ages about a young boy, his favourite toy, and the transformative power of love.
Lyric Theatre
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Wed, 19 Mar 2025, 9:00am
Emerge from winter's retreat into spring's promise and let us awaken your senses and stir your soul with five weekends of sumptuous sounds.
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Wed, 19 Mar 2025, 11:00am
2.11 KM
A heart - warming story for all ages about a young boy, his favourite toy, and the transformative power of love.
Lyric Theatre
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Wed, 19 Mar 2025, 12:00pm
This groundbreaking experience takes audiences on a multi-sensory journey back to 1989, immersing them in the euphoric rave scene.
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Thu, 20 Mar 2025, 9:00am
Emerge from winter's retreat into spring's promise and let us awaken your senses and stir your soul with five weekends of sumptuous sounds.
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Thu, 20 Mar 2025, 12:00pm
This groundbreaking experience takes audiences on a multi-sensory journey back to 1989, immersing them in the euphoric rave scene.
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Thu, 20 Mar 2025, 6:00pm
2.11 KM
A heart - warming story for all ages about a young boy, his favourite toy, and the transformative power of love.
Lyric Theatre
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Thu, 20 Mar 2025, 7:00pm
1.47 KM
Steve Backshall’s Ocean is a love letter to the most exciting environment on our planet and a great way to learn more about what we need…
Queen's University
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Fri, 21 Mar 2025, 9:00am
Emerge from winter's retreat into spring's promise and let us awaken your senses and stir your soul with five weekends of sumptuous sounds.
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Fri, 21 Mar 2025, 12:00pm
This groundbreaking experience takes audiences on a multi-sensory journey back to 1989, immersing them in the euphoric rave scene.
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Fri, 21 Mar 2025, 6:00pm
2.11 KM
A heart - warming story for all ages about a young boy, his favourite toy, and the transformative power of love.
Lyric Theatre
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Sat, 22 Mar 2025, 9:00am
Emerge from winter's retreat into spring's promise and let us awaken your senses and stir your soul with five weekends of sumptuous sounds.
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Sat, 22 Mar 2025, 10:00am
This groundbreaking experience takes audiences on a multi-sensory journey back to 1989, immersing them in the euphoric rave scene.
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Sat, 22 Mar 2025, 12:00pm
1.73 KM
A beautiful tale of an unlikely friendship, a tour of the world and a heroic rescue. Based on the picture book written by Julia Donaldson.
Ulster Museum
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Sat, 22 Mar 2025, 1:00pm
Take a leisurely walking tour to explore Belfast's rich music scene, taking in some off the beaten track venues. Explore a vibrant music city with your…
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Sat, 22 Mar 2025, 1:00pm
1.73 KM
The screening of four new films produced as part of the outreach, skills development and international programmes.
Ulster Museum
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Sat, 22 Mar 2025, 1:45pm
From the creators of The Matrix and blockbuster producer Joel Silver comes this ground-breaking feature-length collection of nine original short films.
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Sat, 22 Mar 2025, 2:00pm
0.19 KM
Join the North Belfast Heritage Cluster on a walk round some of the most historic buildings in North Belfast.
Various Locations
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Sat, 22 Mar 2025, 2:30pm
2.11 KM
A heart - warming story for all ages about a young boy, his favourite toy, and the transformative power of love.
Lyric Theatre
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Sat, 22 Mar 2025, 3:00pm
1.73 KM
Five atmospheric, thoughtful and absorbing short dramas that explore the youth experience.
Ulster Museum
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Sun, 23 Mar 2025, 9:00am
Emerge from winter's retreat into spring's promise and let us awaken your senses and stir your soul with five weekends of sumptuous sounds.
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Sun, 23 Mar 2025, 10:00am
This groundbreaking experience takes audiences on a multi-sensory journey back to 1989, immersing them in the euphoric rave scene.
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Sun, 23 Mar 2025, 11:00am
A fabulous collection of Disney Short Films & Specials to enjoy on the BIG SCREEN!
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Sun, 23 Mar 2025, 2:30pm
2.11 KM
A heart - warming story for all ages about a young boy, his favourite toy, and the transformative power of love.
Lyric Theatre
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Mon, 24 Mar 2025, 9:00am
Emerge from winter's retreat into spring's promise and let us awaken your senses and stir your soul with five weekends of sumptuous sounds.
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Mon, 24 Mar 2025, 10:00am
0.4 KM
Two stunning new projects from Belfast-based Japanese artist Shiro Masuyama.
2 Royal Avenue
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Mon, 24 Mar 2025, 10:00am
0.4 KM
Brave Belfast Cailíní is a youth-led campaign that empowers young women and girls to support one another.
2 Royal Avenue
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Mon, 24 Mar 2025, 4:00pm
Join Belfast Sustainable Food Partnership for this two hour workshop exploring how to make better connections between the different parts of the system.
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Mon, 24 Mar 2025, 7:00pm
0.93 KM
The New York Times best-selling author, journalist and activist in conversation with Alan Meban.
Accidental Theatre
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Mon, 24 Mar 2025, 7:00pm
3.57 KM
Join former president of Sinn Féin and TD for Louth, Gerry Adams, as he talks about his new book ‘Cage Eleven: Prison Writings from Long Kesh’.
Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich
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Mon, 24 Mar 2025, 7:00pm
If we are in a planetary crisis (as all scientific evidence suggests), why do we not witness academia and academics acting as if it is a…
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Mon, 24 Mar 2025, 7:00pm
Jennifer Dempsey’s coming of age story about losing your way then finding it in the most unlikely of places.
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Mon, 24 Mar 2025, 7:30pm
1.47 KM
Join for a talk by Dr Cormac Moore marking the anniversary of the shelving of the Irish Boundary Commission report in 1925.
Queen's University
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Mon, 24 Mar 2025, 8:00pm
0.47 KM
Join for a performance and interview with this critically acclaimed stand-up, impressionist, writer and podcaster.
Limelight Belfast
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Tue, 25 Mar 2025, 9:00am
Emerge from winter's retreat into spring's promise and let us awaken your senses and stir your soul with five weekends of sumptuous sounds.
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Tue, 25 Mar 2025, 10:00am
0.4 KM
Two stunning new projects from Belfast-based Japanese artist Shiro Masuyama.
2 Royal Avenue
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Tue, 25 Mar 2025, 10:00am
0.4 KM
Brave Belfast Cailíní is a youth-led campaign that empowers young women and girls to support one another.
2 Royal Avenue
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Tue, 25 Mar 2025, 10:00am
Hear from key stakeholders and discuss how the demand for Integrated Education can be met.
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Tue, 25 Mar 2025, 10:00am
This conversational gathering will provide an opportunity to imagine and explore with others what makes for a culture of peace, locally, nationally and globally
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Tue, 25 Mar 2025, 2:00pm
Express Yourself Social Café flings open its doors for an afternoon of ideas and autobiographical musings by one of our finest poets.
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Tue, 25 Mar 2025, 2:00pm
A history talk and poetry reading around the life and times of Louis MacNeice’s father, a Protestant clergyman who didn’t sign the Ulster Covenant.
Belfast Cathedral
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Tue, 25 Mar 2025, 5:00pm
A tour by Dr. Conor McCabe, visiting some of the key places associated with James Connolly during his time in Belfast.
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Tue, 25 Mar 2025, 5:30pm
Artists Meadhbh McIlgorm and Lian Bell with an alternative gallery tour & conversation delving into the exhibition’s themes and stories.
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Tue, 25 Mar 2025, 6:00pm
2.11 KM
A heart - warming story for all ages about a young boy, his favourite toy, and the transformative power of love.
Lyric Theatre
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Tue, 25 Mar 2025, 6:00pm
A true story of guns, country and the IRA’s secret American army.
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Tue, 25 Mar 2025, 6:30pm
Join the Open University, Alliance for Choice, The Rainbow Project and Common Youth for an inspiring session where we envision the future we deserve.
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Tue, 25 Mar 2025, 7:00pm
0.27 KM
Stuart Bailie, author of ‘Trouble Songs: Music and Conflict in Northern Ireland’, looks back to the ferment of 1968.
Linen Hall Library
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Tue, 25 Mar 2025, 7:00pm
Jennifer Dempsey’s coming of age story about losing your way then finding it in the most unlikely of places.
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Tue, 25 Mar 2025, 8:00pm
1.14 KM
In the summer of 2023 Christopher Ward had an idea. It was simple: he would approach strangers on the street and ask them if he could…
Crescent Arts Centre
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Tue, 25 Mar 2025, 8:00pm
0.47 KM
Join for an entertaining event with David Baddiel in conversation with the BBC’s William Crawley.
Limelight Belfast
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Tue, 25 Mar 2025, 8:00pm
0.93 KM
A provocative yet convivial gathering to address ‘the political’ by participating in ‘the poetical’.
Accidental Theatre
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Wed, 26 Mar 2025, 9:00am
Emerge from winter's retreat into spring's promise and let us awaken your senses and stir your soul with five weekends of sumptuous sounds.
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Wed, 26 Mar 2025, 10:00am
0.4 KM
Two stunning new projects from Belfast-based Japanese artist Shiro Masuyama.
2 Royal Avenue
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Wed, 26 Mar 2025, 10:00am
0.4 KM
Brave Belfast Cailíní is a youth-led campaign that empowers young women and girls to support one another.
2 Royal Avenue
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Wed, 26 Mar 2025, 11:00am
2.11 KM
A heart - warming story for all ages about a young boy, his favourite toy, and the transformative power of love.
Lyric Theatre
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Wed, 26 Mar 2025, 12:00pm
0.82 KM
How might sharing dreams in community help us explore the relationship between humanity, technology and the shifting meaning of ‘connection’?
The MAC
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Wed, 26 Mar 2025, 12:15pm
A panel exploring the intersection of gender, power, and privilege when it comes to leadership positions.
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Wed, 26 Mar 2025, 3:00pm
Join some of the most marginalised communities in Belfast sharing their stories and experiences, speaking truth to power.
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Wed, 26 Mar 2025, 6:00pm
A screening of the documentary ‘Finding the Money’ followed by a facilitated conversation with economist Tony Weekes.
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Wed, 26 Mar 2025, 7:00pm
0.82 KM
A journey through singer-songwriter, filmmaker, and activist Tim Arnold’s life. Hosted by Stephen Coates and presented by Imagine! and The MAC.
The MAC
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Wed, 26 Mar 2025, 7:00pm
A panel of stakeholders involved with integrated education will discuss matters arising from new research being conducted at QUB.
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Wed, 26 Mar 2025, 8:00pm
1.14 KM
‘Here Comes Trouble’ is full of razor-sharp observations and scandalous one-liners, as Jo gets her claws into everything (and everyone) that annoys her.
Crescent Arts Centre
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Thu, 27 Mar 2025, 9:00am
Emerge from winter's retreat into spring's promise and let us awaken your senses and stir your soul with five weekends of sumptuous sounds.
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Thu, 27 Mar 2025, 10:00am
0.4 KM
Two stunning new projects from Belfast-based Japanese artist Shiro Masuyama.
2 Royal Avenue
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Thu, 27 Mar 2025, 10:00am
0.4 KM
Brave Belfast Cailíní is a youth-led campaign that empowers young women and girls to support one another.
2 Royal Avenue
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Thu, 27 Mar 2025, 10:00am
1.21 KM
Hear from a range of local Living Wage Employers about why the Living Wage is good for workers, good for business, and good for society.
Clifton House Belfast
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Thu, 27 Mar 2025, 10:00am
0.4 KM
Loosen up your creativity and and join this multi-ability group of artists to work on a large scale improv drawing.
2 Royal Avenue
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Thu, 27 Mar 2025, 11:30am
A workshop looking at how Rathlin islanders are developing community-led policymaking.
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Thu, 27 Mar 2025, 6:00pm
2.11 KM
A heart - warming story for all ages about a young boy, his favourite toy, and the transformative power of love.
Lyric Theatre
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Fri, 28 Mar 2025, 9:00am
Emerge from winter's retreat into spring's promise and let us awaken your senses and stir your soul with five weekends of sumptuous sounds.
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Fri, 28 Mar 2025, 10:00am
0.4 KM
Two stunning new projects from Belfast-based Japanese artist Shiro Masuyama.
2 Royal Avenue
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Fri, 28 Mar 2025, 10:00am
0.4 KM
Brave Belfast Cailíní is a youth-led campaign that empowers young women and girls to support one another.
2 Royal Avenue
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Fri, 28 Mar 2025, 6:00pm
2.11 KM
A heart - warming story for all ages about a young boy, his favourite toy, and the transformative power of love.
Lyric Theatre
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Sat, 29 Mar 2025, 9:00am
Emerge from winter's retreat into spring's promise and let us awaken your senses and stir your soul with five weekends of sumptuous sounds.
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Sat, 29 Mar 2025, 10:00am
0.4 KM
Two stunning new projects from Belfast-based Japanese artist Shiro Masuyama.
2 Royal Avenue
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Sat, 29 Mar 2025, 10:00am
0.4 KM
Brave Belfast Cailíní is a youth-led campaign that empowers young women and girls to support one another.
2 Royal Avenue
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Sat, 29 Mar 2025, 2:30pm
2.11 KM
A heart - warming story for all ages about a young boy, his favourite toy, and the transformative power of love.
Lyric Theatre
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Sun, 30 Mar 2025, 9:00am
Emerge from winter's retreat into spring's promise and let us awaken your senses and stir your soul with five weekends of sumptuous sounds.
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Sun, 30 Mar 2025, 10:00am
0.4 KM
Two stunning new projects from Belfast-based Japanese artist Shiro Masuyama.
2 Royal Avenue
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Sun, 30 Mar 2025, 10:00am
0.4 KM
Brave Belfast Cailíní is a youth-led campaign that empowers young women and girls to support one another.
2 Royal Avenue
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Sun, 30 Mar 2025, 12:00pm
0.12 KM
Celebrate Mother's Day at Café Parisien with elegant French charm, delicious dining, and stunning views of Belfast City Hall.
Parisien
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Sun, 30 Mar 2025, 2:30pm
2.11 KM
A heart - warming story for all ages about a young boy, his favourite toy, and the transformative power of love.
Lyric Theatre
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