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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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Tuesday 24 June 2025

Belfast Photo Festival 2025

Tue, 24 Jun 2025, 9:00am

This June, explore the ‘Biosphere’ as Belfast Photo Festival's 11th edition transcends documentation and creativity.

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ALIENS / The Work In Progress

Tue, 24 Jun 2025, 5:00pm

1.73 KM

Following the remarkable success of The Flats, Alessandra Celesia returns to Docs Ireland with a ‘performed’ masterclass alongside Marta McIlduff.

Ulster Museum

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Docs Ireland 2025

Tue, 24 Jun 2025, 5:00pm

Docs Ireland launches its seventh festival programme celebrating documentary legends and announces new Irish Language Talent Development Scheme

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Move Ya Body: The Birth of House

Tue, 24 Jun 2025, 6:30pm

1.31 KM

Out of the underground dance clubs on the South Side of Chicago, a group of friends turn a new sound into a global movement.

Queen's Film Theatre - QFT

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Operation Bogeyman: The Folk Horror Landscape of 1970s Northern Ireland

Tue, 24 Jun 2025, 6:30pm

1.31 KM

Operation Bogeyman is an essay film that navigates the intersections of folklore, horror, and psychological warfare during the Troubles.

Queen's Film Theatre - QFT

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From Ground Zero

Tue, 24 Jun 2025, 8:30pm

1.31 KM

From Ground Zero is an anthology film directed by 22 different Palestinian directors.

Queen's Film Theatre - QFT

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Wednesday 25 June 2025

Belfast Photo Festival 2025

Wed, 25 Jun 2025, 9:00am

This June, explore the ‘Biosphere’ as Belfast Photo Festival's 11th edition transcends documentation and creativity.

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Docs Ireland 2025

Wed, 25 Jun 2025, 11:00am

Docs Ireland launches its seventh festival programme celebrating documentary legends and announces new Irish Language Talent Development Scheme

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(De)Framing the Asylum

Wed, 25 Jun 2025, 11:00am

1.31 KM

This workshop explores the relationship between documentary filmmaking and various forms of radical psychiatry.

Queen's Film Theatre - QFT

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Andy Glynne – Marketplace Training

Wed, 25 Jun 2025, 12:30pm

1.31 KM

This one day, in-person workshop, led by documentary trainer Andy Glynne, will give filmmaking teams the essential skills needed to navigate the Marketplace.

Queen's Film Theatre - QFT

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Diana Lelonek: Lunchtime Talk and Tour

Wed, 25 Jun 2025, 1:00pm

0.08 KM

Join photographer Diana Lelonek to discuss the unique objects presented in ‘Centre for Living Things’.

Belfast City Hall

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North Cormorant Island

Wed, 25 Jun 2025, 1:00pm

1.31 KM

Until the 1960’s the village was prosperous from rice-farming, fishing and raising cattle.

Queen's Film Theatre - QFT

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Reimagining Archives: Creative AV Performance and Sound Design

Wed, 25 Jun 2025, 2:00pm

0.68 KM

Dive into a unique, hands-on experience that blends select clips from Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive with music technology and performance tools

Oh Yeah Music Centre

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Always (A Letter to Childhood)

Wed, 25 Jun 2025, 6:15pm

1.31 KM

Always focuses on an exceptionally talented child, Youbin Gong, tracking his profound psychological evolution through poetry as he transitions from childhood.

Queen's Film Theatre - QFT

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The Negotiator

Wed, 25 Jun 2025, 6:30pm

Docs Ireland are honoured to welcome Senator George Mitchell and Heather Mitchell in person for this Docs Ireland gala screening.

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Doppelgängers

Wed, 25 Jun 2025, 6:30pm

Many people think the idea of humans living on the Moon is mad.

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Publishing & A Pint with Karol Szymkowiak & Toby Smith

Wed, 25 Jun 2025, 7:00pm

3.9 KM

Calling all photographers! Join Karol Szymkowiak and Belfast Photo Festival’s Toby Smith for a hands-on editing session at the Boundary Bar.

Boundary Taproom

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Pavements

Wed, 25 Jun 2025, 7:00pm

0.68 KM

An examination of the iconic 90s indie band, “Pavements” appears to be just another music documentary, until it doesn’t.

Oh Yeah Music Centre

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Tenx9

Wed, 25 Jun 2025, 7:30pm

Tenx9 is delighted to again be teaming up with the Belfast Photo Festival for true stories on the theme Natural along with accompanying photos.

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The Pink Room: A Night of David Lynch Talking and Being Talked About

Wed, 25 Jun 2025, 9:00pm

0.56 KM

David Lynch often said that when he finished a film, people would ask him to talk about it. His constant response was to say the ‘film…

The Deer’s Head & Bell’s Brewery

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Thursday 26 June 2025

Belfast Photo Festival 2025

Thu, 26 Jun 2025, 9:00am

This June, explore the ‘Biosphere’ as Belfast Photo Festival's 11th edition transcends documentation and creativity.

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Anna Zagradoska: Lunchtime Talk & Tour

Thu, 26 Jun 2025, 1:00pm

1.61 KM

Join photographer Anna Zagradoska to discuss the process and locations presented in ‘Alternaria Alternata’.

Botanic Gardens

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Docs Ireland 2025

Thu, 26 Jun 2025, 1:00pm

Docs Ireland launches its seventh festival programme celebrating documentary legends and announces new Irish Language Talent Development Scheme

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Creative Documentary Making in Focus

Thu, 26 Jun 2025, 1:00pm

1.31 KM

The State of the Irish & UK Documentary Industry event will present a first public roundtable discussion addressing issues within the documentary community.

Queen's Film Theatre - QFT

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Atlantean

Thu, 26 Jun 2025, 1:00pm

1.31 KM

Atlantean is a quartet of documentary films and accompanying book (The Atlantean Irish, 2005).

Queen's Film Theatre - QFT

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Meet the Broadcasters

Thu, 26 Jun 2025, 5:00pm

1.31 KM

In advance of the sixth Docs Ireland Marketplace, the festival welcomes guests and attendees to join for a networking event.

Queen's Film Theatre - QFT

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The Shadow Scholars

Thu, 26 Jun 2025, 6:00pm

1.31 KM

Oxford Professor Patricia Kingori investigates the hidden, global multi-billion dollar ‘fake essay’ industry, leading her to the young ‘shadow scholars’ of Keny

Queen's Film Theatre - QFT

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A State of Passion

Thu, 26 Jun 2025, 6:15pm

1.31 KM

This was Ghassan’s sixth and most horrific Gaza “war”. Why does he do it? How does it impact his family?

Queen's Film Theatre - QFT

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Wszystko Ma Źyć (Everything Needs to Live)

Thu, 26 Jun 2025, 6:30pm

Everything Needs to Live portrays the unusual daily life of Anna Kurkurina.

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David Keenan – Words on Canvas | Focla Ar Chanbhás

Thu, 26 Jun 2025, 6:30pm

0.68 KM

Four years after the breakthrough success of his debut album Beginner’s Guide to Bravery, Dundalk songwriter & musician David Keenan, is at a crossroads.

Oh Yeah Music Centre

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From Idea to Screen: Shorts Programme & filmmaker Sam Howard in Conversation

Thu, 26 Jun 2025, 6:30pm

What does it take to become a filmmaker today? Come and see where it all begins!

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Latina, Latina

Thu, 26 Jun 2025, 8:15pm

1.31 KM

A hybrid documentary on fascist-era architecture in Italy.

Queen's Film Theatre - QFT

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Friday 27 June 2025

Belfast Photo Festival 2025

Fri, 27 Jun 2025, 9:00am

This June, explore the ‘Biosphere’ as Belfast Photo Festival's 11th edition transcends documentation and creativity.

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Docs Ireland 2025

Fri, 27 Jun 2025, 10:00am

Docs Ireland launches its seventh festival programme celebrating documentary legends and announces new Irish Language Talent Development Scheme

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Spotlight on Poland

Fri, 27 Jun 2025, 11:00am

0.82 KM

Docs Ireland is honoured to spotlight the documentary film industry of Poland, and the infrastructures and mechanisms that keep it sustainable.

The MAC

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The Gap In Consent

Fri, 27 Jun 2025, 11:45am

0.6 KM

14 Irish documentary filmmakers speak about ethics, consent and relationships with their subjects in the making of their films.

Belfast Exposed

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Karol Szymkowiak: Lunchtime Talk & Tour

Fri, 27 Jun 2025, 1:00pm

Join photographer Karol Szymkowiak to discuss the project and publishing of ‘0169-8629 5223-01750’.

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Queen’s University Belfast Film Student Showcase

Fri, 27 Jun 2025, 1:00pm

1.31 KM

These selection of films include a concept documentary about online skincare influencers, a touching story about a career as a Belfast barber and more!

Queen's Film Theatre - QFT

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Amanda

Fri, 27 Jun 2025, 6:00pm

1.31 KM

Amanda has painted in isolation for years, using art as both expression and refuge.

Queen's Film Theatre - QFT

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Sane Inside Insanity – The Phenomenon of Rocky Horror

Fri, 27 Jun 2025, 6:15pm

1.31 KM

Sane Inside Insanity chronicles the extraordinary journey of “Rocky Horror” from its inception in early 1970s London to its status as a global cultural phenomen

Queen's Film Theatre - QFT

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How to Build a Library

Fri, 27 Jun 2025, 6:30pm

Two intrepid Nairobi women decide to transform what used to be a whites-only library until 1958 into a vibrant cultural hub.

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Saturday 28 June 2025

Belfast Photo Festival 2025

Sat, 28 Jun 2025, 9:00am

This June, explore the ‘Biosphere’ as Belfast Photo Festival's 11th edition transcends documentation and creativity.

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Level 1: Introduction to your Digital Camera

Sat, 28 Jun 2025, 10:00am

0.6 KM

This practical, hands-on course is designed both for beginners and those wishing to refresh previous knowledge.

Belfast Exposed

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Docs Ireland 2025

Sat, 28 Jun 2025, 10:45am

Docs Ireland launches its seventh festival programme celebrating documentary legends and announces new Irish Language Talent Development Scheme

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Comber Earlies Food Festival

Sat, 28 Jun 2025, 11:00am

A celebration of the local PGI status Comber Earlies potatoes and the delicious local food and drink offering, live music, entertainment and more!

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Photography Walk: Ridge Trail at Divis

Sat, 28 Jun 2025, 1:00pm

12.8 KM

Join photographer Polly Garnett and members of the Belfast Hills Partnership's Wild Youth programme for a guided photography walk along the Ridge Trail.

Divis and the Black Mountain

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Sunday 29 June 2025

Belfast Photo Festival 2025

Sun, 29 Jun 2025, 9:00am

This June, explore the ‘Biosphere’ as Belfast Photo Festival's 11th edition transcends documentation and creativity.

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Docs Ireland 2025

Sun, 29 Jun 2025, 11:00am

Docs Ireland launches its seventh festival programme celebrating documentary legends and announces new Irish Language Talent Development Scheme

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Belfast Docs

Sun, 29 Jun 2025, 2:15pm

1.31 KM

Belfast Film Festival was commissioned by Belfast 2024 to deliver a community-focused training series in documentary filmmaking.

Queen's Film Theatre - QFT

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A Want in Her

Sun, 29 Jun 2025, 6:00pm

1.31 KM

A Want In Her is an immersive, first person account of the cost of love, and how difficult it can be to escape.

Queen's Film Theatre - QFT

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Monday 30 June 2025

Belfast Photo Festival 2025

Mon, 30 Jun 2025, 9:00am

This June, explore the ‘Biosphere’ as Belfast Photo Festival's 11th edition transcends documentation and creativity.

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Thursday 3 July 2025

Late Night Art Belfast 2025

Thu, 03 Jul 2025, 5:00pm

0.19 KM

Enjoy an evening celebration of visual arts at Belfast galleries.

Various Locations

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Saturday 5 July 2025

Belfast Music Walking Tour

Sat, 05 Jul 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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