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17:50

Fjord

Queen's Film Theatre · South Belfast · Film
This searching, Palme d’Or-winning moral dilemma pits preaching conservative Christian parents against a holier-than-thou liberal system. An evangelical family move to a small Norwegian town. Their seemingly placid adjustment is shattered when suspicions around their children’s wellbeing place the parents under severe scrutiny. Cristian Mungiu ( 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days ) masterfully crafts an ambivalent social drama that raises fundamental questions and avoids easy answers, asking us to ponder how unbiased our own sense of empathy is.
15; English subtitlesTickets & info
18:00

The Ties That Bind - Secret Song

The Duncairn · Music
STRICTLY 18+ - Doors 6pm Secret Song: A Night of Musical Celebration A very special West Cork live music and spoken-word event at The Duncairn The Secret Song Music Festival takes place annually at Levis Corner House in Ballydehob for 11 years. And just as its name suggests, the lineup is a secret. On the day, audiences and performers arrive without knowing who else will be playing. Over the years, the festival has welcomed surprise performances from Lisa Hannigan, Ye Vagabonds, Jen Grant, Mick Flannery, SOAK, Rozi Plain, Lily Lyons and George Houston. At its heart, Secret Song is a celebration of original live music, spontaneity and the joy of discovering something unexpected. Audiences take a chance on the mystery lineup and are richly rewarded. On Saturday 14 November, a programme of exceptionally talented musicians, curated by Levis Corner House, will perform across various stages at The Duncairn. As always, no names are announced in advance. Expect a brilliant evening showcasing the vibrancy and creativity of Irelands cultural scene. A Creative Ireland Shared Island ‘The Ties That Bind’ collaboration. Event details • Date: Saturday 14 November 2026 • Venue: The Duncairn, Belfast • Doors / start: 6pm • Tickets: £25 & BF —————————————- The 2026 The Ties That Bind Creative Ireland–Shared Island project brings together Levis’ Corner House (West Cork), The Duncairn (Belfast), Wexford and South Derry (Sperrins) in a cross-community creative exchange. Supported by Cork County Council Arts Office and Belfast City Council - www.creativeireland.gov.ie photo @ Rachel Cullen
£2518+Tickets & info
18:30

Cabaret Christmas Variety Evening Show 14th November

Cabaret Supper Club · Theatre & dance · Food & drink
Our Christmas Evening Variety Show offers the perfect blend of dinner, entertainment, and festive revelry for a night of pure indulgence. Begin your evening at 6:30 PM, with time to savour a delicious holiday meal and festive drinks. As the clock strikes 8 PM, the stage comes alive with an extraordinary showcase of talent: Enchanting Drag Performances that leave you spellbound. Sultry Burlesque Numbers that dazzle under the spotlight. Laugh-out-loud comedy to ignite your festive cheer. Breathtaking Aerial Acrobatics that mesmerise and amaze. Dynamic Dance Routines infused with the joy of the season. The magic doesn’t end there. After the main show, keep the festivities alive during our Post-Show Party Hour, where the music keeps flowing, and the dance floor stays alive with laughter and joy. Ideal for Christmas parties, romantic evenings, or a spectacular night out with friends, our evening shows are guaranteed to make your holiday season unforgettable. Don’t miss out on Belfast’s premier Christmas entertainment. Book your table now and step into a night of wonder and excitement at Cabaret Supper Club! Main Show Starts at 9:00PM
£55Venue listing
18:30

Christmas Lights Switch-on

Belfast City Hall · City centre · Family
The Lord Mayor of Belfast will be joined by local artists and performers on stage to light up Belfast for the festive season. This will be a ticketed event. Tickets will be available from www.visitbelfast.com from 10am on Tuesday 3 November. Our switch-on event marks the start of Christmas in Belfast. There will be plenty of opportunities to enjoy festive events including: music and animation across Belfast 2 Royal Avenue activities, and the Christmas market
FreeVenue listing
19:00

20th Anniversary Tour Songs From The Deep Forest with Duke Special

Mandela Hall · Music
Announcing the 20th Anniversary Belfast show, celebrating one of Ireland’s most unique and timeless records, Songs From The Deep Forest. Described as “a quiet triumph of enduring artistry”, Songs from the Deep Forest remains a beautifully imaginative collection of songs — full of warmth, poetic storytelling and the unmistakable voice and piano-driven melodies that made Duke Special such a singular artist. Rather than ageing, the album has only grown richer with time. Its softness, theatrical charm and refusal to follow trends are exactly what makes it still resonate so deeply two decades later. "I can’t believe that it’s been 20 years since Songs from the Deep Forest was released. To mark its 20th anniversary, I’ll be performing the album in its entirety, along with the wonderful Temperance Society Chip Bailey and some special guests. Hope to see you there!” - Duke Special
£30Tickets & info
19:00

Duke Special - Songs From The Deep Forest 20th Anniversary

Mandela Hall · Music
Duke Special and Special Guest, Aqualung Announcing the 20th Anniversary Belfast show, celebrating one of Ireland’s most unique and timeless records, Songs From The Deep Forest. Described as “a quiet triumph of enduring artistry”, Songs from the Deep Forest remains a beautifully imaginative collection of songs — full of warmth, poetic storytelling and the unmistakable voice and piano-driven melodies that made Duke Special such a singular artist. Rather than ageing, the album has only grown richer with time. Its softness, theatrical charm and refusal to follow trends are exactly what makes it still resonate so deeply two decades later. " I can’t believe that it’s been 20 years since Songs from the Deep Forest was released. To mark its 20th anniversary, I’ll be performing the album in its entirety, along with the wonderful Temperance Society Chip Bailey and some special guests. Hope to see you there! Duke Special x" This is a fully Seated Show
£3018+Tickets & info
19:30

Big Love: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Belvoir Studio Theatre · Music
Big Love return with their brilliant tribute to the legendary Fleetwood Mac! There are no events at Belvoir Studio Theatre that have been as popular over the last few years as Big Love! They regularly sell out their shows and leave a disappointed waiting list of devoted fans so don’t miss out, get your tickets today! Fleetwood Mac have surged in popularity in recent years. finding a whole new generation of fans via social media. This show is guaranteed to appeal to all ages and all levels of Mac devotion. As a fully live six-piece Fleetwood Mac tribute show with an authentic sound, Big Love’s exciting show covers all the hits of the phenomenally successful Buckingham-Nicks era of the band, as well as referring back to the classic Peter Green line-up. The show is an intimate cabaret event to which you can Bring Your Own Bottle (and glasses!). There will only be soft drinks, sweets and ice cream for sale at the venue.
£25Venue listing
19:30

Gulliver in Love

The MAC · The Studio · City centre · Theatre & dance · LGBTQ+ · Outburst Festival
Details In a world of horses, men and questionable life choices, one adventurer is searching for love. Skydiving from the 300th anniversary of Belfast-inspired classic, Gulliver's Travels, Galway-based theatre artist Raphaël Adams drops Gulliver into the world of modern-day queer dating, in a daring new interactive theatre show where you, the audience, take meet-cutes to a whole new level. Jonathan Swift meets Grindr as we join Gulliver on a surreal journey through queer parties, where only the best can make it to the top. A satirical performance that places audiences at the centre of a dating odyssey, Gulliver in Love reveals just how sexy 18th century literature can be. During his night out, our intrepid explorer asks us: "what does connection look like in a culture shaped by prescribed social scripts, digital loneliness and sanitised queerness?". Can you help Gulliver find real love? Age Guidance: 18+
£7–1518+Tickets & info
19:30

Hard Rain Ensemble presents: Death of Naturalist

Harty Room, Music Building · Music
Hard Rain with special guests Malachy Frame and Sarah Richmond This programme is a reflection on the relationship between human beings and nature, drawing on poetry and text. It challenges the idea that humanity has constructed itself as separate from, and superior to, nature. This also considers parallels within our society in how throughout history, patriarchal culture has similarly constructed women as subordinate and acquiescent. Birding By Ear by Perry Goldstein was developed out of a long-standing collaboration with writer Richard Powers. His six bespoke bird-themed poems serve as a subtle thematic precursor to his ecological novel The Overstory. They explore specific birds, examining what human beings project onto nature out of a deep-seated loneliness and desire to connect. Áine Mallon's Songs for Revered Scorned Women (world premiere performance) was written in collaboration with Emily DeDakis. In this song cycle each movement uniquely adopts the perspective of a woman drawn from history, mythology, or religion, who has served as the archetype for misogynistic treatment or the establishment of patriarchal standards. Greg Caffrey composed his setting of Seamus Heaney's acclaimed poetry collection Death of a Naturalist in 2020 with this version for Hard Rain written in 2022 while Relativity and Revelation by Sarah Lianne Lewis sets poems by American poet J.L. Williams alongside translated traditional Japanese tanka - haiku. The juxtaposition of the stillness and serenity of the heron against the innate complexities of our human interactions, becomes a reflection on our fragile existence in the natural world. Birding by Ear (2019) - 19' Perry Goldstein / Poetry by Richard Powers *Irish premiere Song of the Birds (1998) - Sally Beamish 4' / From Catalan Folksong Songs from Revered Scorned Women 2025 - Áine Mallon 13' / Text by Emily DeDakis *World premiere -- Relativity and Revelation (2015) - Sarah Lianne Lewis - 13' / Poetry by J.L.Williams Buaneitilt (2022) - 4' Jane O’Leary / Poetry by Emily Dickinson Death of a Naturalist (2020/22) - 14' / Poetry by Seamus Heaney
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19:30

NOW THE 90’s TRIBUTE BAND

The Belfast Empire Music Hall · South Belfast · Music
Now The 90’s tribute band return on Saturday 14th November, asking all the proper questions. What’s going on? Where did you come from, where did you go? What is she going to look like with a chimney on her? These huge 90’s shows always sell out, so get on the ball – tickets on sale from Ticketmaster online (follow the link), or save on booking fees and collect a physical ticket by calling in person at The Empire Bar (great for large groups).
£15Tickets & info
19:30

The McGurks Bar Tragedy

Waterfront Hall · Theatre & dance
The McGurk’s Bar Tragedy will feature at Waterfront Hall 14-16 November 2026. Written by award-winning playwright, Martin Lynch, The McGurk's Bar Tragedy is one of the greatest Belfast stories NEVER told. 15 innocent victims were killed in a no-warning bomb in December 1971, the biggest loss of life in Belfast throughout the Troubles. Lynch, who was born and brought up 2 streets from McGurk’s, concentrates on the incredible individual stories of those killed, including 2 young teenagers. The playwright met all the families and has included their heart-breaking stories in the play. Act 1 is set in the early part of the evening where customers, are enjoying a Saturday night drink. The craic is mighty as Lynch’s dockland humour and storytelling is given full reign among the bar patrons including 4 dockers and 2 women. Concurrently, the play also follows the UVF gang as they meet up and plan the bomb, raising the tension of what is to follow. Seven professional actors, led by Paddy Jenkins (May McFettridge’s side-kick) and Conor Grimes (Fireball in The History Of The Troubles (accordin’ to my Da ), will lead the 7-strong cast. 30 community actors from North Belfast will add a powerful, epic quality to the production. Matthew McElhinney ( Stones In His Pockets, The Blind Fiddler ), directs.
£27Tickets & info
20:00

DORIS DAY: A Date with the Girl Next Door aw26

Island Arts Centre · Lisburn · Music
Sat 14 Nov | 8pm Studio Theatre | £20 An evening of songs and stories of Doris Day’s life. Truly DiVine brings Doris back to life with all of her sweet glamour and charm, but beware, all may not have been as it seemed – as real life truths are revealed. Join singer, actress and entertainer Truly DiVine and her band for an intimate show - you are welcome to dress up and sing along as you soak up the nostalgic atmosphere. Truly DiVine - Vocals Eamonn Moran - Guitar Niall Hughes - Double Bass Patrice Brun - Saxophone Date: Sat 14 Nov Time: 8pm Cost: £20 Location: Studio Theatre An evening of songs and stories of Doris Day’s life. Truly DiVine brings Doris back to life with all of her sweet glamour and charm, but beware, all may not have been as it seemed - as real life truths are revealed. Join singer, actress and entertainer Truly DiVine and her band for an intimate show - you are welcome to dress up and sing along as you soak up the nostalgic atmosphere. Truly DiVine - Vocals Eamonn Moran - Guitar Niall Hughes - Double Bass Patrice Brun - Saxophone
Venue listing
20:00

Ocean Colour Scene

Ulster Hall · Music
Indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced their tour for 2026, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their classic album Moseley Shoals coming to Ulster Hall on 14 & 15 November 2026! Released in April 1996, at the height of the Britpop era, Moseley Shoals was Ocean Colour Scene’s second album and immediately became a huge success. Reaching number 2 on the UK Albums Chart, Moseley Shoals featured the massive hit singles ‘The Riverboat Song’, ‘You’ve Got It Bad’, ‘The Day We Caught The Train’ and ‘The Circle’ and was certified as triple-platinum after spending an incredible 92 weeks on the chart. In August that year, Oasis invited Ocean Colour Scene to be their special guests at one of their historic concerts held at Knebworth. Performing a blistering set in front 125,000 people, Ocean Colour Scene firmly cemented their status as one of Britain’s biggest bands. For the Moseley Shoals 30th anniversary tour, in addition to playing all the highlights from Moseley Shoals, Ocean Colour Scene will play a career-spanning set to include all their other hits and fan favourites, such as ‘Hundred Mile High City’, ‘Travellers Tune’, ‘Better Day and ‘Profit In Peace’, amongst many others. Ocean Colour Scene’s lead singer Simon Fowler said, “It’s hard to believe that Moseley Shoals turns 30 in 2026. We owe so much to that album, so it’s exciting to be able to look forward this very special anniversary and celebrate with our amazing fans at some of the UK’s most prestigious venues.” Formed in Birmingham in 1989, Ocean Colour Scene began crafting songs in the spirit of the soul, folk and blues greats who inspired them, with words and melodies that would soon chime with the hearts and minds of the group’s fiercely loyal fanbase. After a few years honing their sound, Ocean Colour Scene became a household name with the release of Moseley Shoals, which was quickly followed by the Top 10 albums Marchin’ Already (1997), One From The Modern (1999) and Mechanical Drift (2001). Enjoying an incredible run of seventeen Top 40 singles - which included nine successive Top 20 singles – Ocean Colour Scene are not only one of the UK’s most successful groups, they are also renowned as one of the country’s very best live bands.
£51.50Tickets & info
20:00

The Bjorn Identity - Tribute to ABBA

Island Arts Centre · Lisburn · Music
The Bjorn Identity - a Tribute to ABBA, celebrating 50 years of Dancing Queen! Europe’s, most authentic live ABBA show marks the legacy of ABBA’s greatest song – Dancing Queen with a welcome return to Island Hall Lisburn. The Bjorn Identity is a faithful tribute to ABBA, an even boasts real-life couples playing their part to capture the magic of the originals Swedes ‘on stage’ chemistry. Expect to be impressed by their uncanny vocals & physical likeness, stunning array of replica costumes, attention to detail as well as Benny’s iconic spinning white Yamaha piano. A two-hour - disco throwback concert full of ABBA’s greatest hits and more. This high-energy show promises nostalgia and Gimme Gimme glamour for all you Super Troupers. Secure your tickets early for the time of your lives, in this perfectly stage crafted ABBA ‘in concert’ reproduction. Quotes “I saw the real Abba in Dublin in 1979 and have seen several tribute acts since. The Bjorn Identity are right up there with the best” - Trish Loughman - Dublin “Capture the essence of ABBA like no other” – Abba Official Fan Group “Looks like ABBA, sounds like ABBA” – The Ticket, BBC Radio Ulster “The Costumes, the choreography, the voices… EVERYTHING!” – 3 for 1 Trinity Concerts, Germany Additional marketing info: This year ‘Dancing Queen’ reached the milestone of one billion views on YouTube for its official video and is the second oldest song to join the ‘One Billion Views Club’ with the 1976 track only beaten by Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ (1975) proving that the legacy of ABBA is as enduring as ever, with fans from 8 to 80! Special Offer: Buy 10 tickets and get the 11th free! Show finishes 10.20pm approx. The Bjorn Identity - a Tribute to ABBA, celebrating 50 years of Dancing Queen! Europe’s, most authentic live ABBA show marks the legacy of ABBA’s greatest song – Dancing Queen with a welcome return to Island Hall Lisburn. The Bjorn Identity is a faithful tribute to ABBA, an even boasts real-life couples playing their part to capture the magic of the originals Swedes ‘on stage’ chemistry. Expect to be impressed by their uncanny vocals & physical likeness, stunning array of replica costumes, attention to detail as well as Benny’s iconic spinning white Yamaha piano. A two-hour - disco throwback concert full of ABBA’s greatest hits and more. This high-energy show promises nostalgia and Gimme Gimme glamour for all you Super Troupers. Secure your tickets early for the time of your lives, in this perfectly stage crafted ABBA ‘in concert’ reproduction. Quotes “I saw the real Abba in Dublin in 1979 and have seen several tribute acts since. The Bjorn Identity are right up there with the best” - Trish Loughman - Dublin “Capture the essence of ABBA like no other” – Abba Official Fan Group “Looks like ABBA, sounds like ABBA” – The Ticket, BBC Radio Ulster “The Costumes, the choreography, the voices… EVERYTHING!” – 3 for 1 Trinity Concerts, Germany Additional marketing info: This year ‘Dancing Queen’ reached the milestone of one billion views on YouTube for its official video and is the second oldest song to join the ‘One Billion Views Club’ with the 1976 track only beaten by Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ (1975) proving that the legacy of ABBA is as enduring as ever, with fans from 8 to 80! Special Offer: Buy 10 tickets and get the 11th free! Show finishes 10.20pm approx.
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20:00

The Budvar Music Trail: Mark Hegan plus Support

The Black Box · City centre · Music
Since picking up the guitar at age twelve, Mark’s achievements have been numerous; from sold out shows and tours across Ireland and the U.K., to NI Music Prize nominations and airtime on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2 and RTE Radio 1. Now, with two EPs under his belt and a year of touring that included support slot dates with the legendary Irish band Aslan, Mark's determination to cement himself as one of Ireland's most promising artists is steadfast.
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20:45

SCREEN/PRINT: Rocky

Queen's Film Theatre · South Belfast · Film
Take a ringside seat to Rocky 's big screen return, in celebration of its 50th anniversary, 4K restored. Each attendee will receive a free illustrated poster by Irish illustrator Cathal Duane . Struggling Philadelphia boxer Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) has a chance to become a somebody when heavyweight champion Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) comes up with the Bicentennial gimmick of fighting a sure-ringer and easily winning the bout himself. But someone forgot to tell Rocky, who trains earnestly. And in the climactic fight sequence, the "Italian Stallion" gets his wish: to go the distance... against all the odds. Screening as part of the Naughton Gallery’s SCREEN/PRINT series in collaboration with QFT and UsFolk. This specially commissioned illustrated poster for Rocky was created by Irish illustrator Cathal Duane.
12ATickets & info
21:00

Nite Tales | SATURDAYS | Free Guestlist

Ollie's · Clubbing · Music
NITE TALES @ OLLIE’S 🌙 9PM–3AM of pure late-night energy ⚡️ Live music in the TIPI from 10:30PM 'till LATE 🎶 DJ Iscream & DJ Jordan spinning hip hop, RnB, disco & house all night long 🔥 Table packages from £220 🍾 - send us a DM on FB or Insta or message us on 07718428695 to book! Deep. Dark. Disco. See you there?
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21:00

VANTA - Where Sound & Light Unfold - Phase 2

Oh Yeah Music Centre · Music
Following the success of its debut last year, VANTA returns as part of this year’s Sound of Belfast Festival, bringing with it a new phase of the immersive audio-visual experience from Timmy Stewart & The Fully Automatic Model. Described as a collaborative exploration where sound and light meet, VANTA moves beyond the traditional boundaries of a live music event, creating an environment where electronic music, visual art, lighting and performance come together as an evolving experience. The second phase of VANTA builds on the foundations established at last year’s event, taking the project into new territory and continuing its exploration of the relationship between sound, light, space & audience. Across the night, the Oh Yeah Music Centre becomes the setting for an experience designed to unfold around the audience, combining carefully constructed electronic soundscapes with an evolving visual & lighting environment. For Timmy Stewart & The Fully Automatic Model, the return of VANTA represents the next step in an ongoing creative experiment, that embraces technology, improvisation and atmosphere while remaining rooted in Belfast's vibrant independent music art&s community.
£1518+Tickets & info
21:00

Wild Horse Nine

Queen's Film Theatre · South Belfast · Film
Martin McDonagh returns with another tragi-comic two-hander with a razor-sharp script and outstanding performances from a stellar cast. After the success of The Banshees of Inisherin , McDonagh has turned his attention to Chile in the 1970s, where two CIA men discuss morality and mortality during a dispatch to the vanishingly remote and metaphorically rich Easter Island. With John Malkovich as the ailing Chris, mentor to Sam Rockwell’s Lee, and idiosyncratic support from Steve Buscemi, Parker Posey and Tom Waits, the film is an accidental allegory for present-day politics with trademark bittersweet notes, sweeping landscapes and strategically-placed horses.
15Tickets & info
22:00

STEREO SESSIONS ft. JONAS BLAKE & HIJAXX

Thompsons Garage · Clubbing
STEREO SESSIONS ft. 🔊In The Club JONAS BLAKE : HIJAXX 🌴On The Terrace JOVIK : CHANTY SAT 14 NOV : THOMPSONS Join us at Thompsons every Saturday as the hottest names in House Music spin exclusive dj sets for the ‘Stereo Sessions’ … See You On The Dancefloor! 🍾 Earlybird Table Packages Available 🍹 Earlybird Drinks Promos On Offer #ThompsonsGarage #Belfast #Nightclub #HouseMusic #DJ #Clubbing #Saturday
£5–13018+Tickets & info

Tomorrow 25 listings

17:30

Primetime

Queen's Film Theatre · South Belfast · Film
Robert Pattinson continues his run of astonishing 2026 performances as he portrays the To Catch a Predator presenter Chris Hansen in this vivid and propulsive drama. It’s 2006 and despite its unconventional methods, To Catch a Predator is a US TV hit. When executives decide to move the show to a primetime slot, Hansen and his production team must up the ante to keep their audience, no matter the cost. Merritt Wever and Skyler Gisondo also impress in this absorbing narrative feature debut from documentary filmmaker Lance Oppenheim ( You Can See Everything ).
15Tickets & info
18:30Doors

Niall Horan: Dinner Party Live on Tour

The O2 Belfast · Music
IT'S NEARLY TIME! Doors open: 6:30PM Show Starts: 7:30PM Support Act: Flowerovlove For ease of entry: We advise customers with floor tickets to enter via The O2 Pavilion ground floor entrance opposite Hollywood Bowl, and tickets for Doors 3-24 to enter via the main front doors of The O2 Belfast. VIP package holders should enter via the first door on the left hand side of the main entrance to The O2 Belfast. Please note: No overnight camping or exceptionally early queueing will be permitted. All times are approximate and subject to change. PLAN YOUR NIGHT Food & Drink As soon as the doors open at The O2 Belfast, you’ll find a variety of food and drink options ready to go. From great-value meal deals to quick service and plenty of choices, we've got something for every taste. Check out our options here . Traffic & Parking Traffic around the venue and Odyssey car parks is expected to be busy. Check out live traffic and roadworks updates via TrafficWatchNI here . The O2 Belfast car park is now operating a ticketless parking system. For all information and FAQs ahead of your visit, please click here . Lounge Upgrades Elevate your evening in our Rewards Lounge. Check out what's included and eligibility criteria here . Heineken® Lounge Menu If you have purchased tickets to the Heineken Lounge for this event, please find the set menu for the evening here. Niall Horan is coming to The O2 Belfast this November! Chart-topping global superstar Niall Horan has announced “DINNER PARTY” LIVE ON TOUR. Named for his new album, Dinner Party, the UK and European leg will kick off in September and finish in Belfast with two shows at The O2 Belfast. There’s something about sharing a table that feels like sharing a future and Dinner Party brings the listener into that experience with warmth, wit and sincerity. The album is cinematic and organic, with songs that play like memories being gently created. Julian Bunetta and John Ryan, Horan’s longtime collaborators, served as executive producers. His other creative partners and co-writers included Afterhrs, Amy Allen, Ian Franzino, Andrew Haas, Steph Jones, Rocky Block and Joel Little. Horan, who recently teamed up with Myles Smith on “Drive Safe,” is featured on the cover of GQ HYPE which describes Dinner Party as “a collection of sincere sepia-toned songs that Horan says he began to write in 2024 after turning 30, when he was able to slow down, reflect on the past, savour the present, and imagine his future.”
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19:00

Reimagining the Belfast Showband

Harland & Wolff Staff Club · Music
What happens when Belfast’s showband legacy meets a new generation of musicians? The Strand ran as a Variety Theatre from 1984–1987 and has hosted many showbands over its 90-year history. For this event, we bring together long-standing musician George Jones of Clubsound with emerging Belfast musicians from Shamrock Showband, with special guests including Trevor Kelly. Together, they will explore the history and legacy of the showbands, their influence on Belfast’s music scene and the ways that tradition continues to inspire contemporary musicians. George will share memories and stories from the showband era – from the music and musicians to the venues, audiences and culture surrounding the scene. Shamrock Showband will take inspiration from George’s repertoire, reimagining and reinterpreting selected songs from a contemporary perspective before coming together for a special live performance. Period-inspired archive film and photographs will bring the era to life. Taking place at the historic Harland & Wolff Staff Club, this evening of conversation, archive material and live music will celebrate the golden era of the showbands while looking to the future. This pilot event marks the beginning of a longer-term Strand project exploring how Belfast’s musical heritage can be shared between generations and brought back to life.
£15Tickets & info
19:30

Dani Larkin

The Crescent Arts Centre · South Belfast · Music
Acclaimed songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Dani Larkin has announced a new Belfast show at The Crescent this November. Dani released the universally acclaimed album Next Of Kin , at the start of 2026, a stunning progression of her sound, fusing her signature storytelling with bold new sonic textures to create a record that is as urgent as it is unforgettable. “One of the finest songwriters of our times” Gary Lightbody “Electrifying singer-songwriter and folk award nominee” The Irish Times “Hotly tipped singer-songwriter” Mark Radcliff, BBC Radio 2 “That rich contralto voice she has, only Larkin and Annie Lennox have that sort of richness to their vocal” Sean Rocks, RTÉ ‘Beautiful, powerful…absolutely stunning.’ Anita Rani, Woman’s Hour
£17.50Venue listing
19:30

The McGurks Bar Tragedy

Waterfront Hall · Theatre & dance
The McGurk’s Bar Tragedy will feature at Waterfront Hall 14-16 November 2026. Written by award-winning playwright, Martin Lynch, The McGurk's Bar Tragedy is one of the greatest Belfast stories NEVER told. 15 innocent victims were killed in a no-warning bomb in December 1971, the biggest loss of life in Belfast throughout the Troubles. Lynch, who was born and brought up 2 streets from McGurk’s, concentrates on the incredible individual stories of those killed, including 2 young teenagers. The playwright met all the families and has included their heart-breaking stories in the play. Act 1 is set in the early part of the evening where customers, are enjoying a Saturday night drink. The craic is mighty as Lynch’s dockland humour and storytelling is given full reign among the bar patrons including 4 dockers and 2 women. Concurrently, the play also follows the UVF gang as they meet up and plan the bomb, raising the tension of what is to follow. Seven professional actors, led by Paddy Jenkins (May McFettridge’s side-kick) and Conor Grimes (Fireball in The History Of The Troubles (accordin’ to my Da ), will lead the 7-strong cast. 30 community actors from North Belfast will add a powerful, epic quality to the production. Matthew McElhinney ( Stones In His Pockets, The Blind Fiddler ), directs.
£27Tickets & info
19:45

Fjord

Queen's Film Theatre · South Belfast · Film
This searching, Palme d’Or-winning moral dilemma pits preaching conservative Christian parents against a holier-than-thou liberal system. An evangelical family move to a small Norwegian town. Their seemingly placid adjustment is shattered when suspicions around their children’s wellbeing place the parents under severe scrutiny. Cristian Mungiu ( 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days ) masterfully crafts an ambivalent social drama that raises fundamental questions and avoids easy answers, asking us to ponder how unbiased our own sense of empathy is.
15; English subtitlesTickets & info
20:00

Ocean Colour Scene

Ulster Hall · Music
Indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced their tour for 2026, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their classic album Moseley Shoals coming to Ulster Hall on 14 & 15 November 2026! Released in April 1996, at the height of the Britpop era, Moseley Shoals was Ocean Colour Scene’s second album and immediately became a huge success. Reaching number 2 on the UK Albums Chart, Moseley Shoals featured the massive hit singles ‘The Riverboat Song’, ‘You’ve Got It Bad’, ‘The Day We Caught The Train’ and ‘The Circle’ and was certified as triple-platinum after spending an incredible 92 weeks on the chart. In August that year, Oasis invited Ocean Colour Scene to be their special guests at one of their historic concerts held at Knebworth. Performing a blistering set in front 125,000 people, Ocean Colour Scene firmly cemented their status as one of Britain’s biggest bands. For the Moseley Shoals 30th anniversary tour, in addition to playing all the highlights from Moseley Shoals, Ocean Colour Scene will play a career-spanning set to include all their other hits and fan favourites, such as ‘Hundred Mile High City’, ‘Travellers Tune’, ‘Better Day and ‘Profit In Peace’, amongst many others. Ocean Colour Scene’s lead singer Simon Fowler said, “It’s hard to believe that Moseley Shoals turns 30 in 2026. We owe so much to that album, so it’s exciting to be able to look forward this very special anniversary and celebrate with our amazing fans at some of the UK’s most prestigious venues.” Formed in Birmingham in 1989, Ocean Colour Scene began crafting songs in the spirit of the soul, folk and blues greats who inspired them, with words and melodies that would soon chime with the hearts and minds of the group’s fiercely loyal fanbase. After a few years honing their sound, Ocean Colour Scene became a household name with the release of Moseley Shoals, which was quickly followed by the Top 10 albums Marchin’ Already (1997), One From The Modern (1999) and Mechanical Drift (2001). Enjoying an incredible run of seventeen Top 40 singles - which included nine successive Top 20 singles – Ocean Colour Scene are not only one of the UK’s most successful groups, they are also renowned as one of the country’s very best live bands.
£51.50Tickets & info
20:00

Tia Bow Album Launch: The Blackberry Path with support from Clare Galway

Oh Yeah Music Centre · Music
Tia Bow launches her debut album Blackberry Path, a multidisciplinary live work combining songwriting, spoken word and video design, with a sound described by Hot Press as “bridging folk, rock and electronica.” The critically acclaimed performance is characterised by Allan Leonard in Slugger O’Toole as “richer for weaving personal story with universal experiences, inspired by specific places and human connection, and speaking to everyone on its journey.” Produced by Michael Mormecha, the album features Clare Galway, who will open the night with a solo set before joining Danny Trouton and Tia Bow for the Sound of Belfast Festival album launch. “A unique artist, deeply in touch with the landscape around her.” - Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, RTÉ’s Folk on One “Eclectic, experimental and effervescent compositions, celebrating music's power to heal, unify and encourage.” - Simon Fallaha, SI Arts NI
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Wild Horse Nine

Queen's Film Theatre · South Belfast · Film
Martin McDonagh returns with another tragi-comic two-hander with a razor-sharp script and outstanding performances from a stellar cast. After the success of The Banshees of Inisherin , McDonagh has turned his attention to Chile in the 1970s, where two CIA men discuss morality and mortality during a dispatch to the vanishingly remote and metaphorically rich Easter Island. With John Malkovich as the ailing Chris, mentor to Sam Rockwell’s Lee, and idiosyncratic support from Steve Buscemi, Parker Posey and Tom Waits, the film is an accidental allegory for present-day politics with trademark bittersweet notes, sweeping landscapes and strategically-placed horses.
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