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Dates: Block 1 Saturdays 5 September - 17 October (7 wks) | Block 2 Saturdays Saturday 7 November - 12 December (6 wks) Dates: Block 1 Saturdays 5 September - 17 October (7 wks) | Block 2 Saturdays Saturday 7 November - 12 December (6 wks) Times: 12pm - 2pm Cost: Block 1 - £52.50 | Block 2- £45 Ages: 10-17 Join our ISLAND YOUTH THEATRE ACADEMY! If your kids love drama, dance and singing, they’ll have a blast at IYT. Enrol for the Year but pay in Blocks for financial ease. Only bookable through Arts Reception. Please call us to book at 02892452447 or pop into the Arts Centre to book in person.
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Saturdays just got LOCA! DJs, samba dancers, conga lines & shot limbos. Join Belfast's ultimate Cuban brunch fiesta, 12–6PM!
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The plight of the polar bear is captured with style and grace in this documentary that highlights the tragedy and beauty of the natural world in the era of man-made climate change.
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Dive into Belfast history with a guided tour of the last Victorian public baths on the island of Ireland! Templemore Baths has been serving the people of East Belfast for over 130 years as a Victorian bath house. Today, its legacy survives through the Heritage Centre's exhibition, which tells the remarkable stories of the work and leisure that were central to the lives of the locals. The building's pools, ticket office, laundry and slipper baths have all be restored with displays and interactive panels that weave the long and fascinating stories of the generations of people that used these baths daily, and our passionate local guides will tell you the unique and engaging history of Belfast's working class during the Victorian Industrialisation, WWII, and so much more. Join a guided tour to learn more about Templemore Baths, it's architecture, social history, leisure and sport, and the epic restoration which saved the building. Our friendly guides have a wealth of local knowledge which ensures a unique experience and our onsite café is a great spot for a coffee, cake, or light lunch.
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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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Explore a vibrant City of Music! A music-filled and fun walking tour around Belfast, in association with the Oh Yeah Music centre
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Enjoy an exclusive 30 minute performance by a talented local musician, to round out this popular music-filled journey across the city. You'll get to hear about the wealth of musical talent in Belfast across a wide range of genres, while enjoying a specially curated music playlist. Along the way you will hear anecdotes about Van Morrison, Gary Lightbody and Snow Patrol, James Galway, Ruby Murray, Ottilie Patterson and many other music ‘legends’. You’ll find out about Belfast’s famous punk bands of the late 70s, our jazz, pop, Traditional Irish, rock, classical, electronic and many other genres of music vibrant today. The tour will take in the city’s oldest pub, Kelly’s Cellars, the city’s oldest church, First Presbyterian Rosemary Street, modern music venues, record shops, outdoor venues and a Victorian Music Hall. Belfast is alive with music. Come discover why Belfast deserves the prestigious UNESCO City of Music title it was awarded in November 2021. The tour is delivered by Creative Tours Belfast and ends with a visit to Oh Yeah, where you’ll be shown around the fascinating collection of music memorabilia in its NI Music Exhibition, before settling down to enjoy a fabulous performance. Please note, the tour starts from outside the Ulster Hall, Bedford Street. £27.00 Posted In: Tours , Live Music Tagged: Family Friendly
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Enjoy an exclusive 30 minute performance by a talented local usicina, to round out this popular music-filled journey across the city. You'll to hear about the wealth of musical talent in Belfast across a wide range of genres, while enjoying a specially curated music playlist. Along the way you will hear anecdotes about Van Morrison, Gary Lightbody and Snow Patrol, James Galway, Ruby Murray, Ottilie Patterson and many other music ‘legends’. You’ll find out about Belfast’s famous punk bands of the late 70s, our jazz, pop, Traditional Irish, rock, classical, electronic and many other genres of music vibrant today. The tour will take in the city’s oldest pub, Kelly’s Cellars, the city’s oldest church, First Presbyterian Rosemary Street, modern music venues, record shops, outdoor venues and a Victorian Music Hall. Belfast is alive with music. Come discover why Belfast deserves the prestigious UNESCO City of Music title it was awarded in November 2021. The tour is delivered in association with the Oh Yeah Music Centre, in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter. The tour ends with a visit to Oh Yeah, where you’ll be shown around the fascinating collection of music memorabilia in its NI Music Exhibition, before settling down to enjoy a fabulous performance by talented local musician Jack Devlin. The tour starts at 1pm from outside the Ulster Hall, Bedford Street. What's included… A great walking tour to discover Belfast's musical history Performance show by talented local musician Jack Devlin Your own experienced guide £26.00 All Ages Posted In: Tours Tagged: All Ages
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A workshop using reproduced club-culture ephemera to create collaborative zines exploring queer memory, nightlife & DIY archival practices.
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Come join us for Saturday Afternoon Trad Session at The Crescent - expect an afternoon of tunes, songs and craic in the Café space of the building. Led by banjo player James Carson , he will be joined by a variety of local musicains at each session. You are more than welcome to come along with your instrument and join in on this relaxed, informal session, learn a new tune or two, or just sit back with a coffee and a snack from Cafe Husk. Running between 1.00 - 3.00pm, these sessions are free to attend, family friendly and open to all. Can't make Saturday 7 November ? Other sessions dates are: Saturday 3 October Saturday 5 December
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Join members of The Drawing Journal for an exhibition walkaround of their exhibition ‘Between Two Breaths’ at Queen Street Studios, Belfast
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IT'S BACK & IT'S BIGGER & BETTER THAN EVER!!! THE 'WORLD'S MOST EXCITING CIRCUS IS BACK' FOR 2026!!!
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Sat 19 Sept - 24 Oct | 7 Nov - 12 Dec | 2-4pm There's something satisfying about getting hands-on at the potter's wheel. Explore hand-building, coiling, slab techniques, and the creative possibilities of moulds, slips, glazes and more for all skill levels. Dates: Saturdays Block One: 19 Sept - 24 Oct | Block Two: 7 Nov - 12 Dec Time: 2-4pm Cost: £90 per block* There's something satisfying about getting hands-on at the potter's wheel. Explore hand-building, coiling, slab techniques, and the creative possibilities of moulds, slips, glazes and more for all skill levels. *Block One is now Fully Booked
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Helena Gouveia Monteiro is an experimental filmmaker and visual artist from Portugal, currently living in Dublin. She creates films, books, and multimedia installations that engage different levels of visual and cultural recognition to question our perception of language and audiovisual experiences. She manages Dubh Film Lab in Dublin, and is a member of L’Abominable/Navire Argo and Filmwerkplaats. Her new film Laoi Shuibhne|Sweeney’s Lay is currently in production with the support of the film project award from the Arts Council of Ireland. We are screening some of her recent works, showing the range of her analogue and digital experimentation and her ongoing interest in materiality and the sensory possibilities of film: ends meet (2025) SKINFLICKER (2024) Man of Aral (2023) Purkyně’s Dusk (2021) Um Filme Pela Palestina (2025) Laoi Shuibhne|Sweeney’s Lay (in production) Helena will also be running an introduction to Super 8 film workshop; see here for more details.
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This tour of this ancient and atmospheric graveyard will introduce you to many remarkable people who are interred here. Their stories will be brought to life by a professional actor who will share compelling tales of hardship & death, of fame & success. You will be drawn into their world. Stand before the nameless Friar, listen in on a cheeky Frenchman in the courtroom, stand deferentially before the Marquis and his Butler. Hear from the dodgy grave digger, the flamboyant actor, Belfast’s favourite baker and many others. Step through the Gothic gateway and meet the colourful characters of early Belfast.
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Belfast City Blues Festival is 15 Years in the running. Providing the best of Blues Music to Belfast city with the festival every June and through the Guinness Blues Café at Belfast Venue The Deer’s Head.
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Would you like to learn how to meditate, go beyond your thinking, balance your subtle system and learn simple tools for self-mastery?
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Every Saturday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Booking not required. Come along to have Lego building fun. Fun and creative ideas for things to make and build Lego. Duplo is available for younger children.
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Sahaja Yoga is a unique method of meditation that establishes a deep state of inner silence, peace and joy.
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Join us once a month to discuss your favourite books with fellow enthusiasts. First Saturday of every month from 2:00pm – 3:00pm Booking essential. t: 028 9266 9345 Tea and coffee provided Ask Staff for details
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A Farther Shore (2026) Bright Umbrella Drama Company
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The peerless director of Drive My Car and Evil Does Not Exist, Ryusuke Hamaguchi, returns with another deeply considered and exquisitely paced drama. His first film set in Europe, it follows the story of nursing home director, Marie-Lou, who, while at a professional impasse, meets terminally ill playwright, Mari. The two women forge a friendship based on shared language, experience and a desire to understand the world and attempt to make it better. A humane film that touches on the profound while being firmly rooted in everyday experience. Themes of aging, illness, care and empathy, art, communication and the human ability to reason are expertly offered with poise and grace. The two leads, Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto, jointly won the Best Actress prize at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year.
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Selling Fast FAITH HEALER A Lyric Theatre Production | Presented as part of the Belfast International Arts Festival Tickets & Info Sat 10 Oct - Sat 14 Nov 2026 Preview SAT 10 OCT - TUE 13 OCT 2026 Press Night WED 14 OCT 2026 14:30 | 19:30 £16-£40 Main Stage BOOK NOW Classic - Suitable for 14+ Running time: Act One: 1 Hour 20 minutes Interval: 20 Minutes Act Two: 1 Hour 5 minutes Written by Brian Friel Directed by Emma Jordan This production includes a content warning. Ableist slurs / Reference to self harm or suicide / Reference to violence / Strong or offensive language / reference to miscarriage Show Less Learn More Social Story Our Social Story has been created to support visitors who may benefit from knowing what to expect before attending the show. It offers a friendly, step-by-step overview of the theatre experience, from arriving at the venue to enjoying the performance. Download Now Performance Accessibility Audio Described More information on the Audio Described Performance 08 NOV 14:30 Close Audio Described Performances Audio Described performances give you a live commentary about the action happening on the stage. It’s a great way for anyone who finds it difficult to see the details of a performance to still enjoy coming to the theatre. More information. Captioned Performance More information on the Captioned Performance 11 NOV 19:30 Close Captioned Performance Captioning converts the spoken word into text that provides people with hearing loss access to live performance. In captioning, the words appear on a screen at the same time as they are sung or spoken. Signed Performance More information on the Signed Performance 29 OCT 19:30 Close Signed Performance During a signed performance a BSL and ISL interpreter stand at the side of the stage, clearly visible to the audience, and interpret the spoken word and sound effects for d/Deaf patrons. Discounts and Offers Lyric+ Discount 2-for-1 on Previews (31 Jan)* 10% Discount on Tuesday and Wednesday performances* Learn More *Subject to Membership Tier and T&Cs. Multibuy Offer Our multibuy offer gives the best value for money across Lyric main stage shows. Book 3 or more main stage shows at once and save 15% on all B&C tickets Learn More *Subject to availability Community, Artist & Student Discount Community groups, Artists & Students can enjoy £16 tickets for Lyric Theatre-produced shows on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and matinees. Learn More Become A LYRIC+ MEMBER Become A LYRIC+ MEMBER Enjoy priority booking at the best prices, 2 For 1 tickets and exclusive benefits. BECOME A MEMBER One of Brian Friel’s most enduring plays, Faith Healer returns in a production that brings together three acclaimed Northern Irish actors, Conleth Hill, Lisa Dwyer Hogg and Chris McCurry. Faith Healer weaves an extraordinary tale of a travelling healer who, after making his way through Wales and Scotland, returns to his homeland of Ireland in the hope of regaining his fading powers. Frank Hardy offers miracle cures to the sick and suffering, but as a man who is part showman, part shaman, his gift is astonishing and dangerously unreliable. Frank, his wife Grace, and his manager Teddy, each recounts their shared life on the road. As their memories clash and competing versions of the past emerge, Friel’s spellbinding prose crafts a powerful and haunting exploration of memory, belief and the stories we tell. Hailed by The Guardian (2024) as one of the greatest plays of the twentieth century, this play has captivated audiences internationally since its 1979 Broadway premiere. Experience the compelling revival of Friel’s masterpiece return to Belfast as part of the Lyric Theatre’s 75th anniversary season. "A quietly devastating study of pain recollected and the transfiguring nature of memory. It is one of those rare works of art audiences are destined to recall as a deeply personal experience, and you'll find yourself trying to sort out the different visions of reality… long after the play is over." — The New York Times The Company Lisa Dwyer Hogg Grace Conleth Hill Frank Hardy Chris McCurry Teddy Brian Friel Writer Emma Jordan Director Stuart Marshall Set Designer Paul Keogan Lighting Designer Enda Kenny Costume Designer Garth McConaghie Composer & Sound Designer Close Date & Times Date & Times Date Time Fri 30 Oct 2026 19:30 Limited Availability Sat 31 Oct 2026 14:30 Sold Out Sat 31 Oct 2026 19:30 Choose seats Sun 01 Nov 2026 14:30 Limited Availability Tue 03 Nov 2026 19:30 Choose seats Wed 04 Nov 2026 19:30 Choose seats Thu 05 Nov 2026 14:30 Choose seats Thu 05 Nov 2026 19:30 Choose seats Fri 06 Nov 2026 19:30 Limited Availability Sat 07 Nov 2026 14:30 Sold Out Sat 07 Nov 2026 19:30 Limited Availability Sun 08 Nov 2026 14:30 Audio Described Choose seats Tue 10 Nov 2026 19:30 Choose seats Wed 11 Nov 2026 19:30 Captioned Choose seats Thu 12 Nov 2026 14:30 Choose seats Thu 12 Nov 2026 19:30 Choose seats Fri 13 Nov 2026 19:30 Limited Availability Sat 14 Nov 2026 14:30 Limited Availability Sat 14 Nov 2026 19:30 Limited Availability Reviews “One of the best productions of Faith Healer you’re ever likely to see” “Luminous revival of Brian Friel's Masterpiece” “Beautifully Crafted”
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Pride and Prejudice and 80's Hits! returns to the Waterfront Hall after sold-out world premiere from 05 - 07 November 2026! After three sold-out performances, standing ovations every night and rave reactions from audiences, Pride and Prejudice and 80's Hits! is returning to the Waterfront Hall this November. Kaleidoscope has announced that its hit new musical will be back for a limited three-performance run, giving audiences another opportunity to experience the production that had Belfast laughing, cheering, dancing in the aisles and singing along. The world premiere in May exceeded all expectations, selling out every performance and earning enthusiastic praise from both audiences and critics. Now, due to overwhelming public demand, the company is bringing the production back to the city's premier entertainment venue. A fresh and joyful reimagining of Jane Austen's beloved classic, Pride and Prejudice and 80's Hits! combines the wit and romance of one of literature's greatest love stories with the unforgettable soundtrack of the 1980s. Packed with iconic pop anthems, colourful characters and plenty of laughs, the show has quickly established itself as one of Northern Ireland's newest musical theatre success stories. Writer and director Kerry Rooney MBE said: We were overwhelmed by the respon se to the premiere. Every performance had an incredible atmosphere, with audiences on their feet singing and dancing along by the finale. "The reaction has been beyond anything we could have hoped for, so we're absolutely delighted to be bringing the show back to the Waterfront Hall." Kerry continued: "The wonderful thing about this production is that it appeals to so many people. Whether you're a lifelong Jane Austen fan, you grew up with the music of the 1980s, or you simply enjoy a great night at the theatre, there's something for everyone. We're looking forward to welcoming back those who saw the show in May, while introducing it to audiences who have been hearing what all the buzz is about." Featuring a talented local cast, dazzling costumes, energetic choreography and a soundtrack filled with some of the biggest hits of the decade, Pride and Prejudice and 80's Hits! transforms Austen's timeless tale into an unforgettable feel-good musical. For those who missed out on tickets during the sold-out premiere - or simply want to experience the magic again - this November's performances offer the perfect opportunity. Thursday Performance in Aid of NI Children’s Hospice We’re delighted to announce that all proceeds from the Thursday night performance of Pride and Prejudice and 80’s Hits! will go to NI Children’s Hospice , supporting the vital work they do for children and families across Northern Ireland. Enjoy a feel-good evening of romance, comedy and unforgettable 80s hits while helping to support an incredible local cause.
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The Hollow (2026) Fiery Angel Ltd
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A traditional Irish music session: musicians gather to play tunes together, rather than a billed performance. Listeners are welcome.
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A relaxed and inclusive afternoon comedy show featuring up-and coming talent, as well as familiar favourites of the NI comedy scene.
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In 2005, the Belfast Film Festival curated a series of screenings and commissioned a publication on racism in Belfast. This was in response to multiple media outlets describing the city as ‘the most racist’ in the world, and was an attempt to understand how cinema and the moving image can be intertwined with race and racism. 20 years have passed and the world is almost unrecognisable. The advent of social media and the blurred lines of news and fake news has created an environment in which racist pogroms can be incited through AI-generated posts. When the moving image is being manipulated to manipulate others, how can cinema be used to combat this hatred? This panel discussion brings together activists, community workers and film scholars to discuss the question posed and how cinema might fill a vacuum, on a community level, where our own political system has failed. Taking part in the panel will be: Dr Kim-Marie Spence (QUB) Kim-Marie Spence is Lecturer in Cultural Industries and Policy at Queen’s University Belfast. She is also an adjunct lecturer at the Caribbean School of Media & Communication (CARIMAC) at the University of the West Indies (Jamaica). Her research focuses on cultural policy and cultural industries with a focus on Non-West music industries. Recently, she has turned her attention to Black Music/ians in Northern Ireland, as part of a project on British Black Music with the Black Music Research Unit, University of Westminster – which is currently the subject of a BBC Black Music project with the V&A East. Kim-Marie is also a former Jamaica Film Commissioner/Head of Creative Industries. She is director of sits on the boards of international award-winning cultural institutions, The MAC Belfast; Kingston Creative; and Co-Chair of the John Hansard Gallery. Dr Elspeth Vischer Dr Elspeth Vischer is a filmmaker, writer and project coordinator based in Belfast. Elspeth runs the production company Vish Films and specialises in making non-fiction and experimental work concerned with counter-hegemonic perspectives. To date Elspeth has had films screened at international festivals including Docs Ireland, Gaze, Silver Wave, Canada and RVK Feminist, Reykjavik. Elspeth completed a Creative Practice PhD at Queen’s University in 2023 and has been published in numerous academic journals. Elspeth coordinated the Northern Ireland Now Project with Nerve Centre and Northern Ireland Screen between October 2023 – July 2026. This project aimed to diversify the Digital Film Archive through collaborative community engagement across Belfast and the North of Ireland. From August 2026 Elspeth has been a part of the Belfast Stories team working as a Coordinator to bring community engagement and story gathering to this large scale screen centre, creative space and visitor hub due to open in Belfast 2030. Tabassum Islam Susmi Tabassum Islam is a PhD researcher at Ulster University, studying South Asian women’s participation in the UK film industry. Working as a film programmer across Bangladesh, Netherlands, Scotland and Northern Ireland, she has delivered more than 25+ community film screenings in the past three years, driven by a commitment to making cinema more accessible for the underserved audience. This has led to roles including Sparks Programmer at Belfast Film Festival and, currently, Project Facilitator for Spotlight NW at the Nerve Centre. She also hosts Conversations Across Borders, a podcast featuring South Asian film talent from around the world. Claire Mullaly Claire Mullaly is a film and borders researcher. Her fields of research are censorship, identities, and the role of cinema as the alternative public sphere in activism and resistance.
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The Human Voice by Jean Cocteau in a new version by Darren Murphy. Performed by Nicky Harley and Directed by Emma Jordan. Presented by Prime Cut Productions.
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A traditional Irish music session: musicians gather to play tunes together, rather than a billed performance. Listeners are welcome.
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A traditional Irish music session: musicians gather to play tunes together, rather than a billed performance. Listeners are welcome.
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Scream for me, Belfast! Come along to the biggest rock gig of each month. Great music, cold drinks and loud classic 70s & 80s rock hits!
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The upcoming Austrian director with a singular vision, Sandra Wollner, returns with her latest film, a story of a family tragedy, a trip to Tenerife in the hope of finding existential answers, and one woman’s relationship with her daughters and a teenaged family friend. With reference to small, personal gestures that almost go unnoticed, patterns of behaviour, and the deeply forged bonds of childhood, youth and parenthood, the film captures the precarity of young life and the mystery of memory while being continually surprising and captivating, like a meandering dream. It’s a moving film with a quietly bold style and nontraditional method of storytelling, set against the backdrop of both urban Berlin’s sleek lines and the rugged volcanic coastline of Tenerife’s north coast. The film was screened at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year where it won the prestigious Un Certain Regard award for emerging filmmakers, and is the German entry for the 2027 Oscars.
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The team at SARC join with collaborators from Brain Injury Matters and Drake Music NI to present a performance showcase of three projects exploring inclusion and belonging through participatory approaches to sound and music. Luminous Interfaces (Franziska Schroeder) features three improvisations created with co-designed accessible instruments including VR, AI colour-tracking and adapted game controller technologies. It Flows with No Electrics (John D’Arcy), explores the lived experience of brain injury through music, sound and visuals. Touching the Ear (Pedro Rebelo), a performance developed with deaf participants, explores different ways of feeling music. For further information on the venue, here is a link to the accessibility guide: https://www.accessable.co.uk/queen-s-university-belfast/access-guides/sonic-arts-research-centre#6336941E-283E-BE49-A044-3A96A4742D21
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Come and learn some French dances, with our wonderful tutor, Vanessa Franchetti from Monaco.