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Island Arts Centre · Lisburn · Workshops & classes
Tutor: Rosie Parkes Discover how pointed nib calligraphy adds a personal and festive touch to cards, gifting, your Christmas table and more. Modern calligraphy, using a pointed nib and inks, allows for more freedom, creativity and individuality than formal classical scripts. Rosie from Ink Drops Calligraphy will guide you in letterforms, layout techniques and colour blending. You will learn to create stylish strokes with a dip pen that responds to your hand’s pressure - soon you will find your own rhythm and flair and have fun in the process. Generous resources will be provided, including beautiful sparking metallic inks, worksheets, different papers, gift tags and cards for you to experiment and troubleshoot with, along with inks, paints and different nibs to try. Perfect for beginners or anyone wishing to refresh their skills. All materials provided. Please be aware there may be ink splashes, you might want to bring an apron. Tutor: Rosie Parkes Date: Saturday 7 Nov Time: 10am-1pm Cost: £32 Discover how pointed nib calligraphy adds a personal and festive touch to cards, gifting, your Christmas table and more. Modern calligraphy, using a pointed nib and inks, allows for more freedom, creativity and individuality than formal classical scripts. Rosie from Ink Drops Calligraphy will guide you in letterforms, layout techniques and colour blending. You will learn to create stylish strokes with a dip pen that responds to your hand’s pressure - soon you will find your own rhythm and flair and have fun in the process. Generous resources will be provided, including beautiful sparking metallic inks, worksheets, different papers, gift tags and cards for you to experiment and troubleshoot with, along with inks, paints and different nibs to try. Perfect for beginners or anyone wishing to refresh their skills. All materials provided. Please be aware there may be ink splashes, you might want to bring an apron.
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ISLAND YOUTH THEATRE Minis aw26

Island Arts Centre · Lisburn · Theatre & dance
Block 1: Sat 5 Sept – Sat 17 Oct (7wks) Minis (£42), Block 2 Sat 7 Nov – Sat 12 Dec (6 wks) Minis £36 Dates: Block 1 Saturdays 5 September - 17 October (7 wks) | Block 2 Saturdays Saturday 7 November - 12 December (6 wks) Times: 10am - 10:45am Cost: Block 1 - £42 | Block 2- £36 Ages: 4-5 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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Mindful Makes - Mandala with Aroona Murphy (One-Day Class)

The Duncairn · Workshops & classes
Saturday 7th November 10am - 12pm Cost: £18 Materials included Register Come along to a colour filled morning of Mandala painting; a relaxing and meditative art form where symmetric patterns are created using dots of paint of varying sizes, with designs built outward from a central point onto a surface, and this class, you can choose from a stone surface or canvas, whichever appeals to you most You will get to experiment with various dotting tools while learn how to layer the different sized paint dots, creating an intricate, personal and unique design. Posted in Classes & Workshops Tagged In-Centre Class
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Silver Jewellery Making: Earrings Workshop

The Crescent Arts Centre · South Belfast · Workshops & classes
Learn basic metalsmithing techniques and create silver jewellery. In this one day workshop you will make a unique pair of silver earrings. You will be encouraged to incorporate your own design ideas within the guided process and available materials. You will learn how to saw and shape silver, try simple soldering techniques, and receive some tips and tricks on how to finish the piece to a high standard. The workshop is intended for complete beginners, but if you already have experience in jewellery making, you will be able to advance or refresh your skills as well. All tools and materials are provided.
£96Tickets & info
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Winter Wellness with Leasha Hogan Sold out

The Duncairn · Workshops & classes
Join us for this workshop where you will learn how to make easy herbal remedies using local plants and herbs to support yourself this winter. Guided by Community Herbalist Leasha Hogan of Grá Fiánta Herbal, participants will create their own herbal care pack to take home, which will include immune-boosting tonics, cold fighting teas, and other useful remedies for the winter months. All materials will be provided, but you may wish to bring a notepad and pen.
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Winter Wellness Workshop with Leasha Hogan (One-Day Class)

The Duncairn · Workshops & classes
Saturday 7th November 10am – 12pm Cost: £18 Materials included Register Join us for this workshop where you will learn how to make easy herbal remedies using local plants and herbs to support yourself this winter. Guided by Community Herbalist Leasha Hogan of Grá Fiánta Herbal, participants will create their own herbal care pack to take home, which will include immune-boosting tonics, cold fighting teas, and other useful remedies for the winter months. All materials will be provided, but you may wish to bring a notepad and pen. Posted in Classes & Workshops Tagged In-Centre Class
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10:30

Rhythm and Rhyme (Saturday)

Lisburn City Library · Lisburn · Family
Every Saturday from 10:30am - 11:00am Drop in session - no booking required Rhythm and Rhyme is an exciting free programme to introduce children aged 0 - 4 years to the wonder of rhymes, songs and stories in the library. Rhythm and Rhyme is a great opportunity for children to have fun and learn in a relaxed venue while giving parents and carers the chance to socialise. Ask staff for details t: 028 9266 9345 e: lisburncity.library@librariesni.org.uk
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10:45

PULSE#2 Daytime Rave

Oh Yeah Music Centre · Music
For Sound of Belfast 26, we are hosting PULSE#2 — a daytime clubbing experience for anyone who wants to move, connect, let go and feel joy! Join dancer lead Aisling McCormick along with DJ Venus Dupree in an immersive music‑led experience where you can: • Dance without judgement • Lose yourself in the rhythm and reconnect with your body. • Show up alone and still feel part of something Come as you are. Move how you want. No pressure. No posing. Just music, movement and connection. Your ticket includes an 1 hour dance class led by vibe-master Aisling McCormick who will focus on safely warming up your body and introduce simple, accessible movement ideas. No choreography to memorise, no mirrors or performance pressure. This section is particularly supportive for first‑time participants or those who feel unsure about dancing in club environments. After the class, the space will shift fully into a club setting: lights drop, the music lifts and we dance together for a 1 hour DJ‑led continuous mix. Whether you’re a seasoned dance-floor regular or someone who just wants to switch off, shake it out and feel alive, PULSE is your space! 11:00-12:00 Dance Class 12:00-13:00 Free-flow Club £10.00-£12.00 18+ Posted In: Clubs , Workshops Tagged: 18+
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11:00

Children's Games

Holywood Library · Holywood · Games & social
Come and play some family friendly games. Suitable for children aged 4-9 years; children must be accompanied by an adult. Every Thursday from 5:00pm - 6:00pm. Every Saturday from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Everyone welcome.
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11:00

JuJu Jazz Kissa (Afternoon Session)

Vault Studios · Music
JUJU is Belfast (and Ireland’s) first Japanese-style jazz kissa – a dedicated café for listening to jazz, hosted by Belfast-born photographer and writer, Philip Arneill, creator of the acclaimed TOKYO JAZZ JOINTS project. JUJU will provide a pop-up space where the music always takes centre stage: come along, sip on a coffee, switch off and lose a few hours listening to jazz – from bop, spiritual, soul jazz and everything in between – played loudly and proudly on vinyl. JUJU is a chance to experience a taste of the unique world of Japanese jazz kissa without leaving Belfast. Free Entry All Ages Posted In: Listening Events Tagged: All Ages
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11:00

Storytime

Newtownbreda Library · South Belfast · Family
Every Saturday from 11:00am - 11:30am. Book on the Monday prior to the session. Storytime sessions help children aged 4 - 8 years develop a love of books, improve their listening skills, inspire creativity and feeds their imagination. Join our friendly staff as they read popular books and introduce children to a whole range of different authors.
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The Orange and the Green

BFF Beanbag Cinema · Film · Belfast Film Festival
Sixty years ago, Ulster Television produced this documentary in what was the 50th anniversary year of the 1916 Easter Rising. A kind of state-of-the-nation assessment, it was produced for a UK audience and discusses how Northern Ireland and the Republic co-exist after partition. With opinion and comment from contributors in Belfast, Dublin & Cork including Denis Ireland, Cathal O’Shannon and an anonymous member of the IRA, among others. The film traces the impact of the Easter Rising on Ireland, and compares the two recently-formed states on social, economic and cultural grounds, asking the question: Will Ireland ever be reunited? Courtesy of the UTV Archive Partnership between Northern Ireland Screen, ITV and PRONI, supported by the Department for Communities.
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11:30

Saturday Storytime

Suffolk Library · West Belfast · Family
Every Saturday from 11:30am. Storytime sessions help children aged 4 - 8 years develop a love of books, improve their listening skills, inspire creativity and feeds their imagination. Join our friendly staff as they read popular books and introduce children to a whole range of different authors.
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12:00

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Island Arts Centre · Lisburn · Theatre & dance
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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12:30

Templemore Baths - Guided Heritage Tour

Templemore Baths · East Belfast · Tours · EastSide Arts
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.
£5–20Tickets & info
12:45

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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13:00

Belfast Music Walking Tour + Performance

Ulster Hall · Tours
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
£27Tickets & info
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Creative Tours Belfast: Belfast Music Walking Tour plus Performance

Ulster Hall · Tours
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
£26Tickets & info
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Saturday Afternoon Trad Session

The Crescent Arts Centre · South Belfast · Music
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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Island Arts Centre · Lisburn · Workshops & classes
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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Films by Helena Gouveia Monteiro

BFF Beanbag Cinema · Film · Belfast Film Festival
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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14:30

All of a Sudden

Queen's Film Theatre · South Belfast · Film · Belfast Film Festival
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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14:30

FAITH HEALER Sold out

Lyric Theatre · MAIN STAGE · Theatre & dance
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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14:30

Pride and Prejudice and 80’s Hits!

Waterfront Studio · Theatre & dance
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.
£15Tickets & info
15:00

How Can Cinema Be a Tool for Anti-Racism? Panel Discussion

The Black Box · City centre · Film · Belfast Film Festival
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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15:30

Everytime

Queen's Film Theatre · South Belfast · Film · Belfast Film Festival
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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16:00

Belonging On Stage

Sonic Arts Research Centre · Music · Belfast International Arts Festival
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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EXHIBITION-A HOUSE OF PLAY: 75 Years of the Lyric Theatre

Lyric Theatre · Exhibitions
A HOUSE OF PLAY | Exhibition A Lyric Theatre Belfast Exhibition Tickets & Info FRI 30 JAN - SUN 08 NOV 2026 10:00 - 15:00 BOOK NOW An Exhibition and Programme of Events to Celebrate a Landmark Anniversary. Discover the people, ideas and creative collaborations that have shaped the Lyric Theatre over 75 remarkable years. A House of Play celebrates the Lyric’s rich history and enduring role in the cultural life of Northern Ireland, tracing its journey from an intimate studio in the O’Malley family home to the award-winning theatre on Ridgeway Street. Through archival treasures, literary voices, artistic expression and the stories of those who brought the Lyric to life, explore a legacy built on imagination, experimentation and community — and discover how its past continues to inspire the future. Lyric Players Meet the people who made the Lyric. From founders Mary O’Malley and Alice Berger Hammerschlag to celebrated writers, performers and artists, discover the visionaries, collaborators and unsung heroes whose talent and dedication have shaped the theatre’s distinctive spirit across generations. Threshold Step into the pages of Threshold , the Lyric’s influential literary journal, published from 1957 to 1990. Explore rare editions, manuscripts, letters and artwork, and discover the writers and ideas that helped shape Ireland’s literary landscape, including early work by Seamus Heaney and Paul Muldoon. New Gallery Discover the Lyric’s enduring relationship with visual art. Celebrating the theatre’s commitment to artistic collaboration, this section explores how visual artists have contributed to its creative identity, bringing new perspectives, ideas and inspiration into the world of theatre. The Playhouse Trace the Lyric’s remarkable journey from its beginnings in Mary and Pearse O’Malley’s home in 1951 to the award-winning theatre of today. Experience a recreation of the original studio space and explore the milestones, ambition and collective endeavour that transformed an intimate gathering place into a cornerstone of Northern Ireland’s cultural life. A House Of Play is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery Players. Read Less Read More Credits Patsy McCartan & Matthew Maw Curators Patsy McCartan Heritage Manager Claire Murray & Emma Brennan Project Leads Naomi Johnston Interpretation Design Brian Delaney of Tom Caldwell Installations Installation of artworks Stuart Marshall Set Design Catherine Kodicek Costume Mounter Garth McConaghie Music and Sound Design Arthur Oliver-Brown Production Manager Jonny Daley Lighting Design Kerri McGimpsey Stage Manager Declan Paxton Technician Lyric Scene Shop Set Build Amanda Coogan & Kristina Laverty ISL/BSL Interpreters With Thanks Conor O’Malley, NUI Galway, Ulster Museum, Seamus Heaney Homeplace, The Linen Hall, Moya Osborne (on behalf of Jean Osborne), Anne Friel, Colin Davidson, Neil Shawcross, Dickon Hall, Michael & Barbara Lagan, Robert Walsh, RTÉ Archives, BBC NI, Below the Radar TV, Doubleband Films, Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen's, Seamus Heaney Estate, W&G Baird, Walk on Air Films, Donegal County Museum Off The Wall Creatives Interpretive panel print and installation Close Date & Times Date & Times Date Time Sat 31 Oct 2026 10:00 Choose seats Sun 01 Nov 2026 10:00 Choose seats Tue 03 Nov 2026 10:00 Choose seats Wed 04 Nov 2026 10:00 Choose seats Thu 05 Nov 2026 10:00 Choose seats Fri 06 Nov 2026 10:00 Choose seats Sat 07 Nov 2026 10:00 Choose seats Sun 08 Nov 2026 10:00 Choose seats
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Until30 Nov

‘Art of the Possible’

Ulster Museum · South Belfast · Exhibitions
Over the past decade, the Ulster Museum has collected a significant number of important artworks from around the world—many of which have never been seen by the public until now. Art of the Possible features over 40 artworks made from glass, ceramics, silver, metalwork, jewellery, and wood. These works were created by some of the most talented and important artists and designers working in these materials today.
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Until3 Jan

Craft NI Showcase @ RUA 2026

Ulster Museum · South Belfast · Exhibitions
Craft NI are delighted to be invited back for a second year to present a Guest Showcase at RUA’s 145th Annual Exhibition! The Royal Ulster Academy of Arts (RUA) returns to the Ulster Museum this autumn for its 145th Annual Exhibition, bringing together around 350 works by artists from Northern Ireland, across Ireland and further afield. Craft NI will present a guest showcase within the exhibition, bringing together a curated selection of contemporary craft works spanning various disciplines such as ceramics, glass, jewellery, textiles, metalwork and furniture. The showcase brings together works that explore new, contemporary interpretations of the natural colours of the Irish landscape: from bespoke furniture and blown glass to silversmithing, ceramics and handcrafted jewellery, the works sit in conversation with one another, creating a shared canvas of the local landscape and its influence on the makers. Participating designer-makers include Adam Frew, Andrea Spencer, Anima Roos, Anna Smyth, Cara Murphy (RUA Academician), Carla Pennie McBride, Céline Traynor, Joanne Lamb, John Piekaar, Mark Hanvey, Matthew Chambers, Rauni Higson, Sarah Cathers, Scott Benefield, Seliena Coyle and Shauna McCann. The showcase highlights the breadth and vitality of the local craft sector, with an emphasis on the quality, creativity and technical skill evident in the work of NI designer-makers.
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Until6 Dec

The Earth is the First Body Exhibition

Botanic Gardens Palm House · Exhibitions
The Earth is the First Body: an Exhibition by Botanic Gardens Artist-in-Residence Kerrie Hanna The Earth is the First Body is a new exhibition by artist Kerrie Hanna, created during her residency at Botanic Gardens. Using inks, pigments and charcoal made from plants growing in the Gardens, Kerrie has explored the stories, history and living landscape of this unique place. The exhibition looks at the Gardens' past, including the movement of plants around the world during Victorian times, while also highlighting the important work of protecting plants and biodiversity today. Through stained glass and other artworks, The Earth is the First Body invites us to think about our connection to the natural world and our role in caring for it. Join us for the exhibition opening event and be among the first to see the work. The exhibition officially opens to the public on 24 October and runs until 6 December.
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Until17 Nov

Welcome to the table

Belfast School of Art · Exhibitions · Culture · Unusual · Visual art · Workshops & classes
As part of Irish Design Week 2026 Welcome to the table is a participatory visual project and exhibition exploring belonging, third culture identity and cultural exchange through the lens of food, table settings, and shared meal rituals. You are invited to co-create table environments inspired by different cultures and ways of living, with each table becoming a visual expression of heritage, cultural traditions, rituals as well as contemporary habits. The project is rooted in the idea that identity is not only shaped by nationality but by lived experience, creativity, migration and memory and that it continues to evolve. Through designed tableware, surfaces, vessels and place settings, audiences are invited to experience different cultures. From creating centrepieces with natural materials to exploring zines and Tunisian cuisine, our workshops during Irish Design Week 2026 will turn ideas into objects and shared experiences, with the resulting tables and stories displayed at Belfast Central Library and Second Nature. Join us and develop ideas through making and exchange with contributions from designers, artists, researchers and food practitioners. What’s on: Hands-on design and making workshops exploring table settings, objects and natural materials Conversations about food, culture, creative health and who gathers around the table Food and Gathering focused sessions with BIA! Zine, Larder East and Carthago including a Tunisian tasting tray An exhibition of student product design, workshop creations and food stories Evening showcases for Late Night Art and Design After Dark Key information and schedule Thursday 5th November (Belfast Central Library & Second Nature) 18.00 onwards - In our Late Night Art Showcase ahead of Irish Design Week 2026, Belfast School of Art’s Foundation (Product Design) students have explored the eating experience through designing tableware in an exercise of reimagining traditional eating tools that enhance the users’ sensory involvement with food Monday 9th November Day One: Welcome to the table Session 1 (Art Shop at BSOA) 10.00-12.30 - An introduction with Belfast Design Week’s Christine James & Karishma Kusurkar and The Art Shop’s Celeste Owens. Belfast School of Art lecturers Dr. Pamela Whitaker and Dr. Adriana Ionascu, supported by Art Psychotherapy trainees Catherine Fitzmaurice and Michelle Eustace, explore who gathers around the table, intention, material objects, food, psychology, creative health and “glimmers.” Join them to create a centrepiece for a gathering space using natural materials. Session 2 (Belfast Central Library) 12.30-14.00 - A tour of Belfast Central Library - a vital third space in the community full of heritage, design and ideas for gathering Session 3 (Art Shop at BSOA) 14.00-16.00 - Join BIA! Zine for a very special session - “An Ode to the Meal that Changed My Life: A zine-making workshop inspired by your favourite foods. In this workshop, you are invited around our shared table to create a recipe zine. Through zine-making, collage, drawing, writing and storytelling, you will share the story of your favourite food, flavour, meal, or memory. Tuesday 10th November Day Two: Make, Eat, Gather Session 1 (Art Shop at BSOA) 10.00-12.30 - Hear from Larder>East’s Alli Steen on the significance of tables and public spaces and design your own gathering space Session 2 (Art Shop at BSOA) 12.30-14.00 - Discover Tunisian cuisine and culture from Carthago’s owner and head chef Sabeh Sendi and sample a Tunisian tasting tray Session 3 (Art Shop at BSOA) 14.00-16.00 - Develop a unique cultural space using found objects and repurposed materials Session 4 (Art Shop at BSOA) 16.00-17.00 - Install your work at Belfast Central Library Thursday 12th November 18.00 onwards - Design After Dark celebration at Belfast Central Library with full exhibition of work Accessibility information: Belfast School of Art Belfast Central Library Second Nature - The exhibition space is on the ground floor with easy access through the main entrance. Please be aware of building works in the area which may affect pavement access outside. If you have any specific accessibility queries or are joining with a larger group of 5+ people, please reach out to info@belfastdesignweek.com
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Until31 Dec

Bernat Klein: Influence & Inspiration

Craft NI Gallery · Exhibitions
Craft NI Gallery in partnership with Belfast School of Art, Live Borders Museums & Galleries and The Bernat Klein Foundation, is delighted to present a capsule exhibition of selected work that shares the legacy of Bernat Klein (1922 – 2014), textile designer and manufacturer, artist and colourist. Colour connects every aspect of Klein’s creative practice that lasted a lifetime. Whether in his innovation of 1960s couture mohair tweeds or printed textiles, or evident in his work as an artist and colourist. Klein encompassed the importance of place in exploring his visual language of colour and texture. There will also be a sister exhibition (details to follow) at Belfast School of Art and a symposium in November. Both exhibitions illustrate Klein’s influence across design, architecture, visual arts, as well as his significant creative and cultural contribution to Scotland. Original archive pieces give context to the work of contemporary practitioners who have been inspired by The Klein legacy, and which still holds relevance today. Who was Bernat Klein? Serbian born designer Bernat Klein (1922 – 2014) emigrated to the UK in the post-war period and based his textile manufacturing business in the Scottish Borders (1951 – 1992). In a career spanning six decades, Klein found international success in the interlarded spheres of visual arts, fashion, textiles design, architecture, industrial design, and colour consultancy. He sold couture fabrics to leading couriers such as Chanel and Dior, gained recognition in Scandinavia and North America, and realised two important buildings with modernist architect Peter Womersley (1923 – 1993).
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Until30 Dec

Big Bauble Showcase

Craft NI Gallery · Exhibitions
An annual staple at Craft NI Gallery during the festive season, the Big Bauble Showcase features a wide selection of limited ranges and one-off baubles all handcrafted to a high standard by local designer-makers in porcelain, felt, enamel, textiles or hand blown glass. The event is a highlight for visitors who come back each year to add to their collection. Stop by to admire the skills of local makers and pick up a meaningful gift!
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Until31 Jan

The Gift

Craft NI Gallery · Exhibitions
The Gift, Craft NI Gallery’s annual Christmas selling exhibition, opens November 5th! Join us for a festive opening night on November 5th, 6 – 9pm (Late Night Art Belfast) to see the latest creations of local designer-makers and a chance to meet some of them in person! Celebrating the creativity and craftsmanship of local makers, the exhibition brings together a thoughtfully curated collection of unique, handcrafted gifts, from contemporary jewellery and ceramics to textiles, woodwork and much more. Whether you’re searching for a special gift for a loved one or something to treasure yourself for years to come, discover one-of-a-kind pieces made by talented makers right here on our doorstep. Participating makers: Abbie Dixon, Aisling Higgins, Anna Smyth, Fiona Kerr, Hugh Cummins, Inga Reed, Janice Gilmore, Jill Phillips, Marlene McKibbin, Martin Cameron, Mary Chris, Natasha Heaslip, Nichola Dalton, Rory Shearer, Sarah Elliott, Seamus Gill, Ursula McGivern. The exhibition runs until January 31st, 2027.
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