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Morning 10

10:00

Knit and Natter

Belfast Central Library · Workshops & classes
Every Tuesday from 10:00am - 12 Noon. Everyone welcome. Knit and Natter groups are for adults who enjoy knitting, crochet, cross stitch and other crafts. They are free of charge to attend and participants have the opportunity to share hints and tips, swap patterns, meet new people and learn new skills. Members can bring along a project they are already working on or can start something new.
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10:00

Tea and Newspapers

Belfast Central Library · Community
Monday to Friday from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Everyone welcome. Tea and Newspapers groups give adults the opportunity to meet new people, socialise and discuss local and national affairs in the newspapers while enjoying complimentary tea/coffee and biscuits.
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11:00

Chess Club

Belfast Central Library · Games & social
Every Tuesday morning on the First Floor. Everyone welcome The Chess Club is for anyone who wishes to participate in a chess game. It is an opportunity to meet new people, discuss tactics and strategies and browse/borrow our chess books whilst enjoying complimentary tea/coffee and biscuits. Chess sets available.
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11:00

Connection Hub

2 Royal Avenue · Community
Drop in at our hub for older people on Tuesday. Come, have coffee and catch up with older people in the city. The hub is open from 11am to 1pm. It is free and you don't need to book. At the event, volunteers from Age-friendly Belfast can help you find out about events, activities and services that can enhance health and wellbeing. The Connection Hub was created by the Greater Belfast Seniors' Forum in partnership with the Healthy Ageing Strategic Partnership and Age-friendly Belfast. The hub is supported through a seeding grant fund from the Belfast Health Development Unit and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.
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11:30

Sensory Stay and Play Club

Glengormley Library · Newtownabbey · Family
Come along to our Sensory Stay and Play club which is our new Quiet Hour Storytime in Glengormley Library. Enjoy a Sensory Story with library staff and stay for a bit of play. Socialise with other parents, carers and guardians after and enjoy. Meets the Second Tuesday of every month. Booking Essential. t: 028 9083 3797 e: glengormley.library@librariesni.org.uk
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Afternoon 9

12:15

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
13:30

PRS Members' Day at Sound of Belfast

Oh Yeah Music Centre · Music
Want to understand how to make money from your music, build your network and explore funding that could support your next step? Join us on Tuesday 10 November at Oh Yeah Music Centre for PRS Members’ Day at Sound of Belfast – a free to attend day of industry insight, education and networking opportunities to help you take the next steps in your career. Listen to panel discussions with industry experts, find out more about PRS’ role in the music ecosystem and connect with organisations and individuals from the wider industry. Plus, enjoy an evening drinks reception and live music from artists participating in Scratch My Progress, Northern Ireland's talent development partner programme. Not a PRS member? Members’ Day at Sound of Belfast is open to both PRS and non-PRS members. All are welcome and encouraged to find out more about what we do. 1:30pm | Doors Open & Networking Registration and networking opportunities. 2:30pm | Panel Discussion: Grow your career with PRS for Music Panellists: Elaine Allan (Head of Strategic Partnerships), Tony Barton (Director of Writer Relations), Lucy Tamboura (Senior Relationship Manager, Live), Meg Harding (Public Affairs Manager) Hear from PRS leadership to learn more about how we work to support music creators, respond to industry challenges and help members build their careers. 3:30pm | Comfort Break 3:45pm | Panel Discussion: Get seen, heard and paid: The data that powers your career Panellists: Crispin Hunt (President, PRS Member Council), Catherine Grimes (Music Supervisor, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast and Blue Lights ), Eoin O'Callaghan (NI Music Prize Winner 2019 and Composer for BBC's Blue Lights ), Aine Cronin-McCartney (BBC Radio 1 / BBC Introducing Ulster; Manager of ETP writer Reevah; A&R and Label Manager, Faction Records / Bloom Records). Learn more about music rights, royalty flows, metadata best practice and how creators can maximise their earnings and career opportunities. 5:00pm | Drinks Reception Hosted in partnership with PRS Foundation . Evening Showcase | Scratch My Progress Showcase Featuring performances from artists participating in Scratch My Progress , Northern Ireland's talent development partner programme. Register Posted In: Talks , Networking , Workshops Tagged: 14+
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15:30

Reading Gang

Dundonald Library · Dundonald · East Belfast · Family
Second Tuesday of each month from 3:30pm - 4:15pm. Junior Reading Groups are a fun way for children to be introduced to a wide range of new books, authors and to make new friends along the way. Members are asked to read a chosen book before each meeting, which will be available to borrow for free from the library catalogue. For Children aged 9-11 children must be accompanied by an adult.
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17:45

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.
15Tickets & info
18:00

Cinema Rediscovered: Looking for Mr. Goodbar (35mm)

Queen's Film Theatre · South Belfast · Film
Unavailable for many years due to music licensing issues, this gritty study of 1970s sexual liberation showcases a tour-de-force central performance from Diane Keaton. Adapted from the 1975 novel of the same name by Judith Rossner, Looking for Mr. Goodbar follows Theresa Dunn (Keaton), a schoolteacher of Deaf children by day and inner-city barfly by night, as she explores her newfound freedom away from her oppressive Catholic family. She navigates mounting drug and alcohol fuelled sexual encounters with the often-dangerous men she meets at bars and discos, pushing her newly found liberation to its limit. Uniquely, Looking for Mr. Goodbar depicts a complex female lead character who makes her own independent foray into late-night, male-dominated spaces in pursuit of an autonomous and thrilling erotic life. Dunn’s journey takes her further towards a violent and extreme darkness, culminating in a stark and unforgettable viewing experience. Screening on 35mm. This screening features a pre-recorded introduction from curator Ellen Smith. Part of Cinema Rediscovered on Tour . All QFT Community, LUMI and paid Members will receive double loyalty points on tickets across the season. Not a member? Find the membership that suits you.
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19:00Doors

Black Moon: Transient Visitors

The Black Box · Main Room · City centre · Clubbing
Black Moon have teamed up with Gig Buddies Belfast to co-host Transient Visitors (London) for their Belfast debut gig. Don’t miss our extra special Black Moon for Sounds of Belfast Festival 2026 ! We are delighted to welcome Club Soda and South London 5 piece Transient Visitors to the mainstage for an epic evening of disabled music and talent. These storytellers write songs conjuring up a bespoke dark, melodic sound. Their debut album ‘Tapestry’ landed in 2025, cementing them as a rising band to keep your ears glued to. Travelling through new wave, post-punk and electronic elements, they draw inspiration from The Cure, Joy Division and Ghost. ‘Run From The Shadows ’ is a catchy, up-tempo headbanger about the importance of facing your demons, whilst powerful indie-synth-pop opener ‘Fabricator’ chronicles catching a liar in the act. The Black Box has a long history of nurturing grassroots arts while being a trailblazer in disability culture since we first opened the doors back in 2006. We proudly welcome the mighty Transient Visitors ! Black Moon is the original inclusive club scene. Disabled people make the party, create the vibe, socialise and have a blast in a trusted venue. Black Moon is Belfast’s longest running inclusive club night hosted on a monthly basis in the Black Box. Starting in 2010 Black Moon is a disabled-led event featuring resident artists, DJ Twister, DJ Revolve and DJ Stevie B. Black Moon will be playing tunes throughout the night and keeping the dancefloor grooving. Join Us! You can pay on the door or via our ticket link. Free PA tickets. 18 + (Club with full bar, visuals and a relaxed atmosphere) Black Moon demonstrates how accessible nightlife supports building a city for all. CLICK HERE for Further Access Information #inclusionnotinvitation
£6Tickets & info
19:00

DANCERCISE aw26

Island Arts Centre · Lisburn · Theatre & dance
Tutor: Danielle Woodside Fun, beginner-friendly dance exercise classes. Enjoy easy moves and great music. With a welcoming vibe, you’ll leave energised and glowing! Tutor: Danielle Woodside Date: Tuesdays Block One: 29 Sept - 3 Nov | Block Two: 10 Nov - 15 Dec Time: 7-8pm Cost: £36 per block Fun, beginner-friendly dance exercise classes. Enjoy easy moves and great music. With a welcoming vibe, you’ll leave energised and glowing!
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19:00

Scratch My Progress Vol 14 Presents: Pinsleep, Lord Jane, The Thing Is... & GUSH

Oh Yeah Music Centre · Music
Pinsleep Lord Jane The Thing Is… Gush Join us on Tuesday 10th November as we celebrate the new wave of homegrown talent at our annual Scratch My Progress Showcase. This special night marks the culmination of our 9-month talent development programme supported by PRS Foundation and IMRO, where emerging artists have spent time honing their craft with dedicated mentors, weekly sessions, industry advice, studio time, photoshoots, and creative guidance. Now a year after they first began with scratch, these artists are ready to share the results: brand-new music and a showcase performance of the compilation EPs, recorded as part of the programme. Scratch My Progress has become a vital platform for discovering and supporting fresh voices in Northern Ireland’s music scene, and this showcase is a chance to experience them at a pivotal moment in their journey. To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Scratch My Progress Vol 14: Showcase tickets from Skiddle . Ticket sales powered by Skiddle Age 18+ Learn more Posted In: Live Music Tagged: 18+
18+Tickets & info
19:00

The Budvar Music Trail : Blackmoon & Gig buddies belfast presents Transient Visitors and Blackmoon Resident DJs

The Black Box · City centre · Music
Black Moon have teamed up with Gig Buddies Belfast to co-host Transient Visitors (London) for their Belfast debut gig. Don’t miss our extra special Black Moon for Sounds of Belfast Festival 2026! We are delighted to welcome Club Soda and South London 5 piece Transient Visitors to the mainstage for an epic evening of disabled music and talent. These storytellers write songs conjuring up a bespoke dark, melodic sound. Their debut album ‘Tapestry’ landed in 2025, cementing them as a rising band to keep your ears glued to. Travelling through new wave, post-punk and electronic elements, they draw inspiration from The Cure, Joy Division and Ghost. ‘Run From The Shadows’ is a catchy, up-tempo headbanger about the importance of facing your demons, whilst powerful indie-synth-pop opener ‘Fabricator’ chronicles catching a liar in the act. The Black Box has a long history of nurturing grassroots arts while being a trailblazer in disability culture since we first opened the doors back in 2006. We proudly welcome the mighty Transient Visitors! Black Moon is the original inclusive club scene. Disabled people make the party, create the vibe, socialise and have a blast in a trusted venue. Black Moon is Belfast's longest running inclusive club night hosted on a monthly basis in the Black Box. Starting in 2010 Black Moon is a disabled-led event featuring resident artists, DJ Twister, DJ Revolve and DJ Stevie B. Black Moon will be playing tunes throughout the night and keeping the dancefloor grooving. Join Us! Click here for accessibilty information. £6.00 18+ Posted In: Live Music , Budvar Music Trail Tagged: 18+
£6Tickets & info
19:30

FAITH HEALER

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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19:30

Set Dancing with Ronán Eastwood

The Duncairn · Workshops & classes
Weekly class, every Tuesday 7.30pm – 9pm £6 admission/£3 for students and volunteers Ever thought of learning Set Dancing? Well, why not join us every Tuesday for a great oul evenings craic with one of Irelands leading Set Dancing Teachers, and everyone is welcome Ronán Eastwood has taught Set Dancing & Ceili Dancing for over 30 years and has taught at festivals, workshops & Fleadhs all over Ireland, England, Europe, USA & Australia. Most importantly it doesn't matter if you haven't danced before; full instruction & guidance will be given before each figure of each dance, it will then be demonstrated, and there are plenty of people in the class who have danced before and will be able to help. · No experience necessary & no partner needed. · We will cover basic steps & movements and teach set dances from all over Ireland. · Expert tuition on hand to help you learn at a very leisurely & relaxed pace. Definitely good to wear loose fitting closing, flat shoes if possible and remember to bring a bottle of water. It's great craic & a fantastic way to keep fit! Posted in Classes & Workshops
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20:00

Screening of The Spin

The Harrison · Music
Screening of The Spin, filmed in Omagh, with an introduction from Mark McCausland. This warm-hearted Irish road-trip comedy follows two record-shop friends racing from Omagh to Cork to save their store. Based on Mark's semi-autobiographical story, the film features an original soundtrack written by the Omagh musician and member of The Lost Brothers. £10.00 On The Door 18+ Posted In: Film Screening Tagged: 18+
£10Tickets & info
20:00

Trevor Wallace

Ulster Hall · Comedy
Internet famous comedian, writer and actor Trevor Wallace is coming to Ulster Hall on 10 November 2026! Wallace can be seen just about everywhere on the internet and has collectively built a digital thumbprint of over 2.5 Billion views across his social media channels with a following of over 16 Million fans collectively. He has been featured on Comedy Central, MTV, Barstool Sports, E! News, The L.A. Times, The New York Times, Ad Age, Business Insider, Men’s Health, Buzzfeed, and Complex to name a few. Wallace was also voted as a finalist for “Best in Comedy” at the 2020 Shorty Awards. Wallace has worked with prestigious brands such as, Chipotle, Natural Light, BruMate, SeatGeek, G FUEL, OnePlus, Bumble, Wetzel’s Pretzels, Snickers, Monster Energy & many more. Wallace has also toured the U.S. performing at theatres, colleges and comedy clubs including the Netflix Is A Joke Festival, Moontower Comedy Festival and the New York Comedy Festival. This past year Trevor wrapped up his SOLD OUT theatre tour ‘Are you That Guy’ which was an international success. His first hour long special Pterodactyl, is now streaming on Prime Video.
£29.50Tickets & info

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Until1 Dec

‘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.
FreeTickets & info
Until4 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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Until7 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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Until18 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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Until1 Jan

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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Until31 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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Until1 Feb

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.
FreeTickets & info