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Morning 9

10:00

POSTNATAL AND BABY YOGA aw26

Island Arts Centre · Lisburn · Workshops & classes
Tutor: Gill Henderson Dates: Wed 23 Sept - 4 Nov (not 28 Oct), 11 Nov - 16 Dec Enjoy a fusion of fun yoga practices for mums and babies. Improve your wellbeing whilst gently toning your body and introduce your baby to multi-sensory stimulation with touch and movement and songs. Please bring a mat, blanket and your baby's favourite toy to class. Tutor: Gill Henderson Dates: Wednesdays Block One: 23 Sept-4 Nov (not 28 Oct) | Block Two: 11 Nov-16 Dec Time: 10-11am Cost: £54 per block Enjoy a fusion of fun yoga practices for mums and babies. Improve your wellbeing whilst gently toning your body and introduce your baby to multi-sensory stimulation with touch and movement and songs. With songs and rhymes to delight your baby. Suitable for babies from 6 weeks to crawling. Attendees are asked to bring the following items: A yoga mat A cushion A baby blanket Baby's favourite toy
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Afternoon 12

12:30

Rhythm and Rhyme

Whiterock Library · West Belfast · Family
Every Wednesday at 12:30pm Rhythm and Rhyme sessions introduce parents and children aged 0 - 4 years to the wonder of rhymes, songs and stories. Each session offers an entertaining opportunity for children to engage with others, provides a good foundation to develop their reading, listening and language skills and of course to have lots of fun!
aged 0 - 4 yearsVenue listing
14:00

Mindful Colouring

Falls Road Library · West Belfast · Workshops & classes
Every Wednesday from 2:00pm - 3:00pm. Booking not required. Mindful Colouring groups are for anyone who wants to explore the world of adult colouring with intricate colouring patterns and designs. They can enhance well-being, help calm the mind and relieve stress through relaxed, meditative colouring in.
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14:30

An Introduction to PPL

Oh Yeah Music Centre · Music
We would like to invite you to the #PPLinSession: An Introduction to PPL taking place in collaboration with Sound of Belfast. This free PPL tutorial will be hosted by Performer Account Manger Oliver Hickey & will run through: What is PPL? The difference between PPL and PRS for Music How does PPL work for performer members? International Collections How to become a member (if you're not already) To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: An Introduction to PPL tickets from Skiddle . Ticket sales powered by Skiddle Posted In: Talks , Networking Tagged: All Ages
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14:30

Storytime (Wednesdays)

Lisburn City Library · Lisburn · Family
Takes place on Wednesday each week. 2:30pm – 3:00pm 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. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
aged 4 - 8 years; Children require an accompanying adultVenue listing
15:15

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

Tonight 32

18:00

Improvers Crochet with Aroona Murphy

The Duncairn · Workshops & classes
Begins Wednesday 4th November 6pm – 8pm 6 weeks Cost £60 Materials included Register Improvers Crochet is the ideal choice if you’d like to progress with your crochet skills and stitch vocabulary and to work towards a project with guidance in the class. It’s advised that if you’ve already completed the Absolute Beginners classes at The Duncairn - or if you have some existing crochet skills that you’d like to expand upon - this would be the next step for you. You will get the chance to explore some versatile stitches like The Ripple Stitch, Block Stitch and working in a circle; as well as choosing a small project to work on with support during the classes. The pattern will be supplied, and you can choose to work on a scarf/cowl or cotton shopping bag – or continue making a larger project like a blanket or runner with the stitches learned in the beginning of the classes. The classes are relaxed and informal and we progress at the individual’s pace. Stitch and pattern instructions, hooks and some yarn will be supplied - and you are of course welcome to bring your own as well. Posted in Classes & Workshops Tagged In-Centre Class
£60Tickets & info
18:00

Improvers Sewing with Bernie Carlin

The Duncairn · Workshops & classes
Begins Wednesday 4th November 6pm – 8pm 6 weeks Cost £60 Materials included (except for the final garment fabric) Register A step on from our previous Beginner Courses, Improvers will work through the techniques of sewing patterns and cutting skills. Over the course of the 6-weeks, you will learn how to create a simple garment and gain confidence to alter your own clothes. Patterns will be available but feel free to bring your own, ensuring it is suitable to your ability. In week one, Bernie will talk to you about the type of fabric you will need to buy for your chosen pattern, which will be needed for week 2 of the class. Some of the topics covered will be: - how to cut and pin fabric using a simple pattern. - how to sew straight seams and finish them. - how to insert a zip and finish a waistline. - understanding a sewing pattern including their mysterious language and symbols and much more. Limited sewing machines are available so please do bring your own if you have one. Please ensure you indicate at booking if you require a Duncairn machine. Posted in Classes & Workshops Tagged In-Centre Class
£60Tickets & info
18:00

Introduction to Oil Painting with Hannah O'Hagan

The Duncairn · Workshops & classes
Begins Wednesday 4th November 6pm – 8pm 6 weeks Cost: £60 Materials Included Register Hannah’s course, Introduction to Oil Painting, is designed to help participants build confidence with oil paints while exploring the beauty of everyday life through modern still life. Rooted in the rich tradition of oil painting, the course focuses on composition, observation, and gentle storytelling through objects and memory. Each week will build technical skills, creative confidence, and personal expression and participants will each complete one final piece on canvas. This course is ideal for: • Beginners or those with limited experience in painting, particularly oils. • Individuals seeking to reconnect with creativity in a welcoming space. • Anyone looking to build skills and confidence through a structured, supportive course. Posted in Classes & Workshops Tagged In-Centre Class
£60Tickets & info
18:00

Writing Creatively with Aoibh Clarke

The Duncairn · Workshops & classes
Begins Wednesday 4th November 6pm – 8pm 6 weeks Cost: £60 Register If you're a budding writer, eager to receive some guidance from a creative professional, this six-week programme will be invaluable. Aoibh's workshops are consistently person-led, meaning that the classes will be shaped according to the needs and interests of the people in the room. Eager to learn how to write your first play? No problem. Are short stories your thing? We'll make it happen. Ready to unleash the poet within? Aoibh has you covered for multiple genres of writing. Passionate about words, their power, and the potential for great writing to change the world, Aoibh creates a safe, shared space for creative expression. “When learning about creative writing, there are strategies, tricks and tips to get things moving. However, the real magic happens when we’re given structure, space to explore and the chance to try things out without fear. I absolutely love facilitating creative writing workshops, because there’s something truly special about shared art and creative expression.” - Aoibh Clarke. No previous experience is necessary, all you need is some curiosity, a budding idea, and the drive to connect with fellow creatives. Posted in Classes & Workshops Tagged In-Centre Class
£60Tickets & info
18:15

Prison Break: Escape from the Maze

Queen's Film Theatre · South Belfast · Film
On September 25 1983, 38 Republican inmates executed the largest prison breakout in British history, violently breaching the supposedly escape-proof walls of HM Prison Maze. Armed with smuggled guns and a meticulously engineered plan, their escape delivered a staggering blow to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s government. Prison Break: Escape from the Maze is a gripping, minute-by-minute cinematic documentary which includes interviews with both escapees and former prison officers, many speaking publicly for the very first time. They provide raw, highly detailed accounts of the claustrophobic build-up, the chaotic afternoon of the breach, and the lasting personal cost of working and living inside a concrete flashpoint. Told with the pacing of a cinematic thriller and enriched by rare archival material, the film is a nuanced, gripping and deeply empathetic examination of memory, ideology, and human survival.
Not Rated; Recommended 15+Tickets & info
19:00

Northern Ireland Music Prize

Ulster Hall · Music
The NI Music Prize returns to the Ulster Hall on the 11 November 2026 for one of the biggest nights in Northern Ireland’s music calendar. Celebrating the very best of our homegrown music, the NI Music Prize brings together artists, musicians and the wider music community for a special evening of live performances and awards, shining a spotlight on the remarkable music being made in and from Northern Ireland. The night will see the presentation of awards including Album of the Year, Single of the Year, Live Act of the Year, PRS for Music Creator of the Year, BBC Introducing in NI Artist of The Year and the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award, recognising artists at every stage of their careers and across a wide range of genres. More than an awards ceremony, the NI Music Prize is a celebration of Northern Ireland’s music scene, featuring a packed programme of live performances from some of the most exciting established and emerging artists working today. The NI Music Prize has grown into a landmark annual event and a unique opportunity to experience the breadth, quality and diversity of Northern Irish music together on one stage. Join us at the Ulster Hall for a very special night celebrating the music and the people who make it. Check out the Shortlists at nimusicprize.com £25.00 Posted In: Live Music
£25Tickets & info
19:30

BASHT Live Outstore Performance

The Belfast Empire Music Hall · South Belfast · Music
Bending Sound will host an Album Launch Event at the Empire Music Hall, Belfast to celebrate the debut release ‘Poor Advice’ from BASHT. This will be a live performance at the iconic Belfast venue. The Dublin four-piece channel the raw intensity of their live shows into Poor Advice, a bruising 10-track debut shaped by brooding post-punk, explosive guitars and emotionally charged songwriting. The album confronts power, control and inherited authority, tracing a line from Ireland’s historic entanglement of church and state to the corporate boardrooms and military machinery shaping the present. Produced by Ali Chant, whose credits include PJ Harvey and Dry Cleaning, Poor Advice captures a band turning personal and generational unease into something sprawling and visceral—challenging all the counsel handed down from above: keep your head down, say your prayers and trust the deal. Tickets on sale now from the link above.
£18.5018+Tickets & 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

Harry Baker and Hollie McNish

Whitla Hall · Talks & books
Harry Baker and Hollie McNish The Whitla Hall Wednesday 11 November, 7.30pm After years of sold-out solo shows, two of the UK's most-loved poets Hollie McNish and Harry Baker are finally coming together for a series of special gigs, reading from their latest collections and best-loved poems in some of their favourite cities to celebrate ten years of friendship. Expect sunflowers, croissants, wolves, wellies, myths and mashed potato. A perfect date night. A perfect party of friends. A perfect book club outing. A perfect way to spend time with your slightly smutty grandma, wholesome grown-up children, or just the mate who won't stop sending you clips of Harry and Hollie’s poems on Instagram. Adult content warning 14+ / Book signing after the gig. Doors 6.30pm | Unreserved seating Harry Baker World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker is a poet, a maths graduate, and a new father. His work has connected with millions online, from being shared on TED.com to making people cry through their TikTok and Instagram feeds, but he thinks it is even better in person. His previous collection Wonderful was accompanied by a 40-date sellout UK tour two years in a row, including headlining the Poet’s Revival at the Royal Albert Hall. His new collection Tender is published with Canongate in March 2026 alongside another national tour, and he can’t flipping wait. He lives and writes and swims and runs and takes his baby to nice coffee shops in Margate. Spectacularly Witty” ***** (Whatsonstage) “Blistering wordplay” ***** (Threeweeks) “Not one syllable out of place” ***** (The Wee Review) “The Spell Over The Audience Is Tangible” ***** (Broadway Baby) “ Simply put... The greatest performer on earth” ***** (BBC Radio 1) He uses words like a painter uses colours’ - JOHN BISHOP ‘Harry Baker’s way with words is entirely fascinating’ - DONNA ASHWORTH "He's a champion.” - Ed Sheeran "I'm in the Harry Baker fan club" - Jacqueline Wilson Hollie McNish Hollie McNish loves writing poems and has done since she can remember. She was the first poet to record at Abbey Road Studios, London and to sell out Hackney Empire with her solo poetry tour, and won the Ted Hughes Award for New Work in Poetry for her poetic parenting memoir – Nobody Told Me - of which The Scotsman stated ‘The World Needs this Book’. She has published five further collections of poetry – Papers, Cherry Pie, Plum, and Slug and Lobster, both Sunday Times bestsellers and inspired primarily through conversations with her grandma about sex. Her latest collection is Virgin. She tours in English, French and is trying to learn Spanish. "Warm, relatable, smart and funny" - Sophie Ellis-Bextor “like Pam Ayres on acid” – Lemn Sissay "bold, hilarious and tender" - Salena Godden “Her writing is sublime” – Ellie Taylor “Makes me cry and howl with laughter” - Paapa Essiedu “One of the best poets we have”. – Matt Haig ''Never have we needed her more' - Stylist "Funny, so smart and refreshingly honest" - Sarah Millican
£15–17Tickets & info
20:00

TC.KYLIE — RE:conciliation Album Release Tour 2026

The Black Box · Main Room · City centre · Music
Hong Kong-born, London-based keyboardist and composer TC.KYLIE makes her Belfast and Northern Ireland debut at The Black Box this November, during the opening stretch of her UK and European autumn tour. TC.KYLIE turns cinematic jazz fusion into high-energy sonic storytelling. Piano, synths and her signature keytar move between driving Japanese jazz-rock, acid grooves and improvisation, while SEGA-era textures collide with moments of Studio Ghibli-like warmth . Her musical touchstones stretch from the improvisational energy of Hiromi Uehara to the explosive momentum of fox capture plan and jizue . Before building her music career, TC.KYLIE worked in news and documentary journalism at Hong Kong’s public broadcaster RTHK. That documentarian instinct still shapes how she writes: experiences, memories and emotional details that once became stories on screen now find their way into instrumental music. The medium has changed, but the impulse remains the same — to observe, remember and document through sound. Her forthcoming debut album, RE:conciliation , follows the stages of a lifetime — from childhood wonder and youthful rebellion through ambition, burnout and grief, towards acceptance and returning to where everything began. Her debut EP RE:birth was described by Jazz Journal as “a lovely mix of European and Asian influences… reminiscent of a Studio Ghibli soundtrack,” calling it “immersive” and “the sonic equivalent of a sunrise.” Since then, TC.KYLIE has built a sold-out UK and European headline run including Ronnie Scott’s London and A-Trane Berlin , appeared at the V&A Performance Festival , and supported Takuya Kuroda, Kyoto Jazz Massive and Butcher Brown . On 11 November, that world reaches Belfast for the first time. TC.KYLIE – Keys / Keytar Karlos Hall – Drums Indigo Pearce – Bass Natasha Petrović – Violin Alex Skinner – Saxophone
£18–22Tickets & info
20:20

Wild Horse Nine

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

McKowski DJ Night

The Harrison · Music
McKowski DJ Night and Music Awards. The wind down begins at 10pm, keep the night going with McKowski on the decks until late. Open to The Harrison residents and friends. Free Entry 18+ Posted In: Live Music Tagged: 18+
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Ongoing 10

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.
FreeTickets & info
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.
FreeVenue listing
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.
FreeVenue listing
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!
FreeVenue listing
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.
FreeTickets & info