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Wednesday 18 November 32 listings

17:45

Fjord

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

Improvers Crochet with Aroona Murphy

The Duncairn · Workshops & classes
Begins Wednesday 4th November 6pm – 8pm 6 weeks Cost £60 Materials included 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.
£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) 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.
£60Tickets & info
18:00

Introduction to Oil Painting with Hannah O'Hagan

The Duncairn · Workshops & classes
Begins Wednesday 4th November 6pm – 8pm 6 weeks Materials Included 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.
£60Tickets & info
18:00

Writing Creatively with Aoibh Clarke

The Duncairn · Workshops & classes
Begins Wednesday 4th November 6pm – 8pm 6 weeks 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.
£60Tickets & info
18:30

Country Christmas Party Night with Shania & Dolly

Cabaret Supper Club · Theatre & dance · Food & drink
Dolly. Shania. Big Hair. Bigger Choruses. And now… a sprinkle of festive cheer. If Dolly Parton and Shania Twain are already on your playlists, this is your ultimate Christmas evening. We’re decking the halls with country hits and festive fun — think Jolene , 9 to 5 , Man! I Feel Like a Woman , That Don’t Impress Me Much … plus a few Christmas surprises to get everyone in the holiday spirit. 🎤 Live on stage: Trisha McCluney & Kirsty Coard Two powerhouse vocalists bringing Nashville glamour, playful cabaret energy, and wall-to-wall crowd-pleasers. Expect big singalongs, cheeky banter, festive cheer, and feel-good chaos from the first note to the final encore. 🥂 Doors open 6:30pm Start with a sparkling Prosecco reception to toast the season, then enjoy your main-course dinner served straight to your table by your very own Cabaret Butler. No queues. No stress. Just good food, great company, and holiday vibes. 🎶 Show starts shortly after From emotional country classics to barn-dance bangers (and maybe a sleigh-full of Christmas tunes), this isn’t a sit-still-and-watch kind of show — it’s a sing, clap, dance, and lose-your-voice kind of festive evening. ⏰ Your table is yours for the night Plenty of time to soak it all up, order another round, and turn “just one song” into many. ✨ Perfect for: • Country music lovers • Christmas get-togethers • Girls’ nights out • Birthday or hen parties • Anyone who knows every word to a Dolly or Shania hit 🎟️ BOOK NOW – THIS ONE SELLS FAST 🎟️ Country fans don’t hang about — and neither should you. Grab your table now and get ready for an evening of iconic anthems, festive fun, and pure country Christmas joy. 🤠 Yeehaw optional. Singing mandatory. 🎄
£49.50Venue listing
19:00

WINTER SPIRITS: A Seasonal Infusion aw26

Island Arts Centre · Lisburn · Workshops & classes
Tutor: Erin Bunting Join Erin Bunting from The Edible Flower for an evening of flavour, creativity, and festive inspiration as we explore the art of infusing spirits with seasonal botanicals, fruits, spices, and aromatics. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to build balanced flavour profiles and create your own bespoke infused spirits to enjoy at home or gift during the festive season. During the session, you will: • Create two jars of your own infused spirits to take home • Enjoy two seasonal cocktails showcasing infused spirits in action • Make a flavoured syrup together to elevate future drinks and cocktails • Learn practical tips on infusion methods, flavour pairing, and serving ideas • Enjoy a selection of snacks and nibbles to pair with your cocktails Expect warming winter spices, citrus, herbs, berries, and plenty of inspiration for cosy serves and festive entertaining. Perfect for cocktail lovers, curious beginners, or anyone looking for a unique seasonal experience. A recipe pack will be provided to take home with all the recipes included. Tutor: Erin Bunting Date: Wednesday 18 Nov Time: 7-9pm Cost: £44 Join Erin Bunting from The Edible Flower for an evening of flavour, creativity, and festive inspiration as we explore the art of infusing spirits with seasonal botanicals, fruits, spices, and aromatics. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to build balanced flavour profiles and create your own bespoke infused spirits to enjoy at home or gift during the festive season. During the session, you will: • Create two jars of your own infused spirits to take home • Enjoy two seasonal cocktails showcasing infused spirits in action • Make a flavoured syrup together to elevate future drinks and cocktails • Learn practical tips on infusion methods, flavour pairing, and serving ideas • Enjoy a selection of snacks and nibbles to pair with your cocktails Expect warming winter spices, citrus, herbs, berries, and plenty of inspiration for cosy serves and festive entertaining. Perfect for cocktail lovers, curious beginners, or anyone looking for a unique seasonal experience. A recipe pack will be provided to take home with all the recipes included.
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19:30

RON POPE

The Deer's Head · City centre · Music
If you’ve been listening since the early days — or just found your way to the music — this one’s for you. On 18 November, Ron Pope brings his show to The Deer’s Head Music Hall. New songs from American Man, American Music . Old favourites that still hit home. The kind of night where the crowd sings louder than the speakers. This a limited capacity show. Grab your tickets now and be part of it.
£22.50Tickets & info
20:00

Black Box Open Mic

The Black Box · Green Room · City centre · Music · Comedy
The Black Box Open Mic is back for it’s (mostly) monthly outing featuring musicians, poets and comedians with regular host Jessie Fletcher trying their best to keep things vaguely on schedule. A place for performers new and old, somewhere newer performers are allowed to feel a bit more comfortable in their discomfort and more experienced hands to push themselves outside of their comfort. It’s quite good fun too.
FreeVenue listing
20:00

David Essex

Waterfront Hall · Music
David Essex remarkable career of over 50 years, he is now coming to Waterfront Hall on 18 November 2026 for his new tour! DAVID ESSEX enjoys a remarkable career spanned over 50 years that has combined concerts, records, theatre, composing, films and television with striking success. He has written, recorded and produced albums and singles that have sold millions of copies worldwide - twenty-three Top 30 singles in Britain alone which included chart toppers “Hold me close”, “Silver Dream Machine”, “Oh What A Circus” from Evita and many more. In the USA he was nominated for a Grammy award for “Rock-On”. At an awards ceremony attended by John Lennon, Paul Simon and Aretha Franklin, David joined Sarah Vaughan to sing a tribute and present an award to jazz giant Woody Herman. John Lennon told David how much he liked “Rock On” which sold a million in the USA and went Gold. David Essex is the only artiste in the world to have achieved success in all areas of entertainment as a singer, writer, producer, director, actor in theatre, films, television, stage and recording. A unique talent who continues to break boundaries and a success story that goes on and on and on.
£37.50Tickets & info
20:15

Primetime

Queen's Film Theatre · South Belfast · Film
Robert Pattinson continues his run of astonishing 2026 performances as he portrays the To Catch a Predator presenter Chris Hansen in this vivid and propulsive drama. It’s 2006 and despite its unconventional methods, To Catch a Predator is a US TV hit. When executives decide to move the show to a primetime slot, Hansen and his production team must up the ante to keep their audience, no matter the cost. Merritt Wever and Skyler Gisondo also impress in this absorbing narrative feature debut from documentary filmmaker Lance Oppenheim ( You Can See Everything ).
15Tickets & info
20:50

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
21:00

Belfast student Christmas Day 2026

Kremlin · Clubbing
Belfast Student Xmas We are taking over multiple venues across Belfast for this one! The main venue is Kremlin and its for our 1st, 2nd and 3rd year Unifresherz customers so be warned we will sell out well in advance! Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animals Santa hats, Christmas Jumpers, Christmas songs at the ready it is time for QUB & UU students to unite for the big student Christmas day Check out Unifresherz website:www.unifresherz.com Please email info@unifresherz.com if you have any questions. WARNING -. This Event is for 18+ only. (ID REQ)
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22:00

FUNKARAMA // STUDENT CHRISTMAS

Thompsons Garage · Clubbing
Funkarama - Belfast's Biggest Student Night Out 🪩🚨 Join us for one of Belfast’s biggest student nights, bringing you the best in funk, party anthems and before resident DJs take over with house music and high-energy tunes late into the night. With 3 rooms of music, unbeatable student atmosphere and drink deals all night, Funkarama is where the party doesn’t stop. EXPECT:🎧 Funk, party classics & house music🔥 Resident DJs all night🍹 Massive drink deals🪩 Huge student crowd 🍹 £5 doubles💣 £4 bombs🥃 £2 shots Whether you’re out for the music, the atmosphere or the chaos, Funkarama delivers every single week. Get your tickets now and experience the midweek madness.
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