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10:00

Etching and Aquatint with Karen Daye -Hutchinson

Belfast Print Workshop · Workshops & classes · Beginners welcome
Designed for beginners and those with some experience. During this course you will be given a hands-on introduction to etching on Copper. You will be shown how to make your own prints using a variety of techniques under the guidance of your experienced tutor. Etching is a medium with a long and varied history and can produce prints with great detail, richness and texture. The aim of this course is to give you an idea of the possibilities of the medium and a thorough introduction to working with hard and soft grounds (line, pattern and texture) as well as Aquatints (tones). What you will achieve by the end: You will leave with a small edition of etchings and a foundation on how to create editions of your image to share with others or adding to the growth of your printmaking and artistic practice.
£140Tickets & info
11:00

Gingerbread House Construction

The MAC · the MAC · City centre · Family
Step into the festive season with a unique creative workshop for children and adults to enjoy together. In the inspiring surroundings of the MAC you'll join chef and Culinary Facilitator Erin Bunting of The Edible Flower to learn the art of gingerbread house construction! You'll be assembling pre-baked gingerbread biscuits with royal icing and exploring your creativity as you decorate your houses with sprinkles, sweets and edible moss. Part craft session and part festive baking experience, this hands-on workshop will encourage creativity, design and 'construction' skills while offering families and friends a wonderful opportunity to create something beautiful together. Each child/adult group will leave with a charming mini gingerbread house to take home!
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11:00

The Ties That Bind - SUPER SONG SUNDAY & ABAIR AMHRÁN

The Duncairn · Music
Free, family friendly event, no ticket required A free family day of music, song and creativity at The Duncairn Sunday 15 November 2026 | 11.00am–1.30pm Free and open to all — no ticket required! Join Levis Corner House from Ballydehob at The Duncairn for a free, family-friendly celebration of music, song and creativity as West Cork takes over Belfast! The morning will feature live music from West Cork, Children’s Arts and Crafts, and Creative Activities with visiting and local artists. We’ll also welcome Abair Amhrán (“say a song”), led by an Dr. Caoimhín Mac Con Fhaoileach, a West Cork based musician, composer and community music facilitator, for a celebration of Irish song and the joy of singing together. The session offers a relaxed, welcoming opportunity to explore traditional Irish songs. No previous singing experience or Irish required. Bring the family, join in the fun and enjoy a Sunday morning celebrating music, language, art and community which is at the heart of the Creative Ireland Shared Island ‘The Ties That Bind’ collaboration. Event details • Date: Sunday 15 November 2026 • Time: 11.00am–1.30pm • Venue: The Duncairn, Belfast • Admission: Free • Booking: No ticket required ————————— photo @ Rachel Cullen The 2026 The Ties That Bind Creative Ireland–Shared Island project brings together Levis’ Corner House (West Cork), The Duncairn (Belfast), Wexford and South Derry (Sperrins) in a cross-community creative exchange. Supported by Cork County Council Arts Office and Belfast City Council – www.creativeireland.gov.ie
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11:50

Wicker

Queen's Film Theatre · South Belfast · Film
Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson’s wonderfully eccentric fable is, at its core, a gentle love story starring Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård and Peter Dinklage. On the outskirts of a village by the sea, lives a Fisherwoman; smelly, single and perpetually ridiculed. One day, fed up with her stuffy, small-minded neighbours, she commissions herself a husband to be made from wicker. In an otherwise conservative town, this unconventional romance sparks outrage, jealousy and chaos.
15Tickets & info

Afternoon 17

12:00

Anecdote as Evidence Sold out

The MAC · The MAC Galleries · City centre · Talks & books · LGBTQ+ · Outburst Festival
Details A gossipy tour through DARKROOMS the work and archives of Emma Wolf-Haugh, led by Lyónn Wolf. Lyónn engages the exhibited materials; photographs, archive objects, zines and textile works, in an anecdotal storytelling of the life and works of Emma Wolf-Haugh, touching on histories of Irish queer club culture, the horrors of the institutional art world and queer working class poetics. Age Guidance: 18+
Free18+Venue listing
12:00

Belfast Music Stories

The Harrison · Tours
Join Dolores and Melanie in the comfortable surroundings of The Harrison hotel to enjoy an engaging new music experience, that combines storytelling, music, and hospitality to offer a novel way to explore the rich music heritage of Belfast - the only designated UNESCO City of Music on the island. Located in the Queen’s Quarter of Belfast, the intimate experience comprises an engaging ‘virtual’ Belfast music tour, followed by an exclusive guided tour of several of the hotel’s uniquely-themed rooms. Guests will settle down with a complimentary soft drink, in the comfortable surroundings of The Harrison, a character-filled Victorian building, to enjoy a ‘virtual’ music tour. Experienced tour guide and music specialist, Dolores will share stories of some of the legendary musicians and historic music moments of Belfast - the only recognised UNESCO City of Music on the island. Visitors will hear audio and see video clips of performances by a range of great artists. The experience continues with a guided tour led by Melanie, the hotel proprietor, giving guests exclusive access to a number of uniquely themed rooms. Rooms have been specially dedicated to artists across a range of genres - including Van Morrison, Led Zeppelin, Ruby Murray, Valentine Rennie and Ottilie Patterson. In each room, memorabilia and design have been carefully curated by Melanie to celebrate each artist and also reveal connections between Belfast and global music culture. All of the artists a room is dedicated to will feature in the music presentation. Dynamic, engaging and fun, the 90-minute tour will conclude in the hotel’s striking Napoleon’s Nose, where visitors may choose to linger to enjoy the hospitality of The Harrison.
£30Tickets & info
12:00

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
12:30

Cabaret Christmas Sunday Matinée Show 15th November

Cabaret Supper Club · Theatre & dance · Food & drink
🎄 Festive Sunday Lunch Magic at Cabaret Supperclub 🎄 Hosted by the sensational Ross Anderson-Doherty & friends ! This Christmas, swap the ordinary for the outrageous at Belfast’s most dazzling Festive Sunday Lunch Show — where the Prosecco flows, the laughter roars, and the entertainment is absolutely unforgettable. This is no ordinary Sunday lunch — it’s your golden ticket to Belfast’s most dazzling festive show! Step into the glamour, glitter, and glorious mischief of our Festive Sunday Lunch at Cabaret Supperclub, where unforgettable moments are served with a side of sparkle. 🎟 £45pp – Your ticket includes: 🥂 A sparkling Prosecco reception 🍽 A delicious festive main course meal 🎭 A riotous matinée cabaret show hosted by the larger-than-life Ross Anderson-Doherty & friends! ✨ Doors open at 12:30PM , when you’ll be greeted with a glass of the coldest fizz to kick off the afternoon in style. Settle into the warmth and wonder of Cabaret Supperclub as our chefs serve up a seasonal main course that’s guaranteed to delight. Then — let the festivities begin. Ross isn’t your average drag act — they’re a full-blown Drag Ride : part storyteller, part songbird, and 100% festive chaos. Expect outrageous comedy, soaring vocals, and the kind of high-energy performance that’ll leave your cheeks sore from smiling. Whether you’re celebrating with friends, family, or your fabulous self, this is the ultimate way to make your Christmas Sunday sparkle . Share your celebrations with the room or simply soak it all in — the choice is yours. 🎁 Perfect for festive get-togethers, Christmas parties, or an afternoon escape from the ordinary. 📍 Join us in the heart of Belfast for a magical mix of food, fizz, and full-throttle fun. 💫 Book now — these shows sell fast, and you won’t want to miss it. Because this festive season, the real Christmas cracker is at Cabaret Supperclub.
£45Venue listing
14:30

Punch Needle Floral Designs with Gráinne Mullan

Eikon Exhibition Centre · Lisburn · Workshops & classes
A floral-focused workshop with Gráinne Mullan from Kitsch Sisters which introduces layering and colour blending in punch needle. Participants will learn how to stretch fabric, thread the punch needle tool, and create consistent loops. Guidance will be provided on troubleshooting common issues. This workshop is perfect for beginners curious about punch needle as well as those looking to explore a contemporary textile craft. All materials and full instructions will be provided in your workshop kit. Children 16+ welcome.
£22.50Tickets & info
14:30

The McGurks Bar Tragedy

Waterfront Hall · Theatre & dance
The McGurk’s Bar Tragedy will feature at Waterfront Hall 14-16 November 2026. Written by award-winning playwright, Martin Lynch, The McGurk's Bar Tragedy is one of the greatest Belfast stories NEVER told. 15 innocent victims were killed in a no-warning bomb in December 1971, the biggest loss of life in Belfast throughout the Troubles. Lynch, who was born and brought up 2 streets from McGurk’s, concentrates on the incredible individual stories of those killed, including 2 young teenagers. The playwright met all the families and has included their heart-breaking stories in the play. Act 1 is set in the early part of the evening where customers, are enjoying a Saturday night drink. The craic is mighty as Lynch’s dockland humour and storytelling is given full reign among the bar patrons including 4 dockers and 2 women. Concurrently, the play also follows the UVF gang as they meet up and plan the bomb, raising the tension of what is to follow. Seven professional actors, led by Paddy Jenkins (May McFettridge’s side-kick) and Conor Grimes (Fireball in The History Of The Troubles (accordin’ to my Da ), will lead the 7-strong cast. 30 community actors from North Belfast will add a powerful, epic quality to the production. Matthew McElhinney ( Stones In His Pockets, The Blind Fiddler ), directs.
£27Tickets & info
15:00

Cinema Rediscovered: Obsession

Queen's Film Theatre · South Belfast · Film
Edward Dmytryk brought his experience making US noirs to UK shores, resulting in an astonishingly dark and unsettling picture. Robert Newton stars as a psychiatrist who discovers his wife is having an affair. He resolves to take revenge by kidnapping and murdering her lover and then dissolving his corpse in a bath of acid. One of the Hollywood Ten, famously blacklisted for refusing to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee, Edward Dmytryk spent his exile in England, where he made extraordinary features, including Obsession . Written by Alec Coppel, who would later co-write Vertigo , and scored by the great Italian composer Nino Rota ( 8½ , The Godfather ), Obsession ’s release was originally delayed due to the ongoing court case of the real-life ‘Acid Bath Murderer’, John Haigh. 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.
15Tickets & info
15:00

Live Pro Wrestling on Holywood Road with Titanic Wrestling!

Shorts Sports & Recreational Club · Sport
Get ready for a wild ride as Titanic Wrestling takes over Shorts Sports & Recreational Club with an action-filled wrestling extravaganza for all the family!! Titanic Wrestling Presents An unforgettable day of Pro Wrestling Action! When - Sunday November 15th - Doors @ 3pm Where - Shorts Sports & Recreational Club, East Belfast Ticket Prices: General Admission Ticket: £12 per person VIP Ticket (Limited Available): Just an extra £3 per person in addition to General or family grants you early access and a chance to meet some of the Titanic Roster pre show. Family Ticket (admits 4): £36 per family Event Highlights: Family Friendly Atmosphere: Fun for all ages! Meet and Greet: Take picutres with your favourite wrestling during intermission! Action-Packed Matches: Featuring the best of local and international talent! Dont miss out on this oppourtunity to experience professional wrestling like never before! Whether you're a die-hard fan or just looking a fun family outing, Titanic Wrestling promises excitement, laughs and unforgettable memories. BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW AND GET READY FOR THE THRILL OF A LIFETIME https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/live-pro-wrestling-on-holywood-road-with-titanic-wrestling-tickets-2003306102480?aff=oddtdtcreator
£12–36Tickets & info

Tonight 25

17:30

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
18:30Doors

Niall Horan: Dinner Party Live on Tour

The O2 Belfast · Music
IT'S NEARLY TIME! Doors open: 6:30PM Show Starts: 7:30PM Support Act: Flowerovlove For ease of entry: We advise customers with floor tickets to enter via The O2 Pavilion ground floor entrance opposite Hollywood Bowl, and tickets for Doors 3-24 to enter via the main front doors of The O2 Belfast. VIP package holders should enter via the first door on the left hand side of the main entrance to The O2 Belfast. Please note: No overnight camping or exceptionally early queueing will be permitted. All times are approximate and subject to change. PLAN YOUR NIGHT Food & Drink As soon as the doors open at The O2 Belfast, you’ll find a variety of food and drink options ready to go. From great-value meal deals to quick service and plenty of choices, we've got something for every taste. Check out our options here . Traffic & Parking Traffic around the venue and Odyssey car parks is expected to be busy. Check out live traffic and roadworks updates via TrafficWatchNI here . The O2 Belfast car park is now operating a ticketless parking system. For all information and FAQs ahead of your visit, please click here . Lounge Upgrades Elevate your evening in our Rewards Lounge. Check out what's included and eligibility criteria here . Heineken® Lounge Menu If you have purchased tickets to the Heineken Lounge for this event, please find the set menu for the evening here. Niall Horan is coming to The O2 Belfast this November! Chart-topping global superstar Niall Horan has announced “DINNER PARTY” LIVE ON TOUR. Named for his new album, Dinner Party, the UK and European leg will kick off in September and finish in Belfast with two shows at The O2 Belfast. There’s something about sharing a table that feels like sharing a future and Dinner Party brings the listener into that experience with warmth, wit and sincerity. The album is cinematic and organic, with songs that play like memories being gently created. Julian Bunetta and John Ryan, Horan’s longtime collaborators, served as executive producers. His other creative partners and co-writers included Afterhrs, Amy Allen, Ian Franzino, Andrew Haas, Steph Jones, Rocky Block and Joel Little. Horan, who recently teamed up with Myles Smith on “Drive Safe,” is featured on the cover of GQ HYPE which describes Dinner Party as “a collection of sincere sepia-toned songs that Horan says he began to write in 2024 after turning 30, when he was able to slow down, reflect on the past, savour the present, and imagine his future.”
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19:00

Reimagining the Belfast Showband

Harland & Wolff Staff Club · Music
What happens when Belfast’s showband legacy meets a new generation of musicians? The Strand ran as a Variety Theatre from 1984–1987 and has hosted many showbands over its 90-year history. For this event, we bring together long-standing musician George Jones of Clubsound with emerging Belfast musicians from Shamrock Showband, with special guests including Trevor Kelly. Together, they will explore the history and legacy of the showbands, their influence on Belfast’s music scene and the ways that tradition continues to inspire contemporary musicians. George will share memories and stories from the showband era – from the music and musicians to the venues, audiences and culture surrounding the scene. Shamrock Showband will take inspiration from George’s repertoire, reimagining and reinterpreting selected songs from a contemporary perspective before coming together for a special live performance. Period-inspired archive film and photographs will bring the era to life. Taking place at the historic Harland & Wolff Staff Club, this evening of conversation, archive material and live music will celebrate the golden era of the showbands while looking to the future. This pilot event marks the beginning of a longer-term Strand project exploring how Belfast’s musical heritage can be shared between generations and brought back to life.
£15Tickets & info
19:30

Dani Larkin

The Crescent Arts Centre · South Belfast · Music
Acclaimed songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Dani Larkin has announced a new Belfast show at The Crescent this November. Dani released the universally acclaimed album Next Of Kin , at the start of 2026, a stunning progression of her sound, fusing her signature storytelling with bold new sonic textures to create a record that is as urgent as it is unforgettable. “One of the finest songwriters of our times” Gary Lightbody “Electrifying singer-songwriter and folk award nominee” The Irish Times “Hotly tipped singer-songwriter” Mark Radcliff, BBC Radio 2 “That rich contralto voice she has, only Larkin and Annie Lennox have that sort of richness to their vocal” Sean Rocks, RTÉ ‘Beautiful, powerful…absolutely stunning.’ Anita Rani, Woman’s Hour
£17.50Venue listing
19:30

The McGurks Bar Tragedy

Waterfront Hall · Theatre & dance
The McGurk’s Bar Tragedy will feature at Waterfront Hall 14-16 November 2026. Written by award-winning playwright, Martin Lynch, The McGurk's Bar Tragedy is one of the greatest Belfast stories NEVER told. 15 innocent victims were killed in a no-warning bomb in December 1971, the biggest loss of life in Belfast throughout the Troubles. Lynch, who was born and brought up 2 streets from McGurk’s, concentrates on the incredible individual stories of those killed, including 2 young teenagers. The playwright met all the families and has included their heart-breaking stories in the play. Act 1 is set in the early part of the evening where customers, are enjoying a Saturday night drink. The craic is mighty as Lynch’s dockland humour and storytelling is given full reign among the bar patrons including 4 dockers and 2 women. Concurrently, the play also follows the UVF gang as they meet up and plan the bomb, raising the tension of what is to follow. Seven professional actors, led by Paddy Jenkins (May McFettridge’s side-kick) and Conor Grimes (Fireball in The History Of The Troubles (accordin’ to my Da ), will lead the 7-strong cast. 30 community actors from North Belfast will add a powerful, epic quality to the production. Matthew McElhinney ( Stones In His Pockets, The Blind Fiddler ), directs.
£27Tickets & info
19:45

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
20:00

Ocean Colour Scene

Ulster Hall · Music
Indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced their tour for 2026, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their classic album Moseley Shoals coming to Ulster Hall on 14 & 15 November 2026! Released in April 1996, at the height of the Britpop era, Moseley Shoals was Ocean Colour Scene’s second album and immediately became a huge success. Reaching number 2 on the UK Albums Chart, Moseley Shoals featured the massive hit singles ‘The Riverboat Song’, ‘You’ve Got It Bad’, ‘The Day We Caught The Train’ and ‘The Circle’ and was certified as triple-platinum after spending an incredible 92 weeks on the chart. In August that year, Oasis invited Ocean Colour Scene to be their special guests at one of their historic concerts held at Knebworth. Performing a blistering set in front 125,000 people, Ocean Colour Scene firmly cemented their status as one of Britain’s biggest bands. For the Moseley Shoals 30th anniversary tour, in addition to playing all the highlights from Moseley Shoals, Ocean Colour Scene will play a career-spanning set to include all their other hits and fan favourites, such as ‘Hundred Mile High City’, ‘Travellers Tune’, ‘Better Day and ‘Profit In Peace’, amongst many others. Ocean Colour Scene’s lead singer Simon Fowler said, “It’s hard to believe that Moseley Shoals turns 30 in 2026. We owe so much to that album, so it’s exciting to be able to look forward this very special anniversary and celebrate with our amazing fans at some of the UK’s most prestigious venues.” Formed in Birmingham in 1989, Ocean Colour Scene began crafting songs in the spirit of the soul, folk and blues greats who inspired them, with words and melodies that would soon chime with the hearts and minds of the group’s fiercely loyal fanbase. After a few years honing their sound, Ocean Colour Scene became a household name with the release of Moseley Shoals, which was quickly followed by the Top 10 albums Marchin’ Already (1997), One From The Modern (1999) and Mechanical Drift (2001). Enjoying an incredible run of seventeen Top 40 singles - which included nine successive Top 20 singles – Ocean Colour Scene are not only one of the UK’s most successful groups, they are also renowned as one of the country’s very best live bands.
£51.50Tickets & info
20:00

Tia Bow Album Launch: The Blackberry Path with support from Clare Galway

Oh Yeah Music Centre · Music
Tia Bow launches her debut album Blackberry Path, a multidisciplinary live work combining songwriting, spoken word and video design, with a sound described by Hot Press as “bridging folk, rock and electronica.” The critically acclaimed performance is characterised by Allan Leonard in Slugger O’Toole as “richer for weaving personal story with universal experiences, inspired by specific places and human connection, and speaking to everyone on its journey.” Produced by Michael Mormecha, the album features Clare Galway, who will open the night with a solo set before joining Danny Trouton and Tia Bow for the Sound of Belfast Festival album launch. “A unique artist, deeply in touch with the landscape around her.” - Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, RTÉ’s Folk on One “Eclectic, experimental and effervescent compositions, celebrating music's power to heal, unify and encourage.” - Simon Fallaha, SI Arts NI
£1418+Tickets & info
20:00

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

Ongoing 15

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 Future Island-Island, 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.
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Until28 Nov

Class of 76: Fifty Years of Art

Holywood Library · Holywood · Exhibitions
Celebrate 50 years of creativity with the Class of ’76, a group of artists who graduated from Belfast School of Art in 1976. Explore an exciting exhibition of paintings, drawings, photography, ceramics and conceptual art, organised by John Rubery. Showcasing the diverse and unexpected journeys of a generation of artists.
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Until15 Nov

Knit + Stitch

Eikon Exhibition Centre · Lisburn · Exhibitions
Knit + Stitch returns to Belfast this fall from November 12 -15! Taking place at the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Lisburn, this is an event textile lovers will not want to miss, whether they are professional craft makers or hobbyists! The show, previously known as The Knitting and Stitching Show, has had a rebrand and has a new logo and name, but visitors can expect the same inspiring content: textile art exhibitions, hands-on workshops and opportunities to buy from over 100 craft exhibitors. Knit + Stitch’s mission is to inspire creativity and innovation in the world of textiles by bringing together a diverse and vibrant community of makers, artists, and enthusiasts; dedicated to showcasing the highest quality work, and offering a wide variety of opportunities for learning, shopping, and connection, the show will open its doors in Belfast on November 12th, 2026. Craft NI will also have a stand in the show, promoting the skills and beautiful work of Northern Irish makers and answering any questions about local craft and craft makers. Book your tickets at the link below and use code CNI26 to save £2 off standard adult / concession tickets only. (Offer not valid on VIP, Child or group tickets. Booking fee applies.) Please note show closes at 4pm on Sunday. Various types of tickets available, starting at £16.50
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Until13 Feb

THE PERFECT STORM Ralf Sander

Golden Thread Gallery · Exhibitions
Launch : Saturday 14th November 1pm-3pm Dates : 14th November – 13th February 2027 Gallery : Upper Gallery & Lower Gallery Artist Talk : 20th November (TBC) Ralf Sander’s largest solo exhibition in Northern Ireland to date, this exhibition brings together sculpture, photography, sound, film and satellite data to examine how images shape our understanding of reality. A “perfect storm” describes a rare and powerful convergence of events. Sander uses this idea to consider the forces that shape how we see the world, and our capacity to influence them. Sander turns satellite imagery and weather data, tools normally used to observe the Earth, into an artistic medium. Treating the satellite as a camera, he transforms scientific information into another way of seeing the world. The resulting installation creates an illusion through photography, digital imagery and sculpture. It invites us to consider whether every photograph is, in some sense, an illusion: not reality itself, but one version of it. The work asks how this constructed reality differs from the reality we experience in everyday life. The exhibition builds on Sander’s long-standing interest in testing the possibilities of sculpture across different materials and media. His work has been exhibited internationally, and he has also initiated and curated exhibitions and art projects. The exhibition reflects Golden Thread Gallery’s continuing commitment to ambitious and critically engaged contemporary art. It extends the gallery’s programme beyond historical enquiry to address wider questions of perception and representation, and the role visual culture plays in shaping our shared understanding of the world. About the Artist Born in December 1963, Ralf Sander is an internationally active sculptor and conceptual artist. His practice ranges from large-scale public monuments and figurative sculptures carved from single tree trunks to experimental projects that connect art and science. Sander has exhibited worldwide, in internationally acclaimed locations such as Bonner Kunsthalle, Museum of Art Stuttgart, Haus der Kunst Munich, Philadelphia Museum, Nowisibirsk Museum of Art and Seoul MoA. Sander is a Reader in Fine Art at the Belfast School of Art , Ulster University. Originally from Berlin, he is now based in Islandmagee, Northern Ireland. Accessibility The Lower Gallery is accessed via the ground floor, which is step-free. The Upper Gallery is accessed via wheelchair accessible lift or by the stairwell. Large print versions of exhibition texts are available. Access videos of the gallery are available on our website here , with BSL and ISL signed versions. Please let us know if you have any questions or additional requirements, we are working hard to make the gallery as accessible as possible for everyone. Golden Thread Gallery is proud to hold an Arts & Disability Access Award Venue Accreditation. Golden Thread Gallery is supported by:
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Unruly Ordinances

The MAC · The MAC Galleries · City centre · Exhibitions · LGBTQ+ · Outburst Festival
Details Outburst Arts and the MAC proudly present Unruly Ordinances, a major group exhibition of queer artists from the last two decades. Collectively curated through conversations on queer practice between Outburst collaborators Dayna Ash, Eoin Dara, Haven for Artists, Laima Kreivytė, Kim McAleese, Ruth McCarthy, Iarlaith Ní Fheorais, Monica Pearl and Lyónn Wolf, this selection of installation, sculptural, drawing, photographic and video works opens up expansive and radical conversations on queerness, embracing all of its dissident and tender potential. From newly commissioned works that playfully disrupt thinking on archiving and remembering; to reflections on land, language and material conditions, Unruly Ordinances recentres queer as a generative, slippery, critical and unfixed thing, inciting imagination and catalysing daring possibility. Launching as part of the 20th annual Outburst Queer Arts Festival on November 12, the exhibition will be accompanied by a dynamic three-month public programme, bringing together artists, activists, academics and audiences through talks, screenings, publishing, performances and workshops Artists Array Collective Kian Benson Bailes A.Mac Giolla Bhríde Reuben Brown Batool Desouky Sarah Joy Ford Caoimhín Gaffney Agnė Jokšė Breda Lynch Ebun Sodipo Eimear Walshe Lyónn Wolf Supported by The Ampersand Foundation w ith additional support from Paul Hamlyn Foundation Art Fund and Lithuanian Cultural Institute.
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