Belfast City

Belfast City

Rejuvenated and revived, Belfast is a buzzing city with a unique atmosphere that’s well worth a visit

Crown Liquor Saloon
Albert Clock
St George's Market
Waterfront Hall

From left to right: Crown Liquor Saloon, Albert Clock, St George's Market, Waterfront Hall

With its compact size, picturesque location between mountain and coast and fascinating history, Belfast in Antrim, Northern Ireland is a defiant city that has emerged from decades of strife into a vibrant, buzzing destination. 

This beautiful Victorian city has stacks of things to do, too ­– you can check out where great ships like the Titanic were built, marvel at the architecturally impressive City Hall and Queen’s University, or immerse yourself in Belfast’s sparkling city life with hip boutiques and smart stores. 

Cool and comfortable new design hotels mean Belfast is now a stylish and affordable place to stay, while a glut of excellent gastro delights have placed the city firmly on the culinary map of Europe. 

Best of all, Belfast’s charming old pubs make an atmospheric spot to wile away an hour, or two.

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Solid Gold Country Legends

26 May 2012 - 27 May 2012

Voted ?Best Event? at the British C.M.A Awards.

Introduction to Film Making

26 May 2012 - 27 May 2012

Introduction to Film Making: make your own short movie is suitable for ages 8 - 12

The Damned: 35th Anniversary Show

26 May 2012 - 31 May 2012

The Damned: 35th Anniversary Show at the Mandela Hall.

Newton Faulkner

26 May 2012 - 31 May 2012

Newton Faulkner at the The Limelight.

Big Busking Bonanza @ The May Fair

26 May 2012 - 27 May 2012

Calling all buskers to take part in a 1 day competition which has now been added to our fabulous programme of fun-filled...

ETAPE Mourne 2012 Cycle Race

27 May 2012 - 28 May 2012

The event will start and finish at Annalong Marine Park, Cornmill Quay, Annalong, Newry, Co Down, BT34 4QG.

Cancer Research UK Race For Life

27 May 2012 - 27 May 2012

Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life is an amazing women-only series of events which raises millions of pounds every year for...

Machine Head + Evile

28 May 2012 - 31 May 2012

Machine Head + Evile at the Ulster Hall.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

29 May 2012 - 31 May 2012

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Waterfront Hall Auditorium.

Westlife

29 May 2012 - 31 May 2012

Westlife at the Odyssey Arena.

Westlife

29 May 2012 - 31 May 2012

After 14 years, 26 top ten hits including 14 number one singles, 11 top 5 albums, 7 of which hit the top spot and have...

Sweet Charity

29 May 2012 - 18 Jun 2012

Bruiser and the MAC present the wham bam musical sensation of the year, Sweet Charity.

Celebrate 50 years with the Chieftains

30 May 2012 - 30 May 2012

Celebrate 50 years with The Chieftains!

Keith and Kristyn Getty and Friends - Live Symphony Tour

31 May 2012 - 03 Jun 2012

Keith and Kristyn Getty are recording artists and hymn writers originally from Belfast and now based in the United States.

Belfast Film Festival

31 May 2012 - 11 Jun 2012

Belfast Film Festival will take place across the city including a series of premiere screenings, so film fans get ready for a...

Sing-a-Long-a ABBA

01 Jun 2012 - 03 Jun 2012

Friday 01 - Saturday 02 June 2012

Peppa Pig's Treasure Hunt

01 Jun 2012 - 03 Jun 2012

Ahoy there me Hearties! Peppa Pig and her friends are going on a treasure hunt and need your help!

Westlife Extra Shows

01 Jun 2012 - 03 Jun 2012

After 14 years, 26 top ten hits including 14 number one singles, 11 top 5 albums, 7 of which hit the top spot and have...

Songs for Joby

01 Jun 2012 - 01 Jun 2012

SONGS FOR JOBY

Kevin Collins Captures Moods of Linen Hall Library

01 Jun 2012 - 02 Jul 2012

Artist Kevin Collins has been invited by the Linen Hall Library to produce a series of paintings that capture the atmosphere of...

Kathryn Marshall

01 Jun 2012 - 30 Jun 2012

Through the medium of silkscreen, Kathryn presents a series of work based on her late father?s World War II medals.

Belfast Bred - Food Tour

01 Jun 2012 - 30 Sep 2012

Part of Titanic Belfast Festival 2012. On Belfast Bred you'll discover the city's fascinating culinary history in the company of...

Ramada Plaza Belfast University Boat Race

02 Jun 2012 - 02 Jun 2012

In a first for Belfast, the University of Cambridge will be sending some of their best rowers on Saturday, 2 June, for the Ramada...

Queen's Jubilee Celebrations in Belfast

02 Jun 2012 - 06 Jun 2012

Belfast is getting ready to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee with a programme of exciting events.

Bronagh Gallagher & Special Guests

02 Jun 2012 - 02 Jun 2012

LIMELIGHT BELFAST PRESENTS BRONAGH GALLAGHER & SPECIAL GUESTS

Belvoir Forest and Lagan Valley Walk

02 Jun 2012 - 02 Jun 2012

Join ‘Friends’ for our annual Summer walk on Saturday 2nd June. The 10 mile sponsored walk consists of 2 laps of the forest; the...

Cara Dillon and the Ulster Orchestra

03 Jun 2012 - 04 Jun 2012

The Ulster Orchestra presents a night with Cara Dillon in what promises to be a superb concert, combining the talents of this...

The Wiggles Live in Concert

03 Jun 2012 - 04 Jun 2012

The Wiggles, the fab four from Australia, are delighted to be bringing their world famous live show back to the Waterfront!

The Queen

03 Jun 2012 - 04 Jun 2012

Helen Mirren gives an Oscar-winning performance as HRH Queen Elizabeth II in this stunning look at the British monarchy.

Olympic Torch Run

03 Jun 2012 - 08 Jun 2012

The Olympic flame will visit all counties in Northern Ireland. The flame arrives in Belfast on 3 June 2012 with relay runners...

Diamond Jubilee Tea Dances

04 Jun 2012 - 05 Jun 2012

Following in the rich tradition of Ulster Hall tea dances, join us for an afternoon and evening of old-time dancing in celebration...

Family Fun Day at Stormont Estate

04 Jun 2012 - 04 Jun 2012

A Family Fun Day with something for everyone in support of BBC Children in Need.

Rock for Shelter NI

05 Jun 2012 - 05 Jun 2012

We have been working hard to produce a lineup of local talented bands for one unmissable night in June for a great cause. For one...

Frankenstein

05 Jun 2012 - 09 Jun 2012

Frankentein production at Brian Friel Theatre at Queen's

The Dubliners - The 50th Anniversary Tour

07 Jun 2012 - 08 Jun 2012

2012 marks the 50th Anniversary of the founding of The Dubliners in O?Donoghue?s Pub in Dublin?s Merrion Row.

Elton John

07 Jun 2012 - 08 Jun 2012

Elton John and His Band will bring their unforgettable Greatest Hits Show to Belfast's Odyssey Arena this June - his first Show in...

Science Museum Live

08 Jun 2012 - 10 Jun 2012

Unleash your inner Einstein ? explosive fun for all the family!

Michael Winslow

09 Jun 2012 - 10 Jun 2012

Michael Winslow - The Man Of 10,000 Voices!

Uptown Hoedown

09 Jun 2012 - 10 Jun 2012

Come along with all the family friends to go all things Country and Western in Glengormley. Family Fun events include Bouncy...

Fly me to the Moon

12 Jun 2012 - 01 Jul 2012

Francis and Loretta are community care visitors. Unknown to them, Davy, one of their elderly charges, has had a significant win on...

Blink-182

13 Jun 2012 - 14 Jun 2012

American pop punk band, Blink-182, are hitting the road with a new tour in the Summer of 2012.

Ruddigore

14 Jun 2012 - 17 Jun 2012

Sir Despard Murgatroyd is a man under pressure. He has inherited a witch?s curse forcing him to commit a crime a day or die in...

Dave Gorman's Powerpoint

15 Jun 2012 - 16 Jun 2012

The man behind Are You Dave Gorman? and Googlewhack Adventure returns with his brand new show.

Action Cancer Moonlight Walk

15 Jun 2012 - 15 Jun 2012

Northern Ireland’s leading local cancer charity Action Cancer is calling on men and women across the country to ‘Do it for the...

Ten Drawings by Leonardo Da Vinci: A Diamond Jubilee Celebration

15 Jun 2012 - 26 Aug 2012

This exhibition has been selected to show the extraordinary scope

Ulster Orchestra: The James Galway Prom

16 Jun 2012 - 17 Jun 2012

David Brophy - Conductor

Summer Workshops, Photography - Walk Through the City

16 Jun 2012 - 17 Jun 2012

Learn basic photographic techniques and explore new styles of photography. You will be taken on a tour of the area surrounding the...

Swing for Shelter NI

16 Jun 2012 - 16 Jun 2012

Swing for Shelter NI, Stormont Hotel

Zumbathon

16 Jun 2012 - 17 Jun 2012

The party is coming. Northern Ireland’s biggest Zumbathon is coming to Belfast. Join top Zumba instructors and special guests, for...

42nd Street

19 Jun 2012 - 24 Jun 2012

Starring Dave Willetts and Marti Webb - Come and meet those dancing feet!

Ulster History & Genealogy Summer School 2012

20 Jun 2012 - 26 Jun 2012

Ulster History & Genealogy Summer School 2012 - in association with the University of Ulster

Black 47

21 Jun 2012 - 22 Jun 2012

Music & Production By Sean Donnelly

ABF The Soldiers' Charity Presents: Diamond Jubilee Concert

22 Jun 2012 - 23 Jun 2012

A special musical celebration marking the Queen?s Diamond Jubilee performed by the Band, Bugles Pipes and Drums of The Royal Irish...

Love of Salmon

22 Jun 2012 - 22 Jun 2012

Love of Salmon

Murder on Broadway - Murder Mystery

23 Jun 2012 - 24 Jun 2012

A young actress dreams of success and fame on Broadway, looking for her big break to propel her to stardom.

Boyce Avenue

28 Jun 2012 - 29 Jun 2012

Standing area: over 16s only. 14s and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Celtic Soul - A tribute to Van, the man and his music

28 Jun 2012 - 28 Jun 2012

A tribute to Van, the man and his music

Land of Giants

30 Jun 2012 - 30 Jun 2012

Land of Giants will present a unique tale on an epic scale to an audience of 20,000 on Belfast’s newest events space, the Titanic...

Belfast Titanic Triathlon

01 Jul 2012 - 02 Jul 2012

Part of Titanic Belfast Festival 2012. A Triathlon sanctioned event offering both sprint and standard distance races on closed...

Macropolis Premiere - a small film by Joel Simon

08 Jul 2012 - 09 Jul 2012

Macropolis Premiere - small film by Joel Simon

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Did you know?

The Titanic was built in Belfast and was completed on April 2, 1912. To rebuild the ship today would cost a whopping $400 million