Belfast City

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

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.

What's On

Murcof

22 Nov 2008 - 22 Nov 2008

Murcof at the Sonic Arts Research Centre, The Qub.

Des Bishop

22 Nov 2008 - 22 Nov 2008

Des Bishop at the Waterfront Hall Auditorium.

The Vale presents The White Album

22 Nov 2008 - 22 Nov 2008

The Vale presents The White Album at the Lavery's Bar.

Neil Douggan

22 Nov 2008 - 22 Nov 2008

Neil Douggan at the Laughter Lounge, Belfast.

Southbound

23 Nov 2008 - 23 Nov 2008

Southbound at the Pavilion Bar - Middle Bar.

Gorgoroth

23 Nov 2008 - 23 Nov 2008

Gorgoroth at the The Limelight.

Kobi

23 Nov 2008 - 23 Nov 2008

Kobi at the Lavery's Bar.

Volturyon

24 Nov 2008 - 24 Nov 2008

Volturyon at the Pavilion Bar - Middle Bar.

Katherine Jenkins

24 Nov 2008 - 24 Nov 2008

Katherine Jenkins at the Waterfront Hall Auditorium.

Katherine Jenkins in Concert with the Ulster Orchestra

24 Nov 2008 - 24 Nov 2008

Katherine Jenkins represents a new genre of opera superstar. Her first album, Premiere, was the fastest selling of all time by a...

1940s Swing Dance Night

25 Nov 2008 - 25 Nov 2008

1940s Swing Dance Night at the The Merchant Hotel.

Live Band Night

25 Nov 2008 - 25 Nov 2008

Live Band Night at the Pavilion Bar - Middle Bar.

Underground? presents

26 Nov 2008 - 26 Nov 2008

Underground? presents at the Pavilion Bar - Middle Bar.

Gemma Hayes

26 Nov 2008 - 26 Nov 2008

Gemma Hayes at the The Stiff Kitten.

Invasion Earth Presents

26 Nov 2008 - 26 Nov 2008

Invasion Earth Presents at the Lavery's Bar.

Performance

26 Nov 2008 - 26 Nov 2008

Performance at the Back Bar at Lavery's.

Owen O'Neill

28 Nov 2008 - 28 Nov 2008

Owen O'Neill at the Laughter Lounge, Belfast.

The Cuban Brothers

28 Nov 2008 - 28 Nov 2008

The Cuban Brothers at the Laughter Lounge, Belfast.

Clarvis

28 Nov 2008 - 28 Nov 2008

Clarvis at the Pavilion Bar - Middle Bar.

The Lowly Knights

28 Nov 2008 - 28 Nov 2008

The Lowly Knights at the The Stiff Kitten.

Festive Funnies

28 Nov 2008 - 28 Nov 2008

Festive Funnies at the Grand Opera House.

Ulster Orchestra

28 Nov 2008 - 28 Nov 2008

Ulster Orchestra at the Waterfront Hall Auditorium.

Owen O'Neill

29 Nov 2008 - 29 Nov 2008

Owen O'Neill at the Laughter Lounge, Belfast.

Jon Carter

29 Nov 2008 - 29 Nov 2008

Jon Carter at the The Stiff Kitten.

Mother Goose

29 Nov 2008 - 22 Jan 2009

Mother Goose at the Grand Opera House.

These Charming Men

29 Nov 2008 - 29 Nov 2008

These Charming Men at the Spring And Airbrake.

The Damned

29 Nov 2008 - 29 Nov 2008

The Damned at the Empire Music Hall.

Robin Hood

29 Nov 2008 - 22 Jan 2009

Robin Hood at the Waterfront Hall Auditorium.

Robin Hood

29 Nov 2008 - 10 Jan 2009

Robin Hood is the Waterfront`s pantomime for Christmas 2008!

Mother Goose (Pantomime 08/09)

29 Nov 2008 - 17 Jan 2009

Mother Goose

Vanda Youngs

30 Nov 2008 - 30 Nov 2008

Vanda Youngs at the Pavilion Bar - Middle Bar.

Damien Dempsey

30 Nov 2008 - 30 Nov 2008

Damien Dempsey at the Empire Music Hall.

Soweto Gospel Choir

30 Nov 2008 - 30 Nov 2008

The Soweto Gospel Choir was formed to celebrate the unique and inspirational power of African Gospel music. Under the direction of...

Ulster Orchestra December Programme

01 Dec 2008 - 20 Dec 2008

Monday 1 December 2008

1940s Swing Dance Night

02 Dec 2008 - 02 Dec 2008

1940s Swing Dance Night at the The Merchant Hotel.

The Feeling

02 Dec 2008 - 02 Dec 2008

The Feeling at the Mandela Hall.

Cliff Richard

02 Dec 2008 - 02 Dec 2008

Cliff Richard at the Odyssey Arena.

Duke Special

02 Dec 2008 - 02 Dec 2008

Duke Special at the St George's Market.

Fight Like Apes

03 Dec 2008 - 03 Dec 2008

Fight Like Apes at the The Stiff Kitten.

Billy Bragg

03 Dec 2008 - 03 Dec 2008

Billy Bragg at the Empire Music Hall.

Performance

03 Dec 2008 - 03 Dec 2008

Performance at the Back Bar at Lavery's.

Antti Siirala (piano)

04 Dec 2008 - 04 Dec 2008

Antti Siirala (piano) at the Harty Room, The Qub.

Mastodon

04 Dec 2008 - 04 Dec 2008

Mastodon at the Spring And Airbrake.

Christmas Party Night

05 Dec 2008 - 05 Dec 2008

Christmas Party Night at the Laughter Lounge, Belfast.

Trivium

05 Dec 2008 - 05 Dec 2008

Trivium at the Mandela Hall.

Festive Funnies

05 Dec 2008 - 05 Dec 2008

Festive Funnies at the Grand Opera House.

The Jet Project

06 Dec 2008 - 06 Dec 2008

The Jet Project at the The Stiff Kitten.

Christmas Party Night

06 Dec 2008 - 06 Dec 2008

Christmas Party Night at the Laughter Lounge, Belfast.

Ulster Orchestra

06 Dec 2008 - 06 Dec 2008

Ulster Orchestra at the Waterfront Hall Auditorium.

The Pogues

06 Dec 2008 - 06 Dec 2008

The Pogues at the King's Hall.

Simple Minds

06 Dec 2008 - 06 Dec 2008

Simple Minds at the Odyssey Arena.

Ulster Orchestra

06 Dec 2008 - 06 Dec 2008

Ulster Orchestra at the Waterfront Hall Auditorium.

A Christmas Tour of Belfast Castle

06 Dec 2008 - 22 Dec 2008

One of Belfast’s famous landmarks, Belfast Castle stands proud on Cave Hill, overlooking Belfast Lough. This December, staff are...

Cathy Davey

07 Dec 2008 - 07 Dec 2008

Cathy Davey at the Empire Music Hall.

Ulster Orchestra

08 Dec 2008 - 08 Dec 2008

Ulster Orchestra at the Andersontown Leisure Centre.

Scott Matthews

08 Dec 2008 - 08 Dec 2008

Scott Matthews at the Auntie Annie's.

1940s Swing Dance Night

09 Dec 2008 - 09 Dec 2008

1940s Swing Dance Night at the The Merchant Hotel.

Performance

10 Dec 2008 - 10 Dec 2008

Performance at the Back Bar at Lavery's.

Republic of Loose

10 Dec 2008 - 10 Dec 2008

Republic of Loose at the Empire Music Hall.

Ocean Colour Scene

10 Dec 2008 - 10 Dec 2008

Ocean Colour Scene at the Mandela Hall.

View all events for this location

Travel Offers

Official Links

The Official Tourism website for Belfast
The Official Tourism Website for Belfast
Discover Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Tourist Board

What Else to Explore

Belfast City Council
Belfast City Council website
The Belfast Titanic Trail
The self-guided multimedia walking tour
The Titanic- Built in Belfast
Explore Belfast’s rich industrial heritage

Belfast City

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

What's On

Travel Offers

Official Links

What Else to Explore

Finder

Places to go

Special offer

Did you know?

My Ireland