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Welcome to The Belfast Guide

What’s on, where to eat and drink, and the places worth your time. Chosen locally & checked often.

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The Belfast Guide brings together what’s on, where to eat, where to drink and what’s worth knowing about right now. Gigs, exhibitions, festivals, club nights, theatre, comedy, markets, new openings and old favourites, all organised so you can actually find what you’re looking for.

Listings are checked and kept up to date, with venues helping to keep the practical details right. Corrections are welcomed.

Browse what’s happening today, see what’s coming up, find somewhere good nearby or explore Belfast neighbourhood by neighbourhood on the map.

Save what catches your eye, build your own list, and get out into the city.

Live programmes

  1. 13 Sept 2026 – 14 Nov 2026Cinemagic Film Festival 2026›

Coming up

  1. 9 Oct7:30pmPurely Poetry Open Mic NightTalks & Lectures · The Crescent Arts Centre›
  2. 10 Oct10amCineSeekers Festival Jury 12+ (Ages: 12-14)Screenings · Queen's Film Theatre›
  3. 10 Oct10amThe Princess And The Frog + Pre-Screening Face PaintingScreenings · Ulster Museum›
  4. 10 Oct10:15amBrightly Shining + Dying In Sugar (Short)Screenings · Queen's Film Theatre›
  5. 10 Oct10:30amHow To Build A YouTube Channel Talent Lab (Ages: 16-25)Workshops · Ulster Museum›
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Pubs & bars

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39 Gordon Street
2-16 Dunbar Street

39 Gordon Street

39 Gordon Street is tempting for its Late Night Live Music, Great Cocktails and Good Craic! If you’re looking for one place that does it all look no further! ❤️Trad sessions · Live music · Open late
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Amelia Hall
44 Howard Street, Belfast, BT1 6PG

Amelia Hall

A Belfast cocktail bar serving pizza, small plates and good company. Warm, lively and made for meet-ups, group nights, birthdays and celebrations. Perfect for mid-week plans, after-work drinks and nights that need to feel easy.Trad sessions · Live music · Food
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Banana Block
Banana Block, Newtownards Road

Banana Block

Banana Block is a new living museum and events space set within a historic linen mill and inspired by the curious connections between Belfast and bananas. Peel the banana a little further and you'll find a space for original ideas, creative learning and new connections.Live music
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Ben Madigan’s Bar and Kitchen
169-175 Cavehill Road, Belfast, BT15 5BP

Ben Madigan’s Bar and Kitchen

An award winning community pub and restaurant on Cavehill, North Belfast. Dog friendly with a fantastic south facing terrace getting the sun all day long. Our staff can’t wait to welcome you!Trad sessions · Live music · Food
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The city, through local eyes

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Guest guide

Brian Coney

Editor, The Thin AirA week built around the tradition at close range, from open sessions and hillside walks to the odd detour into the strange.Read the guide →
Guest guide

Linda Ervine

Manager of Turas and Co-founder of Scoil na SeoltaLinda Ervine is the Manager of Turas, an Irish language project in East Belfast, and co-founder of Scoil na Seolta, an integrated Irish-medium primary school and nursery.Read the guide →