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Purely Poetry Open Mic Night

7:30pm–9:30pmThe Crescent Arts Centre

Join Poetry NI and The Crescent as we present Purely Poetry Open Mic Night. Welcoming readers of all styles and experiences, from first timers to old pros, we foster an open, laid back and encouraging atmosphere for people to read their work, and to listen in comfort. Quite simply, we want your poems, and we want you to enjoy the experience of reading them to us! To take part; Registration opens at 7.15pm - come along and sign up to read. The Mic opens at 7.30pm All names are drawn out from our Magical Hat of Randomness Each person has seven minutes max to read, so that we can give as much time as possible to people wanting to read. Spaces are limited (we have to let the staff get home at some stage!) This event is BYO so grab a bottle, dust off your notebooks and join us for Open Mic Poetry at The Crescent.

CineSeekers Festival Jury 12+ (Ages: 12-14)

10amQueen's Film Theatre

Sat 10th and Sun 11th October, 10.00am to 3.00pm, Queen's Film Theatre (2 Days) - THE OFFICIAL 'CINESEEKERS' FESTIVAL JURY 2026This ticket provides entry to join the Official Cinemagic ‘CineSeekers’ Festival Jury on Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th October to watch x 4 brand new feature films before you choose your favourite.All CineSeeker Jury members will receive a Festival Jury Pack and will be guided and helped by Cinemagic team members in how to review a movie.FILM LINE-UP 12+ JURY (AGES: 12-14)Saturday 10th October (10am-3pm)FILM 1: BRIGHTLY SHINING (+ Short Film: Dying in Sugar)FILM 2: GHOST SCHOOL (+ Short Film: The Girl With the Cabbage)Sunday 11th October (10am-3pm)FILM 3: PIXIE. THE NEW BEGINNING (+ Short Film: Tiny Tom)FILM 4: KING OF THE WANDERERS (+ Short Film: I Promise)All films will be screened in their original language with English subtitles where necessary.Films contain flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.Please bring a packed lunch/snacks for the duration of the event and please do not include products containing nuts due to potential allergies.Upon purchasing this ticket Cinemagic will email you a consent form to be completed ahead of attending the event to collect parent/guardian contact details.The event takes place in Queen's Film Theatre, Belfast on Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th October, 10am to 3pm (each day).

Part of Cinemagic Film Festival

The Princess And The Frog + Pre-Screening Face Painting

10am–12:35pmUlster Museum

Black History Month / Cinemagic 2026 - THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG+ Pre-Screening Face Painting & FREE snack packs for Under 10sBEFORE THE SCREENING: We will have a face painting station set up at the back of the Ulster Museum Lecture Theatre from 10.00am-11.00am, to transform kids into their favourite movie characters. 'The Princess and the Frog' - Hardworking Tiana dreams of opening her own restaurant. When she kisses a magical frog prince to help him, she turns into a frog too! Together, they hop on a fun bayou adventure to break the spell and become human again.Cert: U / Duration: 95 mins.BBFC: Contains mild scary scenes. Start Time: 11.00am (Exit Time: 12.35pm).Venue: Ulster Museum, Lecture Theatre.*Please note: A ticket is not required for a child under 2 who does not require their own seat. All other attendees must book a ticket.Concessions: (Under 18, Over 65, Carers & Students).Refunds: Please check your ticket (or email confirmation) as soon as you receive it. Tickets/e-tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded, unless an event is cancelled, rescheduled or if they have been issued in error.

Part of Cinemagic Film Festival

Brightly Shining + Dying In Sugar (Short)

10:15am–11:45amQueen's Film Theatre

Christmas is around the corner, and young Ronja’s family is struggling. When her loving dad lands a job selling pine trees, hope sparks. But old temptations draw him back to “Stargate”, the local pub. Left to fend for herself, Ronja (Luiza Idrizi) must use her imagination as a magical shield to protect her family’s future. A deeply touching family drama with a powerful message of hope and resilience. Preceded by: Dying in Sugar ( Dir: Mireille Ménard, Canada, 2025, 13 mins) Two sisters flee their monster inhabited village to live under a weeping willow tree. Total Event Running Time: 1hr 43mins Content warning: This film presentation contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy. The 3 7 th Cinemagic Film Festival runs throughout October -November in venues across Belfast, packed with new international films, workshops, education programmes, special events and Q&As to inspire young audiences. Visit cinemagic.org.uk for more details.

Part of Cinemagic Film Festival

How To Build A YouTube Channel Talent Lab (Ages: 16-25)

10:30am–12pmUlster Museum

Talent Lab / Cinemagic Festival 2026 - HOW TO BUILD A YOUTUBE CHANNELGot an idea for a channel but don't know where to start?This essential workshop will teach you exactly how to plan your channel from scratch and pick the perfect niche to stand out. You will discover how to film your very first video with absolute confidence, while learning how to use eye-catching titles, engaging thumbnails, and basic analytics to successfully grow your audience. By the end of the session, you will leave with a crystal-clear launch plan and all the tools you need to start uploading your content straight away. Ages: 16-25 / Duration: 90 mins.Start Time: 10.30am (Exit Time: 12.00pm).Venue: Ulster Museum, Learning ZoneRefunds: Please check your ticket (or email confirmation) as soon as you receive it. Tickets/e-tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded, unless an event is cancelled, rescheduled or if they have been issued in error.

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The Dissenters (Irish Shorts Programme 1)

10:30am–12pmBlack Box

Shorts / Cinemagic Festival 2026 - THE DISSENTERS (IRISH SHORTS PROGRAMME 1)From the high-pressure of modern life to high-noon showdowns and folklore twists, this vibrant collection showcases the extraordinary talents of local filmmakers. In-Competition!Vote for your favourite short film at the end of the screening.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++THE DISSENTERSDir: Ruth Carnegie, UK, 2026, 16 minsDefying a world that silences women and girls, a mother helps her daughter find her voice.TRANSLATIONDir: Emma Whelan, Ireland, 2026, 13 minsMoving from West to East, a young Irish speaker’s nostalgia hinders her new potential. CANVASDir: Ryan McGrath, UK, 2026, 17 minsStruggling for inspiration, art student Erin questions her lifelong passion. TEETHDir: Rhiann Jeffrey, UK, 2026, 12 mins To help her mum, a young girl takes drastic action to make some extra cash from the tooth fairy. CALAMITY WAYNEDir: Carleton Rodgers, Northern Ireland, 2026, 15 minsTo win the affection of his crush, Wayne must confront his bully in a High Noon, high-stakes showdown. Ages: 12+ / Event Duration: 90 mins (Including Voting Time)BBFC: N/AAll shorts in English or with English subtitles.Start Time: 10.30am (Exit Time: 12.00pm).Venue: The Black BoxConcessions: (Under 18, Over 65, Carers & Students).Refunds: Please check your ticket (or email confirmation) as soon as you receive it. Tickets/e-tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded, unless an event is cancelled, rescheduled or if they have been issued in error.

Part of Cinemagic Film Festival

Where Memories Echo (Irish Shorts Programme 2)

12:30pm–2:15pmBlack Box

Shorts / Cinemagic Festival 2026 - WHERE MEMORIES ECHO (IRISH SHORTS PROGRAMME 2)Embracing the rhythms of tight-knit communities, playful mysteries and individual quests for truth, these thought-provoking Irish shorts celebrate the enduring ties that bind us to out pasts and each other. In-Competition!Vote for your favourite short film at the end of the screening.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++WHERE MEMORIES ECHODir: Ava Mooney, UK & Ireland, 2026, 1 minExploring how sound and memory intertwine, capturing a return to childhood. CHILDREN OF HEREDir: Rabie Mustapha, UK, 2026, 17 minsA documentary tackling questions of diversification and homesickness through the eyes of children from Northern Ireland. POSSESSED BY YOUDir: Sonny Santiago, Ireland, 2026, 15 minsA girl recruits a boy for her ghost-hunting agency. THE VOLUNTEERDir: Charlie Beimers, UK & Ireland, 2025, 10 minsIn a bleak industrial future, one volunteer’s search for a plentiful new planet yields an unexpected dilemma. 12 SCISSORSDir: Limerick Youth Theatre, Ireland, 2025, 13 minsMisunderstood witness statements and differing accounts complicate a murder investigation. LITTLE WOMANDir: Sohaib Syed, Ireland, 2026, 16 minsA devoted widowed father learns to embrace new love with his young daughter’s help. THE BEEKEEPERSDir: Emma Neilon, Ireland, 2026, 10 minsA short documentary showcasing a tight-knit beekeeping community in Dundalk. Ages: 12+ / Event Duration: 105 mins (Including Voting Time)BBFC: N/AAll shorts in English or with English subtitles.Start Time: 12.30pm (Exit Time: 2.15pm).Venue: The Black BoxConcessions: (Under 18, Over 65, Carers & Students).Refunds: Please check your ticket (or email confirmation) as soon as you receive it. Tickets/e-tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded, unless an event is cancelled, rescheduled or if they have been issued in error.

Part of Cinemagic Film Festival

Acting With Molly Belle Wright (Ages: 7-12)

1pm–3pmPeter Froggatt Centre, QUB

Industry Insights / Cinemagic Festival 2026 - ACTING WITH MOLLY BELLE WRIGHTMolly Belle Wright is a 12-year-old British actor and public speaker. Her screen credits include the title role in family feature 'Flavia' alongside Martin Freeman, Lionsgate's 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' the thriller 'Deep Water' with Sir Ben Kingsley, and the Sundance film 'Omaha'. A TED Talk speaker since age seven, Molly loves storytelling, reading, and dance. She is hosting a Cinemagic workshop to inspire the next generation of young performers. NEXTGEN ACTING WORKSHOPS: Inside the Youth Actors Studio. Step behind the curtain with the industry's brightest rising stars. Our exclusive youth workshops bring the prestige of professional stage and screen directly to the next generation, led entirely by trailblazing young actors who are currently shaping the future of performance. Ages: 7-12 / Duration: 120 mins.Start Time: 1.00pm (Exit Time: 3.00pm).Venue: Peter Froggatt Centre, Queen's UniversityThis is a drop-off workshop. Parent/guardian supervision is not required. On the day of the workshop, parent/guardian will be asked to fill in a contact details registration form before the event.Refunds: Please check your ticket (or email confirmation) as soon as you receive it. Tickets/e-tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded, unless an event is cancelled, rescheduled or if they have been issued in error.

Part of Cinemagic Film Festival