5 Things To Do In Belfast This Year

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Northern Ireland’s capital is a truly stunning city with so much to do! But if you’ve lived there a while, you’ve probably already checked out the Titanic attraction, the museums, and explored all the city’s other wonders.

If you’re looking for something a little different, something to perk up your week or get you excited for the weekend, we’ve gathered up five incredible Belfast events coming up this year that are too good to miss. Check them out below!

YES PREES Hosted By Trudy Scrumptious

When: Friday 14th April 2023

Where: The Belfast Barge in Belfast

Before heading out on a night with your friends, why not stop by at YES PREES for predrinks hosted by Trudy Scrumptious? The bring-your-own-bottle event is just £8 a ticket and includes glassware and ice so you can sink into the weekend with style. Trudy Scrumptious, a fab drag artist from Belfast, will host the event with music and cabaret to help you get that Friday feeling! Even better still, all ticket sales go to Lagan Legacy, a registered not-for-profit charity.

April Barge Comedy Club

When: Thursday 27th April 2023

Where: The Belfast Barge in Belfast

Who says all the fun should be saved for the weekend? Coming to Northern Ireland’s only floating arts centre this April is a comedy club that’ll leave you wiping tears from your eyes and clutching the newly forming six-pack caused by unstoppable laughter. Comics on the lineup include Teresa Livingstone, a Belfast-based musical comedian, stand-up Ronan Linskey, and Ian Thompson. And the bar and kitchen will stay open all night so you can make a proper night of it!

Ladies’ Night at Revolucion De Cuba with Lush Cosmetics

When: Monday 8th May 2023

Where: Revolucion De Cuba in Belfast

LUSH Cosmetics is coming to Belfast’s Revolucion De Cuba for a lovely ladies’ night. Grab a bunch of your friends and head over to enjoy some delicious cocktails and learn how to make your own luxurious face mask from scratch with fresh ingredients!

If that wasn’t exciting enough, there’ll be a professional hand massage and advice throughout. At the end of the night, you’ll walk away having had a wonderful night with your friends, a ready-to-use face mask you made yourself, and a LUSH goodie bag. Is it possible to have a better start to the week than this?

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons

When: Friday 9th June 2023

Where: St Anne’s Cathedral in Belfast

If you love music, this performance of Vivaldi’s legendary Four Seasons will be unforgettable. The UK-based chamber orchestra London Concertante has sold out some of the most prestigious venues all over the world, and now they’re coming to Belfast to spread the joy of incredible live music. If you’re a bit cautious that you’ll be a bit of a newbie there, rest assured that these performances are the first classical concerts for 50% of the audience and that the environment is welcoming, friendly, and warm. It’s never too late to step out of your comfort zone!

Frock Around The Clock: Fall Into Winter Vintage & Handmade Fair

When: Sunday 26th November 2023

Where: Belfast Castle in Belfast

With free admission, this vintage and handmaid fair is perfect for discovering beautiful items on a Sunday afternoon. Here, there’ll be 36 stunning stalls of vintage and handmade collectables, homewares, art, jewellery, textiles, floral arrangements, clothes and accessories, candles, stationery, and so much more. Find gorgeous items to decorate your home or gift to yourself and your loved ones. Happening in November, it comes at the perfect time to help you find the perfect Christmas gifts!

Of course, this is just 5 things going on and no matter if you are taking a day trip to Belfast, or live there, you will likely find something you would love to enjoy.

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