If you’re looking further afield we have a range of suggestions, but if you’re staying in belfast then here’s your top weekend events for Belfast courtesy of those fun loving guys n gals at the tourist board!
C.S. Lewis Festival
Thursday 19 – Sunday 22 November
Various Locations
The third C.S. Lewis Festival will recognise and celebrate both the life and his legacy of the renowned author and creator of the incredible Chronicles of Narnia series. Across 4 days of Lewis-related events; theatre, workshops, craft fairs, films, talks, music and more, will be reflections on the cultural significance of Lewis’ rich legacy, the impact he had on Belfast, and the strong influence his native city had on his vast body of work.
16th Belfast Beer & Cider Festival
Thursday 19 – Saturday 21 November
Ulster Hall
The festival will feature over 100 real ales and ciders from near and far, including local breweries Ards, Clearsky, Farmageddon, Hercules, Hilden, Lacada, Mourne Mountains, Pokertree and Red Hand. The biggest bar in Ireland will feature 70 hand pumps, pub games, tutored beer tastings, Champion Beer of Festival competition, local food stalls and live music from late afternoons.
Belfast Continental Christmas Market 2015
Saturday 14 November – Sunday 20 December
Belfast City Hall
The Belfast Christmas Market is back at Belfast City Hall! Come along and enjoy a fantastic range of authentic continental food and drinks, clothing, arts and crafts, decorations and much more from across Europe and beyond. You will not be disappointed!
White Christmas
Tuesday 17 – Saturday 21 November
Grand Opera House
Book tickets online
White Christmas tells the story of two ex-army pals as they team up with a pair of sisters to save a remote Vermont ski lodge that’s fallen on hard times. A little mischief, a few misunderstandings and a whole lot of romance are the perfect excuse for an evening of laughter, tears, dance numbers and some of the greatest songs ever written.
I Heart Alice Heart I
Tuesday 17 – Saturday 21 November
Lyric Theatre
Book tickets online
Two exceptional, opinionated women were spotted winking at each other in Crumlin Shopping Centre. Now they’re in a show … reluctantly. Defying stereotype, they’re here to share with you something they’ve never dared to before. A fresh, human and hilarious piece, I Heart Alice Heart I, explores the monumental journey of a most unlikely couple.
Destination Space – Lecture Theatre Show!
Saturday 21 – Sunday 22 November
W5 at Odyssey
Explore what life is like for the entire space crew in the Destination Space Lecture Theatre Show celebrating astronaut Tim Peake’s mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in December. With amazing demonstrations and supersonic science experiments including building rockets, launching astronauts and learning about life on the ISS, this awe inspiring show is an out-of-this world experience not to be missed!
St George’s Market Christmas Light Switch-on
Saturday 21 November
St George’s Market
It’s beginning to look at lot like Christmas! And Santa will be turning on the St George’s Market Christmas tree lights on Saturday 21 November between 12 noon and 1pm. He’ll be joined by a special guest as he meets and greets market visitors, so why not come along and enjoy the Christmas fun.
The Fine & Dandy Narnia Market
Sunday 22 November
Crescent Arts Centre
The Fine & Dandy Market showcases the work of independent artists, designers, illustrators and crafters alongside collectors of records, books, vintage wares and quality local food and drink produce. Join them and step into Narnia for this special themed market where the exhibitors will be producing wonderful C.S. Lewis inspired items.
The Chronicles Of Narnia: Screening Plus Stage Set Workshop
Sunday 22 November
Strand Arts Centre
Visiting their annoying cousin, Eustace, Lucy and Edmund come across a painting of a majestic ship called the Dawn Treader. Suddenly, the painting comes to life and draws the youths into Narnia, where they meet their old friend, King Caspian. Caspian is on a quest to find the seven lost Lords of Telmar, whose swords will save Narnia from an evil green mist that enslaves men’s minds and bodies.
The Lady Boys of Bangkok
Friday 6 – Saturday 21 November
Custom House Square
Tickets available from the Visit Belfast Welcome Centre
The hottest funniest production this side of Bangkok is back with their brand new show ‘Beauties and the Beats’! This year’s furious fever-pitch of a show includes 16 of Thailand’s most alluring and arresting Lady Boys – and seamlessly blends comedy and chart topping hits with beautiful choreography to bring you a staging like no other! The party like no other party, the girls like no other girls, the night you’ll never forget!
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