Visit Belfast have put together one of their great lists of things to do this weekend. Here’s the top ten of what’s what this weekend.
Inside Out Music
9 – 30 August
Arthur Square & Belfast City Hall
Enjoy free unplugged gigs in the city centre. Bands and artists will perform at Cornmarket every Thursday and Saturday throughout August, culminating in a final showcase event at City Hall on 30 August.
Punk Rock
10 August – 6 September
Lyric Theatre
It’s exam time and a clique of sixth formers hang out in their school library, preparing for their mock A Levels. Punk Rock is a powerful piece of theatre following the lives of dysfunctional teens. Read our review here.
Fine and Dandy Market
31 August 11.30am – 3.30am
Crescent Arts Centre
The Fine and Dandy Market showcases the work of independent artists, designers, illustrators and crafters alongside stalls from collectors of records, books and vintage wares.
Bounce! Festival
28 – 31 August
Various Venues
Bounce! Arts Festival showcases some of very best work around by disabled and deaf writers, directors, actors, musicians and visual artists.
50 Shades of Red, White and Blue
25 – 30 August
Grand Opera House
Fifty Shades of Red, White and Blue tells the story of loveable Maggie Muff and her search for love, featuring laugh-out-loud characters such as big Sally Ann, Wee Greener Sinead and of course, the mysterious Mr Red White and Blue himself.
The Art of Jonathan Barry Exhibition
17 July – 31 August
Titanic Belfast
The artist and illustrator who specialises in painting famous scenes from literature, will be showcasing the largest exhibition of his career, including his collection of Titanic oil paintings depicting the dramatic and heroic events of the fateful night of the sinking of Titanic in 1912.
Belfast City Of Rhythms Show
1 August – 8 September
Europa Hotel
Described by its producers as an “all singing, all dancing show delivering the Heart & Soul of Northern Ireland” the show is a seven-cast production of modern and traditional story-telling, music and dance.
Festival of Fools Sunday Treats
6 July – 31 August
Various Venues
It’s your last chance to enjoy this summer’s Sunday performances by Festival of Fools which finishes on 31 August. Laugh your socks off at quality Street Entertainment split between Cotton Court and Saint Anne`s Square in Belfast`s Cathedral Quarter. Performances start at 2pm in Cotton Court.
Shizz the Fest
Friday 29th August
Limelight 1
Come and sample the best in NI music at the brilliant Shizz the Fest. It’s a festival indoors with decent toilets and cold drinks. Get all the details in our preview right here.
Belfast City Running Tour
31 August 10.30am
Departs front gates of Belfast City Hall
See and learn about the city while keeping fit! You will be taken around Belfast and the Titanic Quarter and will see and hear about both the landmarks and the hidden side of Belfast. Read more >>
