As always, the lovely people from Visit Belfast have compiled a wee list of the top 10 things to do in Belfast this weekend. We think it covers all the bases, so without further ado, here it is:
Belfast Comedy Tour
Friday 2 & Saturday 3 October
Departing from High Street
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All aboard as Belly Laughs’ popular alternative view of Belfast by bus returns as part of the Belfast Comedy Festival, with leading local comedian Paddy McDonnell as your guide, to show you the funnier side of Belfast’s sights, with a few surprises along the way. Read more >>
Ulster Rugby vs Benetton Treviso
Friday 2 October
Kingspan Stadium
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Experience world class rugby in Belfast at Kingspan Stadium – the home of Ulster Rugby – and enjoy an action packed family night out at one of Ulster’s 16 home fixtures this season as they welcome Treviso to town for a carnival themed ‘Family Night’ with face painters, live music, fan competitions and the best of local street food. Read more >>
John Torode Masterclass
Saturday 3 October
St George’s Market
Calling all foodie lovers…..This Saturday, visitors to the award-winning St George’s Market are in for a money can’t buy experience. Celebrity chef John Torode will be hosting a food and wine pairing master class in the market from 11.30am – 2.15pm. Joined by wine expert Ciaran Meyler, John will be providing live demonstrations and showcasing his finest dishes. Read more >>
Oktoberfest Belfast
Friday 25 September – Saturday 17 October
King’s Hall
Join the celebration of German food, beer and music at this year’s Oktoberfest, every Friday and Saturday until 17 October, and soak up the atmosphere of the great Munich festival without having to fly over 1,000 miles. Oktoberfest 2015 will have a full range of beers to meet your palate; all served in 1 litre glasses (steins). Read more >>
Ciclovia
Sunday 4 October
Starting from Botanic Gardens
Get ready for a cycling revolution as Ciclovía arrives in Belfast. A health and community-based initiative, Ciclovia will see part of the city closed to traffic giving cyclists the opportunity to ride through traffic-free zones, with both the start and end locations featuring community, cultural and sporting events. Read more >>
Legally Blonde
Tuesday 29 September – Saturday 3 October
Grand Opera House
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The funniest, most fabulous, award winning musical around; when Elle Wood’s boyfriend dumps her she decides to follow him to Harvard Law School and win him back. With some help from new found friends and her Chihuahua Bruiser, she learns that it’s much better to be smart. Read more >>
Gulliver
Tuesday 29 September – Saturday 17 October
The MAC
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Join the MAC for an uproarious adventure as Gulliver and his family learn to live in a strange new world where weird is the new normal. When Gulliver returns from another amazing experience at sea, his family are perplexed. They had just about coped with giants, the tiny people, the floating islands and outlandish inventions. But a world ruled by horses? That’s a different kettle of fish. READ OUR REVIEW HERE.
The Lemonheads
Sunday 4 October
The Limelight Complex
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US alternative rock luminaries, The Lemonheads, return to Belfast for a show at The Limelight 2. Fronted by acclaimed singer/guitarist Evan Dando, the band are best known for “Mrs Robinson”, their punk infused Simon & Garfunkel cover, however they have enjoyed a career spanning almost 30 years and 9 LP releases. Read more >>
Girls Names (Album Launch Show)
Friday 2 October
The Empire
Belfast four piece, Girls Names, release their much anticipated third album ‘Arms Around A Vision’ this Friday, with sharp guitars that bring to mind Sister-era Sonic Youth and shimmering electronics. The band are also set to host a special album launch show on the same night with support from psych-rock maestros and friends, Documenta. Read more >>
Lynched
Saturday 3 October
Duncairn Centre for Culture & Arts
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A four-piece traditional folk group from Dublin; Lynched combine distinctive vocal harmonies with arrangements of uilleann pipes, concertina, Russian accordion, fiddle and guitar. With a repertoire spanning Dublin music-hall ditties and street-songs, classic ballads, traditional Irish and American tunes and their own original material, for anyone that hasn’t caught Lynched yet– you are in for a treat!! Read more >>
