It’s the weekend again (thank the tiny baby Jesus) and the lovely folks at Visit Belfast have furnished us with this great little list of things to do this weekend in Belfast. Without further ado, here it is.
Belfast Continental Christmas Market 2015
Saturday 14 November – Sunday 20 December
Belfast City Hall
The Belfast Christmas Market is back from 12 noon on Saturday! Come along and enjoy a fantastic range of authentic continental food, clothing, arts and crafts, decorations and much more from across Europe and beyond. You will not be disappointed! Read more >>
Magnus Viking Association
Saturday 14 November
Contained Pop-Up Village
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Step aboard a time machine and be whisked away to the Dark Ages, where the Magnus Viking Association will treat you to a display of medieval magic. There will be displays of traditional long bow archery, swordsmanship and battle tactics, black smithing, textiles and woodwork; shop at medieval trade stalls, listen to stories of Viking Myth and legend and find out what the ancient runes say about you! Read more >>
Santa’s Arrival at CastleCourt
Saturday 14 November
CastleCourt Shopping Centre
Santa arrives this Saturday to mark the start of CastleCourt’s sparkling festive season in Belfast. Costume characters, dancing elves and snowmen will all join in the festive parade as Santa makes his way to officially open his glittering grotto. He’ll also be giving away lots of free goodies, to ensure city shoppers are filled with festive cheer. Read more >>
Saturday Night at The Grand
Saturday 14 November
The Grand Opera House
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This Saturday the Grand Opera House will kick off the first in a series of Saturday Nights at the Grand! Combining the full sound of The Paul Dunlea 17-piece big band with the soul, charisma and panache of our best known local artists, including Brian Houston, Gareth Dunlop and Dana Masters, this is your chance to put some serious style back into your Saturday night. Read more >>
Belfast Giants v Dundee Stars
Sunday 15 November
The SSE Arena, Belfast
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Catch the coolest game in town this Sunday as the Belfast Giants take on Dundee Stars in what is sure to be a fantastic night out for all ages, providing non-stop, hard hitting, goal scoring action all night long! Check out this electric atmosphere as adoring fans cheer on one of Northern Ireland’s top professional sporting organisations at their home ground. Read more >>
Your Favourite Rodgers & Hammerstein
Friday 13 November
Ulster Orchestra – Ulster Hall
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The hills will be alive with the sound of your favourite songs in this homage to one of the greatest songwriting partnerships ever, conducted by Ulster Orchestra Associate Conductor Christopher Bell. Enjoy classic songs from the golden age of musicals such as The Sound of Music, The King and I, Oklahoma!, Carousel and South Pacific. Read more >>
Josef Locke – A Grand Adventure
Friday 13 – Sunday 15 November
The Lyric Theatre
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Known as The Singing Bobby, Locke established himself as a star of Britain and Ireland’s variety halls, becoming one of the most popular (and highly paid) singers of the 1940’s and 50’s. After last year’s sell out success of this heart-warming and uplifting show, esteemed singer Karl McGuckin will again join local musicians for an affectionate look at Locke’s life, music … and his tax affairs. Read more >>
Aladdin
Saturday 14 November
The MAC
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The wicked Abanazer is seeking the magic lamp that contains the all-powerful Genie, so that he can rule the world…and is just steps away from succeeding! Though, all hope is not lost. A family of wannabe heroes are here to foil Abanazer’s evil scheme. The innocent local lad, Aladdin along with his brother, the cheeky Wishee Washee and their fearsome mother, washerwoman Widow Twankey are ready to intervene and save the day. Read more >>
Unspeakably Funny
Sunday 15 November
Crescent Arts Centre
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Meet drink and laugh in a dynamic setting, which transcends linguistic borders and embraces new forms of expressions. Unspeakably Funny invites you to a multilingual live stand-up comedy event with three local comedians; Graeme Watson, Tory Gillespie & Liam Watson, whose sets will be interpreted simultaneously into BSL by Sally Gillespie. Read more >>
Van Morrison Live at the Europa Hotel
Sunday 15 November
Europa Hotel
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Enjoy this unique opportunity to see Van Morrison ‘up close and personal’ at the magnificent Europa Hotel, providing another chance to see Van play his back catalogue of hits, at home as it were, in Belfast. These concerts, preceded by a sumptuous dinner, are a chance to hear him in a unique, intimate setting. Read more >>
