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Join the artists and writers behind Blue Lights, Derry Girls and some of our best-known portraiture for a special in-conversation evening at the Lyric.
Explore Belfast galleries after hours. Late Night Art brings free exhibitions and creative spaces together across the city in one evening.
Oh Yeah’s citywide festival celebrates the people making Belfast a UNESCO City of Music, with gigs, talks and the NI Music Prize.
Luail brings a contemporary dance triple bill to The MAC, featuring choreography by Akram Khan, Oona Doherty and Liz Roche.
Meet local growers, food producers and makers at this friendly South Belfast market. Expect seasonal produce and independent traders.
The Ulster Orchestra celebrates the music of Steven Spielberg’s films, from Jaws and E.T. to Indiana Jones.
A showcase of Northern Irish music, with performances and awards honouring this year’s standout artists, albums and singles.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Outburst brings independent film, performance, exhibitions and bold conversations to venues across Belfast.
City Hall’s seasonal market returns with festive stalls, local gifts and food, and remains open into December.
Belfast’s Christmas lights switch-on returns to City Hall with local performers. This free event requires advance tickets.
A festive 5K through the city centre for runners, joggers and walkers. Entries are currently sold out, but there’s still plenty to cheer on.
Banana Block turns into a retro gaming playground with classic arcade cabinets, pinball and console games. Sunday includes family sessions.
St George’s Market opens after dark for two festive evenings, with independent traders, seasonal food and live entertainment.
A single artwork from the Ulster Museum collection goes on display at Belfast School of Art as a seasonal gift to the city.
Four US college teams compete over two days for the Belpot Trophy at Belfast’s international ice-hockey weekend.
Find handmade gifts and crafts from independent makers in the grounds of Belfast Castle — with the Cave Hill setting as a bonus.
The Grand Opera House Christmas pantomime returns with undersea characters, big costumes, Belfast humour and May McFettridge.
Prefer a single-page overview? Open the original November event calendar.
Checked 24 October 2026. Booking, dates and access may change: please check organisers’ official pages before travelling. Some photographs illustrate venues or previous editions rather than the 2026 event. Belfast Brief is independent and does not sell tickets.
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