Arts & Entertainment

The Arts in Belfast are surprisingly comprehensive and are supported with enthusiasm and energy. The cinema going public is both active and discerning and showings are always well attended; so too are the Theatres, Concert Halls and Galleries. There are festivals in all genres throughout the year regardless of the season. Why not check out the world renown Belfast Festival at Queen’s now in its 47th year, an Arts festival that holds its own with Edinburgh and Dublin?

In August the Belfast Maritime Festival celebrates our rich heritage as a seafaring city and this year welcomes The Tall Ships, a spectacle of spectacular proportions never to be missed or the entirely free Festival of Fools which explodes onto the city streets over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend. Coming of age this August with 21 years of growth and innovation is Féile an Phobail, our unique West Belfast Irish Arts Festival with concerts, debates, exhibitions, drama and street theatre at various venues featuring world-class and international acts playing alongside Irish talent.

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Golden Thread Gallery is Northern Ireland’s leading international contemporary visual arts organisation. This large-scale visual arts venue based in Belfast city centre provides a diverse programme of high quality exhibitions and participatory activities.

84 Great Patrick Street, off Dunbar Link,
BELFAST, BT1 2LU
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9033 0920 Email Website
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James Wray & Co specialises in paintings and sculpture by important 20th century artists. Their stock includes: Louis LeBroquy, William Scott, Alan Davie, Paul Jenkins, Barbara Hepworth, Bridget Reilly, Barbara Rea, Paul Henry, William Conor, Andrew Nichol, Percy French, Gerard Dillon and Dan O'Neill. 14 – 16 James Street South,
BELFAST, BT2 7GA
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9031 3013 Email Website
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Camerata Ireland is a unique chamber orchestra created by Belfast‘s Barry Douglas. The acclaimed pianist and conductor travels with his orchestra to all corners of the globe but  is always happy to return to his native city to present a programme of classical music to captivate locals and visitors alike. 
The Young Musician Programme at the annual Clandeboye Festival takes place 16-21 August 2010; for dates of other events throughout the year visit www.camerata-ireland.com.

Hibernia House, 99-101 High St,
HOLYWOOD, Co Down, BT18 9AG
Tel: +44(0) 28 9042 7600
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Féile an Phobail West Belfast is one of Europe's largest community arts festivals. Its purpose is to celebrate the positive side of the community, its creativity, its energy, its passion for the arts, and for sport. Feile has grown from a one-week festival to a year-round programme with many events. Teach na Féile, 473 Falls Road,
BELFAST, BT12 6DD
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9031 3440 Fax: +44 (0) 28 9031 9150 Email Website
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This modern, multi-award winning cultural centre is at the cutting edge in provision of the Irish language and culture. In addition to the provision of Irish language classes and craft workshops, An Droichead is widely recognised as one of Ireland’s premier traditional music venues.

20 Cooke Street, Ormeau Road,
BELFAST, BT7 2EP
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9028 8818 Fax: +44 (0) 28 9028 7828 Email Website
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Cockle Row Cottages have displays of tourist information and heritage information in an authentic 1910 atmosphere, local crafts are also on sail, the harbour has links with the ship Eagle Wing which set sail for America in1636.

Groomsport Harbour,
GROOMSPORT, BT20 5ED
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9127 0069 Fax: +44 (0) 28 9127 4466 Email Website
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A new initiative to encourage visitors to experience Belfast’s rich and diverse cultural life is the art gallery scheme whereby many galleries in Belfast will remain open until 9pm on the first Thursday of each month. Many exhibitions, artist talks and promotions are planned during these open evenings and many of Belfast’s most prestigious art centres are participating. 17 Donegall Square North,
BELFAST, Antrim, BT1 5GB
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9087 2217 Fax: +44 (0) 28 9043 8586 Email Website
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The Crescent Arts has recently undergone a major multi million pound refurbishment programme.  This multifaceted arts centre offers an astonishing selection of classes, workshops and performances daily throughout the year.  The Centre’s events include an innovative music programme with regular recitals and concerts, theatre and cabaret performances.  For more details on events and workshops visit www.crescentarts.org

2-4 University Road,
BELFAST, BT7 1NH
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9024 2338 Fax: +44 (0) 28 9024 6748 Email Website
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One of Belfast's best loved entertainment venues this superb example of Victorian architecture first opened in 1895. Designed by renowned theatre architect Frank Matcham the Grand Opera House offers world-class entertainment including theatre, musicals, opera, ballet, comedy,
concerts and pantomime. 
A new contemporary extension added in 2006 houses additional facilities such as a restaurant, cafe bar and venue hire for corporate hospitality, functions and events.

Great Victoria Street,
BELFAST, BT2 7HR
Tel: +44 (0) 28 9024 0411 Fax: +44 (0) 28 9023 6842 Email Website
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P.L.A.C.E. examines issues relating to Planning, Landscape, Architecture, Community and Environment. Their mission is to positively influence the creating and sustaining of excellent places and buildings, making Northern Ireland an environment of exceptional quality for all.
40 Fountain Street, Co Antrim,
BELFAST, BT1 5EE
Tel: + 44 (0)28 9023 2524 Fax: +44 (0) 28 9023 2545 Email Website
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Did you know?

Mary McAleese President of Ireland is not the only state president to have been born in Belfast – Chaim Herzog, 6th President of Israel from 1983 to 1993 was born at Clifton Park Avenue the son of a Belfast Rabbi.