Belfast events

The Belfast Wheel

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

01/11/2007 - 30/01/2009
Belfast has its own version of the London Eye.

Located at the east side of Belfast City Hall, the structure offers spectacular views across the city from a height of 200 feet.

The Wheel of Belfast will operate until January 2009. However, it will be closed on certain dates for memorial services. The Wheel will be closed until 2.30pm on 3 and 9 November 2008.

Opening times

The opening times are:

Sunday to Thursday - 10am to 9pm
Friday - 10am to 10pm
Saturday - 9am to 10pm.

Each observation journey lasts approximately 12 minutes and each capsule can carry up to eight people.

Admission prices

Adult: £6.50
Child (3 to 12 years): £4.50
Child (1 to 3 years): £1
Infant (under 1 year): Free
Private gondola: £48
VIP gondola: £55
VIP gondola with champagne: £70

You can buy tickets at the Belfast Wheel or if you buy tickets online at World Tourist Attractions Bookings you get a 10 per cent discount.

You can also buy tickets by calling 028 9031 0607.

The Belfast Wheel is operated by World Tourist Attractions in association with the Department for Social Development.

Student Month at Belfast Zoo

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

01/11/2008 - 30/11/2008
Buy one adult admission and receive a second adult admission free as part of Belfast Zoo`s student month.

Both people must present valid student ID.

Call Belfast Zoo on 028 9077 6277 for more details.

Cinemagic

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

13/11/2008 - 05/12/2008
The Coca-Cola Cinemagic International Film and Television Festival for Young People returns on 13 November until 5 December 2008.

There`ll be fantastic film screenings including special premieres, international feature films, documentaries, shorts, foreign language films and education screenings.

Throughout the festival, Cinemagic will be offering young people the opportunity to take part in practical industry events such as Cinemagic Stars, the hugely successful Cinemagic Young Film Maker Competition, the high profile Cinemagic Talent Lab and comprehensive Education Programme.

For more information, please visit www.cinemagic.org.uk

Outburst- A Queer Arts Festival

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

13/11/2008 - 22/11/2008
Outburst aims to celebrate and showcase queer art, music, film, performance, theatre and writing from both local and international artists and will take place at various venues.

For more information visit www.outburstarts.com

Santa`s Postbox

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

17/11/2008 - 17/12/2008
From Monday 17 November until Wednesday 17 December, local children will have the chance to make sure their Christmas lists get to Father Christmas in plenty of time for the big day. Santa`s Postbox will be situated at the front of Belfast City Hall.

View all our Christmas events

Christmas Continental Market

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

19/11/2008 - 20/12/2008
The hugely popular Christmas Continental Market returns to Belfast City Hall from Wednesday 19 November to Saturday 20 December.

Once again the grounds of Belfast City Hall will come alive with dozens of market stalls offering a stunning range of crafts, food and decorations from across Europe, and beyond, to delight the Christmas shopper seeking original gifts.

Special preview

There will be a special preview of the market after the Christmas Lights Switch-On on Tuesday 18 November from 8.30pm to 10pm.

More information

If you are interested in hiring a stall at the Continental Market please visit www.marketplaceeurope.co.uk for more details.

Other Christmas events

Take a look at our list of Christmas events

Weekly markets

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

21/11/2008 - 22/11/2008
St George’s Market is one of Belfast’s oldest attractions. It was built between 1890 and 1896 and is one of the best markets in the UK and Ireland.

Variety Market

The Variety Market opens at 6am every Friday and runs until approximately 1pm. A range of products are sold at the market including food, antiques and clothes.

We have a variety of singers and bands playing at St George`s Market on most Saturdays. The Ark Farm are also regular visitors to the market.

City Food and Garden Market

The City Food and Garden Market takes place every Saturday from 9am until 3pm. The market offers a huge range of local, continental and speciality foods.

Events and entertainment

St George`s also hosts a range of other events including:

St George`s Christmas Fair and Market
Easter activities
St Patrick`s Day celebrations
food festivals
fashion shows.

View all upcoming St George`s Market events

Commonwealth Tenpin Bowling Championships

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

22/11/2008 - 30/11/2008
The fourth Commonwealth Tenpin Bowling Championships are hosted by the Northern Ireland Tenpin Bowling Federation and are expected to attract bowlers, officials and supporters from across the world.

Full details of the competition schedule are available from the Commonwealth Tenpin Bowling Championships website at www.nitbf.org.uk

Des Bishop

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

22/11/2008 - 22/11/2008
For more information, call the Belfast Waterfront box office on 028 9033 4455 or visit www.waterfront.co.uk

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

22/11/2008 - 22/11/2008
The award winning student Symphony Orchestra from Trinity College Dublin perform their first term programme, in what promises to be a scintillating night of music.

Wagner - Meistersingers Overture
Mahler - Kindertotenlieder
Beethoven - Symphony No. 6 Pastoral

Conductor: George Jackson
Soloist: Gavan Ring

More information

For more information, telephone 077 4909 7414, email orchsoc@csc.tcd.ie or visit orchsoc.csc.tcdlife.ie

Trinity College Dublin Symphony Orchestra

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

More information

For more information, telephone 077 4909 7414, email orchsoc@csc.tcd.ie or visit orchsoc.csc.tcdlife.ie

Remarkable Trees of Minnowburn

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

22/11/2008 - 22/11/2008
This guided walk will take a look at some of the more unusual trees located in the Minnowburn area.

Meet in Minnowburn car park at 11am.

For more information, call the National Trust on 028 9064 7787.

International Country Market

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

23/11/2008 - 23/11/2008
A country-themed market featuring a variety of activities, competitions, stalls and entertainment.

For more information, call Brian Mullan on 078 1400 8649.

Katherine Jenkins in concert with the Ulster Orchestra

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

24/11/2008 - 24/11/2008
For more information, call the Belfast Waterfront box office on 028 9033 4455 or visit www.waterfront.co.uk

Duffy

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

25/11/2008 - 25/11/2008
The Welsh pop star is the biggest selling artist in the United Kingdom so far this year, with her number one album, Rockferry, which has sold more than one million copies since it was released in March.

She plays St George`s Market on the first night of her 12-date autumn and winter tour.

For more information, please visit www.geturticket.com

The Sound Of Musicals

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

25/11/2008 - 25/11/2008
The British Red Cross presents an evening of songs from hit musicals performed by primary schools from across Northern Ireland.

Enjoy classic show tunes from The Lion King, Annie and Oliver.

For more information, call the Belfast Waterfront box office on 028 9033 4455 or visit www.waterfront.co.uk

National Tree Week 2008

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

26/11/2008 - 07/12/2008
National Tree Week is the UK`s largest annual tree celebration.

It coincides with the start of the winter tree planting season and offers communities the chance to do something to improve their environment.

For more information about events in your area, call Joe Higginson on 028 9032 0202 (extension 3434) or Brendan Garthwaite (extension 3674).

Joe Brown

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

26/11/2008 - 26/11/2008
Joined by his long-serving band, daughter Sam and son Pete, Joe Brown offers timeless classics, rockabilly, gospel, country, folk and electric rock and roll.

For more information, call the Belfast Waterfront box office on 028 9033 4455 or visit www.waterfront.co.uk

Tommy Emmanuel

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

27/11/2008 - 27/11/2008
For more information, call the Belfast Waterfront box office on 028 9033 4455 or visit www.waterfront.co.uk

Weekly markets

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

28/11/2008 - 29/11/2008
St George’s Market is one of Belfast’s oldest attractions. It was built between 1890 and 1896 and is one of the best markets in the UK and Ireland.

Variety Market

City Food and Garden Market

The City Food and Garden Market takes place every Saturday from 9am until 3pm. The market offers a huge range of local, continental and speciality foods.

Events and entertainment

St George`s also hosts a range of other events including:

St George`s Christmas Fair and Market
Easter activities
St Patrick`s Day celebrations
food festivals
fashion shows.

View all upcoming St George`s Market events

Ulster Orchestra - In The Classical Charts

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

28/11/2008 - 28/11/2008
Conducted by Paul Watkins and featuring Aleksandar Madzar on piano and David Adams on violin.

The programme includes Sibelius’ Finlandia, Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No.2, Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending and Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake Suite.

For more information, call the Belfast Waterfront box office on 028 9033 4455 or visit www.waterfront.co.uk

Robin Hood

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

29/11/2008 - 10/01/2009
Robin Hood is Belfast Waterfront’s pantomime for Christmas 2008.

Will Robin Hood triumph over the scheming Sheriff of Snottingham? Can Maid Marion and the Girlz from the Wood save the forest and themselves from destruction?

Enjoy our special blend of audience participation, superb songs, great costumes and a fantastic cast made up of the cream of Northern Ireland’s talent, headed up by panto favourite, Dan Gordon.

More information

For more information, call the Belfast Waterfront box office on 028 9033 4455 or visit www.waterfront.co.uk

Robin Hood is produced by Belfast Waterfront, directed by Simon Magill and features original music by Liz Keller.

School bookings are also available.

Other Christmas events

Take a look at our list of Christmas events

Paul Seawright Exhibition

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

29/11/2008 - 16/01/2009
Paul Seawright was born in Belfast in 1965 and is currently Professor of Photography at the University of Ulster. His work debates issues of public and private space and investigates notions of conflict.

Paul’s photographs have been exhibited worldwide and are held many museum collections including the Tate Gallery, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Irish Museum of Modern Art.

In 2003, Seawright represented Wales at the Venice Biennale of Art and in 1997 won the Irish Museum of Modern Art/Glen Dimplex Prize.

For more information, please visit www.gtgallery.org.uk

Please note that the Golden Thread is also open till 9pm on the first Thursday of each month, as part of the Late Night Art initiative.

A Price For Love - A Celebration Of The Music Of Christie Hennessy

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

29/11/2008 - 29/11/2008
The cream of Ireland’s singers and songwriting talent, including Kieran Goss, Juliet Turner, Sean Keane and Brendan Murphy, sing Christie’s and their own songs in this celebration of one of Ireland’s music greats.

The concert also includes a performance by Christie’s children.

All proceeds go to the Children in Crossfire charity.

For more information, call the Belfast Waterfront box office on 028 9033 4455 or visit www.waterfront.co.uk

Autumn Tree Party

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

29/11/2008 - 29/11/2008
Celebrate National Tree Week with a special Autumn Tree Party in Orangefield Park.

The event is organised by the council, Bloomfield Wildlife Watch, a junior club of the Ulster Wildlife Trust, and BBC Breathing Places.

The party marks the start of the winter tree planting season and includes environmental games, arts and crafts sessions, a nature walk and an orienteering trail.

Our tree inspectors will also be on hand to demonstrate tree inspections, woodland thinning and pruning.

The event is open to everyone. Children must be accompanied by an adult when taking part in activities and sensible clothing and footwear is required.

For more information, call the Ulster Wildlife Trust on 028 4483 0282.

Starling Spectacle

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

29/11/2008 - 29/11/2008
Enjoy one of the most spectacular sights in Belfast as thousands of starlings gather to roost at Albert Bridge.

Meet on the Lagan Walkway at the west side of Albert Bridge.

For more information, call us on 028 9091 8768.

Mother Goose

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

29/11/2008 - 17/01/2009
Approaching her 18th year as the star of the Grand Opera House pantomime, Northern Ireland’s Queen of Comedy, May McFettridge, will bring her superb comedy talents to the role of Mother Goose and lead a fabulous supporting cast!

Mother Goose promises to have the Grand Opera House hallmark of quality and value for money entertainment for all the family.

Santa`s Special Steam Train

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

29/11/2008 - 29/11/2008
Children can meet Santa while on board this exciting steam train trip.

For further information call 028 9024 6609 or visit www.steamtrainsireland.com

Soweto Gospel Choir

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

30/11/2008 - 30/11/2008
The Soweto Gospel Choir was formed to celebrate the unique and inspirational power of African gospel music.

Under the direction of David Mulovhedzi and Beverly Bryer, the 26-strong group draws on the best talent from the many churches in and around Soweto.

They perform traditional and contemporary music, adding their own unique feel and interpretation to both.

For more information, call the Belfast Waterfront box office on 028 9033 4455 or visit www.waterfront.co.uk

Northern Bank Ulster Minor Club Football Tournament

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

30/11/2008 - 01/01/2009
The Northern Bank Ulster Minor Club Football Tournament is the most prestigious underage Gaelic competition held in Ulster each year.

It is supported by the council`s Support for Sport Scheme.

Now in its 27th year, the tournament is a benchmark for youth sports development, attracting some of the province`s top footballers and clubs.

Full details of the competition are available from the event organiser Billy McLarnon on 078 3420 8975 or 028 9061 9370.

Kickboxing Mania 2008

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

01/12/2008 - 01/12/2008
Five world titles are up for grabs at this kickboxing and Thai boxing event.

Contenders are from around Ireland, with the majority hailing from Billy Murray`s celebrated ProKick Gym in Belfast.

The event is backed by the council`s Support for Sport scheme and sponsored by Schwarzkopf.

Tickets range from £15 to £50 and are available from www.waterfront.co.uk

Doors open at 6.30pm and the event begins at 7pm.

For more information about the event, visit www.prokick.com

Cliff Richard

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

02/12/2008 - 02/12/2008
In 2008 Cliff Richard celebrates a remarkable 50 years in the music industry - an unparalleled five decades of international stardom and chart-topping music.

His golden anniversary Time Machine Tour which will arrive at Odyssey Arena in December 2008.

Duke Special

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

02/12/2008 - 02/12/2008
The enigmatic and eclectic singer-songwriter will be joined by a number of special guests for what promises to be a homecoming to remember.

More information is available from www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Shakin’ Stevens

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

02/12/2008 - 02/12/2008
Don’t miss this rare chance to see and hear Shaky performing some of the classic hits, together with songs from his current album Now Listen.

For more information, call the Belfast Waterfront box office on 028 9033 4455 or visit www.waterfront.co.uk

Tender Plants at Home in Irish Gardens

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

03/12/2008 - 03/12/2008
There has been an increase in the range of tender and semi-tender plants being grown in our gardens.

This talk by Paul Maher, curator of the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin, Dublin, will discuss experiments which have been conducted in recent years which show how we are pushing the boundaries of accepted wisdom on plant hardiness.

Admission to the talk is free and refreshments will be provided.

The talk is organised jointly by Belfast City Council and the Irish Garden Plant Society.

Dionne Warwick

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

03/12/2008 - 03/12/2008
An exclusive concert by music legend Dionne Warwick, as she leads the audience through her celebrated career spanning four decades.

For more information, call the Belfast Waterfront box office on 028 9033 4455 or visit www.waterfront.co.uk

Dick Whittington

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

03/12/2008 - 03/12/2008
This year`s Christmas pantomime at Whiterock Leisure Centre is Dick Whittington.

There will be two performances of the show, beginning at 10am and 6.30pm.

The show is expected to run for two hours.

Admission to each performance is £3 per person.

Early booking is advised - call reception on 028 9023 3239 for more information.

Paddy McGuinness

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

04/12/2008 - 04/12/2008
This performance is strictly for over 16s only.

For more information, call the Belfast Waterfront box office on 028 9033 4455 or visit www.waterfront.co.uk

Christmas at the Farm

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

04/12/2008 - 23/12/2008
Enjoy the festivities and the animals at this special time of year!

For more information phone 028 9048 3244 or visit www.streamvale.com

Other Christmas events

Take a look at our list of Christmas events

Christmas dinner

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

04/12/2008 - 04/12/2008
This event is fully booked.

Call 028 9039 1009 or 028 9071 7605 for more information.

The Nutcracker and The King Of Mice

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

05/12/2008 - 04/01/2009
W5 invites you to step into a giant pop-up storybook version of the Nutcracker in a feast of fun this Christmas.

For more information call 028 9046 7700 or visit www.w5online.co.uk

Other Christmas events

Take a look at our list of Christmas events

Christmas Community Fair

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

05/12/2008 - 05/12/2008
The Community Christmas Fair takes place in Ligoniel Community Centre on Friday 5 December 2008 from 6.30pm to 9pm.

Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

As well as entertainment, ballots, a visit from Santa Claus, refreshments and circus performers, local community organisations will be selling crafts and baked goods.

If you are interested in taking a stall (which is free of charge), call the centre directly on 028 9071 9337.

St George`s Christmas Craft Fair

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

05/12/2008 - 07/12/2008
St George`s Christmas Craft Fair takes place on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December 2008. On top of the normal market stalls, there will be extra craft stalls selling Christmas gifts. There will also be live entertainment on both days.

Also, don`t forget about the Friday Variety Market for fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and fish as well as other products.

The St George`s Market bus will operate on both days.

Find out more about St George`s Market

Other Christmas events

Take a look at our list of Christmas events

Weekly markets

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

05/12/2008 - 06/12/2008
St George’s Market is one of Belfast’s oldest attractions. It was built between 1890 and 1896 and is one of the best markets in the UK and Ireland.

Variety Market

City Food and Garden Market

The City Food and Garden Market takes place every Saturday from 9am until 3pm. The market offers a huge range of local, continental and speciality foods.

Events and entertainment

St George`s also hosts a range of other events including:

St George`s Christmas Fair and Market
Easter activities
St Patrick`s Day celebrations
food festivals
fashion shows.

View all upcoming St George`s Market events