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Belfast Titanic Maritime Festival
Dates and times Friday 24 June: 10am - 5pm
Saturday 25 June: 10am - 7pm
Sunday 26 June: 11am- 6pm
Venue
Queen's Quay, Abercorn Basin and Arc (behind Premier Inn at Titanic Quarter) - see map (JPEG - 77KB)
As the city gets set for summer, Belfast is playing host to some of the most magnificent ships that have sailed the high seas.
Ships include the infamous Bounty and Lord Nelson.
The Belfast Titanic Maritime Festival offers a weekend of fun and activities for all ages, to celebrate Belfast's unique maritime history.
International Market
Traders from Europe and further afield dock on Queen's Quay with a bounty of delights available for Festival goers to purchase. So whether you have a perchant for delicious french patisserie or prefer a hot and spicy curry this is the place for you!Citybeat Roadshow
Citybeat will be broadcasting live from the festival. Join them throughout the weekend for great music, competitions, loads of giveaways and fun for all the family!Must-see Street Theatre performances
Prepare to be amazed as we welcome some world-class street theatre performers to the Belfast quaysides.Meet the Lifeguards who will be perched high on their chairs and attempt to impose the timeless values of the municipal baths on the folk of Belfast!
We also will be joined by Beach Hut 118, a harbourside show filled with nautical fun and laughter. Audiences will be treated to shanties, juggling and dancing from the motley Shanty Pirates.
Other acts include the fabulous Magilligan Brothers and the world's only dry-land synchronised swimming team, Ladies of the Waves.
Belfast Titanic Society Displays
Courtesy of Titanic Quarter Ltd. the old main offices of H&W on the Queen's Road will be open to the public with displays relating to Titanic and Edwardian Fashion.Titanic Bus Tours
Tour lasts two hours. Free tickets available from Belfast Welcome Centre (Tel: 028 9024 6609)The ever popular Titanic bus tour of Queen's Island. Your experienced guide will set the Titanic story in the context of Belfast's fascinating maritime history. Titanic's Drawing Office, Slipway and Dry Dock will be accessed on the tour. (Not suitable for children under 7).
Lagan Watersports, Lanyon Quay
Get a real maritime experience by joining in 'come and try it' taster sessions. All equipment is provided and no previous experience necessary. (Participants must be over 10 years and 10-16 year olds must be accompanied by an adult).Children's Activities
We have lots of activities for kids of all ages! With a variety of interactive maritime themed arts and crafts workshops, pirate island themed dancing, a professionally supervised climbing wall, outdoor fun and games, face painting and balloon modelling to name but a few.Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI)
Visit the RNLI's education and souvenir stand, take part in the 'get your kit on' challenge, meet the lifeboat crew and learn about the work of this important organisation.Exploris Touch Tank
Get a taste of life under the sea with the Exploris Mobile Rockpool. Enjoy an interactive display of underwater creatures without getting wet!Agri Food and Bio Sciences Institute Roadshow
How do you tell how old a fish is? How many prawns are in the sea? What creatures live in Belfast Lough or the Irish Sea? Visit the AFBI Marine Science stand for the answers to these questions and much more.Yakovlevs Aerial display
The UK's premier formation aerobatic team. The Yakovlevs have entertained millions with their exciting displays and attract a crowd wherever they go. Look to the skies of Belfast and see a memorable show.Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service's, Fire Safety Officers will be on hand offering advice and information on staying safe and reducing the risk of fire.Pirates on the Lagan
Saturday and Sunday 1.30pm See the pirates battle it out on the highseas of Belfast!Foods Standards Agency
Dining out or dining in? Want to know how your favourite eatery scores on hygiene? Then visit the FSA marquee and learn how the new Food Hygiene Rating Scheme works.Timetable of events
| Activity | Location | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Market | Queen's Quay and Abercorn Basin | 10am - 5pm |
10am - 7pm | 11am - 6pm |
| Children's Maritime Arts and Crafts workshops, Willow Weaving workshops, Crazy Golf, Giant Games | Queen's Quay | 10am - 5pm | 10am - 7pm | 11am - 6pm |
| Citybeat Roadshow, RNLI Roadshow, Agri Food and Bio Science Institute Roadshow, NIFRS, Exploris Touch Tank | ARC | 10am - 5pm | 10am - 7pm | 11am - 6pm |
| Lagan Watersports | Lanyon Quay | 10am - 6pm | 12.30pm - 5.30pm | |
| Belfast Titanic Society Displays | Harland and Wolff offices | 11am - 5pm | 11am - 5pm | |
| Must-see Street Theatre performances | ARC and Queen's Quay | 11am - 3pm (on the hour) | 11am - 5pm (on the hour) | |
| Drumming workshops | Queen's Quay | 11am - 6pm | 12pm - 4pm | |
| Interactive Pirate Island Dancing |
Queen's Quay | 12pm - 6pm | 12pm - 6pm | |
| Ladies of the Wavesstreet theatre |
ARC | 12pm, 2pm and 4pm | ||
| Beach Hut 118- street theatre |
Queen's Quay | 1pm - 6pm | 11am - 4pm | |
| Pirates on the Lagan |
Abercorn Basin | 1.30pm | 1.30pm | |
| Yakovlevs Aerial Display |
12pm, 2.30pm and 4.30pm | 12pm, 2.30pm and 4.30pm | ||
| Titanic Bus Tour | Donegall Place | 2pm | 11am and 2pm | 11am and 2pm |
Free shuttle bus
A free event shuttlebus service will be available.Date: Saturday 25 (10am - 7pm) and Sunday 26 June (11am - 6pm)
Route: Pick up and return point is SS Moores on Chichester Street with drop off and collection at Queen's Quay. The bus service will operate approximately every 15 minutes.
Parking
The Odyssey car park will be open to the public as usual. This is a paid for car park. We regret that car parking cannot be booked in advance and would encourage visitors to use the dedicated shuttle bus service.On Saturday 25 June, there will be a separate concert at the Odyssey Arena and the car park may be very busy at times. Download list of alternative car parks in Belfast city centre (Word - 45KB).
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More information
For further information on this event, please contact the Belfast Welcome Centre on 028 9024 6609.Entry terms and conditions apply
