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Date: Tuesday 9 June 2026
Venue: Various locations in Belfast
Category: Belfast Learning Festival, Free
Tuesday is the second day of the Belfast Learning Festival.
Whether you’re passionate about a particular subject or keen to discover a new skill, learn by sharing, doing, and experimenting. There are events for everyone, whatever your age, interest or ability. These are held in venues across the city, including community centres, museums and parks near you.
All events are free to attend but you may need to book a ticket.
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Learn and build together
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Get hands-on and learn practical skills while helping create a shared garden space. Learn tool safety, build wooden planters with others, then sand, paint and plant them with herbs and flowers. Ages 18+. To reserve a space, call Seaneen on 07356 294 106. Hosted by North Belfast Men’s Shed. |
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Belfast Poor House Talk
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Sit alongside residents at Towell Residential House and learn how the former Belfast Poor House, Clifton House, shaped the growth of the city. Listen to fascinating stories, ask questions and reflect together on how this remarkable building connects past and present. Ages 18+. To reserve a space, email [email protected]. Hosted by Towell Building Trust. |
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Tired of ‘it’ll do’ - we can DIY it better
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Learn practical DIY and woodwork skills in this hands-on workshop. Use tools safely, practise measuring, cutting and drilling, and build your own bench hook to take home. Gain confidence, solve common DIY problems and discover the benefits of creating, learning and connecting with others in a supportive environment. Ages 18+ Reserve your space (link opens in new window). Hosted by Belfast Tool Library. |
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Seisiún Scéalaíochta le Wendy (Storytelling Session with Wendy)
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Bring your child along to this fun, interactive Irish-language storytelling session. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes together, learn simple Irish phrases and take part in creative crafts. Support your child’s communication skills, confidence and love of language while sharing a relaxed, playful learning experience as a family. Ages two to four years. To reserve a space, email [email protected]. Hosted by Altram. |
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Veteran Tree Walk
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Join our Woodland Officers for an informative guided walk exploring the important work of the ongoing Veteran Tree Project, which is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the remarkable veteran trees of Barnett Demesne. Meeting at the top car park in front of Malone House. Booking is essential. To reserve a space, email [email protected]. Hosted by Belfast City Council. |
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Campus in Action Tour
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Join a student-led walking tour and explore real sustainability challenges and solutions across campus. Learn how these connect to everyday life in Belfast, ask questions and share ideas along the way. Places are limited, offering a chance to engage, learn and explore in a small, interactive group. To reserve a space, email [email protected]. Hosted by Queen’s University Belfast. |
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How bad are bananas workshop
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Explore the impact of everyday choices in this hands-on workshop. Handle real products, compare options and learn about hidden impacts across food, fashion, travel and waste. Build confidence in making informed decisions and share ideas for more sustainable everyday living. To reserve a space, email [email protected]. Hosted by Queen’s University Belfast. |
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Feeling nature-al
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Slow down, tune in, and reconnect with nature in this hands-on, sensory-focused workshop. Experience nature as a living, emotional language while building connection, calm and presence in a fast-paced world. Ages 18+. This is a drop-in event and you don't need to book. Hosted by St James’ Community Farm. |
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Mending meet-up
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Bring along an item you'd like to repair and learn simple mending techniques you can use at home. Pick up practical tips, share ideas with others and build confidence in fixing everyday items. Discover how small repairs can support sustainability, reduce waste and help you learn useful, transferrable skills. To reserve a space, email [email protected]. Hosted by Queen’s University Belfast. |
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Learn Irish on your lunch break
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Learn a cúpla focal in this beginner-friendly Irish language class. Practise simple greetings, build everyday phrases, work on pronunciation and take part in short interactive activities and conversations. Reserve a space (link opens in new window). Hosted by Foodstock Education and Empowerment Centre. |
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Tea Dance with Age Friendly
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Learn new dance steps and rediscover familiar ones at this age friendly tea dance. Enjoy live music, build confidence on the dance floor and connect with others in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Take time to practise, socialise and enjoy a cup of tea while learning through music, movement and shared experience. Ages 50+. This is a drop-in event and you don't need to book. Hosted by Age Friendly. |
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Every word that ever existed
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Explore language and creativity in this accessible workshop with poet Alice McCollough and visual artist Indigo Azidahaka. Use images and words to help create a collaborative live poem using the Exquisite Corpse method. Enjoy an inclusive learning space with support including BSL and audio description available. To reserve a space, visit Black Box Belfast (link opens in new window). Ages 18+. Hosted by Black Box Trust. |
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The art of mobile photography
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Turn your smartphone into a creative photography tool in this practical workshop. Learn how to improve composition, lighting and framing, explore camera settings and use simple editing tools to enhance your images. Develop new digital skills and start capturing more creative photos with the phone you already use. Ages 18+. To reserve a space, email [email protected]. Hosted by Happy Days Arts. |
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Storytime
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Sophie’s Litter Journey is all about a young girl's journey into discovering, when dropped on the street, where our litter could actually end up. Sophie learns how this litter could specifically be harmful to our ocean animals and how much litter ends up in our oceans. The story allows children to interact through small props, while delivering a very important message in a fun and interactive way. The story will last around 20 minutes. Prop engagement will last around ten minutes. This is a drop-in event. Hosted by Belfast City Council and Libraries NI. |
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Designing your life: Creating a life you love
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Explore your strengths, interests and future possibilities in this relaxed, creative workshop. Take part in simple design-thinking activities, reflect on what matters to you and generate new ideas for your next steps. Leave feeling energised, more confident and equipped with practical tools to shape a life you love. Ages 18+. Reserve a space (link opens in new window). Hosted by Queen’s University Belfast. |
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Volume Control
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Develop your creative skills in music photography or journalism in these interactive workshops. Learn from industry professionals, take part in practical activities, ask questions and share your work. Gain insight into creative careers, build confidence and connect with others interested in music and storytelling. Ages 14 to 21. Reserve your space (link opens in new window) |
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Mass 'Teenage Kicks' Performance Workshop
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Bring your own instrument (guitar, ukulele or light percussion) and join this hands-on music workshop where you'll learn how to play Teenage Kicks by the Undertones. End the session with a performance, demonstrating your new skills with others. Reserve your space (link opens in new window). Hosted by Foodstock Education and Empowerment Centre. |
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Connect through STEAM
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Join this interactive workshop for children aged 8–11 and their parents or carers. Explore AI, digital creativity and coding through fun, hands-on activities. Work together to solve problems, build confidence with technology and strengthen family connections while discovering how learning can be creative, practical and shared. Ages 8-11. To reserve a space, email [email protected]. Hosted by East Belfast Alternatives. |
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Set Dancing Céilí Class Workshop
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Learn traditional Irish, Scottish and two-hand dances at this lively outdoor family céilí. Follow the caller, learn the steps together and enjoy dancing with others. No experience needed. Connect with family, friends and community while celebrating culture, movement and shared learning. This is a drop-in event and you don't need to book. Hosted by 174 Trust. |
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Creative Theatre Workshop for the Deaf Community
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Explore creativity and expression in this interactive theatre workshop delivered with Cre8 Theatre. Designed for members of the deaf community, learn movement, visual storytelling and performance techniques in an inclusive, supportive space. Build confidence, connect with others and discover new ways to communicate through theatre. To reserve a space, email [email protected]. Hosted by Nettlefield Primary School. |