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Visiting City Hall grounds
City Hall grounds will be closed to the public from Monday 10 August to Wednesday 12 August 2026.
Photography and drone footage
We will be taking photographs, drone and video footage at City Hall from Saturday 1 August to Monday 10 August 2026, between 11am and 11pm. Photos and footage could be used on our website, social media and internal communication channels.
Memorials in City Hall grounds
The grounds at Belfast City Hall have memorials to the history, people and events associated with the city.
Opening times
| Dates | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday 10 August to Wednesday 12 August 2026 | Closed |
| 1 May to 30 September | 7am to 9pm |
| I October to 30 April | 7am to 7pm |
Getting to City Hall grounds
Enter the park through Donegall Square North, Donegall Square East and Donegall Square West. Belfast City Hall is located in the city centre, near most major bus stops, or plan your journey with Translink (link opens in new window).
Events and activities in City Hall grounds
Various non-commercial events and activities can take place on the lawns and cobbled paths in the grounds.
For information on booking an event in the grounds, go to Use of City Hall.
Park events
To find out what events and activities are on in our parks an d open spaces, go to Park events.
Disposable barbecues
You must not use disposable barbecues in our parks.