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  1. Seaside Revival, August
    Live music
    Stage set
    La Soiree En Blanc
    Crowds at Music in the Park, Sundays in July and August
    A band plays to the crowds at Music in the Park, Sundays in July and August
    Seaside Revival, August
    Live music
    Stage set
    La Soiree En Blanc
    Crowds at Music in the Park, Sundays in July and August
    A band plays to the crowds at Music in the Park, Sundays in July and August

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Castle Walled Garden, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4NB

    Telephone

    +44 028 9148 2053

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Open House Festival Bangor includes a programme of free and ticketed events during July and August. There'll be ticketed music, comedy, and film events at Bangor Castle Walled Garden and The Court House.

    Dates

    From:
    1 July 2025to31 Aug 2025
  2. Belfast

    Address

    2 Lanyon Place, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 3WH

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9033 4455

    Type

    Type:

    Event Venue

    Belfast Waterfront is an award-winning, purpose-built conference, arts and entertainment centre offering a variety of facilities. The venue offers a varied events programme, ranging from classical music, opera and ballet to comedy and rock music.

  3. Belfast International Tattoo
    Belfast International Tattoo - Pride of Ballinran
    Belfast International Tattoo
    Belfast International Tattoo
    Belfast International Tattoo
    Belfast International Tattoo - Pride of Ballinran
    Belfast International Tattoo
    Belfast International Tattoo

    Belfast

    Address

    SSE Arena, 2 Queens Quay, Belfast, County Antrim, BT3 9QQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7368 115 021

    Type

    Type:

    Culture & Heritage

    Join us at the SSE Arena, Belfast, for a spectacular showcase of music, precision, and tradition as we bring together world-class performers from across the globe. The Belfast International Tattoo 2025 promises an unforgettable celebration of…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Sept 2025to6 Sept 2025Various Opening Times

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Belfast

    Address

    Custom House Square, 1 Ulster Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 3ES

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9032 7007

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    CHSq returns to the historic surroundings of Belfast's iconic Custom House for 2025, bringing a series of headline shows by international musical artists throughout August.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Aug 2025to6 Sept 2025
  5. Our resident drag artist Onya Becks in a Marie Antoinette themed outfit
    Our resident drag artist Onya Becks in a Marie Antoinette themed outfit
    Our resident drag artist Onya Becks in a Marie Antoinette themed outfit
    Our resident drag artist Onya Becks in a Marie Antoinette themed outfit
    Our resident drag artist Onya Becks in a Marie Antoinette themed outfit
    Our resident drag artist Onya Becks in a Marie Antoinette themed outfit
    Our resident drag artist Onya Becks in a Marie Antoinette themed outfit
    Our resident drag artist Onya Becks in a Marie Antoinette themed outfit
    Our resident drag artist Onya Becks in a Marie Antoinette themed outfit
    Our resident drag artist Onya Becks in a Marie Antoinette themed outfit
    Our resident drag artist Onya Becks in a Marie Antoinette themed outfit
    Our resident drag artist Onya Becks in a Marie Antoinette themed outfit
    Our resident drag artist Onya Becks in a Marie Antoinette themed outfit
    Our resident drag artist Onya Becks in a Marie Antoinette themed outfit
    Our resident drag artist Onya Becks in a Marie Antoinette themed outfit
    Our resident drag artist Onya Becks in a Marie Antoinette themed outfit
    Our resident drag artist Onya Becks in a Marie Antoinette themed outfit
    Our resident drag artist Onya Becks in a Marie Antoinette themed outfit
    Our resident drag artist Onya Becks in a Marie Antoinette themed outfit
    Our resident drag artist Onya Becks in a Marie Antoinette themed outfit

    Belfast

    Address

    38-42 Upper Arthur Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 4GH

    Telephone

    02890249009

    Type

    Type:

    Night Life

    Step into the lavish embrace of Cabaret Supper Club, where every guest is a star amid the glitz reminiscent of 1920s Hollywood. Immerse yourself in an environment brimming with live melodies, tantalising burlesque, captivating drag performances,…

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Restaurant on Premises

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  6. Santeria
    Santeria

    Belfast

    Address

    19 Fountain Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 5EA

    Telephone

    02896209618

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    Orisha is an intimate city centre venue for cocktails, coffee and everything in between. Sister bar of Voodoo Belfast, the venues name draws inspiration from an ancient Afro-Carribbean faith.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Dogs Accepted Inside

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Licensed

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Wifi
    • Wi-fi available
  7. Belfast

    Address

    Seymour House, 9 Gloucester Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 4LS

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9033 4455

    Type

    Type:

    Classical Music

    Founded in 1966, the Ulster Orchestra has been at the forefront of musical life in Northern Ireland and the Orchestra’s full-time musicians form the region’s only professional symphony orchestra.

  8. exterior view of the Crown Liquor saloon
    image of the bar
    group of 3 people inside at the bar.
    a couple enjoying drinks inside the bar.
    exterior view of the Crown Liquor saloon
    image of the bar
    group of 3 people inside at the bar.
    a couple enjoying drinks inside the bar.

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    Belfast

    Address

    46 Great Victoria Street, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT2 7BA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9024 3187

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    You will find The Crown Liquor Saloon in Belfast within a short stroll of Europa Hotel, Grosvenor Road and Glengall Street - however, you won't find another like it.

  9. Belfast

    Address

    23-27 Malone Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT9 6RU

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9050 9740

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    Trading since 1867 The Botanic Inn, which is more affectionately known as ‘The Bot’, is a Belfast institution. One of the city's top destinations for anyone seeking great food, quality drinks, a lively night out & big screen sports.

  10. Exterior of bar restaurant

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    Comber

    Address

    1-3 The Square, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DX

    Telephone

    028 91313969

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    For over 35 years McBride’s have been providing quality traditional meals using fresh produce sourced from local suppliers, especially shellfish and seafood from Portavogie.

  11. An opera singer performs during a gala dinner, with the audience at round tables watching her sing in the middle of the dining space. The background h
    The NI Opera Chorus dressed as peasants and wearing rustic masks, holding pitchforks raised in the air, on stage in the Grand Opera House for Eugene O
    Actor Conor Quinn dressed as a teenager in shorts and a fairisle jumper gallops down some golden stairs on stage in the middle of a set that resembles
    Soprano Mary McCabe reclines in a blue nightgown on a blue and white rococco chaise. She's holding an old fashioned telephone receiver and looks resig
    A poster for 'Follies' with a black background and a show heading made up of lightbulbs, some of which are working some are not. Text on the page give
    An opera singer performs during a gala dinner, with the audience at round tables watching her sing in the middle of the dining space. The background h
    The NI Opera Chorus dressed as peasants and wearing rustic masks, holding pitchforks raised in the air, on stage in the Grand Opera House for Eugene O
    Actor Conor Quinn dressed as a teenager in shorts and a fairisle jumper gallops down some golden stairs on stage in the middle of a set that resembles
    Soprano Mary McCabe reclines in a blue nightgown on a blue and white rococco chaise. She's holding an old fashioned telephone receiver and looks resig
    A poster for 'Follies' with a black background and a show heading made up of lightbulbs, some of which are working some are not. Text on the page give

    Belfast

    Address

    Studio J, Carnegie Building, 121 Donegall Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT12 5JL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9457 1317

    Type

    Type:

    Live Music

    Northern Ireland’s award-winning national opera company dedicated to the highest standards of opera performance and the promotion of young local talent.

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    Belfast

    Address

    169 - 175 Cavehill Road, Belfast, County Antrim, BT15 5BP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9692 2009

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    Join us in Ben Madigans at the foot of Cavehill, belfast home of friendly atmosphere and award winning local food and drink, sure to make you want to stay a while at your new local.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Dogs Accepted Inside
  13. Belfast

    Address

    17 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, County Antrim, BT2 8HD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9032 7007

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    Established as one of the most famous venues for live music in the country, The Limelight Complex has recently enjoyed a multi-million pound refurbishment. The venue, now encompasses The Limelight & Limelight 2 venues, as well as Katy's Bar.

  14. Belfast

    Address

    3 Hill Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 2LA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9024 3712

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    The Dirty Onion is Belfast's oldest building, dating back to 1780, the building was used as a bonded spirit warehouse from 1921. It was then known as ‘STACK N’ – a reference to its position on the north side of Waring Street.

    Facilities

    Catering

    • Dogs Accepted Inside
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    Belfast

    Address

    70 Upper Church Lane, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 4EL

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9031 1088

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    Bittles Bar is one of Belfast's more curious pubs located close to the bustling Victoria Square. Red-bricked and 'flat-iron' in shape Bittles is a wonderful example of a traditional Victorian Bar. Founded in 1868.

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    Belfast

    Address

    29-31 Queen’s Square, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 3FG

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9050 9999

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    McHughs is within a grade A listed building, built between 1710 and 1720, making it officially the oldest building in the city of Belfast, enjoying a long history and a sometimes colourful reputation.

  17. The exterior of the Dirty Duck
    Two females enjoying a drink on the outside decking at the Dirty Duck
    Two females having a meal at the Dirty Duck
    view across the bay from inside the Dirty Duck
    Two females having a drink at the Dirty Duck
    The exterior of the Dirty Duck
    Two females enjoying a drink on the outside decking at the Dirty Duck
    Two females having a meal at the Dirty Duck
    view across the bay from inside the Dirty Duck
    Two females having a drink at the Dirty Duck

    Holywood

    Address

    Kinnegar Road, Holywood, County Down, BT189JN

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9059 6666

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    The Dirty Duck situated looking over Belfast Lough, known for their delicious food and cold pints is a great spot to meet with friends and have great times while embracing the beautiful view. 

  18. Belfast

    Address

    18 - 22 Hill Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 2LA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9024 4400

    Type

    Type:

    Arts Centre

    A home for live music, theatre, literature, comedy, film, visual art, live art, circus, cabaret and all points in between.

  19. Belfast

    Address

    62 - 68 High Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 2BE

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9031 1130

    Type

    Type:

    Bar

    From coffee and fresh pastries on the go, delicious soups and sandwiches for lunch and exquisite evening meals with wine or cocktails – there is something to satisfy every palate at any time of day. We also have one of Belfast's biggest beer gardens.

  20. Sundays on the Maritime Mile
    SoundYard
    Sundays on the Maritime Mile
    SoundYard

    Belfast

    Address

    Maritime Mile, Belfast, County Antrim, BT3 9DT

    Telephone

    02890730490

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Live Music

    This summer, Belfast’s Waterfront comes to life every Sunday from June to August with free pop-up music and animation for all ages. Enjoy toe-tapping traditional music, jazz and DJ sessions, pop-up science demonstrations, mini-golf and more.

    Dates

    From:
    15 June 2025to31 Aug 2025Various Opening Times

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
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