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Things to do in Belfast this weekThursday 15 October

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Belfast Troubles & Peace Tour

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Happening now in Belfast

Visiting Belfast?Add your dates and this page leads with what’s on while you’re here.

Tonight in Belfast

Free11amPaul Seawright: The Sectarian Murder SeriesThu 15 October, 11am · Golden Thread Gallery5pmOktoberfest BelfastThu 15 October, 5pm · Custom House Square · From £127pmAmy Winehouse Tribute with Tania AlboniThu 15 October, 7pm · Cabaret Supper Club · From £407:30pmThanks for Being HereThu 15 October, 7:30pm · The MAC · From £20FreeTonightA Thirst for SilverThu 15 October · Craft NI GalleryTonightBarnumThu 15 October · Grand Opera House · From £33TonightFaith HealerThu 15 October · Lyric Theatre · From £16TonightHalloween Pumpkin Patch at The Ark Open FarmThu 15 October · The Ark Open Farm · From £16TonightHello Charlie: A Dark Comedy of Sisters and...Thu 15 October · Lyric Theatre · From £16TonightBelfast International Arts FestivalThu 15 October · Various venues across BelfastTonightStephen Wilson Jr. - Gary the Torch TourThu 15 October · The O2 BelfastTonightThe Sorcerer's ApprenticeThu 15 October · Cityside Retail and Leisure Park · From £12

This weekend

17 October and 18 October

FreeSatParade - The Giant WheelSat 17 October, 1pm · CS Lewis SquareSatBelfast Giants v Glasgow ClanSat 17 October, 7pm · The O2 BelfastSatConlan Sports & Hammer Boxing: UnleashedSat 17 October · Ulster Hall · From £50FreeSun145th Royal Ulster Academy ExhibitionSun 18 October, 10am · Ulster MuseumSunBetVictor Northern Ireland OpenSun 18 October · Waterfront Hall · From £13SunDuran DuranSun 18 October · The O2 Belfast

Food: where locals eat

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Local favourites in Belfast

St George's MarketCity Centre · $OX BelfastLaganside · $$$$Mourne Seafood BarCity Centre · $$Holohan's PantryQueen's Quarter · $$mrDeanes Bistro, Bar & SocialCity Centre · $$The Muddlers ClubCathedral Quarter · $$$DripOrmeau Road · $Dumpling LibraryCathedral Quarter · $$Hope Street RestaurantSandy Row · $$La Taquería Castle StreetCity Centre · $Taylor & Clay GrillCity Centre · $$$Hjem CoffeeYork Street · $Neighbourhood CafeCathedral Quarter · $

Going out

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Bars, live music and nights out

Fri 7pmDirty Dancing Flavoured Evening Cabaret ShowFri 16 October, 7pm · Cabaret Supper Club · From £40FriThe Rock OrchestraFri 16 October · The O2 BelfastMon 7:30pmEd O'Brien: An Evening With... Blue MorphoMon 19 October, 7:30pm · Ulster Hall · From £50Thu 7pmC-Abba-EretThu 22 October, 7pm · Cabaret Supper Club · From £35Thu 7pmLevellersThu 22 October, 7pm · Mandela Hall, QUB · From £43Thu 7:30pmFergus McCreadie: Flight PassThu 22 October, 7:30pm · The Black Box · From £18Crown Liquor SaloonGolden MileThe Deer's Head & Bell's BreweryCathedral QuarterThe ObservatoryCity CentreBerts Jazz BarCathedral QuarterTetto Rooftop Restaurant and GardenCity CentreLimelight BelfastOrmeau AvenueThe Garrick BarCity CentreThe John HewittCathedral QuarterNorthern Whig & The Benjamin FranklinCathedral QuarterScott's Jazz ClubBallyhackamore

Walking tours

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Free, tip-based, self-guided and guided

FreeFree Walking Tour of BelfastDaily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeBelfast Troubles & Peace Tour Daily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeFree Tour of Belfast: A MUST-DO with the Best Reviews!Daily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeFree Political Tour of BelfastDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeThe only tour in Catalan in Belfast! Free tour of West Belfast: peace walls, conflict, and consequencesDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeThe Troubles Through Local Eyes: A Belfast StoryDaily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeInsiders’ Belfast History and Culture Tour Daily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFree "This is Belfast Walking Tours". From plantation to the troubles and peace. Excellent reviews!Daily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalk

Tours & day trips

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Booked with the operator

Giant's Causeway8 hrs · North Antrim coast; reach by car, coach or tour from BelfastGame of Thrones Studio Tour4 hrs · Banbridge, Co. Down; travel packages from Belfast and…Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge4 hrs · North Antrim coast; reach by car, coach or tour from BelfastMount Stewart4 hrs · Ards Peninsula, Co. Down; reach by car from BelfastMourne Mountains8 hrs · Newcastle, Co. Down; reach by car or bus from Belfast · Free
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Get outside

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Parks, beaches, walks and hikes around Belfast

FreeConnswater Community Greenway and C.S. Lewis trails16 km · about 3 hrsFreeDivis and Black Mountainabout 2 hrsFreeCave Hill Country Park trails7.2 km · about 3 hrsFreeLagan Towpath17.7 km · about 8 hrsFreeMaritime Mileabout 1.5 hrs

Date night

Dinner, drinks and a show

White's Tavern & GardenCity CentreSunflower Public HouseSmithfield & UnionThe Linen Hall BarLinen QuarterThe Reporter BarSmithfield & Union

Comedy, theatre & film

Today 7pmAmy Winehouse Tribute with Tania AlboniThu 15 October, 7pm · Cabaret Supper Club · From £40TodayBarnumThu 15 October · Grand Opera House · From £33TodayFaith HealerThu 15 October · Lyric Theatre · From £16TodayHello Charlie: A Dark Comedy of Sisters and...Thu 15 October · Lyric Theatre · From £16Fri 7pmDirty Dancing Flavoured Evening Cabaret ShowFri 16 October, 7pm · Cabaret Supper Club · From £40TuePride & Prejudice (Sort of)Tue 20 October · Grand Opera House · From £34WedDarren Jackson's WeddingWed 21 October · Lyric Theatre · From £16Thu 7pmC-Abba-EretThu 22 October, 7pm · Cabaret Supper Club · From £35

With kids

Family days out

TodayHalloween Pumpkin Patch at The Ark Open FarmThu 15 October · The Ark Open Farm · From £16TodayThe Sorcerer's ApprenticeThu 15 October · Cityside Retail and Leisure Park · From £12FreeSat 1pmParade - The Giant WheelSat 17 October, 1pm · CS Lewis Square

More in Belfast

Belfast: what's on, answered

What's on in Belfast this weekend?

This weekend (17 October and 18 October) there are 6 events listed in Belfast, including Parade - The Giant Wheel, Belfast Giants v Glasgow Clan and Conlan Sports & Hammer Boxing: Unleashed. Free walking tours run every day too.

Are there free things to do in Belfast?

Yes: 8 free walking tours (tip-based, booked through GuruWalk) and 5 free events this week.

What tours can I do in Belfast?

There are 5 tours and day trips to book, including Giant's Causeway and Game of Thrones Studio Tour.

Where should I eat in Belfast?

Local favourites include St George's Market, OX Belfast, Mourne Seafood Bar and Holohan's Pantry, and for a drink, Crown Liquor Saloon and The Deer's Head & Bell's Brewery.

Where can I go hiking near Belfast?

Walking and hiking routes within 30 km of Belfast include Connswater Community Greenway and C.S. Lewis trails, Divis and Black Mountain and Cave Hill Country Park trails.

How is this page put together?

It covers 15–22 October and is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own weekly research of Belfast and booking partners. Times and prices come from each organiser, so check before you go.

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