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Things to do in Belfast

63 ideas for a day or a night in Belfast, by what you’re in the mood for.

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Nightlife · 18Arts & culture · 13Walking tours · 8Live music · 5Outdoors · 5Tours & day trips · 5Sport · 3Family · 3Festivals & events · 2Markets · 1

Nightlife in Belfast

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Crown 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

Arts & culture in Belfast

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FreePaul Seawright: The Sectarian Murder SeriesThu 15 October, 11am · Golden Thread GalleryThanks for Being HereThu 15 October, 7:30pm · The MAC · From £20FreeA Thirst for SilverThu 15 October · Craft NI GalleryBarnumThu 15 October · Grand Opera House · From £33Faith HealerThu 15 October · Lyric Theatre · From £16Hello Charlie: A Dark Comedy of Sisters and...Thu 15 October · Lyric Theatre · From £16Free145th Royal Ulster Academy ExhibitionSun 18 October, 10am · Ulster MuseumFin Taylor: Pre-Emptive ComebackTue 20 October · Ulster Hall · From £25Pride & Prejudice (Sort of)Tue 20 October · Grand Opera House · From £34The Glass MenagerieTue 20 October · The MAC · From £24

Walking tours in Belfast

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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

Live music in Belfast

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Stephen Wilson Jr. - Gary the Torch TourThu 15 October · The O2 BelfastThe Rock OrchestraFri 16 October · The O2 BelfastDuran DuranSun 18 October · The O2 BelfastEd O'Brien: An Evening With... Blue MorphoMon 19 October, 7:30pm · Ulster Hall · From £50LevellersThu 22 October, 7pm · Mandela Hall, QUB · From £43

Outdoors in Belfast

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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

Tours & day trips in Belfast

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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

Sport in Belfast

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Belfast Giants v Glasgow ClanSat 17 October, 7pm · The O2 BelfastConlan Sports & Hammer Boxing: UnleashedSat 17 October · Ulster Hall · From £50BetVictor Northern Ireland OpenSun 18 October · Waterfront Hall · From £13

Family in Belfast

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

Festivals & events in Belfast

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Oktoberfest BelfastThu 15 October, 5pm · Custom House Square · From £12Belfast International Arts FestivalThu 15 October · Various venues across Belfast

Markets in Belfast

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FreeSt George's Market (Friday)Fri 16 October, 8am · St George's Market
What’s On BelfastThis week in Belfast, day by dayTonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights.Eat & drinkWhere locals eat in BelfastThe restaurants, cafés and bakeries locals love.

Things to do in Belfast, answered

What are the best things to do in Belfast?

Right now: Crown Liquor Saloon (nightlife), Paul Seawright: The Sectarian Murder Series (arts & culture), Free Walking Tour of Belfast (walking tours) and Stephen Wilson Jr. - Gary the Torch Tour (live music). Each list is refreshed several times a day.

What can I do for free in Belfast?

Paul Seawright: The Sectarian Murder Series, A Thirst for Silver, 145th Royal Ulster Academy Exhibition and Free Walking Tour of Belfast, and 14 more.

What's on in Belfast this week?

What's On Belfast has this week day by day: tonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights hotels and hostels run.