A MAC exhibition across all three galleries that traces the history of the flower in art, its evolution from botanical illustrations to the opulent still-life paintings of the 17th century, their adoption as symbols of political influence, revolution, and human control over nature.

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I see his blood upon the rose

The MAC Belfast

The Undertones

Ulster Hall

We're excited to announce that our Christmas show for 2024 will be a MAC twist on the much loved fairytale, The Adventures of Red Riding Hood.

Join us on an action-packed, fun-filled journey through our fairytale planet with feisty heroine, Red Riding Hood. But in a race to visit Granny Hood with a festive hamper of goodies, could it be a case of mistaken identity for media star Red Riding Hood, the jealous Goldilocks, or the Big (or not so) Bad Wolf? 

The Adventures of Red Riding Hood

“It’s now or never” for best mates Marty and Frankie who are die hard Elvis fans and all they want this Christmas is to go to their idols (tribute) concert In Las Vegas before one of them leaves “The Ghetto”. But will getting delayed at the airport have these two “Caught in a Trap” for Christmas?

Elvis Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Work with professional singers, directors and pianists to build vocal, acting and movement skills while learning about this amazing art form. No music reading ability or singing grades required, just join in and enjoy the magical world of opera!

Ulster Youth Opera Workshop Sessions

Nobody hates Christmas more than the selfish miser Ebenezer Scrooge. But on a cold Christmas Eve, he’s taken on an extraordinary journey through time that presents him with an opportunity to face his past — and change the future — before time runs out.

A Christmas Carol

Lyric Theatre Belfast

Coming to The SSE Arena, Belfast on Saturday 21 December, Kneecap is a hip hop band from Belfast, performing under the stage names Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, and DJ Próvaí. The trio released their first album in 2018, and have continued to produce various singles ever since. In early 2023, the group began producing a film based on a fictionalised version of their lives, also titled ‘Kneecap’, which is set to be directed by Rich Peppiatt, with Michael Fassbender in a supporting role.

Kneecap

Odyssey Place

This home grown Belfast Neo-Victoriana Cabaret (Think the good ol’ days meets the young ones with a splash of the Muppet show) was first dreamt up and performed in Belfast in 2005 to sell out audiences & 5 star reviews, and it still sells out every year since. P&P’s has travelled to many different venues from the opulence of the Spiegel Tent to the grand reopening of the Ulster Hall. Founded and run by motley band of local belfast born circus artists, carny clowns, anarchist actors & award winning comedians. Each show is unique as a crack team of circus and cabaret artists are selected and curated specifically to create the best cabaret extravaganza experience this side of 1920’s Berlin!

Pigeon & Plum’s Vaudeville Circus

The ultimate Irish-inspired Christmas concert returns as Fairytale of New York is back at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 22 & 23 December 2024!
After three sell-out tours, the ultimate Irish-inspired Christmas concert is back with an even bigger production for 2024

Fairytale of New York

Waterfront Hall

Featuring a live Big Band and the UK’s number one Michael Bublé tribute act, join us for an unforgettable evening of Christmas hits, made famous by the one and only Michael Bublé!

Bublé Christmas by Candlelight

Standing ovations all around as Lord of the Dance returns to the Waterfront Hall stage in Belfast from 27 - 30 December 2024!
Michael Flatley’s ground-breaking choreography for Riverdance was followed by massive global success with hit shows Lord of the Dance.

Lord of the Dance

Flash Harry presents a show that embraces the very essence of Queen's live performances. Audiences will see the band rocking out Queen’s greatest hits from ‘Radio Gaga’, to ‘We Are the Champions’, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and everything in between. Quite simply it’s live music entertainment at its best.

Flash Harry

The Legend of Luke Kelly is an authentic show celebrating the life and songs of Ireland’s most iconic and greatest folk singer.

Created and performed by the renowned Chris Kavanagh the show is not a tribute but a journey through Luke’s music that has received rave reviews in Ireland and abroad.

The Legend of Luke Kelly

The High Kings, one of Ireland's most admired pop-folk groups, are set to play the Waterfront Hall in Belfast on 03 January 2025 as part of the Step It Out World Tour!
Following the phenomenal Success of 'The Road Not Taken Tour’ The High Kings continue to captivate audiences worldwide, selling out venues and amassing an ever-growing legion of fans.

The High Kings, one of Ireland's most admired pop-folk groups, are set to play the Waterfront Hall in Belfast on 03 January 2025 as part of the Step It Out World Tour!
Following the phenomenal Success of 'The Road Not Taken Tour’ The High Kings continue to captivate audiences worldwide, selling out venues and amassing an ever-growing legion of fans.

The High Kings

The biggest show to date was in The Hollywood Bowl, United States with nearly 30,000 people! ABBA still sell around 2 million records per year. This show packs all of their greatest hits into a 2-hour musical extravaganza. The show follows the ABBA story from their Eurovision beginnings, all the way to major chart success.

Arrival From Sweden

Comedy sensation Jarlath Regan returns to the stage for his brand-new comedy show, In Bits, at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 04 January 2025!
The Brand New Standup Comedy Show From “Yer Man” Off Instagram.

After 2 years of making us laugh out loud into our phones, hundreds of millions of views, thousands of seats filled across America, Ireland and the U.K. - Jarlath Regan is back with a totally new barnstorming stand-up show like nothing you’ve ever seen before.

Jarlath Regan

The Priests performed their first musical collaboration in 1974, and in 2024, celebrate 50 years of musical association. Having achieved millions of record sales, received multiple awards, travelled the globe, and played countless concerts as The Priests, Frs Eugene, Martin (brothers) and David perform their last ever concert as a group at the Ulster Hall. The evening will see The Priests perform many of their classic songs including Ave Maria, Amazing Grace, How Great Thou Art and You Raise Me Up with the prestigious Ulster Orchestra.

Time to Say Goodbye: 50 Years of The Priests

The Priests: Time to Say Goodbye

Slow Art was created to encourage us all to look at art for a little longer, in the hope that we not only see more, but also get to know the works in greater detail.

Exploring artworks more slowly can help us to form more stories, feelings, and opinions, about the works. Artist and Lecturer Dougal McKenzie will lead you in an exploration of four works from I See His Blood Upon the Rose over 4 weeks, enabling us to look more deeply and to understand the political, social and art historical context in which the work was created.

Slow Art with Dougal McKenzie

With a brand-new production for 2025. Join a multi award-winning all-star cast of musicians and singers Stephen, Raymond and Chris for the musical masterpiece that is the 'Legends of the 60s Show'. The show with the ultimate feelgood factor will transport you all the way hand clapping, swinging and singing back to that magical golden decade that was the 1960s.

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I see his blood upon the ...

The MAC Belfast

The Undertones

Ulster Hall

The Adventures of Red Rid...

The MAC Belfast

Elvis Yourself a Merry Li...

The MAC Belfast

Ulster Youth Opera Worksh...

The MAC Belfast

A Christmas Carol

Lyric Theatre Belfast

Kneecap

The SSE Arena Belfast

Pigeon & Plum’s Vaudevill...

Lyric Theatre Belfast

Fairytale of New York

Waterfront Hall

Bublé Christmas by Candle...

Ulster Hall

Lord of the Dance

Waterfront Hall

Flash Harry

Ulster Hall

The Legend of Luke Kelly

Ulster Hall

The High Kings

Waterfront Hall

Arrival From Sweden

The SSE Arena Belfast

Jarlath Regan

Waterfront Hall

Time to Say Goodbye: 50 Y...

Ulster Hall

The Priests: Time to Say ...

Ulster Orchestra

Slow Art with Dougal McKe...

The MAC Belfast

Legends of the 60s Show

Ulster Hall