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

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

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

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

Waterfront Hall

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

Ulster Hall

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

Odyssey Place

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.

The Priests: Time to Say Goodbye

Time to Say Goodbye: 50 Years of The Priests

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.

Legends of the 60s Show

When the Three Amigos - Jimmy Buckley, Robert Mizzell and Patrick Feeney initially came together they little thought that they would still be making music a decade on from then.

But that is precisely what is continuing to happen right now as, with the curtain having come down on their hugely successful 2024 tour, the talented musical ambassadors are already setting their sights on 2025.

The Three Amigos

Boyzlife will bring their new live tour to venues across Ireland with dates at the Ulster Hall on Wednesday 15 January.

Boyzlife brings together the talents of two iconic figures from the legendary boy bands of the 90s and early 00s as they sing their iconic hits.

Boyzlife

Mary Black is ready to embark on an exciting new tour in January 2025. Last year proved to be a remarkable one for Mary, as she captivated audiences around the country on her 40th Anniversary Tour. From sold-out shows to standing ovations, Mary’s passion for music, and connection with her fans is undeniable. With a heart full of gratitude, Mary reflects on the joy and fulfilment she experienced throughout the year.

Mary Black

Mike Denver, one of Galway's favourite sons is riding the crest of a wave. His audience is vast throughout Ireland, North and South and he is now making inroads in the UK with some sellout concerts in England and Scotland over the past couple of years.

With his excellent backing band Mike presents a two and a half hour high energy concert show which features all his 'Hits' including 'Tommy K',' Wasn't That a Party', 'Galway Girl', "Blown Away', plus 'hits' from the 60's, and 70's.

Mike Denver

Brothers Osborne are one of music’s most consistently adventurous bands, a duo connected by not just blood, but also a lifetime of performing together, and a shared working-class upbringing in Deale, Maryland. The reigning CMA and ACM Duo of the Year winners, John and TJ Osborne are leaders of a progressive and still classic school of country music, and the faces of the new generation of Nashville.

Brothers Osborne

Tracing their geographical origins, we unravel the part plants have played in colonialism and empire building. Taking in the meticulous and ingenious 17th/18th-century works of Mary Delany and Rachel Ruysch, we'll see how these artists contributed strikingly to the world of botany at a time when women were restricted in the pursuit of science. Juxtaposing these representations with contemporary art, we'll explore how plants can challenge the status quo, such as the essentialist conception of individuality.

Petals on the Banner: plants and revolution

Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers.

Lyle Lovett

You'll get to explore drawing in a variety of media, including graphite and oil pastel to generate a range of responses to the gallery artworks. Techniques will include using tone and line to depict form, volume and the effects of light; exploring composition in terms of balance, emphasis and symmetry; and considering different forms of mark-making. There'll be opportunities to discuss and apply narrative and thematic concerns within your drawings that respond to works in the exhibition, such as tension, humour and pathos, suggestion, allegory and illusion.

Drawing the flower

Maggie is BACK with a brand-new show which is the whole story – all FOUR Maggie plays – in one show!

We’re talking Mr Red, White and Blue and his ‘red room of pain’, getting caught short at Dirty Dancing lessons, a Benidorm feg run to remember and of course, Maggie finally finds out who her da is... All the laughs AND all the highlights!

Events in Belfast next month

I see his blood upon the ...

The MAC Belfast

A Christmas Carol

Lyric Theatre Belfast

The Adventures of Red Rid...

The MAC Belfast

The High Kings

Waterfront Hall

The Legend of Luke Kelly

Ulster Hall

Arrival From Sweden

The SSE Arena Belfast

Jarlath Regan

Waterfront Hall

The Priests: Time to Say ...

Ulster Orchestra

Time to Say Goodbye: 50 Y...

Ulster Hall

Slow Art with Dougal McKe...

The MAC Belfast

Legends of the 60s Show

Ulster Hall

The Three Amigos

Ulster Hall

Boyzlife

Ulster Hall

Mary Black

Ulster Hall

Mike Denver

Ulster Hall

Brothers Osborne

Ulster Hall

Petals on the Banner: pla...

The MAC Belfast

Lyle Lovett

Ulster Hall

Drawing the flower

The MAC Belfast

Maggie

The MAC Belfast