“Generally, by the time you are real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get loose in the joints and very shabby. But these things don’t matter at all, because once you are Real you can’t be ugly, except to people who don’t understand.”

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The Velveteen Rabbit

Lyric Theatre Belfast

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.

I see his blood upon the rose

The MAC Belfast

Loreen came onto the public's radar in 2004 when she competed in Swedish Idol. The pivotal moment of Loreen's career came from the critically acclaimed platinum record; "Euphoria." The Eurodance sensation won 372 points from 40 out of 42 voting countries. The song remained in the top 20 of the UK charts for weeks following the Eurovision.

Loreen

Ulster Hall

Northern Ireland’s first-ever anime tattoo convention is happening on 29 & 30 March 2025 at ICC Belfast in Belfast!
With anime’s popularity skyrocketing globally, we’re excited to host some of the best anime tattoo artists showcasing their incredible work. The event will feature tattoo and cosplay competitions, retro gaming, and much more.

Anime Tattcon NI

Waterfront Hall

Experience the magic of performing arts with Mac-Haydn Theatre as they bring their captivating show to The Factory in Saint Louis, US on March 29, 2025. Known for their stunning performances and compelling narratives, Mac-Haydn Theatre promises an unforgettable evening starting at 20:00. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in a world of drama, passion, and creativity. Secure your tickets now at Ticketmaster. For a sneak peek of what to expect, visit their official website or check out their YouTube channel.

Whose Live Anyway?

Hailing from a quaint town in Co. Cork, Ireland, Darren Kiely’s folk-infused pop sound originates from his inherited love of traditional Irish music, intertwined with modern influences such as The Lumineers, Mumford & Sons, and Noah Kahan. At just five years old, Darren learned the tin whistle, and at eight years old he picked up the fiddle, eventually teaching himself to play guitar as well.

Darren Kiely

We have combined the best arrangements from our last 5 tours to bring you our greatest set list ever, a combination of audience favourites and showstoppers from The Back in Black Tour, The Motown Mission Tour, A Night at the Movies Tour and The Cruisin for a Bluesin Tour.

The Chicago Blues Brothers

Writing in The Guardian, Sir Stephen Hough’s reflections on Brahms’s First Piano Concerto conjure up the fire, intimacy, romance and drama of this phenomenal concerto, one that feels like it contains a whole cosmos in its three movements. It’s paired with a symphony by another composer whose works contain musical universes, Bruckner, as we explore his Symphony No.1.

Ulster Orchestra: Flame of Genius

Dillon’s acclaimed album Coming Home is a profound exploration of identity and emotion and has become a seminal work since its release in March 2024. A remarkable blend of song, spoken word, and storytelling, it was inspired by her deep personal connection to the land, culture, and people of her native County Derry.

Cara Dillon

Scala is an all-girls choir that performs and records classical arrangements of popular rock, metal, dance, hip-hop and pop songs. The choir is conducted by Stijn Kolacny and accompanied on piano by Steven Kolacny - who also arranges the songs.

Scala & Kolacny Brothers

Take a journey from nostalgic musicals such as Oklahoma!, West Side Story, The Sound of Music, Les Misérables and Phantom of the Opera up to more recent productions with songs from Wicked, Come From Away, Dear Evan Hansen, Hamilton, Waitress and many more.

Presenting: Essentially Broadway

This heartwarming and hilarious comedy follows newly widowed Kate, childminder-in-chief Roisin and their best friend Oonagh have decided enough is enough. Life is too short – they’re going to follow in their children’s footsteps and take a Gap Year. Thailand? Europe? Down Under? No, they're visiting every county in Ireland, sure there’s a few they’ve never even heard of! It's time for castles, coffee and craic as three women in their 60s go on the adventure of a lifetime.

The Gap Year

Under the baton of the internationally acclaimed Maestro Greg Beardsell, this spectacular event will star a choir of 6,000 children from across Northern Ireland and the Border region. Audiences can expect an exhilarating musical journey with everything from powerful bagpipe melodies and stirring peace anthems to pop, rock, and family favourites. Belfast Peace Proms 2025 is set to inspire and bring communities together in a shared celebration of music and peace.

Peace Proms

Odyssey Place

Paul Heaton released a new solo album ‘The Mighty Several’ on 11th October. Produced by Ian Broudie of the Lightning Seeds and recorded at Blueprint Studios in Salford, ‘The Mighty Several’ features 12 new original songs, performed by Paul and his band plus several special guest singers including Heaton’s regular live vocalist Rianne Downey as well as Yvonne Shelton and Danny Muldoon.

Paul Heaton

The MAC exhibition, I See His Blood Upon The Rose, traces the history of the flower in art and their adoption as symbols of political influence, revolution, and human control over nature. It will present intriguing juxtapositions between artists and works spanning centuries; central to the exhibition is the work of two remarkable women artists Rachel Ruysch (1664 – 1750) and Mary Delany (1700 – 1788). These workshops will lean upon the legacies of these and more contemporary artists who have expanded the use of floral motifs to activate feminist and queer messages in their work.

More Bread, More Roses!

Paola Bernardelli is one of the artists featured in the exhibition I See His Blood Upon The Rose. Her practice draws from the Italian and Dutch renaissance and, specifically, her video Everything is fragile, shown in the Sunken Gallery, is influenced by Dutch women painters and the work methodologies of female artists in the 17th century society.

Women in Renaissance Art with Paola Bernardelli

It’s Joe the Magician from RTÉjr and he's coming back to the MAC! With his children’s comedy magic and illusion show, you're in for a spectacular afternoon of mind-boggling fun.

Joe's show fuses laugh-out-loud comedy and magic with absolutely jaw-dropping illusions live on stage. It’s a theatrical rollercoaster ride that reinvents children’s entertainment.  

Joe the Magician

Join the Michigan Opera Theatre on March 22nd, 2025, for an evening of mesmerizing performance at The Factory in Saint Louis, US. Known for their captivating shows, the Michigan Opera Theatre promises a night full of enchanting music and compelling drama. Don't miss the chance to experience the magic of live performance in an intimate setting. The show starts at 19:00, so make sure you're there on time to get the full experience. For more information and to secure your tickets, visit the primary event link. Get ready for an unforgettable night of performing arts!

Charlie Berens: Good Old Fashioned Tour

Awarded Female Vocalist of the Year at the prestigious Sunday World Entertainment Awards four years running and preforming on RTE’s Dancing with Stars, Cliona Hagan now returns to her roots.

Having grown up in Co. Tyrone listening to one of her biggest musical influences Cliona now embarks on a lifelong dream to pay homage to one of the most influential female artist of all time, Dolly Parton.

Cliona Hagan

"Join the Ulster Orchestra and West End vocalists in a sensational celebration of your favourite Broadway hits!"

Events in Belfast this month

The Velveteen Rabbit

Lyric Theatre Belfast

I see his blood upon the ...

The MAC Belfast

Loreen

Ulster Hall

Anime Tattcon NI

Waterfront Hall

Whose Live Anyway?

Mac-Haydn Theatre

Darren Kiely

Ulster Hall

The Chicago Blues Brother...

Ulster Hall

Ulster Orchestra: Flame o...

Ulster Hall

Cara Dillon

Ulster Hall

Scala & Kolacny Brothers

Ulster Hall

Presenting: Essentially B...

Ulster Orchestra

The Gap Year

Lyric Theatre Belfast

Peace Proms

The SSE Arena Belfast

Paul Heaton

The SSE Arena Belfast

More Bread, More Roses!

The MAC Belfast

Women in Renaissance Art ...

The MAC Belfast

Joe the Magician

The MAC Belfast

Charlie Berens: Good Old ...

Michigan Opera Theatre

Cliona Hagan

Ulster Hall

Ulster Orchestra Presenti...

Waterfront Hall