This festive season, Belfast's Waterfront Hall transforms into a hub of enchantment and entertainment with a series of captivating events. From the timeless tale of Beauty and the Beast brought to life in a family pantomime, to the audacious allure of Sleeping with Beauty, audiences are in for a treat. Add to that the musical genius of The Australian Pink Floyd, and comedy with Shane Todd, and you've got a lineup that's bound to enthrall and entertain. Join us as we delve into the magic unfolding at the Waterfront Hall this holiday season.

A Winter Wonderland: Unveiling the Magic at Belfast's Waterfront Hall

February and March 2025 are set to be unforgettable months at Belfast's Waterfront Hall, as a series of eclectic events take center stage. From honoring the legacy of The Rat Pack to the high-energy beats of The Dead South, this lineup promises something for everyone. With the inclusion of an innovative anime tattoo convention and a charity event for Sólás, the season showcases a vibrant mix of culture, music, and community spirit.

A Spectacular Line-Up at Belfast's Waterfront Hall: Music, Theatre and Creativity

The Rat Pack, comprising Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr., defined an era of entertainment with their charismatic performances, onstage chemistry, smooth vocals and undeniable charm. While their heyday was in the 1950s/60s, their impact endures with their music evoking a sense of timeless sophistication and cool that still appeals to audiences today.

Ulster Orchestra Presenting: The Rat Pack

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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 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

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

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

Make this holiday season unforgettable with Ulster Orchestra's The Magic of Christmas at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 17 December 2024!

Ulster Orchestra: The Magic Of Christmas

For 15 years, BCGC has been entertaining audiences across Northern Ireland and beyond, and under the inimitable leadership of choir Director Marie Lacey, the choir’s annual Christmas celebration has become a staple of the Christmas calendar, featuring Christmas favourites and a few surprises along the way.

Belfast Community Gospel Choir

The Ulster Orchestra bring Messiah to the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 14 December 2024 for an evening of festive fun!

Ulster Orchestra: Messiah

What would you do if you became a millionaire overnight? Would you invest it? Save it for a rainy day? Or blow it as quickly as possible?

This is the question that William Thompson (Mudblood Podcast, William of Orangedale, Tea With Me) will answer in his brand new show Scumbag Millionaire.

William Thompson

David Essex enjoys a remarkable career spanned over 50 years that has combined concerts, records, theatre, composing, films and television with striking success. He has written, recorded and produced albums and singles that have sold millions of copies worldwide - twenty-three Top 30 singles in Britain alone which included chart toppers “Hold Me Close”, “Silver Dream Machine”, “Oh What A Circus” from Evita and many more.

David Essex

Kick off the festive season with a family tradition that's pure magic with the The Snowman Family Concert at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 07 December 2024!
This special event continues to create lasting memories for many and has become an enjoyable family tradition to start the festive season. Generations have loved the timeless tale of a boy and his magical snowman, shown on a big screen and accompanied by the Orchestra and young guest soloists.

Ulster Orchestra: The Snowman Family Concert

The Australian Pink Floyd returns to the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 04 December 2024 for a celebration of one of the the most iconic rock bands!
Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for more than three decades. Always striving to reproduce the complete Pink Floyd experience and bring the music to new audiences, the show continues to include a stunning light and laser show, video animations, state-of-the-art, high-resolution LED screen technology and other special effects. In addition and in true Pink Floyd fashion, there are several huge inflatables including a giant pig and their own unique Pink Kangaroo.

The Australian Pink Floyd

Christmas with Anton Du Buke and Friends is coming to the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 01 December 2024 for a performance like no other!
Embark on a dazzling journey into a festive wonderland as Strictly’s one and only Anton Du Beke brightens up your Christmas with his brand new show - Christmas with Anton Du Beke!

Christmas with Anton Du Beke

The Prince of Comedy, Shane Todd, is making his return to the Waterfront Hall, Belfast with 'TEA WITH ME - LIVE!' on 29 & 30 November 2024!
After selling out the SSE Arena last year Shane Todd returns to the Waterfront Hall with his hugely popular Tea With Me podcast.

Tea With Me - Live!

Belfast’s ONE and ONLY late night Adult Panto returns to the Waterfront Studio with Sleeping With Beauty.

Following on from last year’s smash hit, Jack and his Belfast Beanstalk – The Adult Panto, GBL Productions welcome back Gerard McCabe, Kathryn Rutherford, Terry Keeley and Matthew Cavan to bring you the filthiest fairytale of them all, something that will make your ears PRICK up.

Sleeping with Beauty

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From the same creative team that brought you last year’s smash hit Rapunzel. Get Ready for the magical return of GBL Production’s Beauty and the Beast .

It may be a tale as old as time but expect this one served up with an energetic, laugh out loud Waterfront Panto twist. Get ready for plenty of fun, a sprinkling of magic and a soundtrack of all the latest hits in a family pantomime to warm you up even on the coldest winters day.

Beauty and the Beast - Schools Pantomime

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Get ready for a tale as old as time as Beauty and the Beast returns to the Waterfront Studio, Belfast for this year's family pantomime from 22 November 2024 to 05 January 2025!
From the same creative team that brought you last year’s smash hit Rapunzel. Get Ready for the magical return of GBL Production’s Beauty and the Beast .

Beauty and the Beast - Family Pantomime

With sell-out live shows across the UK and Ireland, including 6 shows at Belfast’s SSE Arena, Colin’s career has gone from strength to strength starting with his infamous “Barry The Blender Henderson” YouTube sketches, his Podcasts “The General Banter Podcast” & “The Bomb Squad Pod” and his weekly Laverys Comedy Club nights.


Colin Geddis

Brace yourself for an electrifying night of unadulterated pleasure and indulge in the "Dreamboys: Stripped Back" 2024 Worldwide Tour. Be part of our explosive, immersive, and seductive dance show as the Dreamboys take the stage. Allow yourself to be intoxicated by raw energy and magnetic charisma, as you become immersed in a journey that awakens your deepest fantasies.

Prepare to be captivated for two unforgettable hours as the Dreamboys unveil their sculpted physiques with an intoxicating blend of dance, chart-topping music, and audience participation.

Dreamboys

Spend an evening with Adventurer and TV personality Ant Middleton at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 17 November 2024!
*Please note this event has been cancelled. All ticket holders have been contacted via email. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
With a remarkable career in the UK's elite forces, including the Marines, 9 Parachute Squadron, and Special Boat Service, Ant's journey is nothing short of extraordinary.

Ant Middleton

Irish award-winning comedian, author and musician, David O'Doherty is back in town and bringing his hilarious show 'Tiny Piano Man' to the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 16 November 2024.
The dishevelled prince of €10 eBay keyboards tries to make you feel alive with a new pageant of laughter, song and occasionally getting up from a chair. It’s gonna be a big one. Star of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4), Live At The Apollo (BBC) and Along For the Ride with David O’Doherty (Channel 4).

David O'Doherty

Nathan Carter has confirmed he will make a welcome return to the Waterfront Hall later this year to play two shows and will be joined by special guests CEOL.

Nathan has recorded six number one albums in Ireland and has had a top 20 UK album release with the CD 'Beautiful Life'. Nathan’s latest album 'The Morning After' released in November 2022 went straight to Number One in the Irish Album Charts. The top selling album includes the self-penned original single 'The Morning After' As well as being a leading performer and vocalist, Nathan has been busy honing his craft as a songwriter and this is just one of the many hit songs he has penned.

Nathan Carter

Blood Upon The Rose, a story about Grace Gifford and Joseph Plunkett and their tragic story during the early 1900s returns to the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 08 & 09 November 2024!

Blood Upon the Rose

From the big screen to centre stage, Ulster Orchestra presents 'World's Of Fantasy' at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 03 November 2024!

Ulster Orchestra: Presenting Worlds Of Fantasy

The Northern Ireland District, Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance 2024 returns to the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 02 November 2024!
The Northern Ireland District, Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance 2024 returns to the impressive Waterfront Hall, Belfast on Saturday 02 November 2024. This year’s Festival will be presented by the wonderful Mr Paul Clark from ITV.

Festival of Remembrance 2024

Direct from Belfast, Shamrock Tenors are Ireland’s most exciting new music sensation. Proudly supported by Tourism Ireland, the group features performers from both sides of the community across Northern Ireland, with vocalists from London’s West End along with the country's best multi-instrumentalists. Their show takes you on a journey through Ireland’s most beloved classic songs, in beautiful five part harmony. With all your favourites including Danny Boy, Whiskey in the Jar, The Parting Glass, and Wild Rover, this is a show for all ages, performed with that cheeky Irish charm!

Shamrock Tenors

Look at the Guinness Book Of Hit Singles and you could be forgiven for thinking Smokie’s success story was a 1970s phenomenon. After all, 11 of their 14 British hits came in that eventful musical decade. However, their massive success story has continued to flourish around the globe including Scandinavia, South Africa, Germany and even China.

Smokie

Sólás Special Needs Charity, based on Belfast’s Ormeau Road will host an evening of music at the Waterfront Hall on Saturday 15 February 2025 to raise funds for our new purpose built community facility.

Sólás is a registered charity and was established 15 years ago to provide practical supports to both children/young people, (2-18yrs) with moderate to severe disabilities and their families.

An Evening of Music in Support of Sólás – Special Needs Charity

Mack Fleetwood will bring you on a magical musical journey from the Peter Green blues era to the multi-platinum selling band that still tour today. Mack Fleetwood bewitch their audience with authentic renditions of all your favourite classic Fleetwood Mac hits. Their love of the material and musical prowess shines through each song.

Mack Fleetwood

Following her recent graduation from Brighton University in 2023 with a first-class degree in Fine Art Printmaking BA (Hons), Alison Moyet has combined both art and music here, creating the album art herself to celebrate her 40th year as a solo artist with the release of ‘Key’ on October 4th - a collection of 16 reworked singles, fan favourites and deep cuts as well as two new songs which combine to present a blazing showcase of the depth and breadth of her artistic creativity and songwriting. She launches the album by sharing one of its brand new songs, ‘Such Small Ale’ alongside the reworked classic Moyet single ‘All Cried Out’.

Alison Moyet

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

Ulster Orchestra Presenting: Essentially Broadway

The latest all-star line-up of the show, produced as ever by Phil Aldridge, features Tony Kiley (formerly from 80’s sensation The Blow Monkeys) on drums, Trevor Newnham (Dr Hook) vocals and bass, Greg Webb vocals and guitars, Mike Baker vocals, guitars and keys and Garreth Hicklin vocals, guitars and keys.

The Illegal Eagles

The Dead South have never been about constant reinvention, but about full commitment to their singular way. With confidence in their sound and style and trust in each other, The Dead South arrive at the cusp of explosive global success in an enviable, and well-earned, position: total autonomy. It doesn’t matter what you call their music - progressive bluegrass, alternative Americana, country, folk and western, what matters is that this is theirs.

The Dead South

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

Irish folk singer, songwriter and guitarist, Christy Moore is about to commence a sold out run of 12 nights at Vicar St in Dublin throughout November, December and January. Ahead of this, his new album, A Terrible Beauty which will be released on Claddagh Records on Friday 1 November.

A lot of Christy Moore’s music includes social commentary, meaning that he speaks about current and past social affairs to bring about change and spark thought. He still continues to perform all over the world, whilst maintaining his signature way of expressing what it means to be Irish through his music.

Christy Moore

Sharon Shannon, Frances Black and Mary Coughlan are some of the most successful female artists Ireland has to offer and are no strangers to each other, having performed and recorded together as an integral part of the successful Woman’s Heart albums and tours. The three artists will play a set each with their own musicians, performing many of their greatest hits before joining each other on stage together at The Waterfront Hall for the first time to complete the night.

Sharon Shannon, Frances Black and Mary Coughlan in Concert

Embark on a cinematic journey with the Ulster Orchestra's presentation of The Epic Scores of Williams & Zimmer at Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 10 May 2025!

Ulster Orchestra Presenting: The Epic Scores of Williams & Zimmer

After selling 100,000 tickets last year, including a UK arena tour and sold-out shows at the Royal Albert Hall, The London Palladium and other UK venues, Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns to celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2025.

Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston is a celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of all time: Whitney Houston.

Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston

Tigerslane Studios, renowned for its captivating true-crime productions, is thrilled to announce the launch of the new season of “Murder Trial Tonight - The Doorstep Case.” A west end production touring the UK & Ireland with glowing 5 star reviews.

This unique theatrical experience brings true-crime stories to life. In the third season, a mother returns home in the early hours of the morning after a night out celebrating her birthday, only to find her daughter murdered on her doorstep. The boyfriend of the daughter has been charged with the murder. Is the boyfriend guilty of murder, or is the killer still at large?

Murder Trial Tonight

Direct from London’s West End and riding high on the success of world tours, Seven Drunken Nights-The Story of the Dubliners brings the ultimate feel-good Irish show to a theatre near you.

In association with legendary Irish pub O’Donoghues, we invite you to join a talented cast of seasoned musicians dedicated to bringing the music of this iconic group back to life.

Seven Drunken Nights

Anton & Giovanni - Together Again is going to be the smash-hit tour of the summer…

More fun, more dance, more song, and even more entertainment than ever before!

The show will be an enthralling experience for all ages, showcasing the duo’s incredible talents and irresistible chemistry on stage.

Anton & Giovanni

Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child's favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus!

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