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Friday 10 May, 10-12pm
This session is to tell you all you need to know about the Bank of Ideas - what it is, who it's for, how to send in your idea, potential to connect with others for resource sharing and collaboration.
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Thursday 16 - Saturday 25 May
An outdoor exhibition from Oliver Jeffers and Nerve Centre, shining a light on the stories of society’s most vulnerable through sketched portraits and collaborative drawings.
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Thursday 16 May, 7pm to 8pm
Welcome Little Amal to Belfast and come along to an outdoor theatre spectacle of music and dance co-created with hundreds of residents from across the city at Custom House Square.
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Friday 17 May, 4pm
Join for this walking theatre tour in the Cathedral Quarter, as Little Amal and local resident Barney explore this part of the city.
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Friday 17 May, 8pm to 10pm
Join us for an evening of original music and art, as St. Anne's cathedral is transformed into a celestial world to help Little Amal feel at home.
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Saturday 18 May, 12.30pm to 1.00pm
Come along and enjoy as the streets come alive with a moving forest of wildlife, flowers and nature brought to life by music, floats and costume as Amal leads a springtime procession to the grounds of City Hall.
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Saturday 18 May, 9am to 11am
Belfast's has an array of astounding wildlife, we're all familiar with colourful butterflies, but what if we told you that our moths are bigger and bolder than you've ever imagined! We'll be installing moth traps through the Lagan Towpath and taking you on a journey of what we have found.
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Saturday 18 May, 2.30pm to 4pm
Amal is greeted by the Lord Mayor of Belfast at City Hall as he celebrates his term in office. She is hungry and is invited to enjoy some food and fun along with guests from across the city.
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Saturday 18 May, 7pm to 8.30pm
Join us for a magical outdoor show inspired by the Lion, the Witch and Wardrobe by CS Lewis.
More infoFor more information on planning a trip to Belfast including recommendations on accommodation, getting around the city, things to do during your visit, where to eat and drink and more, check out Visit Belfast.
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Alongside Belfast 2024, there are a host of fantastic events taking place right across the city for audiences of all ages to enjoy.
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Date: 31 May to 1 June 2024
AVA Festival Conference was the first ever grassroots electronic music and visual art festival in Belfast, made for and by Irish artists and promoters.
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Date: Friday 7 to Thursday 13 June 2024
The Belfast Book Festival is Northern Ireland’s leading literary festival that showcases the wealth of local talent since its inception in 2010.
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Date: Saturday 1 to Sunday 30 June 2024
Launched in 2011, this now annual photographic event has been described as one of the "best photography festivals in the world".
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Date: Tuesday 18 to Sunday 23 June 2024
Docs Ireland is an industry-focused, all Ireland international documentary festival based in Belfast.
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Date: Friday 28 to Saturday 30 June 2024
Taking place during the last weekend in June, the Belfast City Blues Festival presents a host of free gigs which will take in place in across venues citywide.
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Date: Friday 19 to Sunday 28 July 2024
The Belfast Pride Parade is the main event in the LGBTQIA+ calendar, a major city event and the biggest cross community parade in Belfast.
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Date: Thursday 7 to Sunday 17 November 2024
The tenth anniversary of the Sound of Belfast - an annual celebration of our city's rich musical heritage and the talent it continues to nurture.
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Date: Friday 15 to Saturday 23 November 2024
This award-winning festival showcases the best in new queer performance, music, theatre, literature, film and much more.