VE Day 80th anniversary

Date: Wednesday 7 May and Thursday 8 May 2025

Venue: Belfast City Hall

Category: Arts and culture, Belfast City Hall, Music

We will have a special programme of events marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

Come and enjoy shared moments of celebration including:

• walking tours, exploring the legacy of Belfast’s wartime experiences
• a tea dance, reliving the big band era  
• an evening of memory and song, evoking the sounds and scenes that greeted the announcement of VE Day in Belfast on 8 May 1945.

When event details are confirmed, we'll publish booking information and updates on this page.