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Belfast City Hall
Set within Belfast City Hall’s visitor exhibition, this experimental, augmented reality installation conjures up interactive stories and experiences inspired by the city’s rich language, the changing landscape across the centuries and the vibrant life that has filled its streets. A collaborative R&D project between Belfast City Council and BT.
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Thursday 7 - Sunday 24 November
2 Royal Avenue
Discover the work of Belfast’s emerging artists in ‘Eclectic’— an exhibition curated by students for students. Displaying the work of 27 Belfast School Of Art graduates, ‘Eclectic’ offers a glimpse into the creative minds of the city's next generation of arts practitioners.
From exploring queer identity and mythological themes to celebrating our heritage and Irish iconography, the illustrations on display delve into a diverse range of subjects.
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Thursday 19 September – Friday 29 November
The MAC
A brand new immersive experience encouraging curiosity and play- an exploration of kinetic energy, interactive technology, and the joy of childhood for all ages!
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Friday 15 November, 9pm
Hustle Cafe
In the spirit of Disco Dykes, the stunning new audio work by Stacey Gregg opening at Outburst this year, let’s dance old school style!
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Friday 15 November to Sunday 1 December
Belfast Castle (Suspect Device Production) and 162 North Street (Paperxclips)
This ground-breaking collaboration looks at Belfast’s queer past to collectively imagine the future, featuring stunning new works by Pea Dinneen and Stacey Gregg taking place in unexpected spaces across our city centre
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Tuesday 19 November - Sunday 1 December
Belfast Castle
Suspect Device is a thoughtful and disruptive exploration of the impacts of a patriarchal system, and the explosive potential of queer people and women to dismantle it.
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Thursday 21 - Sunday 24 November
Various Locations
Join speakers from Belfast 2024 projects and Belfast Stories with our city’s luminaries and international creatives to explore the themes of Our People, Our Place, Our Planet and reflect on our time celebrating creativity as we look forward to the next chapter for Belfast.
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Thursday 21 November, 7.30pm - 9.00pm
Crescent Arts Centre
Once upon a time… StoryMakers came to life as a curated collection of evocative stories and poems, all with the unique flavour of the north of Ireland. Led by curator Richard Clements, the project brings together a brilliant cast of creative contributors to showcase the power of storytelling.
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Thursday 21 November, 7pm - 9pm
Assembly Buildings, 2-10 Fisherwick Pl, Belfast BT1 6DW
Can we protect our planet before it's too late? What role does youth activism play in driving real and lasting change? Join us for an unmissable event as Conor McKinney from the Belfast 2024 project, Wild Belfast, introduces the renowned naturalist and environmental campaigner, Chris Packham. Chris will share his powerful insights on the fierce battle for our planet’s future.
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.
Below are some upcoming highlights:
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For the best in live music, local arts and crafts, jewellery, artisan food and much more - there's nowhere like it!
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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.