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. 

VE Day commemoration grants

Applications are open for our VE Day commemoration grants, supporting eligible community-based groups to deliver community-led activities to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

For information on how to apply, go to Grants and funding.