Belfast City

Rejuvenated and revived, Belfast is a buzzing city with a unique atmosphere that’s well worth a visit

Crown Liquor Saloon
Albert Clock
St George's Market
Waterfront Hall

From left to right: Crown Liquor Saloon, Albert Clock, St George's Market, Waterfront Hall

With its compact size, picturesque location between mountain and coast and fascinating history, Belfast in  Northern Ireland is a defiant city that has emerged from decades of strife into a vibrant, buzzing destination.  This beautiful Victorian city has stacks of stuff to do, too ­– you can check out where great ships like the Titanic were built, marvel at the architecturally impressive City Hall and Queen’s University, or immerse yourself in Belfast’s sparkling city life with hip boutiques and chic stores.  Cool and comfortable newly designed hotels mean Belfast is now a stylish and affordable place to stay, while a glut of excellent gastro delights have placed the city firmly on the culinary map of Europe.  Best of all, Belfast’s charming old pubs make an atmospheric spot to wile away an hour, or two.

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Open House Festival

07 Sep 2010 - 13 Sep 2010

Belfast’s fantastic boutique blue grass festival, happening from 7-12 September, is into its twelfth year but trust us, its just...

A Taste of Northern Ireland Garden Party

18 Sep 2010 - 19 Sep 2010

Belfast’s picturesque Botanic Gardens will be the undoubted destination for gardeners and gastronomes alike for this exciting...

Culture Night Belfast

24 Sep 2010 - 25 Sep 2010

Join thousands of people in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter and across the city as dozens of public areas, streets, and buildings are...

Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen's

15 Oct 2010 - 30 Oct 2010

Audiences and artists from around the world converge on Belfast in October for the 16 days of Ireland’s biggest international arts...

RUA Annual Exhibition

15 Oct 2010 - 14 Nov 2010

The Royal Ulster Academy’s 129th Annual Exhibition, which aims to highlight the best in contemporary and traditional visual arts...

Christmas Continental Market, Belfast

01 Nov 2010 - 31 Dec 2010

The hugely popular Christmas Continental Market returns to Belfast. Once again the grounds of Belfast City Hall will come alive...

Cinemagic International Film Festival

11 Nov 2010 - 26 Nov 2010

Film fans across Northern Ireland are in for a cinematic treat as the 20th Coca-Cola Cinemagic International Film and Television...

 

 

 

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Did you know?

The Titanic was built in Belfast and was completed on April 2, 1912. To rebuild the ship today would cost a whopping $400 million.