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in the City (call 90270222 for information or visit
www.belfastcity.gov.uk/events) takes place between May and September,
covering many cultural aspects and community events. |
There are many festivals and events in Belfast and around along the
year:
In March, the Belfast Film Festival (call 90325913 for
information or visit www.belfastfilmfestival.org) celebrates Irish and
international film-making. St Patrick’s Carnival (call 90313440 for
information) celebrates the patron saint of Ireland.
In May, the Belfast Marathon (call 90270345 for
information or visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk/marathon) gather local and
international runners and walkers. |
During 12 days, the Cathedral
Quarter Arts Festival (call 90232403 for information) celebrates drama,
music, poetry and other expressions of art.
In August, Féile an Phobail (call 90313440 for information
or visit www.feilebelfast.com) is supposedly the largest community
festival in Ireland, with many events of all kinds.
In October, the Belfast Festival at Queen’s (call 90667687
for information or visit www.belfastfestival.com) is the 2nd-largest
arts festival in the UK. The Halloween Carnival (call 90270222 for
information) takes place from 27 to 31 October.
In December, the Christmas Festivities (call 90270222 for
information or visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk/events) include a wide
range of events from late November to the end of December.
Cultural venues:
Major venues for live music in Belfast include the
Waterfront Hall, the Odyssey Arena, the Ulster Hall and the Crescent
Arts Centre amongst many others.
Belfast also has a number of theatres, such as the Grand
Opera House, the Lyric Theatre, the Group Theatre and the Old Museum
Arts Centre. |
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