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Belfast Culture Guide
Belfast people know a thing or two about the importance of our heritage and culture. We've restored many of our key heritage assets such as St George’s Market, the Albert Clock, Belfast Castle and the Gasworks.
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Ulster Orchestra, Elmwood Hall |
The Ulster Orchestra is based in Belfast and Northern
Ireland's only professional symphony orchestra. Recently the orchestra
celebrated forty years of musical achievement. |
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Grand Opera House, Great Victoria St |
The Grand Opera House has delivered an unrivalled programme
of entertainment, playing host to some of the greatest names in theatre
and music since 1895. |
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Queen's Film Theatre, 20 University Sq |
Queen's Film Theatre
or QFT locally, is an art house cinema in Belfast, showing the best
in new and classic world cinema. Set in the leafy surroundings of
Queen's University, the cinema is near to botanic avenue's range
of cafes, bars and restaurants.
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The Belfast Empire, 42 Botanic Avenue |
If you're after a good night out, start off here in
the empire for a few drinks. This place runs a comedy night and great
live music in the basement. A really mixed crowd come here
and there is a laid back feel.
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Old Museum Arts Centre, College Sq Nr |
The Old Museum Arts Centre or OMAC is home to contemporary
and music, comedy, visual art, workshops and other events for audiences
of all ages and backgrounds. |
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St George's Market |
The Variety
Market is every Friday from 6am to 1pm, selling a range including food,
antiques and clothes. On Saturdays it's The City Food and Garden Market
from 9am to 3pm. |
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Waterfront Hall, 2 Lanyon Place |
Belfast Waterfront is an award-winning conference,
arts and entertainment centre. It holds a range of events including
concerts, exhibitions and conferences and is a great venue for a night
out. |
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Linen Hall Library, 17 Donegall Square N |
Founded in 1788, The Linen Hall Library is the oldest
library in Belfast and is the leading centre for Irish and Local Studies
in Northern Ireland. Open Monday to Saturday, see official
website for times. |
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Ormeau Baths Gallery, 18a Ormeau Ave |
Situated in the former Victorian swimming baths, this
city centre gallery is one of the foremost exhibition spaces for contemporary
visual arts in Northern Ireland. |