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Culture Night Belfast

Name: Culture Night Belfast
Start: 2026-09-18
End: 2026-09-18
Location: Belfast

Culture Night Belfast is an annual celebration of arts and culture, featuring over 200 free events held across the city. On September 18, 2026, the festival will transform Belfast with a diverse program including music, dance, film, storytelling, exhibitions, and various interactive experiences.

Date: Sep 18, 2026
Location: Belfast
Status: Upcoming

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Event summary

Highlights

Mass Kate Bush dance at Grand Central Station
Irish Video Game Orchestra performance
Interactive scavenger hunt from Belfast City Hall
Speed Storytelling at Templemore Baths

Culture Night Belfast 2026 is scheduled for Friday, September 18, transforming the city with more than 200 free events. The annual festival celebrates arts and culture, offering a wide array of activities such as live performances, family-friendly events, exhibitions, and immersive experiences, primarily running from 4pm until 10pm.

Highlights of the program include a mass Kate Bush dance at Grand Central Station, an interactive scavenger hunt starting at Belfast City Hall, and a performance by the Irish Video Game Orchestra at Waterfront Hall. Attendees can also enjoy live music, poetry, and spoken word at The Listening Room, create soundscapes with the SARC Mobile Sound Explorers, and participate in Speed Storytelling at Templemore Baths. Additionally, Beanbag Cinema will screen local short films, and singer-songwriter Mark Hegan will perform on the Belfast Barge.

Practical details

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.