Welcome to Belfast International Arts Festival
The Festival returns for its 64th edition from 14 October – 8 November 2026 in over 30 venues across the city.
Check out the shows announced already below, including performances at the Lyric Theatre as part of their 75th year.
Full programme revealed in August.
Selected Highlights
Hello Charlie
8pm (Tues – Sat) | 3pm (Sat & Sun)
Theatre & Dance
Faith Healer
7.30pm (Tues – Sat) | 2.30pm (Sat & Sun)
Theatre & Dance
Darren Jackson’s Wedding
7.30pm (Tues – Sat) | 2.30pm (Sat & Sun)
Theatre & Dance
World Premiere
Mary Dillon, Dónal O’Connor and Neil Martin
7:30pm
Music
The Human Voice
8:00pm | 3pm (Sat only)
Theatre & Dance
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