A group of dancers dressed in white move in unison against a dark stage background. In the foreground, a performer arches backward with arms softly raised and gaze lifted upward.

Welcome to Belfast International Arts Festival

The Festival returns for its 64th edition from 14 October – 8 November 2026.

With over 200 events across 30 venues, we’re delighted to once again celebrate the very best in Theatre, Dance, Music, Visual Arts and Literature — alongside, for the first time, our new Immersive Arts strand.

 

 

Selected Highlights

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Spacings

SPACINGS

Date
13 October - 10 November 2026
Time
10am – 5pm (Tue – Thu)
Immersive Arts
Free
More Info SPACINGS
No Need to Book
Darren Jacksons Wedding

Darren Jackson’s Wedding

Date
21 October - 1 November 2026
Time
7.30pm (Tues – Sat) | 2.30pm (Sat & Sun)
Theatre & Dance
World Premiere
More Info Darren Jackson’s Wedding
Too Late
Kindred Ash

Kindred Ash

Date
29 October - 7 November 2026
Time
12pm – 4pm (Tue – Sat)
Immersive Arts
Free
More Info Kindred Ash
No Need to Book
Stoop (1)

The Stoop

Date
29 October - 22 December 2026
Time
11am – 4pm
Visual Arts
Free
More Info The Stoop
No Need to Book

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