2026 Festival

Belfast International Arts Festival is back 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.

#BIAF26

Nerina Pallot

Nōs

Friday Night is Music Night – Live!

Belonging On Stage

Graveyard Drama at Friar’s Bush | Walking Tour

Rory Friers