Greetings from Wolf & Seahorse
We hope you've a few evenings spare, because Belfast International Arts Festival is on and there's a gig or a comedy night on most evenings.
Darren Jackson's Wedding opens on Wednesday at St Bartholomew's Church in Stranmillis, with Darren marrying an AI and the audience invited along. Pianist Fergus McCreadie's Flight Pass, a new work for piano trio, is at The Black Box on Thursday.
Britpop fans have Shed Seven at Mandela Hall on Friday, and Kevin Bridges plays the O2 on Friday and Saturday. Rhys Darby, known as Murray in Flight of the Conchords, is at the Limelight on Wednesday.
Families have The Smeds and the Smoos at the Ulster Museum on Saturday, and costumes and low-noise fireworks at V36 the same evening.
This is our pick of what's on this week. As always for a full event list check out the link at the bottom of the email.
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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Darren Jackson's Wedding
Wednesday 21 to Sunday 25 October and Tuesday 27 October to Sunday 1 November · St Bartholomew's Church and Lyric Theatre
The Jackson family is back, and this time they're hosting a wedding. Darren is marrying an AI, and you're invited to the ceremony and the celebration, which asks whether it can be real love and whether the groom has been manipulated.
It's Big Telly Theatre Company's follow-up to Granny Jackson's Dead, part of Belfast International Arts Festival. The night starts at St Bartholomew's Church in Stranmillis and ends in the Lyric's Naughton Studio, with a short walk in between. Saturdays and Sundays also have a 14:30 matinee.
Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me
Friday 23 to Saturday 24 October · 20:00 · The O2 Belfast
The Scottish comedian is back with a brand-new stand-up show after his 2022 tour Overdue Catch-Up. Last year he played a debut North American tour to more than 40,000 people, finishing at New York's Beacon Theatre.
Shed Seven
Friday 23 October · 20:00 · Mandela Hall
Going for Gold, Chasing Rainbows and Disco Down all come from this York Britpop-era band, who've had seven Top 20 singles and six Top 10 albums since their 1994 debut, Change Giver.
The Small Fortunes
Wednesday 21 October · Voodoo
David Geraghty: Komorebi Tour
Thursday 22 October · 20:00 · Crescent Arts Centre
Bell X1 founding member David Geraghty plays solo, with songs from his new album Komorebi. Kat Little joins him on the bill.
Fergus McCreadie: Flight Pass
Thursday 22 October · The Black Box
Flight Pass is a new work for classical piano trio from Mercury-shortlisted pianist Fergus McCreadie. The title comes from a photograph of a black winged kite and its offspring fighting over prey, and the piece draws on the landscapes and stories of his homeland.
Bad Bunny Party
Friday 23 October · Limelight 2
A Bad Bunny-themed party under the banner ¡DALE! A Bad Bunny Fiesta.
Jam Pact: The Jam Tribute
Saturday 24 October · The Court House, Bangor
Going Underground, The Eton Rifles, That's Entertainment and A Town Called Malice get an airing from this Jam tribute, made up of musicians from Belfast, Dundee and Glasgow.
The Jazz Room: Sinatra and Armstrong Tribute
Sunday 25 October · The Belfast Empire Music Hall
Live jazz built around the songs of Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong, with a matinee and an evening show.
Rhys Darby: Unhinged
Wednesday 21 October · 19:00 · The Limelight 1
You'll know the New Zealand comedian as Murray in HBO's Flight of the Conchords. His stand-up mixes characters, physical comedy and sound effects.
ShedMan
Thursday 22 to Saturday 24 October · The Studio, The MAC
John Courtesy is an Irish-born man who wants to move up a mountain to get away from his friendly community. Keith Singleton wrote and performs this cautionary comedy, which he researched at the Holywood Men's Shed, and it runs for 60 minutes.
Thursday and Friday are at 19:45, and Saturday's 14:00 show is BSL interpreted.
Titanic Food and Craft Market
Saturday 24 to Sunday 25 October · Titanic Belfast and Hamilton Dock
Local vendors sell handmade crafts, food and hot drinks, and there are activities for children too.
Cinemagic: The Smeds and the Smoos
Saturday 24 October · 16:00 · Ulster Museum
Two young aliens from warring families fall in love and run away, and their relatives chase them across outer space. The animated film is adapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's children's book.
Spooked Out 2026
Saturday 24 October · 18:00 · V36, Valley Park
A Halloween evening in Newtownabbey for families, with costumes and a low-noise fireworks display.
The Simpson Halloween Pub Quiz
Monday 26 October · 20:00 · Mandela Hall
Simpsons trivia for teams, hosted by QUB Quizmasters, with questions on everything from doughnuts to Homer's middle name.
For a full overview of all events on this week in Belfast check out our event listings page
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