Greetings from The Wolf & Seahorse
Spring is arriving, and Belfast is not messing around. Whether you're a jazz person, an emo person, a metal person, or someone who just wants to watch Ireland beat Wales at Lavery's before catching the Ulster Orchestra, this week has you covered. The city also has the Belfast Children's Festival and the Saturday family day in Cathedral Quarter, which means the little ones are looked after too.
Here's what's in store this week:
⚫️ Ulster Orchestra, Brilliant Corners Jazz & Big Special at Ulster Sports Club
⚫️ Belfast Children's Festival, Féile an Phobail Spring events & Saturday family day
⚫️ Emo Fest, Au Pairs, Cardinals, UFO & a week of comedy across the city
Let's dive in 👇
EVENT SPOTLIGHT
Ulster Orchestra: Dreams & Visions Friday 6 March Ulster Hall
The Ulster Orchestra bring their programme 'Dreams & Visions' to Ulster Hall - a concert that promises the full orchestral experience in one of Belfast's most beautiful venues. Book tickets
Brilliant Corners Jazz Festival continues until the 7th March, various dates Various venues across Belfast
Eight days of world-class jazz across Belfast's best venues - one of the genuinely great musical events on the city's calendar. Check the full programme. Festival Website
Big Special Saturday 7 March, 20:00 Ulster Sports Club
Belfast-connected indie rock act Big Special play Ulster Sports Club - one of those shows where the venue feels exactly right for the music. Get tickets via Ticketmaster
LIVE MUSIC
Kick Out the Jams Monday 2 March Lavery's
Lavery's opens the week with Kick Out the Jams - a night of live music to ease you into March. Lavery's listings
Wuthering Heights Monday 2 March Queen's Film Theatre
Emerald Fennell's modern take on Cathy and Heathcliff at QFT. QFT listings
Skinty Tuesday 3 March & Tuesday 10 March Lavery's
Skinty play Lavery's twice this week - and if one Tuesday isn't enough, there's always the second. Lavery's listings
An Evening with Steve Cradock ft Songs by Ocean Colour Scene Tuesday 3 March Limelight 1
Steve Cradock - guitarist for Paul Weller and co-founder of Ocean Colour Scene - plays an intimate set at Limelight 1. A proper treat for anyone who grew up with Moseley Shoals. Limelight listings
Whiskey Club: Jameson Irish Whiskey Wednesday 4 March The Deer's Head, Lower Garfield Street
The Deer's Head Whiskey Club turns its attention to Jameson - tastings, talk, and the warm atmosphere that makes Belfast's pub whiskey culture something worth experiencing. Deer's Head listings
Creedence Clearwater Review Wednesday 4 March (Deer's Head, 19:30) and Thursday 5 March (Belfast Empire, 20:00) Belfast Empire Music Hall / The Deer's Head
The UK's number one CCR tribute plays two nights in Belfast this week. If you've got a favourite Creedence song, it will be played. Belfast Empire listings
Belfast Ukulele Jam Every Wednesday The Deer's Head
The Belfast Ukulele Jam every Wednesday at the Deer's Head - grab your uke, bring your best vibes. All welcome. Instagram
UFO Wednesday 4 March (Limelight) and Monday 9 March (Limelight 2) Limelight
Legendary British rock band UFO play Limelight across two nights this week. Half a century in, they're still delivering. Limelight listings
Cardinals Thursday 5 March, 20:00 Ulster Sports Club
Cardinals play their headline show celebrating debut album 'Masquerade' at the Ulster Sports Club. A big night for an exciting Belfast act. More info.
Handmade Music Thursday 5 March Accidental Theatre
Monthly experimental music night at Accidental Theatre - short sets, time to chat, and space to move. One of Belfast's more genuinely interesting musical nights. Accidental Theatre
Methodist College Belfast & Belfast Royal Academy Spring Concerts Thursday 5 March Ulster Hall
Two school spring concerts at Ulster Hall on the same evening - the kind of event that fills a venue with proud families and genuinely impressive young musicians. Ulster Hall listings
BABBA - Every Thursday Night Thursdays (5 March and 12 March) Limelight
ABBA tribute night every Thursday at Limelight. You know the songs. Limelight listings
Celebrating Rory Gallagher Friday 6 March Belfast Empire
A night dedicated to the legendary Cork guitarist at the Belfast Empire - live performances of his iconic blues and rock catalogue. Belfast Empire listings
IWD: Girls with Guts presents Banshee + Guests Friday 6 March Oh Yeah Music Centre
Banshee headlines the return of Girls with Guts at Oh Yeah, celebrating local female talent in rock for International Women's Day. Oh Yeah listings
Barry McCormack Organ Trio Friday 6 March Scott's Jazz Club
Barry McCormack and his organ trio bring their blend of jazz, blues, and classic improvisation to Scott's for the Brilliant Corners Jazz Festival. Scott's Jazz Club
This Is It! Indie Club Night Friday 6 March The Deer's Head
Indie club night at the Deer's Head. Deer's Head listings
Art Club - 3 Guest DJs Friday 6 March Sixty6, High Street
A night of reggae, disco, and house from three guest DJs at Sixty6. More info.
The Rest Is Politics - Live Friday 6 March Waterfront Hall
Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart bring their hugely popular political podcast to Waterfront Hall live. Good if you enjoy watching two very different political minds argue productively for 90 minutes. Waterfront Hall listings
Emo Fest - The Greatest Emo Tribute Night Friday 6 March (Limelight 1) and Saturday 7 March (Limelight, from 18:00/20:00) Limelight
Two nights of 2000s emo tribute at the Limelight - My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Paramore, and everything in between. If you owned a lot of band t-shirts between 2003 and 2009, this is your weekend. Eventbrite listing
Belfast Music Walking Tour + Performance Saturday 7 March, 15:00 Starting at Ulster Hall
A guided walking tour through Belfast's music history with a live 30-minute set included. Family-friendly and one of the more original ways to spend a Saturday afternoon. Details via Oh Yeah
Au Pairs - Gina Birch & the Unreasonables Saturday 7 March Limelight 1
Post-punk legends Au Pairs, with Gina Birch and the Unreasonables, play Limelight 1. A genuinely important band getting the Belfast audience they deserve. Limelight listings
Human: A Tribute to The Killers Saturday 7 March Oh Yeah Music Centre
A full Killers tribute night at Oh Yeah Music Centre. Mr Brightside will be played. Oh Yeah listings
Polar Bolero - EP Launch Saturday 7 March The Duncairn
Polar Bolero launch their 'Singing and Sailing Away' EP at the Duncairn - a great reason to celebrate a local act taking their next step. The Duncairn listings
Foy Vance: The Wake - Album Release Celebrations Saturday 7 March The Duke of York
Foy Vance celebrates the release of his new album 'The Wake' at the Duke of York. Belfast's own singer-songwriter back on home turf for something special. More info.
Denim & Leather Rock Club Saturday 7 March The Deer's Head
Bodysnatcher & Ingested + Psycho-Frame & Big Ass Truck Sunday 8 March Limelight 2
An intense night of metalcore and deathcore at Limelight 2. For those who need their Sunday heavier than usual. Limelight listings
Mics of the Round Table Sunday 8 March Oh Yeah Music Centre
Alternative hip-hop from some of the biggest names in British Nerdcore at Oh Yeah. An unusual and genuinely fun Sunday night option. Oh Yeah listings
Open Trad: Belfast Session Guide Sunday 8 March Lavery's
The Open Trad session at Lavery's - live traditional music every Sunday. A proper way to end a week. Lavery's listings
Now the 90s Tribute Band Previously listed Saturday; check dates Belfast Empire
The Mersey Beatles Monday 10 March Ulster Hall
The world's favourite Beatles tribute act - from Liverpool, of course - brings the full Fab Four experience to Ulster Hall. Book tickets
FOOD & DRINK
Classic Drinks Portfolio Tasting Wednesday 4 March, 18:00 The Merchant Hotel
An artisan wine tasting at the Merchant Hotel organised by Meetup - intimate, well-curated, and in one of Belfast's grandest surroundings. Meetup listing
Monthly Food-Fest Friday 6 March, 18:00 Downtown Belfast
Global food stalls, live music, and cultural performances in Downtown Belfast. Details via Instagram
Wingstop Belfast Opening Monday 9 March
The first Northern Ireland Wingstop opens its doors in Belfast. If you know the brand, you already know why this is in here. Details via Instagram
IWD: Women's Work Meet-Up Brunch Thursday 5 March Oh Yeah Music Centre
A women's work meet-up brunch at Oh Yeah for all female-identified and non-binary professionals in Belfast's music and arts sectors. A great networking and community event. Oh Yeah listings
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Belfast Children's Festival Thursday 5 March onwards Various venues across Belfast
Over 100 family-friendly events as part of the Belfast Children's Festival - one of the biggest celebrations of arts for young people in Northern Ireland. Running across venues city-wide. More info.
Festival Family Day Out - Cathedral Quarter Saturday 7 March, 13:00 Cathedral Quarter, Belfast
Free pop-up performances and workshops in Cathedral Quarter as part of the Belfast Children's Festival. One of the best free family days in the city this spring. Arts Council NI
Belfast Children's Festival: Acoustic Picnic Saturday 7 March Oh Yeah Music Centre
A family day of live music, creativity, and connection at Oh Yeah for the Belfast Children's Festival. Oh Yeah listings
Belfast Children's Festival: Youth Open Mic Sunday 8 March, 12:00 Oh Yeah Music Centre
Young performers take the mic at Oh Yeah for the Belfast Children's Festival Youth Open Mic. A brilliant showcase of new talent. Oh Yeah listings
Spraoi Cois Lao - Irish Language Family Day Saturday 7 March, 13:00 Custom House Square
Free Irish language family day at Custom House Square. Outdoors, welcoming, and a lovely early start to St Patrick's season. More info.
OUTDOOR & WELLNESS
Belfast Repair Week Monday 2 March onwards Various locations across Belfast
Belfast Repair Week runs across the city with drop-in repair events - fix electronics, clothes, bikes, and more rather than ditching them. A genuinely useful and community-minded week. Belfast City Council events
Fix IT Surgery Tuesday 3 March 2 Royal Avenue
Bring your device for a free IT health check during Belfast Repair Week. Belfast City events
C.S. Lewis & Narnia Tours Belfast Saturday 7 March, 10:00 Starting in Belfast City
Guided city tours following the literary trail of Belfast's most famous author. Narnia connections, childhood haunts, and a city seen differently. Family-friendly. Discover NI listing
Belfast Giants v Cardiff Devils Saturday 7 March SSE Arena
The Belfast Giants take on the Cardiff Devils in Elite Ice Hockey League action at the SSE Arena. Always a great atmosphere, always a fast game. More info
Stitch Club - All Abilities & Projects Thursday 5 March, 18:30 SUNTRAP, Lisburn
A welcoming knitting, crochet, and sewing group at SUNTRAP in Lisburn - tutoring support available, all abilities welcome. Eventbrite
Saturday Morning Yoga with Chandra Saturday 7 March, 09:00 Wandsworth Community Association
An all-levels yoga session Saturday morning - a gentle, accessible start to a big weekend. Eventbrite
ARTS & CULTURE
Queen's Film Theatre - Weekly Programme From Monday 2 March Queen's Film Theatre, University Square
QFT is running a rich programme this week. Films currently screening or starting this week include:
Wuthering Heights (Emerald Fennell's modern adaptation), The Secret Agent (Brazilian political thriller), Visions of Europe: Sirāt (Cannes winner), If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (Rose Byrne, Golden Globe-winning performance), It's Never Over - Jeff Buckley (documentary), Palestine Comedy Club (Palestinian comedians on everyday life), Oscars 2026: Frankenstein (Guillermo del Toro) from Friday 6 March, Oscars 2026: Sinners (Ryan Coogler) from Saturday 7 March, and JFTFP26: She Taught Me Serendipity from Sunday 8 March. QFT full listings
Safe & Sound: We Were Always Here & Strange New Places Thursday 5 March, 19:30 The Black Box
A thematic performance at the Black Box exploring belonging and identity - part of the Safe & Sound programme. Black Box listings
Book Launch: "And Flowers Grew Up Through the Concrete: A Prison Memoir 1981-1992" Thursday 5 March, 19:30 Glór Na Móna, Belfast
Laurence McKeown launches his memoir at Glór Na Móna - a powerful account of Belfast during one of its most turbulent periods. Eventbrite
hloe Petts - Big Naturals Thursday 5 March Limelight 2
Chloe Petts brings her comedy show to Limelight 2. Limelight listings
The Addams Family Musical From Friday 6 March Belvoir Studio Theatre, Belvoir Drive
The Addams Family Musical at Belvoir Studio Theatre - snap your fingers if you're going. Belvoir Players listings
Conor Moore - Me Myself & Them Saturday 7 March Ulster Hall
Impressionist and comedian Conor Moore brings his new show to Ulster Hall. If you've watched his viral sports impressions, you already know what's in store. Book tickets
Aaron Butler - Ha Ha Land Saturday 7 March, 20:00 and Tuesday 11 March Mandela Hall
Aaron Butler's brand new comedy show 'Ha Ha Land' plays Mandela Hall twice this week. Mandela Hall listings
Féile an Phobail Spring Festival Ongoing through March Various venues across Belfast
Féile an Phobail's Spring Festival is running across the city with over 300 events - literature, heritage, community events, music, and the Spraoi Cois Lao Irish language family day on Saturday 7 March at Custom House Square. More info.
Spraoi Cois Lao - Irish Language Family Day Saturday 7 March, 13:00 Custom House Square
Part of Féile an Phobail, Spraoi Cois Lao brings an Irish language family day to Custom House Square - free, outdoor, and a joyful celebration of language and community. More info.
Anime Tattcon NI #2 Saturday 7 March ICC Belfast, Lanyon Place
The second season of Anime Tattcon NI - an anime tattoo convention at the ICC Belfast. More info
St Patrick's Ancient Tour with Music - Friar's Bush Sunday 8 March, 15:00 Belfast (starting from Friar's Bush)
A bilingual walking tour with traditional music tracing St Patrick's connections to Belfast - family-friendly and a great way to get into the spirit ahead of St Patrick's Day. Visit Belfast event details
Festival Family Day Out Saturday 7 March, 13:00 Cathedral Quarter
A free family day in Cathedral Quarter with pop-up performances and workshops as part of the Belfast Children's Festival. Arts Council NI
Accidental Comedy Club Friday 6 March Accidental Theatre
Gloriously unhinged comedy night where misfits own the mic at Accidental Theatre. No topic is off limits. Accidental Theatre
Go On Love Give Us a Smile Sunday 8 March Accidental Theatre
An IWD comedy night at Accidental Theatre - laughter and cinematic fury to celebrate International Women's Day. Accidental Theatre
Late Night Art Belfast Monthly, various venues Including Pigment Space this cycle
Late Night Art Belfast returns with 'Away With The Fairies' at Pigment Space - a multidisciplinary live show blending visual art and performance. One of Belfast's most consistently interesting monthly events. Check their Instagram for the confirmed date. Instagram
Safe & Sound: Crow - 360° VR Film Screening & Discussion Wednesday 11 March The Black Box
A 360° virtual reality film screening followed by discussion at the Black Box. Black Box listings
The Best of Friends Wednesday 11 March Ulster Hall
A show celebrating the TV series Friends through music and performance at Ulster Hall. Ulster Hall listings
IWD Quiz Night at Mandela Hall Saturday 7 March & Thursday 12 March Mandela Hall
Two separate IWD quiz nights at Mandela Hall this week - trivia for a purpose. Mandela Hall listings
Ashes to Fashion Exhibition Ongoing Ulster Museum
A major exhibition at the Ulster Museum showcasing 50 years of the costume and textile collection. Free to visit any day this week. Ulster Museum listings
This Is Me Exhibition Ongoing Belfast City Hall area
A moving exhibition exploring identity and belonging in Belfast - real people, real stories. Belfast City Council events
Artisan Craft Market at Belfast Castle Ongoing, regular Belfast Castle
Locally-produced food, art, and craft at Belfast Castle with its views over the city. More info
UNTIL NEXT WEEK
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