The Belfast Times — Belfast & Northern Ireland Magazine
The Belfast Times is an online magazine covering events, culture, theatre, food, and travel across Belfast and Northern Ireland. Discover local guides, recommendations, and stories that celebrate the best of life here—week by week.
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Mudfest 2026 Returns to WWT Castle Espie This F...
Mudfest 2026 returns to WWT Castle Espie in Comber, County Down from 7–15 Feb 2026. Enjoy muddy crafts, obstacle courses, puddle splashing and family fun this half-term.
Mudfest 2026 Returns to WWT Castle Espie This F...
Mudfest 2026 returns to WWT Castle Espie in Comber, County Down from 7–15 Feb 2026. Enjoy muddy crafts, obstacle courses, puddle splashing and family fun this half-term.
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Your Belfast week, sorted
From a theatre night to a cosy midweek coffee, a quiet gallery wander and a Cathedral Quarter stroll, these are the little rituals that make you feel alive again.
Your Belfast week, sorted
From a theatre night to a cosy midweek coffee, a quiet gallery wander and a Cathedral Quarter stroll, these are the little rituals that make you feel alive again.
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The Ulster Folk Museum Is Getting a New Chapter
The Ulster Folk Museum is entering an exciting new chapter, with reimagined spaces and new ways to connect with the stories of everyday life.
The Ulster Folk Museum Is Getting a New Chapter
The Ulster Folk Museum is entering an exciting new chapter, with reimagined spaces and new ways to connect with the stories of everyday life.
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The Nuala Edit: From Charity Shops to the Catwalk
This year, fashion’s biggest trend will be sustainability — and quite honestly, it’s about time. In 2026, recycled fabrics, upcycled treasures, and slow-fashion principles won’t be “a nice idea” —...
The Nuala Edit: From Charity Shops to the Catwalk
This year, fashion’s biggest trend will be sustainability — and quite honestly, it’s about time. In 2026, recycled fabrics, upcycled treasures, and slow-fashion principles won’t be “a nice idea” —...
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Pure Blarney at The Black Box Belfast
Pure Blarney bring their high-energy folk-rock sound to The Black Box in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter on Monday 16 March, serving up the perfect warm-up ahead of St Patrick’s Day in...
Pure Blarney at The Black Box Belfast
Pure Blarney bring their high-energy folk-rock sound to The Black Box in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter on Monday 16 March, serving up the perfect warm-up ahead of St Patrick’s Day in...
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Lyric theatre marks 75 years with new exhibition
A House of Play is a free exhibition celebrating 75 years of the Lyric Theatre Belfast, running 30 Jan–8 Nov 2026 with archives, artworks and opening week events.
Lyric theatre marks 75 years with new exhibition
A House of Play is a free exhibition celebrating 75 years of the Lyric Theatre Belfast, running 30 Jan–8 Nov 2026 with archives, artworks and opening week events.
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Review: HERE & NOW is Pure Pop Joy
Camp, colourful, and full of fun, with a finale that sets off a chain reaction and the audience begin to stomp with some moves that are better best forgotten.
Review: HERE & NOW is Pure Pop Joy
Camp, colourful, and full of fun, with a finale that sets off a chain reaction and the audience begin to stomp with some moves that are better best forgotten.
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Power, Protest and Rebellion: Animal Farm at th...
A striking new adaptation of Animal Farm will make its world premiere in Belfast this February
Power, Protest and Rebellion: Animal Farm at th...
A striking new adaptation of Animal Farm will make its world premiere in Belfast this February
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A Winter Treat in the City: Taste of Ireland at...
There are certain menus that feel perfectly timed for January; comforting, familiar, and quietly indulgent, and The Ivy Belfast Brasserie’s Taste of Ireland is one of them.
A Winter Treat in the City: Taste of Ireland at...
There are certain menus that feel perfectly timed for January; comforting, familiar, and quietly indulgent, and The Ivy Belfast Brasserie’s Taste of Ireland is one of them.
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10 Easy Nutrition Habits to Ease Yourself Into ...
Habit stacking and making changes that stick is always going to win in the health stakes over a crash diet or get-fit-quick January detox.
10 Easy Nutrition Habits to Ease Yourself Into ...
Habit stacking and making changes that stick is always going to win in the health stakes over a crash diet or get-fit-quick January detox.
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Beyond Dry January: Raise a Glass to ‘Try January’
Enter Try January: a more joyful approach to the post-festive reset, where moderation meets adventure. From Greece’s zingy, citrus-driven Assyrtiko to the perfumed, spice-loving Gewürztraminer of Alsace, and from Austria’s...
Beyond Dry January: Raise a Glass to ‘Try January’
Enter Try January: a more joyful approach to the post-festive reset, where moderation meets adventure. From Greece’s zingy, citrus-driven Assyrtiko to the perfumed, spice-loving Gewürztraminer of Alsace, and from Austria’s...
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Where Water Shapes the Village: Toome on the Bann
Toome sits at a remarkable meeting point of waterways, marking the moment where the River Bann leaves Lough Neagh and begins its journey north as the Lower Bann.
Where Water Shapes the Village: Toome on the Bann
Toome sits at a remarkable meeting point of waterways, marking the moment where the River Bann leaves Lough Neagh and begins its journey north as the Lower Bann.
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A Night of Character and Charm at Lawlor’s of Naas
Lawlor’s of Naas is more than just a place to stay, it’s a destination in its own right, where heritage and contemporary comfort meet. An ideal choice for discerning travellers...
A Night of Character and Charm at Lawlor’s of Naas
Lawlor’s of Naas is more than just a place to stay, it’s a destination in its own right, where heritage and contemporary comfort meet. An ideal choice for discerning travellers...
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Escape to a Sparkling Northern Ireland
From twinkly Christmas markets and cosy stays to delicious dining and festive shopping, Northern Ireland is ready to make your winter extraordinary.
Escape to a Sparkling Northern Ireland
From twinkly Christmas markets and cosy stays to delicious dining and festive shopping, Northern Ireland is ready to make your winter extraordinary.
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Rooted in Peat, Grounded in History
This is a fragrance rooted in place and history; a final echo of straw roofs, open hearths, and a way of life that once stood where the modern city now...
Rooted in Peat, Grounded in History
This is a fragrance rooted in place and history; a final echo of straw roofs, open hearths, and a way of life that once stood where the modern city now...
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Eleanor Parr: Irish Craft Meets Family Heritage
Rooted in Irish tradition and personal memory, Eleanor Parr is a collection inspired by craft, family, and the value of things well made.
Eleanor Parr: Irish Craft Meets Family Heritage
Rooted in Irish tradition and personal memory, Eleanor Parr is a collection inspired by craft, family, and the value of things well made.
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A Belfast Christmas: Fir & Festivity
Fir-scented and festive, this candle evokes Victorian Belfast: real Christmas trees, flickering candles, handmade decorations, and cozy winter warmth.
A Belfast Christmas: Fir & Festivity
Fir-scented and festive, this candle evokes Victorian Belfast: real Christmas trees, flickering candles, handmade decorations, and cozy winter warmth.
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UK Awareness Days 2026: Key Dates, Weeks & Camp...
UK Awareness Days 2026 calendar featuring key awareness weeks, themed months and important dates across health, equality, wellbeing, education and the environment.
UK Awareness Days 2026: Key Dates, Weeks & Camp...
UK Awareness Days 2026 calendar featuring key awareness weeks, themed months and important dates across health, equality, wellbeing, education and the environment.
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Little Wing x Little Heroes: A year of giving back
There are some partnerships that feel bigger than branding. This is one of them. Little Wing has announced a year-long charity partnership with Little Heroes, supporting the work they do...
Little Wing x Little Heroes: A year of giving back
There are some partnerships that feel bigger than branding. This is one of them. Little Wing has announced a year-long charity partnership with Little Heroes, supporting the work they do...
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The Ness: Wellness, When Life Changes
Grief changed everything after losing my parents and brother. The Ness began as my own need for wellness and a softer way to live in Belfast, one day at a...
The Ness: Wellness, When Life Changes
Grief changed everything after losing my parents and brother. The Ness began as my own need for wellness and a softer way to live in Belfast, one day at a...
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AVA Belfast 2026 Returns to Titanic Slipways (2...
AVA Belfast returns to Titanic Slipways on 29–30 May 2026. See the first wave line-up including KNEECAP, KETTAMA, ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U, Annie Mac & Honey Dijon.
AVA Belfast 2026 Returns to Titanic Slipways (2...
AVA Belfast returns to Titanic Slipways on 29–30 May 2026. See the first wave line-up including KNEECAP, KETTAMA, ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U, Annie Mac & Honey Dijon.
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RENDR Festival returns in February
RENDR Festival returns to Belfast 12–13 February for two nights celebrating creativity and technology across film, TV, gaming, animation and immersive media.
RENDR Festival returns in February
RENDR Festival returns to Belfast 12–13 February for two nights celebrating creativity and technology across film, TV, gaming, animation and immersive media.
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Look North Festival Returns This Spring
The Look North Festival returns from Friday 27 February to Sunday 1 March 2026. The festival celebrates North Belfast’s rich heritage and its vibrant cultural, creative and literary life.
Look North Festival Returns This Spring
The Look North Festival returns from Friday 27 February to Sunday 1 March 2026. The festival celebrates North Belfast’s rich heritage and its vibrant cultural, creative and literary life.
