It’s a busy weekend in Belfast with events, things to do and new places to visit and enjoy. Here are the Belfast Times Top Picks.
European Heritage Open Days
A number of Belfast City Council venues will be opening their doors as part the celebration of local architecture, history and culture this weekend. They include:
- City Hall
- Templemore Baths
- 2 Royal Avenue
- Belfast Castle
- Ulster Hall
- City Cemetery
- Belfast Stories
More on where is opening across NI here.
Autumn Fair in Botanic
Celebrate the changing of the season at Belfast’s Botanic Gardens as the Autumn Fair makes a return on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September.
The seasonal park event, organised by Belfast City Council, takes place from 12 noon to 5.30pm on both days.
More info here.
Theatre
Eugene Onégin is coming to the Grand Opera House this weekend.
Northern Ireland Opera returns to the Grand Opera House with Tchaikovsky’s stunning operatic masterpiece, Eugene Onégin. Love, friendship and fidelity collide with devastating consequences in this story of passion, pride, a moment’s madness, a duel and a true love lost.
Interview with star US tenor here.
The Man Who Swallowed A Dictionary
This one-man show chronicles the remarkable life of Ervine, from the backstreets of East Belfast to Long Kesh prisoner to political negotiations at the White House and Downing Street. From his personal family tragedies to becoming the man who is widely regarded as the person who did most to deliver the Protestant working class to support the Good Friday Agreement.
Review here.
