We are racing towards the end of the month and some early autumn events are finishing up their run in the theatres. But the big event for Belfast communities this weekend is the Townsend Street party. Maybe you’re heading to the SSE to watch Les Mis… this weekend’s big touring production.
Block Party on Townsend Street
On Saturday 21 September, Ulster Orchestra, Zeppo Arts and Townsend Enterprise Park are holding an exciting community street party on Townsend Street, Belfast as part of Belfast2024.
There’ll be live music from String Ninjas, Winnie Ama, Utropiks, Boom Strutt Brass Band and others, bustling markets, energetic dance performances, delicious food offerings and more. The evening will end with a special performance by the Ulster Orchestra, playing three newly commissioned works about Townsend Street by composers Úna Monaghan, Rory Friers and Jamie Thompson.
Sat 21 Sept 2024, 2–8pm.
Admission is free
ROOTS - IMMERSIVE AUDIO TRAIL FINAL WEEKEND
Black Mountain Shared Space,
280 Ballygormartin Road, Belfast, BT13 3NG
Made your plans for this weekend yet ??? Why not visit the ROOTS Immersive Audio Trail @ Black Mountain Shared Space, Ballygomartin Road, Belfast, and take some time out and enjoy the the sights and sounds of the newly planted garden, now in full bloom, at the foot of the Black Mountain, with outstanding views over Belfast and beyond .
*** FINAL DATES *** This Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd September ***
*** Tickets Now On Sale *** Book Online @
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/roots-immersive-audio-trail-tickets-1000064207967
Eugene Onégin’s FINAL WEEKEND
Grand Opera House
Northern Ireland Opera is finishing its run at 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 FINAL WEEKEND
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.
