Updated 1 September 2026

ON THE BELFAST RADAR

1–6 September 2026

Seven things that have caught my attention around Belfast this week, from big live shows and late night art to new food and a locally filmed cinema release.

🎤 CMAT

Custom House Square | Tuesday 1 September

CMAT brings her EURO-COUNTRY era to Custom House Square.

Tonight is the second of two Belfast shows and brings this year’s CHSq programme to a close.

🍽️ SORA AT CHEZ MAL

Malmaison Belfast | Until 30 September

Japanese flavours meet the Chez Mal brasserie with SORA at Chez Mal, a limited menu bringing together signature dishes from Malmaison’s two dining concepts.

🎨 LATE NIGHT ART

Across Belfast | Thursday 3 September | 6pm–10pm

Belfast’s galleries open into the evening for September’s Late Night Art, with exhibitions and events to discover across the city.

🎬 THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD

In cinemas | Friday 4 September

Hugh Jackman stars in a darker reimagining of the Robin Hood story, following an injured and battle worn outlaw confronting his past.

There’s a strong Northern Ireland connection too, with principal photography taking place across County Antrim and County Down.

🎵 CIARAN LAVERY

The Harrison | Thursday 3 September | 8pm

NI Music Prize winning singer songwriter Ciaran Lavery brings his solo show to The Harrison on Thursday night.

🎻 SIGUR RÓS WITH THE ULSTER ORCHESTRA

Waterfront Hall | Friday 4 September | 8pm

Icelandic band Sigur Rós perform alongside the Ulster Orchestra at the Waterfront Hall.

🌶️ WAGAMAMA SWICY

Wagamama Belfast | Until October

Wagamama has teamed up with Korean hot sauce brand Buldak for a limited off menu ‘swicy’ twist.

Includes iced matcha and strawberry latte, Thai chilli margarita and coconut reika ice cream.

On The Belfast Radar. Seven things that caught my attention this week.