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简体中文What's on in Northern Ireland
One page for every venue's current programme. Pick a theatre to see its own listings and book.
Listings are on each venue's own site
Productions, dates and prices change every week, so Britlens does not copy them. The buttons below open each venue's official programme page, which is the only reliable source for what is on and for tickets.
Venue links last checked: 25 October 2026.
Seasonal highlights
Annual seasons and festivals
Usual months, from the sources linked. Confirm dates with the venue before you plan.
Christmas pantomime (2026: Sleeping Beauty, Waterfront Studio)
Venue programmes
7 venues, each with its own listings
Belfast city centre & Cathedral Quarter
Grand Opera House
An 1895 theatre on Great Victoria Street with a main auditorium and a studio, programming touring musicals, plays and dance shows.
Lyric Theatre
The producing theatre on the Lagan side of Stranmillis, in a building that opened in 2011, with a main stage and the Naughton Studio.
The MAC
An arts centre in the Cathedral Quarter with a main stage and studio theatre, alongside galleries.
Ulster Hall
A Victorian concert hall on Bedford Street, home to the Mulholland Grand Organ and used for concerts and talks.
Waterfront Hall
A riverside concert hall at Lanyon Place with a main auditorium and a studio, hosting concerts, comedy and a Christmas pantomime.
Derry~Londonderry
Millennium Forum
Derry's largest theatre, beside the city walls, with touring musicals, concerts and a Christmas pantomime.
The Playhouse
A community arts centre in the Walled City area with a theatre programme, comedy nights, music and workshops.
Plan your evening
Before you book
The 7 venues above are spread across 2 areas of Northern Ireland. Each venue page gives the address, the nearest station and how to get there, and the step-free status where we could find one, either from the venue's own access page or from OpenStreetMap contributors. Ask the box office about wheelchair spaces, captioned or audio-described performances and assistance before you book.
For festivals, markets and other dated events, see events across Britain. To compare venues by area and type of show, open the Northern Ireland theatre directory. For where to eat before a show, each area of the Northern Ireland guide has an eat and drink page.