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11.03.2026
Belfast

What are the best live music venues in Belfast?

Belfast and live music go hand in hand. This city doesn’t just host live music, it lives and breathes it.

21.01.2026
Belfast

Chinese New Year in Belfast

Chinese New Year’s one of the most important dates in the Chinese calendar.

19.11.2025
Belfast

Where to go drinking in Belfast? Our guide to the city’s best pubs

No visit to Northern Ireland is complete without visiting a local Irish pub. From cosy, traditional pubs to lively city bars, they’re at the heart of Irish culture.

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