Entertainment is a huge part of life for many people, whether it be going to the cinema, theatre, live music or live sports.
Belfast is a city that has a lot of live entertainment. Whether you are looking for a concert, comedy show or just want to dance the night away, the capital of Northern Ireland has something for everyone.
There are so many options to choose from and Belfast has plenty of places to find what you’re looking for. This article will provide an introduction on how to find live entertainment in Belfast this winter.
Belfast Live
One of the best ways to find out about what is happening in Belfast is to visit the Belfast Live website. This site will give you all the information about what is happening in and around the city. You can also use this site to buy tickets for events that you would like to attend.
The quickest way to find stuff is to go to the ‘What’s On’ section of the website where you’ll get a long list of options to choose from, ranging from museums to comedy nights.
The section updates daily, so you’re sure to find new events whenever you visit: you could also win a prize in one of the many competitions posted on there.
Live Music
Belfast’s iconic music venues, including Ormeau Park and The Botanic Gardens, have fantastic concerts all year round, but going through each venue’s website can be a chore.
Songkick is an online platform that collects all live music info from towns and cities around the world and puts it in one place. You simply track an artist, venue or genre of music to receive updates about concerts that might interest you.
If you track Belfast, for example, you’ll see that the city has some major music events coming up this winter, including The Cure and Westlife for December and Lewis Capaldi for January. There’s something for every music taste.
Bingo
Bingo is a popular event in the UK that can be enjoyed by all ages and backgrounds. The game has been around for centuries, and it has evolved over time to suit modern needs, especially in the form of modern bingo halls that are popular among older people.
If you’re hoping to find a place local to you in Belfast, then it’s easy to find sites that have a full listing of UK Bingo halls in their database. You simply go online and check the ‘Northern Ireland’ section to see if any venues have games near you this week.
However, you may not want to venture out into the cold of the winter night. In which case it’s good to know that the number of online bingo games is higher than ever before. You don’t even have to play for money, either, as some sites have bingo you can play just for the sheer fun of it. Casino Meter is one example, a collection of online casinos and casino games which UK residents can play for free. Bingo is one of the genres here, with options from various popular providers to choose from.
Comedy
If you’re into comedy, then Belfast is a hotspot for great stand-up shows. One of the most vibrant web pages for this type of listing is Allevents.in, which has a vast array of shows in its ‘Comedy’ section.
January isn’t a month known for its humour; in fact, the start of its third week is typically known as ‘Blue Monday’ after it was voted as the most depressing day of the year following the joys and excesses of the festive break.
What better time, then, to check out a comedy gig? All Events has a bunch of Belfast shows for you to choose from for the first month of 2023, so it’s just a case of picking one you like the look of and grabbing a ticket.
Pantomime
As one of the signs that we’re truly entering the festive season, pantomime is a great way of treating all the family.
Often starting in November and running all the way through to mid-January, there’ll be plenty of chances to see a live show in Belfast this year. Pantomime.com is perhaps an obvious place to look, but Visit Belfast also includes several listings under its ‘Theatre’ section. These include a run of Cinderella shows, starring May McFettridge, and A Christmas Carol.
So, take your seats and get ready for some festive shouting!
Live sports
With the World Cup dominating the sporting scene this winter, you may want to check out something a little closer to home than Qatar.
The sports section of Whatson.ni features a range of ice hockey matches in December, if that’s your bag, or you could check out some festival Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL) football action with the Glentoran vs Linfield derby on Boxing Day.
It’ll be cold if you go to an outdoor event, but hopefully the festive excitement will be enough to warm you up.
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