The 4 Corners Festival is set to return to venues across Belfast from January 30 to February 8, 2026, with a programme built around its new theme, ‘Journey’. Now established as an annual festival in the city, 4 Corners was conceived as a way to inspire people from across Belfast to transform it for the peace and wellbeing of all, encouraging people to step beyond the physical and psychological “corners” of the city through events that bring new places, new perspectives and ne

The Azlans Strip Off: Belfast’s Inclusive Rugby Team Launches "Bold" Calendar to Celebrate 10th Anniversary BELFAST – 27 November 2025 – The Azlans, Northern Ireland’s inclusive rugby team, are stripping their kit and launching their first-ever fundraising calendar. The Calendar is in celebration of the team’s 10th-anniversary. Titled ‘10 Years Bold’, the 2026 calendar is more than just 12 months of fun, cheek and well-placed rugby balls, it is a tribute to the players, frie

Bright Umbrella Theatre Company is set to unwrap an alternative festive treat this December with Baby, It’s Cold Outside - a sharp, funny, and big-hearted Christmas comedy-drama that promises laughter, surprises, and a distinctly Belfast twist on the season. Running at The Sanctuary Theatre, east Belfast, December 16 - January 4, this production offers audiences a Christmas story with plenty of warmth, humour and kindness. Directed by Michael Quinn , one of Northern Ireland’

If you’re looking for a festive treat this winter, look no further than The Adventures of Pinocchio at the Grand Opera House, Belfast , running from 29th November 2025 to 11th January 2026. Sponsored by Dale Farm. Having attended my fair share of pantos over the years since I was a wee lad, I can confidently say this one is a cracker!   First up, let’s talk about the legend herself, May McFettridge . With a stunning 35 years of panto experience under her belt, she’s back as