Things to do in Belfast this weekend
A locals-first shortlist of what's worth your time in Belfast this weekend — from outdoor escapes to standout food and live music.
Top spots in Belfast
Titanic Belfast
CultureTitanic Quarter
Six-floor experience on the slipway where RMS Titanic was built.
Cathedral Quarter
NightlifeCathedral Quarter
Cobbled lanes of pubs, trad sessions and the Duke of York's bottle wall.
Black Cab Mural Tour
CultureWest Belfast
Falls and Shankill peace-line murals with a driver who lived the Troubles.
Botanic Gardens & Palm House
OutdoorsUniversity Quarter
1840 curvilinear glasshouse beside Queen's University red brick.
St George's Market
Food & DrinkMarkets
Friday–Sunday Victorian covered market — Belfast Bap, oysters and live jazz.
Where to eat
OX
$$$$Modern Irish · Oxford Street
Michelin-starred riverside tasting menu — wild and foraged focus.
Mourne Seafood Bar
$$Seafood · Bank Square
Day-boat oysters and chowder — start with the seafood platter.
Made in Belfast
$$Modern Irish · Cathedral Quarter
Quirky vintage interiors and a roaring weekend brunch.
Maggie May's
$Ulster fry · Botanic Avenue
The proper Ulster fry — soda farl, potato bread, white pudding, the lot.
Live & on stage
Belsonic
Ormeau Park · Jun 19–28 · Festival / Pop
St Patrick's Day Parade
City Centre · Mar 17 · Cultural Parade
Belfast International Arts Festival
City-wide · Oct 14 – Nov 2 · Arts Festival
Belfast Christmas Market
City Hall · Nov 15 – Dec 22 · Christmas Market
Frequently asked
- Locals' favourites right now: Titanic Belfast, Cathedral Quarter, Black Cab Mural Tour. The full list is curated weekly and balances outdoor, food, culture and live music picks.