Look North - North Belfast Festival

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Look North – the festival which celebrates the rich and diverse cultural heritage of North Belfast returns for its fifth year from 28 February – 1 March. Multiple dozens of live events, performances, talks, historical tours, sessions, readings, literature, comedy, exhibitions, readings, screenings and more will be presented in some of the most iconic spaces and places over a long weekend across the breadth of the North of the city! In a launch event held at Duncairn Arts Centre, … Read More

Look North – The North Belfast Festival takes place over the weekend of the 23 to 25 February 2024 celebrating the heritage and creative talents of North Belfast. Our festival programme is jam-packed with a wide range of activities and interests showcasing and celebrating North Belfast’s rich heritage, cultural, creative and literary talents, with appearances from local authors, artists and young people, though it is not limited … Read More

PRESS RELEASE Look North – The North Belfast Festival takes place over the weekend of the 24 to 26 February 2023 celebrating the heritage and creative talents of North Belfast. Our festival programme is jam-packed with a wide range of activities and interests showcasing and celebrating North Belfast’s rich heritage, cultural, creative and literary talents, with appearances from local authors, artists and young people, though it is … Read More

North Belfast’s rich culture and built heritage is to be recognised in a new Festival whose aim is to celebrate the story of North Belfast with its vibrant and diverse community. This debut weekend festival – Look North! The North Belfast Festival – will take place from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 February in a wide range of venues along the new North Belfast Cultural Corridor.  In … Read More