Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen's October 14, 2010

World-acclaimed artists and performers unite in stunning Belfast for round-the-clock entertainment as part of Ireland’s largest international arts festival.

Now in its 48th year, the Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen’s once again brings an extraordinary programme of cultural delight, to excite inspiration and provoke thought. Taking place at a record 36 venues across the city, and throughout its stunning backdrops, the festival will bring together a line-up of internationally renowned artists and
performers across all art forms, including theatre, music, dance, literature, film and visual arts.
Previous years have drawn performances and talks from such legendary names as Jimi Hendrix, Laurence Olivier and Dizzy Gillespie – but visitors in 2010 will not be disappointed. Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen’s 2010 is pleased to announce a programme brimming with winners of Grammys, the Turner Prize, the Booker Prize, South Bank Show Awards and Olivier Awards.

Celebrating the unique landscape of Northern Ireland, and its rich cultural heritage, Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen’s will enhance the region’s global positioning across all fields of art, music, theatre. From a spectacular monastery to the lush botanic gardens, Ulster Hall to a boat on the Lagan, events take place in the most incredible
settings. Enjoy a night time tour of the city’s architectural wonders, some live Chopin as you commute to work, or take part in a piece of contemporary theatre.

Following Londonderry’s recent establishment as the UK Capital of Culture 2013, Northern Ireland now takes the limelight, and it is evident from this festival’s highlights why.

With much of the programme being concentrated over the three weekends, visitors from across the water can also enjoy the festival at leisure. Visitors can book tickets online at www.belfast.com, which also recommends places to eat and stay. For tickets and information, visitors can also call the Box Office Mon-Fri 9am-6pm and Sat 10am-2pm on (0044)(0)28 90971197.