Entertainment

Nightlife

Belfast and Derry are among the UK's most popular weekend hotspots. But the nights are bright in many places. Every week new pubs and clubs are opening; theme bars, traditional Irish or the latest style bars. We also have a vibrant music scene, with live venues offering: jazz, traditional, rock, urban and more. Or check out the club life, so many new dance destinations, even dedicated clubbers can hardly keep up.

Concert & Theatre

Northern Ireland offers the theatre-lover every kind of venue housing the best in the world of the arts. We have spectacular new buildings like Belfast’s Waterfront Hall and Odyssey Arena, and the Millennium Forum in Derry, old stalwarts such as the Grand Opera House and Ulster Hall, plus atmospheric theatres like the Lyric in Belfast.

As you would expect, we also have numerous high quality cinemas always showing the latest releases.

Gigs & Venues

The past few years have seen the top acts queuing up to play in Northern Ireland. A string of international superstars have played the Odyssey Arena and the Waterfront Hall. The Ulster Hall has been a great old venue for bands in Belfast for many years while the Limelight in Belfast and the Nerve Centre in Derry City are the places to catch the next Snow Patrol or Ash. Try www.ticketmaster.ie to find out what’s on.

Festivals & Fleadhs

Northern Ireland hosts many festivals and fleadhs throughout the year. Check out Omagh's Beltaine Festival, the Fiddler's Green Folk Festival, the Belfast Festival at Queen’s or the Celtic Fusion International Festival.

Northern Ireland boasts over 90 courses including links, seaside, meadow and parkland all within an hours drive of Belfast. Stunning backdrops and breathtaking scenery and the renowned clubhouse craic are just some of the reasons why golfers from all over the world return to Northern Ireland, time and again.

And now there is another great reason – the Northern Ireland Golf Pass. eight great courses, one great value price and a massive saving of up to £45.

So go on, what’s keeping you?

By now you're wondering, does anyone here ever have a quiet night in?
So whether it's craic, culture, or the chance to meet new people, friendly, fun-loving Northern Ireland is the place!