What's On in Belfast
Sunday 02 August 2026 · This weekend · City guide
Belfast is turning on the charm this Sunday, serving up a day that moves from the gentle lap of the River Lagan to the warm glow of a West Belfast stage. Whether you fancy a lazy afternoon soaking up soulful sounds on the water or an evening of high-energy entertainment steeped in local character, the city has got you covered. Pull on your favourite outfit and make the most of it.
Highlights
Blues On The Barge — There are few more atmospheric ways to spend a Sunday afternoon in Belfast than drifting into the blues on the city's iconic floating venue. The Belfast Barge offers an intimate, bobbing backdrop that turns every guitar lick and gravelly vocal into something genuinely cinematic — arrive at 2:00pm, grab a drink, and let the music do the rest. At £18, it is a proper afternoon out that feels like a world away from the ordinary.
Best Of The West — Come evening, the Devenish Complex plays host to Best Of The West, a celebration that promises to capture the spirit, talent, and unmistakable energy of West Belfast in full flight. Kicking off at 7:00pm, this Arts and Theatre event is the kind of locally rooted night out that reminds you exactly why Belfast's creative scene is so fiercely loved. Check the website for ticket prices and do not sleep on this one — it has the feel of an event people will be talking about long after the curtain falls.