What's On in Belfast
Thursday 17 September 2026 · This weekend · City guide
Thursday in Belfast is shaping up to be one of those nights where the city feels genuinely alive in several directions at once — comedy, pop royalty, and something altogether more otherworldly all vying for your attention. Whether you want to laugh until your sides ache, sing along to an absolute banger, or test the boundaries of the known world, the city has you covered. Pull on your jacket and get out there.
Highlights
Maisie Adam - Whatsherface — One of British stand-up's most exciting rising voices brings her Whatsherface tour to the intimate Limelight 1, and if you have not yet caught Maisie Adam live, this is your moment. Sharp, warm, and brilliantly observed, her comedy has a way of making you feel like you are being let in on a secret — doors at 6:30pm, so you have the whole evening ahead of you after. Check the website for ticket prices and availability before they disappear.
Anastacia — Yes, that Anastacia — the powerhouse behind I'm Outta Love and Left Outside Alone — takes the stage at the magnificent Waterfront Hall Auditorium at 7:00pm, and if you know anything about her live performances, you know this is going to be an event. The Waterfront is one of Belfast's most atmospheric venues, right on the Lagan, and a voice like Anastacia's deserves every inch of it. Check the website for tickets, and do not leave it too late.
Evening of Mediumship, Balmoral Hotel — For something a little different — and genuinely fascinating whatever your beliefs — the Balmoral Hotel hosts an Evening of Mediumship at 7:30pm, where a medium will attempt to make contact with those who have passed on. It is the kind of night that gets under your skin, sparks big conversations, and leaves you walking home slightly more aware of the dark. At just £15, it is one of the most intriguing ways you could spend a Thursday evening in the city.