What to do and see in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom: The Best Concerts & Shows

under 25s and students get in for £3!! THE FIRST TEN CUSTOMERS TO ARRIVE WILL BE ENTERED INTO A RAFFLE TO WIN a £10 PAVILION VOUCHER! 6 comedians! Some brand new, some old pros! Each with 5-10 minutes to make you laugh (bar the opener and headliner)! Every monday for the last 9 YEARS Luke McGibbon (@Msieuinternet) and Ross Mitchell have hosted them all in the pavilion, a lovely and intimate venue! "A warm, welcoming and inclusive night" Culture NI "My favourite place to do comedy in Belfast" Rich Hall "Definitely an ideal way to spend a monday evening" Gigging NI

Northern Ireland's only alternative comedy night. Based in LOFT Studios in Belfast's North Street, Voicebox makes a name for itself as an "alternative" comedy night within the local Belfast amateur scene. Built on a strong foundation of traditional stand up comedy, it features less "mainstream" humour, and more of the lesser-used mediums such as surrealism, sketches, character skits, short films, songs and comedy lectures. "...the sheer level of invention thrown up by each Voicebox event is truly inspiring, as is each contributor's bravery and commitment to moving on to something new each time." - Culture Northern Ireland

Located on the Antrim Road, The Duncairn Centre for Culture & Arts is North Belfast’s first purpose built Arts and Culture shared space venue. The new £3.5million venue is a world-class facility consisting of 3 art studios, exhibition area, community meeting room, 170 capacity theatre/performance and rehearsal space, cafe/bistro and conference rooms. The Duncairn will provide a platform for local

Big Telly's work is driven by a determination to offer audiences entertainment that surprises, stimulates and ignites the imagination. The company’s range and scale of work is unparalleled, with its reputation for innovation built upon distinctive theatre productions which tour nationally and internationally, entrepreneurial projects.

Every Sunday evening improvisers create pure comedy from audience suggestions. No two shows are ever the same! Doors are at 7.30pm, fee is £5.

The Riverside Theatre venue is an intimate 278–350 seat auditorium offering a vast annual programme, for children and adults, of comedy, dance, music, drama and art Set on the busy Ulster University campus in Coleraine, the theatre serves not only the staff and student population but the wide reaching Causeway Coast & Glens community. It is the longest running theatre in NI outside of Belfast.

The Bright Umbrella Drama Co present classical and modern theatre, comedy, East Belfast culture and new writing. A visit to their 'Little Theatre', a 60 seat intimate auditorium is not to be missed! Pre, post and interval refreshments at 'Ellen Mary's Parlour'. Good bus and rail links, walking distance from the Belfast City centre. Shows end around 22.00.

The Grand Opera House in Belfast is Northern Ireland's premier theatre, presenting a range of drama, dance, opera, comedy, musicals, pantomime, family and West End shows. Established in 1895, the theatre boasts the majestic Victorian main auditorium designed by renowned architect Frank Matcham. Extended in 2006, the original building has been joined by a striking addition to Belfast's skyline, The Baby Grand. The initiate studio is home to a smaller performance space with 100 seats. Northern Ireland's premier theatre delivers an outstanding programme of entertainment, playing host to some of the greatest names in theatre and music. The theatre boasts a wide array of popular shows; everything from opera and drama to pantomime, comedy and musicals. The Grand Opera House offers unrivalled corporate hospitality with tailored events packages and is the perfect venue for meetings, special events and conferences of all sizes. The historical theatre is one of the most unique conference venues in Belfast, catering for seminars, conferences, meetings and weddings for up to 130 people in the Baby Grand Studio. The Main Auditorium holds up to 1060 people and smaller meeting rooms are also available. The theatre bars stock a range of drinks including beer, wine and spirits, in addition to tea and coffee.