What’s on: What’s New in Belfast for 2024?

Join to celebrate Belfast’s ambition and achievement as you experience Titanic Belfast like never before.

Located in the grounds of the iconic Crumlin Road Gaol, J&J McConnell’s distillery has returned to Belfast after 100 years to offers locals and tourists alike an immersive Whiskey experience!

Belfast has an exciting year ahead! Belfast 2024 is the cities ambitious cultural celebration made by the people of Belfast. This programme will see the city come to life with creative projects, events and civic initiatives taking place across Belfast throughout the year.

Located in the heart of West Belfast at the foot of the Belfast Hills, the Roddy McCorley Republican Heritage Centre comprises a world class museum, functions and events space, contemporary modern restaurant and stunning rooftop terrace bar commanding views across the entire city.

Explore the River Lagan through this unique water sports experience. Hydrobikes provide a gentle, low-impact aerobic total body workout; but it all depends on how fast you pedal. This is the only experience on Belfast’s Historic River Lagan Waterway and it is a unique way for visitors to see Belfast and the its historic Waterfront, Harland and Wolf cranes, Obel Tower, historic bridges, canal structure and much more.

With 175 rooms, four event spaces, a trendy restaurant & bar, a delightful tea shop and a welcoming lobby, we’re here to offer a great choice for all our future guests.

The hometel will consist of 175 rooms across nine floors as well as a vibrant café, beautifully designed tea room, meeting and event spaces, a gym, bar, restaurant and a spacious lounge available for both guests and locals alike looking for a vibrant eco-friendly space to work, relax or simply catch-up with friends.

A trip to Belfast isn’t complete without a pint of the world famous stout. Enhance this experience by learning how to pour the perfect pint of Guinness yourself, in one of Belfast’s famous pubs! Step behind the bar and learn from the experts as they teach you the craft and skill of pouring a pint of the black stuff.

An alternative history of Belfast through booze. 6 Drinks. 6 Chapters. 6 Stories to be told. Sit back and sip. Get swept away in the boozy story of Belfast. Enjoy six delicious chapters and drinks, served with spirit by their storytellers. Sitting by the fire in the elegant parlour of one of the most historic buildings in Belfast, you will sip your way through the stories that make Belfast a city to be admired. .

By 2028, following an unparalleled programme of story collection across the city and beyond, an exciting new visitor destination will open. It will reflect the unique spirit of Belfast through a variety of media and a mix of immersive experiences. It will drive culture-led regeneration across the city, enabling international and local visitors to connect with Belfast and one another through stories, screen and social spaces. Located on the historic site where North Street meets Royal Avenue, this £100m landmark development will create a major tourism anchor right in the city centre – an authentic experience with Belfast’s people and personality at its heart.

Launching 2028!

Visit Belfast is a partnership organisation with over 450 partners so this is by no means a full list of what our partners have to offer! For more information on specific products, our travel trade manager would love to hear from you!

traveltrade@visitbelfast.com

+44 (0) 28 9023 9026

Our Travel Trade team can also carry out product briefings with yourself and your team either virtually or in person*

*location depending