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Ulster Hall

Belfast's grand 1862 concert hall — home of the Ulster Orchestra, with concerts and the odd family show.

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Ulster Hall — Belfast's grand 1862 concert hall — home of the Ulster Orchestra, with concerts and the odd family show.

  • Admission: Ticketed venue — you book for a specific show, not a free walk-in.
  • Tickets: Book online via the Ulster Hall website with your own seat choice; prices vary by show.
  • For families: Ulster Orchestra and classical concerts plus the occasional touring family show — varies by season, check the listings.
  • Opening: Doors and box office times vary by performance — check the listing for your show.
  • Café: Bar on site with interval drinks and a reusable-cup scheme.
  • Best for: Depends entirely on the show — check the age guidance on each event listing.
Plan your visit

What's on

The Ulster Hall is first and foremost a concert hall, and the Ulster Orchestra is based here, so classical and orchestral concerts feature heavily across the year. Alongside that you'll find live music, comedy and the occasional touring family show, so there's sometimes something pitched at kids in the listings. The line-up changes constantly and family-friendly dates vary from season to season, so check the venue's own What's On and Family listings for what's coming up and the age guidance on each show. Note that some shows promoted on the same website are actually staged at the sister Waterfront Hall, so check the venue on each listing before you book.

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Good to know before you go:

Venues like this run year-round seasons of concerts, comedy and the occasional family show, with the Ulster Orchestra in residence. Line-ups change constantly, so check their own What's On listings for current dates, ages and prices.

Before you set off

What to bring

  • 🎟️Your bookingShows and big exhibitions sell out — book ahead where you can.
  • 💷A bit of pocket moneyFor the café, the shop or a show programme.
  • 🧒An eye on the age guidanceSome shows and galleries suit certain ages best — check first.
  • 📱The what’s-on pageThe programme changes all the time — see what is on the day you go.
Good to know

Everything before you go

Admission
Ticketed venue — you book for a specific show, not a free walk-in
Tickets
Book online via the Ulster Hall website with your own seat choice; prices vary by show
Family programming
Ulster Orchestra and classical concerts plus the occasional touring family show — varies by season, check the listings
Best for ages
Depends entirely on the show — check the age guidance on each event listing
Opening
Doors and box office times vary by performance — check the listing for your show
Cafe
Bar on site with interval drinks and a reusable-cup scheme
Toilets
Yes, including accessible toilets
Parking
No dedicated car park; city-centre car parks and on-street parking within a short walk
Accessibility
Step-free with ramp access at the front porch, lift to the first floor, accessible seating, toilets and a drop-off point
How long to allow
Most shows run 1.5 to 2.5 hours plus interval; allow time to park and find seats
Address
Ulster Hall, 34 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7FF
Questions

Before you go

Is it free to get in?
Ticketed venue — you book for a specific show, not a free walk-in
How do I get tickets?
Book online via the Ulster Hall website with your own seat choice; prices vary by show
Is there anything for kids?
Ulster Orchestra and classical concerts plus the occasional touring family show — varies by season, check the listings
When is it open?
Doors and box office times vary by performance — check the listing for your show
Is there a café?
Bar on site with interval drinks and a reusable-cup scheme
Getting there

Ulster Hall is at Ulster Hall, 34 Bedford Street, Belfast, BT2 7FF. No dedicated car park; city-centre car parks and on-street parking within a short walk. Tap below for directions.

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The story

About the venue

The Ulster Hall opened on 12 May 1862, built to give the growing city of Belfast a large multi-purpose hall. It was designed by architect William J. Barre, who also designed the city's Albert Clock, for the Ulster Hall Company.

Its centrepiece is the Mulholland Grand Organ, built by William Hill & Son and named after former Belfast mayor Andrew Mulholland, who donated towards its cost. It's one of the oldest functioning classic English pipe organs and was restored to its original design in the late 1970s.

The hall was refurbished in 2009, restoring its Victorian character while modernising the facilities and improving access. Today it's home to the Ulster Orchestra and hosts music, comedy and family entertainment year-round.