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Banana Block is a living museum and event space set within a historic linen mill in East Belfast.

05/10/2025

The Jazz Room is a journey back in time to the birthplace of this iconic genre! Located in a street-style venue that recreates 1920s New Orleans, this live jazz show promises a night of soul, passion, and rhythm. Grab yourself a cocktail from the bar, and watch talented musicians light up the stage. Enjoy a selection of the finest ‘hot jazz’ tunes, a unique blend of ragtime, brass, and blues, plus moments of spontaneous improvisation, a hallmark of true jazz.

Be part of jazz’s living legacy, where every note tells a story of freedom, creativity, and camaraderie. Get your tickets now for The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans in Belfast!

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🎵 Enjoy a live music performance from talented jazz musicians and vocalists

✈️ Be transported to the heart of New Orleans, the birthplace of this iconic genre

🤩 Enjoy a mix of setlist tunes and improvisation that captures the free spirit of jazz

General Info
📅 Dates and times: October 10th and 23rd. select your preferred date and which session, there are two per night!
⏳ Duration: 1 hour
📍 Location: Banana Block
👤 Age requirement: 18+
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis within each zone

TICKET LINK - https://feverup.com/m/380749

04/10/2025

Belfast Beer Festival is back, November 6th-8th 2025.

There won't just be 120 great beers and ciders! We'll have great food from , , , Don Balloon, and .

Tickets are selling fast, get yours now at https://www.belfastbeerfestival.co.uk/tickets/Check out the website for more details https://belfastbeerfestival.co.uk/

30/09/2025

🍌 OCTOBER AT BANANA BLOCK 🍂
We’re rolling into spooky season with all your favourites and a few hidden treats along the way… 👀

🎮 Base Arcade bringing the retro vibes
🔥 GoGi Belfast serving up the best K-BBQ
☕️ East Block Bazaar giving you your monthly market fix

🎷 Jazz Nights to keep your soul warm
🎶 AVA at The Mill turning up the volume

We’re open Wednesday–Sunday with our amazing tenants – come down, hang out, and explore.

💥 And psst... keep your eyes peeled for secret pop-ups happening throughout the month. You never know what you’ll find 👻

📍 See you at Banana Block!

06/09/2025

🍌 WE’RE HIRING! 🍌

We’re growing the bunch at Banana Block! We’re on the lookout for:

👔 Duty Manager
🎉 Casual Event Staff

We’re looking for passionate, people-focused legends who love culture, community, and events. Experience is a bonus but not a must. If you’re eager to learn and up for the challenge, we want to hear from you!

📆 Flexible, casual hours
📩 Send your CV – [email protected]

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03/09/2025

🍌 SEPTEMBER at BANANA BLOCK 🍌
It’s a big one! This month we're packed to the rafters with unreal events, local legends, and good vibes all round

Our monthly legends👇
🥢GoGi Belfast is back with BBQ goodness
🕹️ Base Arcade brings the best in gaming nostalgia
🛍️ East Block Bazaar returns with top-tier makers & traders

We’ve got markets galore, because one just isn’t enough

🌏 The Festival of Asia brings culture, colour and culinary delights

🎶 The lads of Gaff Sessions are setting the courtyard right
🎷We Call It Jazz hits the Block, smooth sounds incoming

Along with plenty more…

Whether you're in it for the beats, the bargains, the bakes or just the buzz, there’s something for everyone this September at Banana Block.
📍 Banana Block, East Belfast
📅 All month long

09/07/2025

EASTSIDE ELECTRONICS AFTERPARTY! ‼️

We’ve hit that crucial figure of C.S. Lewis Square tickets a little earlier than anticipated so we are pleased to announce we have enough of you to fill Banana Block for an afterparty! 🍌

Timmy and Jordan will be joined by our long-time Dublin friends, The Board of Works to wrap up the day!

Not only are we doubling the dancing time at the square to run from 2 to 11pm for the same ticket price, but we are keeping after party tickets at £10 to cover costs of renting the venue and kitting it out with sound and portaloos!

We are also hosting a FREE discussion with Erol Alkan and Luke Una during the day at as part of our new Cultural Conversations series.

11 hours of dancing on July 26th. Grab ur ti###x

03/07/2025

🍌 JULY AT BANANA BLOCK 🍌

Summer vibes are in full swing and we're bringing the heatthis July! Here's what's coming up:

🔥 GoGi Korean BBQ – Fire up your tastebuds with sizzling flavours straight from Seoul.
🛍️ East Block Bazaar – Your fave indie makers, vintage gems & foodie finds all in one place.
🎨 ClayRazy – Get the kids involved in a playful Lego workshop!
🐵 Go Bananas Summer Camp – Creative chaos and curated fun for the kids on holidays.
✨ PLUS surprise pop-up events all month long... stay tuned! 👀

And don’t forget our weekly staples:
💻 Work From Here Wednesdays – change up your WFH game with good vibes, coffee & Wi-Fi.
👶 Parents & Tots Thursdays – chilled hangs for grownups and little ones alike.

🚫 Heads up: We’ll be CLOSED on the 12th and 13th of July – back open after for more summer madness.

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10/06/2025

Step into 𝘊𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘔𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 at Banana Block on Thursday 12th June 6:30-9pm ✨

𝘊𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘔𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 is an exhibition celebrating David Lynch’s Art, Films and Music by the Belfast-based 🌕

Enjoy sweet treats and coffees by at the exhibition opening (maybe even some iconic cherry pie) 🥧 ☕️

There will be a live performance at 7PM by and and the bar will be open for drinks throughout🍷

04/06/2025

🎉 June at Banana Block 🍌 🎉

June is here, and we've got a month packed with flavour, fun, and community vibes! Here’s what’s on.

🎤 Raising Voices by Ten Foundations
An empowering event celebrating diverse voices and stories. Join us for an evening of inspiration and community spirit.

💍 Love Weddings
Planning your big day? Discover unique wedding ideas and connect with local vendors at our Love Weddings event. It's your one-stop shop for all things wedding!

Join us for our monthly gogi_belfast pop-up, featuring sizzling grills and Base Arcade Belfast weekend of pinball thrills. Our monthly market returns with local artisans, vintage finds, and curated curios with littlefoxbelfast

🥯 Open Wednesday–Sunday
Drop in for bagels, records, plants, or burgers. Whether you're grabbing a bite or browsing our curated selection, there's always something for everyone.

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15/05/2025

📣 Exhibition announcement!

𝘊𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘔𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴: 𝘈𝘯 𝘌𝘹𝘩𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘊𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘥 𝘓𝘺𝘯𝘤𝘩’𝘴 𝘈𝘳𝘵, 𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤 🌕

𝘊𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘔𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 is an installation by the Belfast-based Cotyledon Collective, featuring film, writing, textile, painting, and collage works by .darbyshire, .mcmurray.art, .art, .girl111 , , , and .

Master of the surreal and director of dreams, 𝘊𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘔𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 pays homage to David Lynch’s explorations with the unconscious, the uncanny, and the absurd.

Step into 𝘊𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘔𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 at on Thursday 12th June 6:30-9pm ✨

30/04/2025

🍌 May at Banana Block is packed with creativity, community, and a touch of fun! 🎉

🧑‍💻 Every Wednesday, transform your midweek grind 🍌🌿Perfect for freelancers and remote workers looking for a change of scenery. 👶 Bring your little ones every Thursday from 10 AM to 12 PM for a morning of play and connection.

🎮 Get ready for a weekend of retro gaming fun with basearcade_

🍖 Korean BBQ experience with gogi_belfast - sizzling grills and delicious ban chan. Limited seating, so book early!

🎤Join us for a lively and inclusive pub choir session. No experience needed—just bring your voice and a love for music! bigbelfastchoir

🛍️ Don’t miss our monthly market on the last Sunday of the month! eastblockbazaar

More events may pop up through out the month, so keep an eye out 👀

🎟️ Tickets in bio!

17/04/2025

🍌✨ Easter Weekend at Banana Block ✨🍌

Heads up, banana blockers! 🍌🍃

We'll be closed this Easter Sunday, but don't worry—our doors are wide open on Good Friday and Easter Saturday, as per usual! 🎉

Wishing all our wonderful customers a happy and relaxing long weekend! 🐣💛

Address

Banana Block, Portview Trade Centre, 310 Newtownards Road
Belfast
BT41HP

Opening Hours

Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	12pm - 6pm

Website

http://bananablock.org/

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