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30/05/2026

CULTURE NIGHT BELFASTERS!

Now that FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER is firmly in your diaries, many of you with an event or an idea for Culture Night will be wondering how best to get involved.

Here’s some ESSENTIAL DATES for you…

MONDAY 1 JUNE – OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS for Culture Night Belfast 2026. Watch this space Monday morning!

FRIDAY 5 JUNE - we’ll be having a Culture Night BRAINSTORMING SESSION in The Black Box, Green Room from 2-3.30pm. All welcome. Come along to find out more and explore how to potentially get your idea off the ground and into our programme.

CNB SURGERIES
There will also be a series of “CNB” Surgeries across Belfast open to
anyone who needs advice or information relating to this year’s Culture Night

THURSDAY 4 JUNE - City Centre (evening), 2 Royal Avenue, 6.30-7.30pm

MONDAY 8 JUNE - West Belfast: Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich, 2-3pm

TUESDAY 9 JUNE - East Belfast: Gallery at EastSide Visitor Centre, 2-3pm

WEDNESDAY 10 JUNE - North Belfast: The Duncairn, 2-3pm

THURSDAY 11 JUNE - South Belfast: Accidental Theatre Book Bar, 2-3pm.

Please feel free to drop in and find out more. If you feel unsure about how to proceed with your Culture Night submission, we’re here to help as best
we can.

We’ll also have an ONLINE CNB Surgery on TUESDAY 9 JUNE, 6-7pm - for those that can’t make it in person. To get a link for this online session email [email protected] by midday 8 June.

It’s happening folks – and we can’t wait to hear what you’ve got in store for us this year…

29/05/2026

MayWe are delighted to celebrate it's collaboration with Rock Choir through the PEACEPLUS Creating Creatives programme!

Over the past year, MayWe have worked closely with Rock Choir to support the newly established Derry branch to create a shared experience of learning and performing music together. As part of the Creating Creatives project, 25 fully funded places were offered for participants to attend Rock Choir sessions for their Summer and Autumn terms. The project will include a final showcase event which will take place in the Ebrington hotel in November which will showcase the knowledge, skills, shared learning, and achievements of the programme.

The scheme has now come to an end, however Rock Choir remains open to anyone interested in joining. The choir continues to thrive and grow, offering a fun, inclusive experience for all. There is no need to audition or read music – just bring your enthusiasm and love of singing. Free taster sessions are available now in over 16 locations in Northern Ireland. To sign up, visit www.rockchoir.com.

This project is kindly supported by the Derry City & Strabane District Council's Local Co-designed Action Plan, supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

29/05/2026

Just a wee date for the diaries, folks...

CULTURE NIGHT BELFAST IS BACK ON FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER, 2026!

Join us once more for an incredible evening of exploration and adventure in our favourite city! Did you ever doubt it? 😎🔥❤️

Brought to you by MayWe Events & Daisy Chain.

With thanks to our primary funder Belfast City Council, with additional support from Belfast Improvement Districts.

Give us a follow on the old socials and watch this space for further updates…

25/05/2026

Discos, markets and choirs… that’s just some of the brilliant events happening at 2 Royal Avenue this week!👀

👉For more information on any of the events happening at 2 Royal Avenue, hit the link in our bio or go to our website www.maywe.co.uk/2ra

24/05/2026

Can you believe Suitcases & Skies was a whole week ago already!? 💫

We’re still reminiscing on such a special night at Ulster Hall… the stories shared, the incredible performances, the emotion in the room and the people who made it all unforgettable.

It’s certainly been an event that has stayed with us long after the lights go down💛

A huge thank you again to our amazing cast, crew, partners and everyone who joined us on the night. Your support, energy and heart have made Suitcases & Skies truly something special.

💫 - thank you to all!


Suitcases and Skies is part of a wider Arts Across the Genres initiative and is backed by funding from Belfast City Council’s Belfast Local Community Action Plan, supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)

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21/05/2026

Started the day off absolutely right with a brilliant communication coaching session from !!

Thank you so much to for putting on the session, so many useful tips and tricks to take forward🤩

Definitely left breakfast feeling nothing could stand in our way…💪

18/05/2026

What a night! Suitcases & Skies in the Ulster Hall was truly special,and a night none of will forget. For anyone lucky enough to have joined us, please tell us what you thought in the comments.

Thanks to all our amazing cast & crew school We hope you woke up smiling at the memory.

Thanks to our host and our guest speaker Dr James Martin MBE and our fabulous host venue



Suitcases and Skies is part of the wider Arts Across the Genres initiative and is backed by funding from Belfast City Council's Belfast Local Community Action Plan, supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

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15/05/2026

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Free tickets available from the Ulster Hall website :)

Suitcases and Skies is part of the wider Arts Across the Genres initiative and is backed by funding from Belfast City Council’s Belfast Local Community Action Plan, supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Suitcases and Skies will take place at the Ulster Hall on Sunday

12/05/2026

Did someone say team meeting vlog?👀 Come and see a little glimpse of behind the scenes at our latest quarterly MayWe team meeting at ✨

It’s always a lot of fun reconnecting and celebrating one another which is so needed when times are so busy!

Counting down the days until the next one already…🤩