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Black Box, Belfast
About
A biennial festival of sound and music running since 1981, featuring over 100 acts in 30+ events across Belfast including a collaboration with Canada's Improvisation Festival.
Website
Genres
Last Edition
15 - 18 April, 2026
Location
Black Box, Belfast
Size
Tiny · <1k
Established
1981, Running 45 years
Vibe
Events are scattered across Belfast, from the Black Box on Hill Street to Accidental Theatre at Shaftesbury Square. People walk between rooms, sound walks and talks, and the late concerts keep the committed few out.
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WHAT PEOPLE SAID
“Nearly everything is free”
“Draws a niche, seriously engaged crowd”
“Late-night concerts pull the dedicated few”
“Events spread across the city”
“More academic than typical festival”
