Ulster Hall
Ulster Hall
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Monday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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The Ulster Hall is one of Belfast's most iconic venues. Sitting right at the heart of the city's vibrant entertainment scene, the venue has it all - laugh til you cry comedy, monumental gigs and family shows to warm the cockles.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- Anne DBellaghy, United Kingdom11 contributionsThank you for the musicWhat can say bad about this place??? Lol absolutely nothing I have been coming to this venue as past few years with my late husband that died unexpectedly this year he had tickets booked for us both as a wheelchair user I wasn’t sure if to go or not but I decided to go. So I contacted the box office explained my circumstances to them and was talking to a lady called Emma who went over and above for me. So I managed to arrange to attend the shows my husband had booked for us and take a friend with me. I want to thank everyone who helped me in the past when my husband and me attended and helped me these past few months to come back. So as my last show was there on Saturday 8/12/2023 as the tribute show I attended was called Thank you for the music a prefect ending to the year. Keep doing what you’re doing all of you and see you next yearVisited December 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 11 December 2023
- Adventure357530572071 contributionUltimate Eagles were amazingWe went to see The Ultimate Eagles in the Ulster Hall and they were fantastic, what a brilliant tribute band. I've seen The Eagles and many tributes of them, but seriously these guys are as close to the real thing that you will find. I can't wait for their return, they were amazing.Visited May 2024Travelled with familyWritten 2 May 2024
- Lorraine McCloskeyColeraine, United Kingdom226 contributionsGreat Hall for a small showFirst time to Ulster Hall. (To see Dionne Warwick). The staff are very efficient at getting the queues through the doors and directing them to their seating area. The hall is a great size for a small show. Nice bar areas with staff serving everyone very quickly. Will definitely check for another show to visit here again.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 27 May 2024
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eileen m
Belfast, United Kingdom3 contributions
Jan 2020
Went to see Jake O'Kane on Saturday only to find out our tickets were for Friday night. Thought this is it what a stupid mistake and waste of money but NO Ulster Hall staff to the rescue. The venue was fully booked with only the odd single seats available scattered through hall. The staff found us a seat on top floor on staff bench which was really comfortable and a great view. Thank You to staff on door at reception and upstairs for saving our night.
Jake O'Kane and two stokes not bad either. Thank You so much for a wonderful evening
Jake O'Kane and two stokes not bad either. Thank You so much for a wonderful evening
Written 14 January 2020
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wayne w
Leicester, UK1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Couples
I went to see Gabrielle and, although she was brilliant, I can only compare the behaviour of the staff and security as similar to what it’s like to attempt an anti-war protest in Moscow!
The staff ruined the experience of many attendees and the security were aggressively and rudely threatening to throw some out for daring to speak out. They tried to say we couldn’t record and we’re literally going round to everyone who was or even taking photos, to put their cameras away. It took for the artists themselves to say we could for the staff to back off and leave us along to enjoy the concert.
One lady even had a torch shone at her as was told to put her arms down when she was dancing.
Genuinely spoilt the evening. My partner and I are both in agreement in that, as were those around us. We’re also in agreement that we’ll never go back there again and that the staff and security need to lighten the heck up!!!!
The staff ruined the experience of many attendees and the security were aggressively and rudely threatening to throw some out for daring to speak out. They tried to say we couldn’t record and we’re literally going round to everyone who was or even taking photos, to put their cameras away. It took for the artists themselves to say we could for the staff to back off and leave us along to enjoy the concert.
One lady even had a torch shone at her as was told to put her arms down when she was dancing.
Genuinely spoilt the evening. My partner and I are both in agreement in that, as were those around us. We’re also in agreement that we’ll never go back there again and that the staff and security need to lighten the heck up!!!!
Written 21 November 2023
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Anne D
Bellaghy, UK11 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
What can say bad about this place??? Lol absolutely nothing I have been coming to this venue as past few years with my late husband that died unexpectedly this year he had tickets booked for us both as a wheelchair user I wasn’t sure if to go or not but I decided to go. So I contacted the box office explained my circumstances to them and was talking to a lady called Emma who went over and above for me. So I managed to arrange to attend the shows my husband had booked for us and take a friend with me. I want to thank everyone who helped me in the past when my husband and me attended and helped me these past few months to come back. So as my last show was there on Saturday 8/12/2023 as the tribute show I attended was called Thank you for the music a prefect ending to the year. Keep doing what you’re doing all of you and see you next year
Written 11 December 2023
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Debbie L
Belfast, UK1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Friends
Went to see the show with friends, fist half was good, I could listen to Robbie Capaldi telling ghost stories all day and Courtney Winston was very funny. I don't know the name of the female lead but she ruined the show, a lot of over acting and I found her voice grating. To be honest we would have left but we were in the third row and it would have been very obvious.
Written 10 September 2023
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Kat
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK766 contributions
Jul 2022
Recently went to the Ulster Hall for an Abba Waterloo story evening and we had a great time. My only gripe is that when we arrived the bar downstairs was closed and we had to go upstairs. Lids are removed from bottles for 'health and safety' yet we where allowed to go back downstairs with drinks in our hands which to me seemed quite unsafe.
The open bottles also led to a lot of spillages. Two people in my close proximity's drinks went everywhere and the floor became really slippy.
The open bottles also led to a lot of spillages. Two people in my close proximity's drinks went everywhere and the floor became really slippy.
Written 21 July 2022
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Yeah Sun
Belfast, UK270 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
First off... Concert was absolutely fabulous, thank you 😊 🤗 😘
Also fantastic ... Staff are lovely, friendly and professional! Thank you!
But whoever is in charge needs to look at the bar!
Choice of drinks! Awful (1 choice of bottled beer)
Price of drinks! Shocking!
And then the bar closes at 9.30 (with the place bunged with punters wanting a night out and to spend money)!
This needs attention?! Really.
Also fantastic ... Staff are lovely, friendly and professional! Thank you!
But whoever is in charge needs to look at the bar!
Choice of drinks! Awful (1 choice of bottled beer)
Price of drinks! Shocking!
And then the bar closes at 9.30 (with the place bunged with punters wanting a night out and to spend money)!
This needs attention?! Really.
Written 4 January 2020
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Lorraine McCloskey
Coleraine, UK226 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
First time to Ulster Hall. (To see Dionne Warwick). The staff are very efficient at getting the queues through the doors and directing them to their seating area. The hall is a great size for a small show. Nice bar areas with staff serving everyone very quickly. Will definitely check for another show to visit here again.
Written 27 May 2024
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Joanne B
Belfast, UK190 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Liked the history of the building... restored balcony railings.... but they should have done another ladies toilet we were in line nearly the length of the corridor!!! Men had two toilets and no problems but I didn’t see a disabled toilet on that side either
Written 5 March 2020
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Paul G
Belfast, UK50 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Went last night Thurs 5th March 2020 to see Give My Head Peace.
Excellent show.far better than the tv series.was hilarious from start til finish.100% Belfast humour.lol.
Excellent show.far better than the tv series.was hilarious from start til finish.100% Belfast humour.lol.
Written 6 March 2020
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Adventure35753057207
1 contribution
May 2024 • Family
We went to see The Ultimate Eagles in the Ulster Hall and they were fantastic, what a brilliant tribute band. I've seen The Eagles and many tributes of them, but seriously these guys are as close to the real thing that you will find. I can't wait for their return, they were amazing.
Written 2 May 2024
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Regarding the balcony seats, are they side-on so that you have to turn your neck to see the stage?
Thanks!
Written 12 August 2023
Seeing a gig here next year, never been before. There are two types of tickets, downstairs standing or upstairs sitting. I keep changing my mind. Not sure which would be better, can anyone help me make my mind up?!
Written 28 November 2019
Definitely depends on the gig. We sat upstairs, as it was an orchestra; if you're seeing a lively band however, & like to dance, then you'll be downstairs!
It's really very beautiful inside. Enjoy!
Written 28 November 2019
Smart casual is usual but for the Classics it is best to ask when booking.
Written 24 October 2019
Will sitting upstairs at black stone cherry next week. Are you able to bring drinks back to your seats?
Written 10 July 2019
Yes, you should be allowed to take your drinks back to your seats.
Have a nice break
Written 10 July 2019
Planning to get the last train home to Lurgan next Tuesday which is at 11pm from Great Victoria Street. Does anyone know is there a set time that concerts in the Ulster Hall have to finish? Many Thanks
Written 8 November 2018
Waterfront Hall
Belfast, United Kingdom
Hi Heather, Please see timings below for Deacon Blue on Tuesday 13th November:
Doors 7pm
Support Act 7.30pm
Deacon Blue 8.30pm
Finish 10.30pm
Please note timings are approx. and subject to change.
Kind Regards
Belfast Waterfront and Ulster Hall Team
Written 8 November 2018
Can you see well from all balcony seats? Any better than others
Written 28 September 2018
The view from the balcony looks great but I don't think the atmosphere up there would be as good as downstairs. I did not use the balcony area though. Also the only bar that was open was in the downstairs entrance area. Hope this helps.
Written 1 October 2018
Pre drinks tickets - What is included in the pre-drinks tickets listed as 5-6pm?
Written 4 December 2017
The Ulster Hall have a catering arrangement with Amadeus and they provide Savoury and Sweet snacks before performances
Written 5 December 2017
Hi where's the best place to park pm . Any good restaurants near . Going to the Phil coulter concert.
Written 7 November 2015
Dear Joe,
As I said in my review, we walked to the Hall from our hotel, so I did not personally experience any of the car parks. But the internet quotes several National Car Parks in the area. We ate at the Crown Liquor Saloon (Irish Stew, very good) We also ate at a fish restaurant (Deane's) also very good. Both very near to the Ulster Hall.
I hope you enjoy Belfast as much as we did.
Written 7 November 2015
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