Social Events in Belfast, Northern Ireland This Week

Updated Jan 6th, 2025

Let’s explore social events in Belfast, Northern Ireland happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.

Social events are great and offer a world of possibilities. You can make new friends, learn new skills, see things from different perspectives and it’s fantastic for your mental health. And never before has companionship and being able to spend time with others been as important as it is today.

You probably remember being a kid and going up to another person your age and saying, “Do you want to be friends?” and that was pretty much that. Friend made. Alas, it’s not quite as simple now that we’re grown up, but it doesn’t have to be as difficult or as awkward as we think. There are thousands of people out there who would love to meet up with others, finding them just takes a bit of help and that’s what we’re here for.

On this page, we hope you’ll find some interesting events in Belfast where you can make some new friends.

Local Groups’ Events in Belfast

Make friends & BlaBla Language Exchange Belfast

Make friends & BlaBla Language Exchange Belfast

◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 8th

◦ Where: The Rusty Saddle

**⚠️⚠️⚠️ 🍹/🍔 You are asked to order a drink or something to eat BEFORE joining the group (MANDATORY) ⚠️⚠️⚠️**

Meet new people – Make international and local friends – Speak languages (mingle) – Have fun 😉
**👉 Any question or request?** **[Reach out to us on Instagram](www.instagram.com/blablalanguage) !**

**👉 Some guidelines for a delightful experience:**
\- 🍺🥤 You are asked to order a dr(…)

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R Club MeetUp. HellCat Maggies (Side of City Hall)Belfast Sat 11th Jan 2.30pm

R Club MeetUp. HellCat Maggies (Side of City Hall)Belfast Sat 11th Jan  2.30pm

◦ When: Saturday, Jan 11th

◦ Where: HellCat Maggies

***( The R Club Over 50s Social Group Est 2008 ).***

***First Timers Will be Made Very Welcome! Bring a Friend. ( Interested? … Please advise in advance via meetup.com messaging or email Michael on [email protected]. )***

**A get together for a bit of Craic and catch up with other members. Enjoy a coffee or something stronger, maybe even a late lunch.**

**HellCat Maggies Bar & Rest(…)

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Saturday Afternoon @ Malmaison

Saturday Afternoon @ Malmaison

◦ When: Saturday, Jan 11th

◦ Where: Malmaison Hotel

Strictly Members Only:
Join at www.elitefriendshipclub.com(…)

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Chill time @ The Dock Café, followed by wee walk around Titanic Quarter ☕️🚶‍♀️

Chill time @ The Dock Café, followed by wee walk around Titanic Quarter ☕️🚶‍♀️

◦ When: Saturday, Jan 11th

◦ Where: The Dock Cafe Titanic Quarter Belfast

Happy new Year everyone- it’s time for our first event of 2025! 🥳

Thank you to everyone who came along to our first ever event just before Christmas and I’m hoping to meet even more of you this time, which will be fantastic! 😁

So this time, we will be meeting at the cosy cafe in Titanic Quarter (right behind the SSE arena, by the water), The Dock Café, sharing a cuppa and some chats ☕️ Afterwa(…)

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Board Games At Farset Labs

Board Games At Farset Labs

◦ When: Friday, Jan 10th

◦ Where: Farset Labs

Welcome to our lively fortnightly board games meetup where you’re invited to bring your favourite games and join in the fun! Whether you’re an avid gamer or new to the world of board games, our group is the perfect place to gather, play, and socialize. Every other week, we come together to enjoy a diverse selection of board games, and you’re encouraged to bring along your own favourites to share w(…)

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8 aside Football

8 aside Football

◦ When: Saturday, Jan 11th

◦ Where: Stormont Pavillion

Be there for 11amso we are ready to start on time. £3 each

DISCLAIMER ============= Football is a sport with a danger of personal injury. Those participating in matches should be aware of the risks and accept the responsibility for their own actions and involvement. No responsibility can be accepted by Football Meetup Group, members, guests or coordinators of matches for any mishap, which may occ(…)

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Shut Up & Write!® Belfast

Shut Up & Write!® Belfast

◦ When: Saturday, Jan 11th

◦ Where: The Living Room at the King’s Building

Shut Up & Write!® hosts free in-person and online writing events for writers all over the world. Our goal is to ensure that every writer, regardless of genre or skill level, has access to the community, accountability, and resources they need to be successful in their personal writing goals. Our events use our proven formula: a few minutes of introductions, an hour of focused writing, and a final (…)

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8 aside Football

8 aside Football

◦ When: Thursday, Jan 9th

◦ Where: Stormont Pavillion

Be there for 7pm so we are ready to start on time. £4 each

DISCLAIMER ============= Football is a sport with a danger of personal injury. Those participating in matches should be aware of the risks and accept the responsibility for their own actions and involvement. No responsibility can be accepted by Football Meetup Group, members, guests or coordinators of matches for any mishap, which may occ(…)

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Game Night, MIXED, at The LGBT+ Centre in BELFAST

Game Night, MIXED, at The LGBT+ Centre in BELFAST

◦ When: Saturday, Jan 11th

◦ Where: The Rainbow Project

Our monthly game night at The LBGT+ Centre, Belfast.

The community room on the 3rd floor has multiple tables, sofas and chairs for different games in different areas. We also use the boardroom on the 1st floor – for larger board games and/or when we need a quieter space. There is a lift and also disabled access toilets. Smoking/vaping is permitted on the balcony on the 3rd floor.

Please see the (…)

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Cave Hill moonlight walk

Cave Hill moonlight walk

◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 7th

◦ Where: Cavehill Country Park

This is a moderate 3 mile, steep in places trek to the heights of McArt’s Fort to see the city below

The walk ascends the old railway route of Mammys and Daddystown from Upper Cavehill Road entrance.

We’ll walk the west side of the hill and along to McArt’s Fort. The lights of the city and Belfast Lough will be below us. Stunning!

Price is £1 for members and £6 for non-members and guests,

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5 aside Football 8PM Pitch 4

5 aside Football 8PM Pitch 4

◦ When: Thursday, Jan 9th

◦ Where: Stormont Pavillion

Remember if you sign up to play this game you should not also be signed up or on waiting list for the other game.

Be there for 7.45pm so we are ready to start on time. £5 each

DISCLAIMER ============= Football is a sport with a danger of personal injury. Those participating in matches should be aware of the risks and accept the responsibility for their own actions and involvement. No responsibil(…)

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Free Meditation Class

Free Meditation Class

◦ When: Saturday, Jan 11th

◦ Where: Belfast Central Library

This is a very relaxed and friendly group. The classes are suitable for everyone regardless of previous experience. There are no exercises and we will be sitting on chairs. During the class there will be an introduction on meditation, chakras, kundalini and our internal energy channels. Then there will be a guided meditation were you can experience enlightenment and true meditation.
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Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation Belfast

Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation Belfast

◦ When: Saturday, Jan 11th

◦ Where: Royal Avenue

Introduction

Hello there! – We welcome you to the Free meditation classes hosted by Rachit and friends at:

First Floor Training Room
Belfast Central Library
Royal Ave, Belfast BT1 1EA, UK

Every Saturday at 14:00 pm

With Sahaja Yoga Meditation we normally sit on chairs to achieve yoga, effortlessly & spontaneously. So there is no need for mats and no special clothing required.

All across the g(…)

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Saturday Starters Dance Classes – (Entry Level) Beginners Salsa & Bachata

Saturday Starters Dance Classes - (Entry Level) Beginners Salsa & Bachata

◦ When: Saturday, Jan 11th

◦ Where: Social Dance Academy Belfast

💙 Wouldn’t it be great if there was a quick and easy way to learn how to dance?

Thankfully there is, with Saturday Starters Dance Classes, an easy and exciting new way to learn how to dance.
Grow your confidence, get fit, meet new people and learn something fun!

We’ve helped hundreds of people learn how to dance, and we were featured in Belfast Live, BBC iPlayer and voted the top ThreeBestRated(…)

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Radical Transformation and the Climate Crisis Q&A

Radical Transformation and the Climate Crisis Q&A

◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 7th

◦ Where: Marquis Hall

**By popular demand, Professor Barry is returning to answer your questions following his thought-provoking presentation on the economic causes of the planetary emergency.**
Professor Barry last spoke to Bangor Humanists in October 2024, and his presentation on the need for radical transformation to protect the planet’s life-supporting systems provoked a lot of discussion. He’s back to answer quest(…)

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Salsa Dance Classes – Beginners & Improvers

Salsa Dance Classes - Beginners & Improvers

◦ When: Thursday, Jan 9th

◦ Where: Social Dance Academy Belfast

💙 Wouldn’t it be great if there was a quick and easy way to learn how to dance?

​Salsa is a fun, energetic and exciting partner dance. It’s a very sociable dance, so you don’t need to have a partner to learn, you will make friends quickly and easily at Social Dance Academy Belfast.

We have new dancers joining every week, and everyone is very supportive, especially of new students.

Salsa has (…)

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Bachata Dance Classes – Beginners & Improvers

Bachata Dance Classes - Beginners & Improvers

◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 7th

◦ Where: Social Dance Academy Belfast

💙 Wouldn’t it be great if there was a quick and easy way to learn how to dance?

​Learn an exciting, fun dance called bachata, which originated in the Dominican Republic, and spread throughout the world.

Its easy to learn and pick up by beginners, contributing to its popularity, along with the different styles of the dance, including Dominican, Moderna and Sensual, making it highly enjoyable by(…)

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Sos Lóin, Béal Feirste

Sos Lóin, Béal Feirste

◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 8th

◦ Where: 2 Royal Avenue

Beir leat do lón féin agus bí ag labhairt Gaeilge! 🗣️

Bímid ag teacht le chéile den gach dara Céadaoin idir 12.00 – 14.00 in 2 Ascaill Ríoga, Béal Feirste 🍃

Is deis iontach é Sos Lóin chun feabhas a chur ar do Ghaeilge, nó do chuid Ghaeilge a úsáid, pé leibhéal atá agat.

An opportunity to use whatever bit of Irish you have in a friendly, informal setting. This isn’t a classroom. It’s a place (…)

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Társasjáték est

Társasjáték est

◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 7th

◦ Where: Northern Lights

Társasjáték est a megszokott helyszínen. 🎲

📍 Helyszín: Northern Lights, Ormeau, Belfast
📅 Időpont: 2025. január 7. (kedd) 19:00-22:00(…)

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Beginners Ballroom & Latin – Fridays in Belfast

Beginners Ballroom & Latin - Fridays in Belfast

◦ When: Friday, Jan 10th

◦ Where: Knockbreda Parish Church

Drop In Ballroom & Latin dance Classes for Beginners – No Partner Necessary

Fridays: 7pm to 8.30pm, plus 15 mins for Tea & Coffee After

January 2025: American Foxtrot & Jive
February 2025: Slow Waltz & Cha Cha
March 2025: Quickstep & Rumba
April 2025: Tango & Samba

Where? At Knockbreda Parish Church Hall, Purdys Lane, BT8 7AR (Behind David Andrews Wedding car building)

You just need to book in(…)

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Tips to meet people at social events

You can make more friends at one party by showing interest in them than in a month by trying to meet people online. Meeting new people and making genuine connections in local events can be fun and easy if you go with the right mindset.

When it comes to meeting new people, nothing beats showing up in the real world. But none of the tips will work if you are not coming from the right place. Keep an open mind when attending social events. Reframe strangers as potential friends, it will make it much easier to approach conversations and fully engage in them.

When choosing an event, keep an eye on interesting themes, something you can relate to. Meeting new people in the context of mutual interest increases your chances of being friends.

Research events with the types of people you want to meet. They could be people in your age group, your field of work, or a specific neighborhood. Do not be too strict though, loosen up a little bit from your expectations.

Go where people are intentionally looking to make friends such as networking events where it feels normal and expected to walk up and introduce yourself.

In this digital era, apps and websites are the most convenient solutions for finding out about local events. If you are not sure where to look for events happening in Belfast, you can try out Discovernorthernireland.com, Newsletter.co.uk, or Whatsonni.com.

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Holiday World Show Belfast 10/12 January 2025

Holiday World Show Belfast 10/12 January 2025

◦ When: Friday, Jan 10th

◦ Where: ICC Belfast

Get ready to visit the Holiday World Show Belfast from 10th to 12th January 2025! Tickets are valid for any of the three days.

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Nollaig na mBan: A Night for Women.

Nollaig na mBan:  A Night for Women.

◦ When: Monday, Jan 6th

◦ Where: Errigle Inn

Celebrate Nollaig na mBan with a night dedicated to women, filled with laughter, empowerment, and connection in a fun and supportive atmosph

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The Diet Starts Monday Kick A Door Down New Year Kick Off

The Diet Starts Monday Kick A Door Down New Year Kick Off

◦ When: Saturday, Jan 11th

◦ Where: room2 Belfast hometel

Get ready to kick off your New Year with a bang at The Diet Starts Monday Kick A Door Down event – it’s time to crush those fitness goals to

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Belfast Property Meet Thursday 9th January 2025

Belfast Property Meet Thursday 9th January 2025

◦ When: Thursday, Jan 9th

◦ Where: Windsor Park Belfast

Belfast Property Meet is the biggest and longest running network event in Northern Ireland. Join 100+ people at every event.

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New Moon Vision Board Workshop

New Moon Vision Board Workshop

◦ When: Saturday, Jan 11th

◦ Where: Fountain Lane

Join us for a fun and creative workshop where we’ll harness the energy of the new moon to set intentions and create vision boards!

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BEGINNERS INTRODUCTION TO SEWING & GARMENT ALTERATIONS: Sat 11th January

BEGINNERS INTRODUCTION TO SEWING & GARMENT ALTERATIONS: Sat 11th January

◦ When: Saturday, Jan 11th

◦ Where: MaryRose McGrath Design Studio, Conway Mill

LEARN TO SEW ON A MACHINE WITH CONFIDENCE!
Learn-in-a- day, absolute beginner sewing & alterations course in Conway Mill Belfast.

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Afternoon Delight Saturday Comedy at The Black Box

Afternoon Delight Saturday Comedy at The Black Box

◦ When: Saturday, Jan 11th

◦ Where: The Black Box

A relaxed comedy show featuring some of Northern Ireland’s best established up and coming comedians.

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New Year, New Me! A Night of Character Comedy

New Year, New Me! A Night of Character Comedy

◦ When: Friday, Jan 10th

◦ Where: Sunflower Public House

Stand ups take on a new persona for the new year! You’ll see them play characters during stand up sets that they’ll never play again.

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Compass: Leadership Wellness Retreat with Dr. Elizabeth Welty

Compass: Leadership Wellness Retreat with Dr. Elizabeth Welty

◦ When: Saturday, Jan 11th

◦ Where: Larchfield Estate LLP – Wedding & Corporate Venue

Reignite your energy, focus, and purpose in this one-day retreat designed to empower leaders.

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Belfast Business: The Science Of Sales & Marketing – For Beginners!

Belfast Business: The Science Of Sales & Marketing - For Beginners!

◦ When: Monday, Jan 6th

◦ Where: Belfast

OnLine, OnDemand, EverGreen & No Waiting! Start learning as soon as you register! Take it whenever you want! As many times as you want!!!

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POP PRINCESS – CLUB NIGHT AT VOODOO BELFAST 9/1/25

POP PRINCESS - CLUB NIGHT AT VOODOO BELFAST 9/1/25

◦ When: Thursday, Jan 9th

◦ Where: Voodoo Belfast

POP PRINCESS – CLUB NIGHT AT VOODOO BELFAST 9/1/25 – DOORS 10PM

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Belfast Job Fair – Belfast Career Fair (Employer Registration)

Belfast Job Fair - Belfast Career Fair (Employer Registration)

◦ When: Thursday, Jan 9th

◦ Where: Belfast

Discover Tomorrow’s Talent

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Unified Dating – Meet Singles over Lunch in Holywood (Ages 18-30)

Unified Dating  - Meet Singles over Lunch in Holywood (Ages 18-30)

◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 7th

◦ Where: Holywood

Book your place on this offline in-person lunch event and easily connect with new people in your area!

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Unified Dating Lesbian – Meet Singles over Lunch in Belfast (Ages 18-30)

Unified Dating  Lesbian - Meet Singles over Lunch in Belfast (Ages 18-30)

◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 7th

◦ Where: Belfast

Book your place on this offline in-person lunch event and easily connect with new people in your area!

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Unified Dating Lesbian – Meet Singles in Holywood (Ages 18-30)

Unified Dating  Lesbian - Meet Singles in Holywood (Ages 18-30)

◦ When: Friday, Jan 10th

◦ Where: Holywood

Book your place on this offline in person drinks event and easily connect with new people in your area!

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Unified Dating Gay – Meet Singles in Lisburn (Ages 18-30)

Unified Dating  Gay - Meet Singles in Lisburn (Ages 18-30)

◦ When: Friday, Jan 10th

◦ Where: Lisburn

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Unified Dating – Meet Singles in Holywood (Ages 28+)

Unified Dating  - Meet Singles in Holywood (Ages 28+)

◦ When: Friday, Jan 10th

◦ Where: Holywood

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Unified Dating – Meet Singles over Dinner in Holywood (Ages 28+)

Unified Dating  - Meet Singles over Dinner in Holywood (Ages 28+)

◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 7th

◦ Where: Holywood

Book your place on this offline in-person dinner event and easily connect with new people in your area!

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Unified Dating Bisexual – Meet Singles over Dinner in Lisburn (Ages 18-30)

Unified Dating  Bisexual - Meet Singles over Dinner in Lisburn (Ages 18-30)

◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 7th

◦ Where: Lisburn

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Unified Dating Gay – Meet Singles over Dinner in Lisburn (Ages 28+)

Unified Dating  Gay - Meet Singles over Dinner in Lisburn (Ages 28+)

◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 7th

◦ Where: Lisburn

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