The Imagine! festival takes place in Belfast every March and presents a unique way of imagining the future of this great city — and the wider world. We present high-quality showcases for the discussion of contemporary political and societal issues including new ideas on politics, culture and activism from some of the world’s leading contemporary thinkers. But it’s not all brain-melting policy discussions: there’s something for everyone in the form of exhibitions, humour, family events, music, theatre, tours, workshops and film and whatever else we can find to fire your imagination.
Outside of the main festival every March we also organise special events throughout the year — so keep checking back, or better still, join our mailing list!
now on sale! check out this year’s full event listings.
more waffle than a belgian waffle
Ahead of his eagerly-awaited show ‘Sensory Overload’ on Friday 27th March, here’s rarewitch’s take on Imagine!
now on sale! check out this year’s full event listings.
Ahead of his eagerly-awaited show ‘Sensory Overload’ on Friday 27 March, here’s rarewitch’s take on Imagine!
more brains = more change
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