2 Royal
Avenue
MayWe is delighted to manage 2 Royal Avenue, a new cultural venue that Belfast City Council have transformed playing host to artistic experiences, events and workshops.
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2026 Opening Hours
2 Royal Avenue is open 10am-6pm Monday to Sunday.
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Pop in to find some new additions to the space featuring...
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A New Installation 'Landscape with Columns and Figures' curated and commissioned by Belfast City Council with MMAS Architects and OGU Architects
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Our Kids Cosy area
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The Library Corner, featuring a selection of books for all ages by Northern Irish and Irish writers and a diversity themed collection, curated by Seamus Heaney Centre at Queens, Michaela Mc Dermott, and Orla McKeating, and supplied by No Alibis bookshop.
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A Homework Station
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Our Sensory Dome
Yallaa Café will be open from 10am-5pm Monday-Saturday and 12pm-4pm Sundays, serving delightful hot & cold beverages and delicious food, featuring a new lunch menu!
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​For more information about 2 Royal Avenue accessibility please visit AccessAble via this link: https://www.accessable.co.uk/belfast-city-council/access-guides/2-royal-avenue
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Check out whats on below!
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If you are interested in using 2 Royal Avenue for an event or workshop, please contact 2royalave@maywe.co.uk​
EXHIBITIONS
Limited Edition
12th March to 30th March
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Visit 2 Royal Avenue to see truly remarkable artwork created by those in prison settings, Magillian, Maghaberry and Hydebank Wood College & Women’s Prison
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This year we are celebrating 30 years of Prison Arts Foundation and each year we have exhibited some award winning works of art.
This exhibition is curated by the artists in residence from each of the prisons and showcases the thought provoking arts, creative writing and musical achievements from those behind bars.
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Open 10am-6pm
Prison Arts Foundation
Unfolding
1st April to 8th april
art is collective
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A group exhibition of Art is Collective Artists showing how each individuals practice is unfolding.
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Art is Collective is a group of artists with learning difficulties and mental health issues that meet weekly in 2 Royal Avenue. They emerged out of a Right to create exhibition at Pssquared which asked who has the right to create which developed into Maker mall, a pilot assisted studio in Castlecourt.. While some people need extra assistance to develop their creativity this is not always available on a consistent basis.
The group have gone from strength to strength, exhibiting in Ulster University, Belfast School of Art, 2 Royal Avenue and have duo exhibitions in University of ATypical.
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Open 10am-6pm
EVENTS
week commencing 23rd MARCH
tuesday 24 March
THE GRAPEVINE 11am - 1pm
Age Friendly Belfast
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"Drop In" hub for older people.
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An opportunity to enjoy a chat, meet new people, become involved in events, and learn about new services.
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Free Event. Drop In.
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TAI CHI 1pm - 2pm
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Zen Chi Spirit Nature offers health and well-being exercises utilising Qigong, Tai Chi, and Karate-Do moves as meditation in motion.
Through these flowing and mindful practices, we promote longevity, flexibility, calmness, and the balance of spirit, mind, and body as one.
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Our approach encourages avoiding chaos and instead embracing peace and harmony with fellow Man and the universe.
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AiKi Spirit Love
ZenChi Spirit Nature
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Drop in!
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TEA DANCE 2pm - 4pm
​​Age Friendly Belfast
Enjoy an afternoon of music and dancing at the Tea Dance in 2 Royal Avenue!
Featuring live music from Rosie Hunter and delicious refreshments provided by our in house
caterer, Yallaa Café.
Pop your dancing shoes on and dance the day away to all your favourite hits, in partnership
with Age Friendly Belfast.
Free Event, no booking required.
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WEdnesday 25 MARCH
SOS LÓIN 12pm - 2pm
Sos Lóin, Béal Feirste
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Beir leat do lón féin agus bí ag labhairt Gaeilge i gcroílár chathair Bhéal Feirste ag am lóin.
Is teacht le chéile réchúiseach é an Sos Lóin mar a bhfuil fáilte roimh éinne ar mhaith leis Gaeilge a labhairt ar a shuaimhneas.
Cibé cé acu atá tú ag obair i lár an bhaile nó i mbun siopadóireachta nó eile, buail isteach chugainn agus déan do chomhrá seal.
Bíonn an Sos Lóin ar siúl gach re Céadaoin in 2 Ascaill Ríoga idir 12.00 agus 14.00.
Is imeacht saor in aisce é seo. Le tuilleadh eolais a fháil, seol ríomhphost chuig sosloinbealfeirste@gmail.com
Bring your own lunch and speak Irish in the heart of Belfast over lunch time.
The Sos Lóin is an informal meet-up where anyone who wants to speak Irish at their ease is welcome.
Whether you are working in the town centre, shopping or otherwise, call in and chat a while.
The Sos Lóin is on every other Wednesday in 2 Royal Avenue between 12.00 and 14.00.
This is a free event.
For more information, please e-mail sosloinbealfeirste@gmail.com
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THURSday 26 MARCH
TAI CHI 1pm - 2pm
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Zen Chi Spirit Nature offers health and well-being exercises utilising Qigong, Tai Chi, and Karate-Do moves as meditation in motion.
Through these flowing and mindful practices, we promote longevity, flexibility, calmness, and the balance of spirit, mind, and body as one.
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Our approach encourages avoiding chaos and instead embracing peace and harmony with fellow Man and the universe.
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AiKi Spirit Love
ZenChi Spirit Nature
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saturday 28 MARCH
EXPLORE AND IMAGINE CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND PARENTING 11am - 1pm
​Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics​
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Fun and family-friendly hands-on activities based on research findings and methodologies in child development
Join child development researchers from institutions across Northern Ireland to learn about development throughout primary and secondary school!
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Parents and children can participate in hands-on activities to find out about language development, literacy development, physical development, and more; resources will also be available for parents on support services throughout Northern Ireland.
Families can also find out about the methods that researchers use to find out about development, and try them out! Explore our research on children's language development with our colouring book and sticker games; step into the shoes of a social psychologist with an interview activity, and challenge your balance and aim with our physical activities.
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The event also aims to understand parents’ preferences for seeking information on child development and parenting in NI, and any challenges to accessing information and support services. This approach was taken at the recent ESRC Festival of Social Science in collaboration with Parentline NI, and identified a wide range of sources; based on these discussions with parents, the NI Child Development Network aims to develop a collection of recommended resources to be shared at future events.
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Tickets available on Eventbrite here
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sunday 29 MARCH
SUNDAY CHESS 2pm - 5pm
Roaming Knights
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Belfast City Chess meet up. This is a free weekly social meet up for chess players. It is not a
chess club, or tournament. Under 16s must be accompanied by responsible adult.
Free event. Contact roamingknightsni@gmail.com for more info.
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The Weight of Carbon Dioxide and Chihuahuas ... with Peterson Toscano 2pm - 3pm
​Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics​
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What do Chihuahuas, chickens, and climate change have in common? Facts, future history, and lots to think about.
What do Chihuahuas, chickens, and climate change have in common? More than you’d think.
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Join international storyteller and comic provocateur Peterson Toscano for a lively, interactive event exploring our deep bonds with animals—and what those bonds reveal about life on a changing planet. Blending heartfelt tales, climate curiosities, and gentle absurdity, Peterson invites audience members of all ages to reflect on pets, the future, and our shared survival.
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Expect unexpected facts, future history, pet impressions, and opportunities to bark, brainstorm, and laugh together. Warning: audience members may leave with newfound hope and possibly a desire to adopt a chicken.
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Tickets available on Eventbrite here
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week commencing 30th MARCH
monday 30 March
SERC FREE ENGLISH CLASSES 10am - 5pm
SERC
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SERC is offering FREE English classes in Belfast for Asylum Seekers & Afghans!
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These classes will help you with citizenship, get qualifications, get a job and improve your communication skills.
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Free Event. Drop In.
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tuesday 31 March
THE GRAPEVINE 11am - 1pm
Age Friendly Belfast
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"Drop In" hub for older people.
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An opportunity to enjoy a chat, meet new people, become involved in events, and learn about new services.
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Free Event. Drop In.
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TAI CHI 1pm - 2pm
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Zen Chi Spirit Nature offers health and well-being exercises utilising Qigong, Tai Chi, and Karate-Do moves as meditation in motion.
Through these flowing and mindful practices, we promote longevity, flexibility, calmness, and the balance of spirit, mind, and body as one.
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Our approach encourages avoiding chaos and instead embracing peace and harmony with fellow Man and the universe.
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AiKi Spirit Love
ZenChi Spirit Nature
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Drop in!
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THURSday 2 April
TAI CHI 1pm - 2pm
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Zen Chi Spirit Nature offers health and well-being exercises utilising Qigong, Tai Chi, and Karate-Do moves as meditation in motion.
Through these flowing and mindful practices, we promote longevity, flexibility, calmness, and the balance of spirit, mind, and body as one.
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Our approach encourages avoiding chaos and instead embracing peace and harmony with fellow Man and the universe.
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AiKi Spirit Love
ZenChi Spirit Nature
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Drop in!
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FLEADH VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION DAY 3pm - 8pm
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This is a registration and information event for this August's Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. We will be open from 3pm-8pm and would encourage anybody who is interested in signing up or finding out more to come along and pop in.
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There will be a range of roles for volunteers to experience this exciting event.
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We hope to see you there.
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LATE NIGHT ART 6pm - 9pm​​​​
MayWe Events
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Visit 2 Royal Avenue after hours! Check out our latest exhibition "Unfolding" by Art is Collective and enjoy the peaceful ambience under the dome.
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Free Event. No booking required.
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FRIDAY & Saturday 3 & 4 APRIl
BELFAST ONE EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA 10am - 2pm
​Belfast One​
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Get ready for a fun-filled Easter Extravaganza in the heart of Belfast city centre!
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Belfast One is delighted to host a free, family-friendly Easter event at 2 Royal Avenue on Friday 3rd April and Saturday 4th April, packed with exciting activities for children and families to enjoy.
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The event will run from 10am – 2pm each day, with a range of drop-in activities designed to keep little ones entertained while learning, creating and celebrating Easter.
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What’s On
Families can enjoy a variety of activities throughout, including:
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Easter Egg Hunt – Follow the trail, complete fun challenges along the way and win prizes.
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Butterfly & Bee Garden – Take part in nature-themed crafts, add your own butterflies and bees to the garden and learn from local experts about pollinators and wildlife.
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Kids Disco with DJ Dee Johnson (Friday only) – A high-energy disco for little ones to dance and have fun.
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Mini Performances from Alice & the Mad Hatter (Saturday only) – Magical entertainment inspired by Wonderland.
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Bee Hive & Bug Hotel Educational Display – Discover the fascinating world of bees and insects.
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Meet the Easter Characters – Look out for the Easter Bunny Boy, Easter Bunny Girl and Easter Rabbit.
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Photo Opportunity with our Giant Easter Bunny – Capture the perfect Easter moment.
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Face Painting – Transform into your favourite Easter character.
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Balloon Modelling – Fun balloon creations for children.
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Easter Glitter Tattoos – Sparkly Easter-themed designs.
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Easter Colouring Station & Activity Sheets – Creative fun for younger visitors.
Bring the whole family along for a day filled with Easter characters, creative activities, performances and plenty of seasonal fun in the heart of Belfast city centre.
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saturday 4 APRIL
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BREAKING BARRIERS: HARD RAIN SOLOIST ENSEMBLE WITH UYO/UYJO, 3pm
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Hard Rain Soloist Ensemble and Brian Irvine bring together talented young musicians from Ulster Youth Orchestra and Ulster Youth Jazz Orchestra, for this genre-defying discovery of new music. This workshop and concert will showcase the music of local composers alongside improvisation and graphic scores.
Free entry - no booking required.
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sunday 5 APRIL
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