Visiting Belfast

New here? Make the most of your time in Belfast by exploring all this fantastic city has to offer before joining us for a show.

A woman with a drink looks out from a modern building towards an historic clock tower

Welcome to Belfast!

Belfast is a beautiful city with a fascinating and colourful history.

The Grand Opera House is proud to be one of Belfast's most recognisable landmarks but there's more to discover just a short distance from the venue. From food and drinks, to botanical gardens and museums, you'll never be bored on a day out in Belfast.

Things to See & Do

Here are just some of the things we think make up a great trip to Belfast.

Hotel room

Where to Stay?

Enjoy a luxurious, five star, stay at the Fitzwilliam Hotel, located next door to the Theatre. Awarded Five Stars by the AA, The Fitzwilliam Hotel is a super-elegant masterpiece in the heart of the city centre.

Group of people on stage taking a theatre auditorium tour

Take a Tour

Soak up the history of this fascinating city, start with a Grand Opera House Theatre tour and then sample one of Belfast's many historical walking tours which take place along Great Victoria Street.

Botanical gardens

Wander through the Gardens

Belfast's botanical gardens are just a short distance from the Theatre. Established in 1828 by the Belfast Botanic and Horticultural Society, the gardens are home to the Palm House and the Tropical Ravine.