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.

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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.

A cosy hotel room featuring a neatly made bed with a colourful patterned blanket, mustard-yellow curtains, a small dining area, and modern décor.

Where to Stay?

The Theatre neighbours top-tier hotels, including room2, Belfast’s first low-carbon Hometel, featuring 175 rooms, four event spaces, Winnie’s Cafe & Bar, a charming tearoom, and a welcoming lobby.

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Group of people on stage taking a theatre auditorium tour; they stand on stage around a smiling tour guide, in the background red velvet theatre seating can be seen.

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.

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Belfast's botanical gardens can be seen, in the foreground are multiple colourful flowers and in the background is a large ornate greenhouse building. The sky is blue with some white clouds.

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.

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