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Our popular Irish language classes are back! Led by experienced instructor Catherine Calumarte, this 10-week course is tailored for beginners. Mark your calendars for every Thursday, starting on 31 August and running until 2 November, from 5.45 pm to 6.45 pm.
After popular demand, Dr Federica Ferrieri is coming back to The Linen Hall with a 10-week course for absolute beginners! This grammar-free class will introduce you into the Italian language in a fun and interactive way.
After popular demand, Dr Federica Ferrieri is coming back to The Linen Hall with a 10-week course for false beginners! This fun and interactive class is suitable for you if you have previously attended Holiday Italian for Beginners at The Linen Hall, or you have some knowledge of Italian - even if you feel a bit rusty!
After popular demand, Dr Federica Ferrieri is coming back to The Linen Hall with a 10-week course for false beginners! This fun and interactive class is suitable for you if you have previously attended Holiday Italian for Beginners at The Linen Hall, or you have some knowledge of Italian - even if you feel a bit rusty!
Discover some of Belfast’s Blue Plaques on this city centre walking tour. Placed by Ulster History Circle, each plaque marks the home or workplace of a famous historic person in The Linen Hall area.
During the 1800s Belfast and its surrounding towns exploded with industry. One of the most significant industries of that time was the linen industry. Discover the history of Belfast’s linen trade on this city-centre walking tour. Many buildings in The Linen Hall area reflect the city’s past as a global industrial hub of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Linen Hall is an invaluable source of theatrical material from Northern Ireland. To mark the fortieth anniversary of Charabanc’s landmark production, Lay Up Your Ends, we will host an exhibit of holdings from our Theatre and Performing Arts Archive, including items relating to Charabanc and other theatre companies and theatres, including The Lyric and Kabosh, as well as items from theatre-makers and playwrights, such as Christina Reid, Jo Egan and Carol Moore
Close to Home is the exceptional debut novel from Michael Magee. It has attracted stellar reviews from writers and critics for its intimate and powerful account of class and masculinity set in Michael’s hometown of Belfast. Join the critically acclaimed author in conversation with Dr Eamonn Hughes, Senior Lecturer in the School of English (QUB).
Discover some of Belfast’s Blue Plaques on this city centre walking tour. Placed by Ulster History Circle, each plaque marks the home or workplace of a famous historic person in The Linen Hall area.
During the 1800s Belfast and its surrounding towns exploded with industry. One of the most significant industries of that time was the linen industry. Discover the history of Belfast’s linen trade on this city-centre walking tour. Many buildings in The Linen Hall area reflect the city’s past as a global industrial hub of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Celebrating the launch of her captivating memoir, My Story, Mary Peters invites you into her extraordinary journey. From her triumphant gold medal win in the pentathlon at the 1972 Munich Olympics to her enduring dedication as a beloved figure in Northern Ireland's sports community, Mary's story is one of inspiration and resilience.
Join us for a special poetry reading and event to launch The Golden Shovel curation of Poetry Jukebox, which is installed at Belfast City Hall. Presented by poets Nandi Jola and Raquel McKee, the poems in this curation pay homage to black writers. This event is presented in partnership with Quotidian – Word on the Street and is part of the Belfast International Arts Festival.
Booking is essential for all events including free events. All event tickets are non-refundable. Please view our Customer Service Policy.
The Linen Hall (Belfast Library And Society For Promoting Knowledge) is registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC 104 564.
