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.
2026 Opening Hours
2 Royal Avenue is open 10am-6pm Monday to Sunday.
Pop in to find some new additions to the space featuring...
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'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 Woodland Sensory Textile area
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!
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
Check out whats on below!
If you are interested in using 2 Royal Avenue for an event or workshop, please contact 2royalave@maywe.co.uk
EXHIBITIONS
the more the merrier
1st September to 30th september
Corrina askin
Incredibly sweet and funny family friendly large scale illustrated wall art.
Local artist Corrina Askin worked with children from Grow Community Garden and Reach Out community group. Children contributed ideas on how they would make a newcomer feel welcome. Ideas include getting a present of a hot water bottle, a
serving of toast or a double helping of strawberry ice cream.
Displayed alongside Askin’s delicate drawings which record the positive community response to the recent riots. A beautiful and poignant reminder of small everyday gestures and their value.
EVENTS
week commencing 28th september
tuesday 29 september
The Grapevine 11am - 1pm
Age Friendly Belfast
"Drop In" hub for older people.
An opportunity to enjoy a chat, meet new people, become involved in events, and learn about new services.
Free Event. Drop In.
Tai Chi 1pm - 2pm
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.
Our approach encourages avoiding chaos and instead embracing peace and harmony with fellow Man and the universe.
AiKi Spirit Love
ZenChi Spirit Nature
Drop in!
wednesday 30 september
Belfast Employment Academies 10am - 1pm
Belfast City Council
If you're unemployed and need support to get a job, drop in to 2 Royal Avenue today as part of Belfast Employment Academies. Employment academies offer a pathway to employment if you're not employed or want to work more hours. The academies provide tailored training and interview support for various sectors including:
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transport
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working with children
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beauty
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construction
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social care
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tech
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business services
At the roadshows, you can talk to us and our training providers about employment academies. We'll explain how to apply and what the training will involve. There will be information on current academies open for applications, or you can express an interest in academies that will open in the future.
Sos Lóin 12.30pm - 2pm
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 12.30 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 12.30 and 14.00.
This is a free event. For more information, please e-mail sosloinbealfeirste@gmail.com
thursday 1 october
Tai Chi 1pm - 2pm
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.
Our approach encourages avoiding chaos and instead embracing peace and harmony with fellow Man and the universe.
AiKi Spirit Love
ZenChi Spirit Nature
Drop in!
Late Night Art 6pm - 9pm
Visit 2 Royal Avenue after hours! Check out our latest exhibition ‘The More The Merrier’ by Corrina Askin alongside an artist and designer exhibition by Mya Toland.
Free Event. No booking required.
saturday 3 october
Book Launch Celebration 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Join local author and writer Lorna Jennings is partnering with Holly Coulter Speech and Drama kids for an afternoon of fun and entertainment for all the family.
The author will be narrating excerpts from her two books “Breakfast in Heaven” and “The Yankee at Benbradagh” along with the kids performing songs, poetry recitals (some written by the writer herself) and some familiar melodies. There will also be dancing, and, you may even be privy to an artistic presentation by two leading characters from one of the authors books.
This exciting event will take place conveniently beside our in-house café Yallaa, so grab a coffee then sit back, relax and enjoy.
Sunday 4 october
Sunday Chess 2pm - 5pm
Roaming Knights
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.
week commencing 5th October
Tuesday 6th october
The Grapevine 11am - 1pm
Age Friendly Belfast
"Drop In" hub for older people.
An opportunity to enjoy a chat, meet new people, become involved in events, and learn about new services.
Free Event. Drop In.
Tai Chi 1pm - 2pm
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.
Our approach encourages avoiding chaos and instead embracing peace and harmony with fellow Man and the universe.
AiKi Spirit Love
ZenChi Spirit Nature
Drop in!
Age Friendly 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.
Thursday 8th October
Tai Chi 1pm - 2pm
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.
Our approach encourages avoiding chaos and instead embracing peace and harmony with fellow Man and the universe.
AiKi Spirit Love
ZenChi Spirit Nature
Drop in!
Sunday 11th October
week commencing 12th October
Sports Stacking Tournament 10.30am
The WSSA 2026 Belfast Autumn Open comes to 2 Royal Avenue!
Watch the action as competitors take part in fierce competition.
Competitors can register here to take part
Tuesday 13th october
The Grapevine 11am - 1pm
Age Friendly Belfast
"Drop In" hub for older people.
An opportunity to enjoy a chat, meet new people, become involved in events, and learn about new services.
Free Event. Drop In.
Tai Chi 1pm - 2pm
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.
Our approach encourages avoiding chaos and instead embracing peace and harmony with fellow Man and the universe.
AiKi Spirit Love
ZenChi Spirit Nature
Drop in!
wednesday 14th october
Kickstart Your Career 10am - 2pm
Stepping Stones NI
Need support with your CV or interview skills? Stepping Stones NI is here to help.
Offering practical CV support and interview preparation to help you feel more confident and ready for your next opportunity.
Not currently working?
Or linked in with a Job Coach?
Then book your place today!
Registration is available here
Or call in anytime between 10am – 2pm to speak with one of their Employment Officers.
Sos Lóin 12.30pm - 2pm
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 12.30 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 12.30 and 14.00.
This is a free event. For more information, please e-mail sosloinbealfeirste@gmail.com
thursday 15th october
Tai Chi 1pm - 2pm
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.
Our approach encourages avoiding chaos and instead embracing peace and harmony with fellow Man and the universe.
AiKi Spirit Love
ZenChi Spirit Nature
Drop in!
