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.
​
2025 Opening Hours
2 Royal Avenue is open 10am-6pm Monday to Sunday.
​
Pop in to find some new additions to the space featuring...
-
A New Installation 'Landscape with Columns and Figures' curated and commissioned by Belfast City Council with MMAS Architects and OGU Architects
-
Our Kids Cosy area
-
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.
-
A Homework Station
-
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!
​
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
21 april - 16 MAy
OUTSIDE-IN & INSIDE-OUT
INTBAU
​​​​​
INTBAU Ireland will be hosting an architecture exhibition in Belfast city centre reflecting the recent worldwide resurgence of beauty in built environments.
OUTSIDE-IN & INSIDE-OUT will showcase some fantastic designs for new buildings created by two very talented students of architecture, both with connections to Belfast.
Where: 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast's go to cultural hub
When: Monday 21st April - Friday 16th May 2025
Come and visit and enjoy the beauty!
​
Sponsored by Place Lab
week commencing 28th april
tuesDay 29 april
GRAPEVINE 11am-1pm
Age Friendly Belfast
​
The Grapevine is a drop-in hub for older people.
Come along, get a coffee, and catch up with the latest news and activities for older people in the city. Open 11am-1pm every Tuesday in 2 Royal Avenue.
​
Free Event, no booking required just drop in.
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 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.
wednesDay 30 april
BANK OF IDEAS - INFO & IDEA GENERATING SESSION 2pm-4pm
Creative Belfast 2025
​
Information and idea generating session for the Bank of Ideas, a fund for creative community projects decided by public vote!
Free Event, book here
thursDay 1 may
SPELL TO COMMUNICATE INFORMATION SESSION 3pm-5pm
I-ASC
​
It is estimated that there are over 30 million individuals worldwide who are unable to communicate effectively using speech. Spelling to Communicate (S2C) is a method that teaches people who are nonspeaking, minimally speaking, or unreliably speaking how to accurately spell their thoughts and ideas on a letterboard.
Join the founder of S2C, Elizabeth Vosseller, along with Certified S2C Practitioner, Anna Lechleiter, to learn more about how S2C can help
nonspeaking children and adults. These talks are suitable for parents, caregivers, educators, therapists, and other allied professionals who work with individuals with autism, Down Syndrome, and genetic syndromes with motor-sensory and communication challenges.
Free Event. No booking required.
LATE NIGHT ART 6pm-9pm
2 Royal Avenue
​
Visit 2 Royal Avenue after hours! Check out our latest exhibition ‘OUTSIDE-IN & INSIDE-OUT’ by INTBAU Ireland and enjoy the peaceful ambience under the dome.
Free Event. No booking required.
saturDay 3 may
FESTIVAL OF FOOLS TAKEOVER 11am-5pm
Festival of Fools
​
Mr Barbra Time: 11:30 – 12:00
The Bemusement Games*: 12:00 – 17:30
Circusful Corner*: 12:00 – 17:30
Stupidly Dangerous: 12:15 – 13:00
Funny Business*: 13:30 – 14:15
Step Right Up: 14:15 – 14:55
Missy Impossible: 16:00 – 16:45
​
End the day at our Big Finish Show outside 2 Royal Avenue — 17:00
​​​
To see the full Festival of Fools programme click here​
*These events are indoors.
​
Free Event. No booking required.
sunDay 4 may
FESTIVAL OF FOOLS TAKEOVER 12pm-3pm
Festival of Fools
​
The Bemusement Games*: 12:00 – 17:30
Circusful Corner*: 12:00 – 17:30
We Are The Champions: 14:00 - 14:35
​
To see the full Festival of Fools programme click here
​​
*These events are indoors.
Free Event. No booking required.
week commencing 5th may
monDay 5 may
FESTIVAL OF FOOLS TAKEOVER 12pm-4pm
Festival of Fools
​
The Bemusement Games*: 12:00 – 16:30
Circusful Corner*: 12:00 – 16:30
Step Right Up*: 13:15 – 13:55
Fresh Fools Cabaret*: 14:30 – 15:45
​
To see the full Festival of Fools programme click here
​​​
*These events are indoors.
​
Free Event. No booking required.
tuesDay 6 may
GRAPEVINE 11am-1pm
Age Friendly Belfast
​
The Grapevine is a drop-in hub for older people.
​
Come along, get a coffee, and catch up with the latest news and activities for older people in the city. Open 11am-1pm every Tuesday in 2 Royal Avenue.
​
This week Ignite IT will be on site to assist with any technology-related questions!
​
Free Event, no booking required just drop in.
wednesDay 7 may
MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH DAY 10.30am-1.30pm
Belfast Health & Social Care Trust
​
More information to follow.
​
Free Event, no booking required.
SOS LÓIN 12pm-2pm
Sos Loin, Béal Feirste
​
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
​
Free Event, drop in.
ESOL CLASS 1pm-3pm
Yallaa CIC
​
Join our fun and friendly sessions designed for beginners who want to build confidence and gain a clear understanding of basic English skills.
We cover: Grammar, Speaking, Writing and Reading.
Open to everyone aged 18 and above.
Free class, booking required. Email coordinator.yallaa@gmail.com to book a space.
friDay 9 may
BANK OF IDEAS: THE SOCIAL BRANCH 2pm-5pm
Belfast City Council
​
Come along to The Bank of Ideas - Social Branch session at 2 Royal Avenue for everyone who loves to chat and hear ideas!
You can: hear other people’s ideas, swap suggestions, practice talking about your idea for voting day, potentially find a collaboration, chat through your ideas, make an ask for your idea or leave an offer for someone else's and ask Niamh or Niamh any questions!
The scheme is open for you to send in your idea from Wednesday 26th March until Wednesday 14th May at 5pm.
For all the info click this link
And if you have any questions get in touch with culture@belfastcity.gov.uk
Free Event. Booking required, book via this link
saturDay 10 may
ART MARKET 11am-3pm
NI Mental Health Arts Festival | Queer Belfast
​
Queer Belfast and the NI Mental Health Arts festival present a queer art market and poster making workshop with artist Jonah Williams (@ihavenohandsandImustdraw).
Free Event. Drop in.
sunDay 11 may
COSPLAY CRAFT MEET UP 2pm-5pm
NI Cosplay Community
​
Join NI Cosplay Community for an afternoon of cosplay crafting, socialising and chilling, including a talk at 4pm about Cosplay and Mental Health in 2025.​​
​
All ages welcome. Under 16s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
​
Free Event. Drop in.
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.
​
Free Event. Drop in.
week commencing 12th may
tuesDay 13 may
GRAPEVINE 11am-1pm
Age Friendly Belfast
​
The Grapevine is a drop-in hub for older people.
​
Come along, get a coffee, and catch up with the latest news and activities for older people in the city. Open 11am-1pm every Tuesday in 2 Royal Avenue.
​​​
Free Event, no booking required just drop in.
HEARING AID SUPPORT 2pm-4pm
RNID
​
Visit RNID's free drop-in service – no appointment needed.​ You can get help with:
· Information on hearing loss and tinnitus​
· How to do a hearing check​
· How to access support and services in your area.​
​​​
Free Event, no booking required just drop in.
wednesDay 14 may
ESOL CLASS 1pm-3pm
Yallaa CIC
​
Join our fun and friendly sessions designed for beginners who want to build confidence and gain a clear understanding of basic English skills.
We cover: Grammar, Speaking, Writing and Reading.
Open to everyone aged 18 and above.
Free class, booking required. Email coordinator.yallaa@gmail.com to book a space.
REVERBERATION PERFORMANCE 1.30pm
NI Mental Health Arts Festival | Enthusiasts Choir
​
Taking the 80th anniversary of World War 2 as its inspiration, Reverberation is a performance of songs, stories and poetry that explores the theme of conflict both internal and external.
The performance features musician/choir leader Una McCann musician/songwriter Matt McGinn, bass player Nick Scott and drummer Chip Bailey hosted by The Enthusiasts Choir.
​
Free Event, no booking required.
MIND THE LINE 2.30pm
NI Mental Health Arts Festival | Damien Coyle
​
Children aged 8 to 80 years are welcome to join artist Damien Coyle in producing a community painting. Create a menagerie and learn a little bit about artists from Monet to Picasso.
You will make your own Jackson Pollock and be prepared to have fun and get messy so wear old clothes or bring an apron.
Free Event, booking is recommended, tickets available from www.nimhaf.org​
thursDay 15 may
DROP IN LAW CLINIC 11am-2pm
Ulster University Law Clinic
​
Ulster University Law Clinic is offering a free legal advice drop in clinic in 2 Royal Avenue.
Areas of Law covered include:
Employment Law, Family Law and Social Security Law.
Free Event. No booking required, drop in.
friDay 16 may
BELFAST MET GRAPHIC DESIGN SHOWCASE Time TBC
Belfast Met
​
More information to follow.
Free Event. Drop in.
saturDay 17 may
BELFAST BRANCH TALK 11am-3pm
North of Ireland Family History Society
More information to follow.
Free Event. Drop in.
sunDay 18 may
HULA HOOPING AND BRUNCH 10am-12pm
Fi Flo Hoops
​
Come join us for a fun-filled morning of hula hooping and delicious brunch at 2 Royal Ave. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, this event is perfect for anyone looking to have a good time and enjoy some great food. Grab your friends for a morning of laughter, delicious brunch, and of course, hula hooping!
Hula hoops are provided, please bring water , wear trainers and clothes you can move in, this event is 18+ and open to all genders!
And afterwards get stuck into a beautiful brunch provided by Yallaa Cafe which will include a selction of fresh pasteries, granola bowl with yoghurt and fruit compote, fruit juice and tea/coffee.
​
Tickets £25.08-£27.80 - click here to book
TRAD SEISIÚN 2pm-4pm
Glengormley School of Traditional Music
Enjoy the music of young traditional musicians from the Greater Belfast Area, led by experiences adult traditional musicians/tutors from the Glengormley School of Traditional Music.
​
​Participation is open to all young traditional musicians from the Greater Belfast area.
Free event. Drop in.
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.
​
Free Event. Drop in.
