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.
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2026 Opening Hours
2 Royal Avenue is open 10am-6pm Monday to Sunday.
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Pop in to find some new additions to the space featuring...
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A New Installation '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 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!
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​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
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Check out whats on below!
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If you are interested in using 2 Royal Avenue for an event or workshop, please contact 2royalave@maywe.co.uk​
EXHIBITIONS
Unfolding
1st April to 8th april
art is collective
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A group exhibition of Art is Collective Artists showing how each individuals practice is unfolding.
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Art is Collective is a group of artists with learning difficulties and mental health issues that meet weekly in 2 Royal Avenue. They emerged out of a Right to create exhibition at Pssquared which asked who has the right to create which developed into Maker mall, a pilot assisted studio in Castlecourt.. While some people need extra assistance to develop their creativity this is not always available on a consistent basis.
The group have gone from strength to strength, exhibiting in Ulster University, Belfast School of Art, 2 Royal Avenue and have duo exhibitions in University of ATypical.
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​​​​Free Event. Drop In.
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Open 10am-6pm
EVENTS
week commencing 6th April
tuesday 7 april
TAI CHI 1pm - 2pm
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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.
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Our approach encourages avoiding chaos and instead embracing peace and harmony with fellow Man and the universe.
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AiKi Spirit Love
ZenChi Spirit Nature
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LEGO STORYTHON 2pm - 3.30pm
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​​The countdown is on!
Dozens of individuals and teams have pledged to take part in the Belfast Marathon this year in support of Cedar's 85th anniversary fundraising efforts.
As part of the lead up to the big day Melissa @healingartsni is hosting a 'Lego Storython' on Tues 7th April at 2-3:30pm!! Come join us at 2 Royal Avenue for a fun interactive workshop as well supporting a worthy cause
Over 50+ runners have now signed up to run the Belfast City Marathon Relay for Cedar on the 3rd May 2026.
Each Relay Team is aiming to raise a minimum of £850 for Cedar's 85th Anniversary Appeal. To date, we have ten Relay Teams entered and we have two individuals who are running the entire marathon to help raise both money and the profile of Cedar in this our 85th Year.
If you are interested in joining our fundraising efforts, please email m.nugent@cedar-foundation.org for registering your attendance ( Suitable for kids aged 6+, under 6, need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian) and all donations welcome on the day. Thankyou!!​
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WEdnesday 8 APRIL
SOS LÓIN 12pm - 2pm
Sos Lóin, Béal Feirste
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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
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THURSday 9 APRIL
TAI CHI 1pm - 2pm
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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.
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Our approach encourages avoiding chaos and instead embracing peace and harmony with fellow Man and the universe.
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AiKi Spirit Love
ZenChi Spirit Nature
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Drop in!
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saturday 11 APRIL
FLEADH VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION DAY 11am - 5pm
​​This is a registration and information event for this August's Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. We will be open from 11am-5pm and would encourage anybody who is interested in signing up or finding out more to come along and pop in.
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​There will be a range of roles for volunteers to experience this exciting event.
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​We hope to see you there.
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sunday 12 ApRil
SUNDAY CHESS 2pm - 5pm
Roaming Knights
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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.
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week commencing 13th April
Monday 13 APRIL
SERC FREE ENGLISH CLASSES 10am - 5pm
SERC
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SERC is offering FREE English classes in Belfast for Asylum Seekers & Afghans!
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These classes will help you with citizenship, get qualifications, get a job and improve your communication skills.
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Free Event. Drop In.
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tuesday 14 april
THE GRAPEVINE 11am - 1pm
Age Friendly Belfast
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"Drop In" hub for older people.
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An opportunity to enjoy a chat, meet new people, become involved in events, and learn about new services.
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Free Event. Drop In.
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TAI CHI 1pm - 2pm
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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.
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Our approach encourages avoiding chaos and instead embracing peace and harmony with fellow Man and the universe.
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AiKi Spirit Love
ZenChi Spirit Nature
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Drop in!
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THURSday 16 APRIL
TAI CHI 1pm - 2pm
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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.
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Our approach encourages avoiding chaos and instead embracing peace and harmony with fellow Man and the universe.
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AiKi Spirit Love
ZenChi Spirit Nature
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Drop in!
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sunday 19 ApRil
SUNDAY CHESS 2pm - 5pm
Roaming Knights
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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.
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Drop in!
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TRAD SEISIÚN 2pm - 4pm
Glengormley School of Traditional Music​
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​​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.
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​​Participation is open to all young traditional musicians from the Greater Belfast area.
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Free event. Drop in.
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