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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2025 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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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
20 May - 8 June
Confluence of Minds: Diverse Artistic Journey
Art is Collective
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Art is collective is a multi ability group of artist that meet in 2 Royal Avenue every Thursday 10-2pm to support each other on their artistic journeys. It emerged out of Ngaire Jackson and Bronagh Lawson observing that some artists with disabilities or mental health issues needed more of a studio environment to develop their work. During lockdown they ran Right to create from PSsquared an exhibition and series of events to highlight this need.
In 2023 an assisted studio pilot supported by Belfast City Council ran in Castlecourt, we have exhibited in Ulster University gallery, Belfast school of art and have spent the summer in their fine art studios and inspired a member to visa the Louvre in Paris.We find the safe social environment of 2 Royal ideal for our weekly art meetings and our artists have grown creativity as a result and are starting to get solo exhibition opportunities.
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Artists include:
Emmanuel Cunningham, Tommy Dunlop, Christopher Simpson, Sarah McConnell, Jeffery Roberts, Justine, Fra, Maura Corr
Invited artists Peter Mutchler, Wioletta Katajczak, Lucy Turner.
Volunteer artists Ngaire Jackson, Bronagh Lawson, Aliastair MacLennahan, Coby Moore
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Open for Late Night Art on Thursday 5th June 6pm-9pm.
Instagram: Artiscollective9
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5 june - 15 June
Unboxing Emotions
Women's Aid
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Artwork created as part of a series of arts and health workshops in conjunction with Women's Aid and funded by Belfast City Council.
Each box shares a personal story of healing, identity and strength - inviting the wider community to listen, reflect and stand in solidarity.
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Open for Late Night Art on Thursday 5th June 6pm-9pm.
Free Entry.
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week commencing 9th june
tuesDay 10 june
GRAPEVINE 11am-1pm
Age Friendly Belfast
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The Grapevine is a drop-in hub for older people.
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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.
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Free Event, no booking required just drop in.
HEARING AID SUPPORT 2pm-4pm
RNID
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Visit RNID's free drop-in service – no appointment needed.​ You can get help with:
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Information on hearing loss and tinnitus​
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How to do a hearing check​
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How to access support and services in your area.​
Free Event, no booking required just drop in.
wednesDay 11 june
ESOL CLASS 1pm-3pm
Yallaa CIC
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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 13 june
GET TO KNOW US! 12pm-3pm
Help Musicians & Music Minds Matter
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Come along and get to know more about Help Musicians and Music Minds Matter.
Including a performance and Q&A from supported artist Brigid O’Neill
There will be information on support we offer, how to get involved, and info on our plans for World Music Day 2025
Includes a Charity raffle and goodie bags for first 10 attendees!
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Entry is free but there is a suggested donation at the door
saturDay 14 june
STRING QUARTET CONCERT 3pm-4pm
Rove Ensemble
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Join us in 2 Royal Avenue for a String Quartet performance by Rove Ensemble!
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Suitable for all ages.
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Free Event - drop in
sunDay 15 june
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.
Free event. Drop in.
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.​
week commencing 16th june
tuesDay 17 june
GRAPEVINE 11am-1pm
Age Friendly Belfast
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The Grapevine is a drop-in hub for older people.
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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.
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Free Event, no booking required just drop in.
wednesDay 18 june
JOBS AND WELLBEING FAIR 10am-1pm
Gems NI
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More information to follow.
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Free Event, no booking required just drop in.
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
ESOL CLASS 1pm-3pm
Yallaa CIC
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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.
THURSDay 19 june
ULSTER LAW CLINIC DROP IN SESSIONS 11am-2pm
Ulster University Law Clinic
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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 20 june
CULTURE NIGHT BELFAST FORUM 11am-1pm
Maywe Events & Daisy Chain
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MayWe Events along with Daisy Chain Inc have been appointed to deliver this year’s Culture Night Belfast.
The new Culture Night will move away from street-based activity and concentrate on venue-based events spread out across the city, curated specifically to be fully inclusive and accessible to all.
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Come along to this forum and hear the latest updates about this years event.
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If you can't make it, don't worry, there will be more meet ups and info sessions - this is just the start.
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Everyone welcome. No booking required – just drop in. Refreshments available.
sunDay 22 june
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.​
