Belfast International Arts Festival

Belfast International Arts Festival, formerly known as Belfast Festival at Queen's, claims to be the city's longest running international arts event.

Originally established in 1962, it was hosted by Queen's University until 2015, after which a new independent organisation (a company limited by guarantee and registered as a charity) was formed. The event covers theatre, dance, classical and roots music, visual, film and digital arts and literature accompanied by outreach and education events. It takes place every October in venues and locations across Belfast. The most recent event took place between 16 October and 26 November 2024.