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Events happening soon

• Northern Threads — An exhibition at Titanic Belfast celebrating contemporary fashion and textile design from Northern Ireland's most exciting creative talents. 4 Aug, The Limelight 2.
• Belfast Pride Festival — The city's largest LGBTQIA+ festival returns for its 35th anniversary, featuring a parade and various community events.
• Belfast Pride Festival — The city's largest LGBTQIA+ festival returns for its 35th anniversary, featuring a wide range of inclusive cultural and community events throughout the city.
• The Blind Fiddler — A compelling drama/comedy set in a traditional Irish music pub, exploring themes of family, memory, and cultural identity. 13 Dec, The Limelight 2.
• Ragin' Ramen — A highly recommended ramen spot in Belfast that has earned praise for its atmosphere and food. It is considered one of the coolest dining destinations in the city.
• ForM Sculpture Exhibition — Explore contemporary sculptures and artworks set within the beautiful, non-traditional surroundings of the Walled Garden at Bangor Castle.
• Chitty Chitty Bang Bang — The Grand Opera House presents a summer youth production of this classic musical, perfect for family theatre outings.
• Belfast Photo Festival — This major public exhibition and festival explores the theme of 'Horizons' through participatory installations and photography across various city venues.
• Michael McGoldrick Big Band — Internationally acclaimed virtuoso Michael McGoldrick opens the Belfast TradFest headline concert series with a bold, ambitious musical project. 15 Oct, Oh Yeah music Centre.
• EastSide Arts Festival — A 10-day festival returning to Belfast with a diverse programme of music, comedy, theatre, visual arts, and family-friendly events.
• OX Belfast — A Michelin-starred restaurant offering creative modern British cuisine in a minimalist, waterside setting with views of the River Lagan.
• Studio Miscellany — An exhibition by Diarmuid Delargy showcasing intricate printmaking and visual art at the ArtisAnn Gallery.
• Belfast City Centre Craft Market — A curated craft market arriving in the city centre to celebrate local food, independent businesses, and Northern Ireland's creative talent during the Fleadh Cheoil.
• Celtic Heart — A powerful stage production at Waterfront Hall Studio blending spoken word, live traditional music, and Irish dance to tell a Belfast story.
• Edo — A Michelin-recognised restaurant offering intimate, grown-up dining with wood-fired dishes and exceptional local produce. 19 Dec, Empire Music Hall.
• Michael McGoldrick Big Band — Internationally acclaimed virtuoso Michael McGoldrick opens the Belfast TradFest headline concert series with a bold and ambitious performance at Mandela Hall. 15 Oct, Oh Yeah music Centre.
• The Muddlers Club — A swanky, Michelin-starred spot in the Cathedral Quarter offering honest, hearty, and creative dishes in a post-industrial setting.

Worth Watching

What to watch this week

• The Death of Robin Hood — Grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder, Robin Hood finds himself gravely injured after a battle he thought would be his last. In the hands of a mysterious woman, he is offered a chance at salvation. 10/10, 123 min.
• Chickenhare and the Secret of the Groundhog — Chickenhare embarks on an epic quest, a mysterious groundhog with the power to reverse time and save his species. His adventure takes a dangerous turn when his group discover they are not the only ones searching for this ancient power. 7.4/10, 88 min.
• Moana — Disney's live-action reimagining of the 2016 animated hit brings the story of the wayfinder to life with Dwayne Johnson returning as Maui. It is a highly anticipated family film for the summer season. 7.001/10, 100 min.
• The Odyssey — Odysseus, the legendary King of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War. Throughout his voyage, he is forced to confront the whims of gods, mythological monsters, and trials that stretch both his cunning and his humanity to the breaking point. 5.75/10, 172 min.
• Bitter Christmas — In 2025 Spain, a celebrated film director struggles to write the screenplay for an autofictional film set in 2004 Spain about an unsuccessful movie director turned director of commercials who suffers a panic attack that forces her to take a break by visiting the Canary Islands, where she begins work on a new film. 6.5/10, 112 min.
• Aarya — Aarya is a happy-go-lucky young man who goes to college. When he falls in love with Geetha at first sight, he proposes to her - in front of her boyfriend Ajay, who recently also proposed to her. She bluntly refuses, but ... 6.5/10, 151 min.
• Colony — Professor Se-jeong is thrust into a bloody nightmare when a rapidly mutating virus is released during a biotech conference causing authorities to seal the facility. Trapped inside with no escape, Se-jeong along with a small group of survivors must fight to stay alive while the infected undergo horrific transformations. 6.966/10, 123 min.
• Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion — SEELE orders an all-out attack on NERV, aiming to destroy the Evas before Gendo can advance his own plans for the Human Instrumentality Project. Shinji is pushed to the limits of his sanity as he is forced to decide the fate of humanity. 8.3/10, 87 min.
• One Night Only — Two love-starved strangers crash into each other on the one night of the year when single people are allowed to have sex. 6/10, 90 min.
• Ice Cream Man — An idyllic summer town descends into madness when an ice cream man serves kids sweet delights with horrifying results. 5.452/10, 84 min.
• David — From the songs of his mother’s heart to the whispers of a faithful God, David’s story begins in quiet devotion. When the giant Goliath rises to terrorize a nation, a young shepherd armed with only a sling, a few stones, and unshakable faith steps forward. Pursued by power and driven by purpose, his journey tests the limits of loyalty, love, and courage—culminating in a battle not just for a crown, but for the soul of a kingdom. 8/10, 109 min.
• The Pout-Pout Fish — Living on a rundown shipwreck, Mr. Fish one day discovers a hyperactive young sea dragon Pip – who had mistaken his home for a junkyard – pilfering his belongings. The heated argument that ensues leaves both their houses in ruin. But there is hope! Embarking on a seemingly impossible quest in search of the mythical 'Shimmer' to grant them a wish, there’s only one problem: someone else is on the hunt... 5.5/10, 91 min.
• Pressure — In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg face an impossible choice—launch the largest and most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether. 5.595/10, 91 min.
• Leviticus — Two teenage boys must escape a violent entity that takes the form of the person they desire most — each other. 5/10, 1 min.
• Taxi Driver — Martin Scorsese's iconic masterpiece returns to cinemas for its 50th anniversary. It remains a powerful and essential exploration of urban isolation and psychological crisis. 8.124/10, 114 min.
• Evil Dead Burn — This latest entry in the horror franchise is a grim, nihilistic take on the series that abandons the humor of previous installments. Critics find it to be a grueling and unpleasant experience that lacks the creative spark of its predecessors. 7.043/10, 110 min.
• Enola Holmes 3 — The third installment of the Enola Holmes series sees the young detective stepping out of her brother Sherlock's shadow to tackle systemic inequality and a new mystery involving the British crown. Now streaming on Netflix, the film highlights Enola's unique approach to detective work driven by empathy and social awareness. 7.152/10, 109 min.
• The Girls — A significant 1978 coming-of-age drama by Sumitra Peries that is returning to screens in a new restoration. It serves as a key entry point into the under-recognised cinema of Sri Lanka. 6.537/10, 115 min.
• Evil Dead Burn — The latest installment in the iconic horror franchise, directed by Sébastien Vaniček. It blends family dysfunction with intense supernatural horror in a secluded setting. 7.043/10, 110 min.
• The Last One for the Road — This Italian road movie by director Francesco Sossai offers a textured, leisurely look at daily life and desolate landscapes. It is noted for its Beckettian tone and avoidance of grand cinematic epiphanies. 7.5/10, 98 min.
• The Invite — As Olivia Wilde’s latest film hits cinemas, this feature explores the enduring appeal of the dinner-party movie genre. It highlights the tension and drama inherent in films that focus on heated rivalries and toxic revelations. 8/10, 107 min.
• Desperate Living — This dark comedy by John Waters is being released in 4K by the Criterion Collection. It is noted for its gritty, transgressive style and remains a significant piece of Waters' filmography. 6.4/10, 91 min.
• Scary Movie — Twenty-six years after outrunning a suspiciously familiar masked killer, the Core Four are back in the killer's crosshairs and no horror movie IP is safe. 5.818/10, 96 min.
• Supergirl — When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice. 5.6/10, 108 min.
• Masters of the Universe — After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam back to Eternia, where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor. To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela and Duncan/Man-At-Arms, and embrace his true destiny as He-Man — the most powerful man in the universe. 141 min.
• The Furious — After a criminal network kidnaps Wang Wei's daughter and the corrupt police refuse to assist him, Wei sets out on his own to locate her. Navin, a tenacious journalist whose wife has mysteriously vanished, is his only ally. In this explosive martial arts showdown, the unlikely duo fights the kidnappers ruthlessly driven by a furious vengeance. 113 min.
• Toy Story 5 — When Bonnie receives a Lilypad tablet as a gift and becomes obsessed, Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs become exponentially harder when they have to go head to head with the all-new threat to playtime. 7/10, 102 min.
• Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway — When a string of deadly highway incidents begin, Conan Edogawa's investigations point towards an orchestrated plot rather than mere accidents. As he uncovers a conspiracy involving hidden identities and advanced technology, the case escalates into a high-speed race against time to stop a calculating mastermind before more lives are lost. 8.6/10, 109 min.
• Big Trouble in Little China — Initially a box office bomb, this John Carpenter film has evolved into a beloved cult classic. It is praised for its subversion of genre tropes and its unique blend of martial arts, comedy, and fantasy. 7.213/10, 100 min.
• Peddi — In 1980s rural Andhra Pradesh, a spirited villager unites his community through sports to defend their pride against a powerful rivals. 8/10, 192 min.
• Mollywood Times — Vineeth Madhavan tries hard to become Malayalam cinema's greatest horror filmmaker, but will the toxic industry affect his dream? 6.1/10, 167 min.
• My Father's Island — A Norwegian survival drama directed by Vladimir de Fontenay, adapted from David Vann's semi-autobiographical stories. It offers a poignant and intense cinematic experience. 4.5/10, 115 min.
• The Odyssey — Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated, star-studded epic adaptation of Homer's foundational saga. Featuring an ensemble cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Zendaya, it is widely considered the must-see cinematic event of the summer. 5.75/10, 172 min.