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BELFAST’S FESTIVAL OF IDEAS AND POLITICS

Stay tuned for Belfast’s next Imagine! festival: 23-29 March 2026.
Early release events on sale now!

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IMAGINE! BETTER

The Imagine! festival takes place in Belfast every March and presents a unique way of imagining the future of this great city — and the wider world. We present high-quality showcases for the discussion of contemporary political and societal issues including new ideas on politics, culture and activism from some of the world’s leading contemporary thinkers. But it’s not all brain-melting policy discussions: there’s something for everyone in the form of exhibitions, humour, family events, music, theatre, tours, workshops and film and whatever else we can find to fire your imagination.

Outside of the main festival every March we also organise special events throughout the year — so keep checking back, or better still, join our mailing list!

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great events from previous Imagine! festivals

COMING UP!

The 2026 Imagine! Festival takes place from 23-29 March 2026. Keep your calendars clear! Early release events now available to book here.

more brains = more change

catch the latest festival updates

Imagine! festivals of yore

thoughts & analysis from Imagine! contributors

The 2026 Imagine! Festival takes place from 23-29 March 2026. Keep your calendars clear! Early release events now available to book here.

great events from
previous Imagine! festivals
catch the latest festival updates
thoughts & analysis from
Imagine! contributors

more brains = more change

Imagine! festivals of yore

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Imagine! Belfast

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