museum late: ceol & craic

The adults-only event that gives you a chance to discover the Ulster Museum...Late and after hours!

A man and a woman playing instruments - a flute and a violin
Date
Thursday 20th August 2026
Time
18:00 to 22:00
Age group
18+
Price
£10

Discover the museum after hours on Thursday 20th August - adults only - and this time, we're part of the Fleadh Fringe Festival! 

Enjoy live music, storytelling, food and bars, with immersive experiences throughout the galleries. This adults-only event has it all under one roof - perfect for heading straight from work.

There'll be Irish trad musicians throughout the art galleries, music from Le Chéile in the Belfast Room (think trad music fused with jazz and blues), plus celebrations of Belfast craic & ceol based on excerpts from the books ‘Last Night’s Fun’ by Ciaran Carson & "As I roved out” by Cathal O’Byrne accompanied by some of Ireland's leading trad musicians. 

Try badge making, weave St Brigid's crosses from willow, and do metallic embossing of Celtic emblems like Celtic knots and the claddagh! There'll be tote bag printing (£5 per tote), tunes from DJ Chris Frieze, face painting, music in the Cave Rave, plus get your portrait taken by PicStory Belfast

With even more to be announced! 

Tickets are £10. On-sale now.