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CULTURE ALL OF OUR OWN
GETTING AROUND
Belfast is known for its energy and
rich history, with a unique clubs,
food, culture, and arts scene of
its very own. It is a city of artists,
writers, and performers who are
celebrated in venues such as The
MAC and The Black Box. Events
throughout the year include Belfast
International Arts Festival, Belfast
Film Festival, and music festivals.
It only takes about 15 minutes
to walk to the city centre from
Queen’s. There are frequent bus and
train services, and you can benefit
from discount travel when you
register for a yLink Card. Belfast
Bikes are also a cheap and flexible
way to explore our beautiful city.
From the punk scene in the
1970s, Belfast has embraced the
uniting power of music. Nowhere
quite matches the vibe of Belfast
nightlife, which is known for its
music. The Cathedral Quarter has
some of the best bars, clubs, and live
music venues. The Sunflower is great
for intimate gigs and traditional
Irish music, while the Kremlin,
Belfast’s Soviet-style club, is one
of the best gay venues in Ireland.
BEYOND THE CITY
Belfast is your gateway to the rest
of Northern Ireland, and from
coastline to mountains, there’s
plenty to explore. Belfast and
the Causeway Coast was even
named the Number One region in
the world to visit in 2018 (Lonely
Planet, 2017). The beauty of
Northern Ireland has made it an
internationally renowned filming
location, with HBO’s Game of
Thrones and Netflix’s The School
of Good and Evil filmed around
the countryside and coast.
The ‘Spirit of Belfast’, Arthur Square
Victoria Square Shopping Centre
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Queen’s University Belfast – Undergraduate Prospectus 2025