Belfast’s EastSide Arts Festival has just launched it’s most ambitious programme of events yet.
Running from the 19th to the 31st of August across various venues in East Belfast and beyond it showcases a wide range of local and international talent during it’s twelve day run.
A quick flick through our freshly printed programme reveals shows by a diverse rang of artists such as: Justin Black, David C Clements, Soak, Altan, The 4 of Us, The Belfast Community Gospel Choir, Dana Masters, Duke Special and Malojian. Not to forget special homecoming shows by Brian Houston in the Belfast Empire and the sell out Cyprus Avenue shows by Van Morrison.
This year also sees the festival grow to include new venues such as the Stormont Hotel, Horatio Todds and The Belfast Empire joining firm festival favourites such as the Strand Arts Centre and the Park Avenue Hotel.
The festival also provides a wide range of visual arts, theatre and spoken word events across the East with many of the events free of charge.
Tickets are on sale now via the East Side Arts website.