BELFAST CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL

3 - 12 March 2023

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From its base in Belfast’s city centre, Young at Art coordinates not only an international festival, but also a wide variety of projects that encourage children and young people under 18 to enjoy the arts.

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The Little Prince

Embark on a whimsical journey with the Little Prince as he wanders the universe in search of the true meaning...
Tickets:
£12
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Downstairs at the MAC
DATE
7-03-2026
to
8-03-2026
ARTIST
The Egg and Toby Thompson
SUITABLE FOR
7+
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The Unexpected Gift

The Unexpected Gift celebrates the art of play and curiosity, taking ordinary objects and making them extraordinary and magical. Bursting with...
Tickets:
£12 single ticket includes a free carer ticket
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Upstairs at the MAC
DATE
7-03-2026
to
8-03-2026
ARTIST
Barrowland Ballet
SUITABLE FOR
7-15 years with additional needs
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By Trial and Error

From a simple black curtain two circus artists emerge, ready to enthral their audience with a well-practiced routine. But as they...
Tickets:
£12
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Naughton Studio, The Lyric
DATE
7-03-2026
to
8-03-2026
ARTIST
Cirque Content Pour Peu
SUITABLE FOR
4+
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Be Kind

Be Kind invites babies aged 6 to 18 months and their grown-ups into a gentle, sensory world of circus. This intimate...
Tickets:
£12 (1 Adult and 1 Baby), £6 for additional adults
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Brian Friel Theatre, QFT
DATE
13-03-2026
to
14-03-2026
ARTIST
Weisse Circustheater
SUITABLE FOR
6-18 months
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Belfast Children’s Festival

Belfast Children’s Festival is not just for the young, but also the young at heart with local, national and international performances and events to entertain, surprise and delight.

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Education & Engagement

Our Education & Engagement Programme delivers projects and initiatives to connect children and young people to the arts
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Other Events & Activities

We deliver a year-round programme of activities for children, young people and their adults, through partnerships and one-off events, including our much-loved Baby Rave.
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Professional Development

Young at Art offers professional development opportunities, through festival industry events, arts-based CPD training and work experience for young people.
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OUR TEAM

A small, dedicated staff team oversee the delivery of our work by exceptional and experienced artists, project and production support. Our work is overseen by a voluntary Board of Directors, from the arts, education, youth and business sectors, who meet regularly and participate in active sub-committees.
Recruitment opportunities are openly advertised but we are always keen to hear from artists and makers, facilitators, events staff, students and others wanting to work or volunteer with us. If you would like to stay up to date on these opportunities, please sign up to our newsletter like our Facebook page, follow us on Instagram, or follow us on LinkedIn. Or you can contact us here.

If you think you could contribute as a Board member to our development, we are keen to hear from you too.

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All the latest news from Young at Art, including new partnerships, announcements and opportunities to work with us.

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Young at Art Annual Report 2024-25

From humble beginnings in 1998, Belfast Children’s Festival has grown to become one of the largest and most respected dedicated arts festivals for children and young people in the UK...
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Irish Language Author Programme

In October we rolled out our Irish Language Author Programme (ILAP) at Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich with different schools from around Belfast.  Our first event was ‘Seo í Rita!’ A celebration of the Rita...
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We’re Recruiting for Belfast Children’s Festival!

  Young at Art are recruiting Festival Event and Box Office Staff    Young at Art is excited to be recruiting casual Festival Event and Box Office staff for Belfast Children’s Festival 2026 running from 5 to 14 March 2026. Each year, our...
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Where to find us

Cotton Court
30 – 42 Waring Street
Belfast BT1 2ED

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Enquiries: 028 9023 0660

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