The Crescent plays host to different events, from plays to concerts, book sales, cabaret to readings etc.
There are two annual Crescent festivals: Between The Lines, a literary festival that takes place in March/April each year and the City Dance which takes place every June.
Other regular events include the New Moon showcase and the book sale. Books are always welcome!
Monday 14 January 2008, 6.00-9.00pm Please note: Enrolment Night will take place in our new temporary premises: Crescent Arts Centre 165 Ormeau Road Belfast Enrolment for the April - August Term 2008 term begins on Monday 14 April 2008, 6.00pm - 9.00pm and enrolment will continue Tuesday 15 April – Friday 18 April 2008, 10.30am - 4.30pm. Classes will start week [...]
Saturday 22 March 2008, 8pm £8/£5 featuring three of Ireland’s leading innovators in experimental guitar music Richard Graham, Steve McKnight & Brendan McCloskey Please click here
Monday 14 January 2008, 6.00-9.00pm Enrolment for the January-March Term 2008 term begins on Monday 14 January 2008, 6.00pm - 9.00pm and enrolment will continue Tuesday 15 January – Friday 18 January 2008, 10.30am - 4.30pm. Classes will start week beginning Monday 21 January 2008 For further information please browse the Class & Workshops section, or download [...]
Saturday 1 March 2008 Tickets £6.00 on sale at reception from the Monday before event. Come along and enjoy the unique atmosphere. A variety of live music and live acts with original and innovative performances. Evenings rounded off with resident DJ. Doors open 10.00pm - till late. Bar Facilities. Tickets valid until 10.30pm. No refunds
Saturday 2 February 2008 Tickets £6.00 on sale at reception from the Monday before event. Come along and enjoy the unique atmosphere. A variety of live music and live acts with original and innovative performances. Evenings rounded off with resident DJ. Doors open 10.00pm - till late. Bar Facilities. Tickets valid until 10.30pm. No refunds.www.crescentarts.org
Saturday 5 January 2008 Tickets £6.00 on sale at reception from Wednesday 2 January 2008. Come along and enjoy the unique atmosphere. A variety of live music and live acts with original and innovative performances. Evenings rounded off with resident DJ. Doors open 10.00pm - till late. Bar Facilities. Tickets valid until 10.30pm. No refunds.
Monday 4 and Tuesday 5 February Artists will explore the mathematics of unpredictable performance art, and look closer at its status in western culture. Participants will reveal their own theories with practical exercises. Irma Optimist is influenced by time and space, by the temporality of presence, and its female optimistic lifestyle which contradicts the static idea of art. For [...]
Friday 28 March 2008 • 7.30pm • £5.00 pay at door The award-winning Ulster Youth Jazz Orchestra is 15 years old, and to celebrate this milestone, is performing a special celebratory concert. Featuring the present orchestra, plus an ensemble made up of its most successful past members, this should be a fantastic night of exiting big [...]
Friday 22 February • 7.30pm • £5.00 (at door) The Ulster Youth Jazz Orchestra is an exciting, award winning ensemble who will wow you with their high standard of performance and high level of entertainment. From Charlie Mingus to Stevie Wonder there is sure to be something for everyone. Be prepared to be blown away.
with Brian Keenan Saturday 8 March • 8.00pm • £5.00/£3.00 Back by popular demand, Brian returns with an eclectic programme of music from Baroque to the present day. The recital will feature works by Brouwer, Sor, Giuliani and premieres of works by local composers Greg Caffrey and Keith Acheson. Brian also teaches beginner, intermediate and [...]