One of the most outstanding musicians of his generation, Valery Gergiev, will conduct the internationally renowned Mariinsky Orchestra of St Petersburg at the Ulster Bank Opening Concert on 16th October. They will perform Shostakovich's famous 'Leningrad' symphony. more info

I, Julian Clary, have done for mincing what Michael Flatley did for Irish dancing. Now, suddenly, I’m 50. Uncannily so is Michael Jackson. We have lived parallel lives in many ways: same age, same colour, neither of us strangers to the make up box. More info    Book now

Following his acclaimed STEWART LEE'S COMEDY VEHICLE, Lee now embarks on a stand-up tour.  The co-writer of Jerry Springer The Opera follows his award-winning UK tour '41st Best Stand-up Ever' with a furiously downbeat set inspired by an  altercation in a High Street coffee chain. More info  Book now

The Black Dyke Band has been championing and performing brass band music for 154 years!  It has many claims to fame including nominations in the Oscars and the Grammys and playing on the Beatles hit record, “Yellow Submarine”.  more   book now

You’ll recognise the music.  You’ll enjoy being able to throw his name into conversation with your friends.  Now meet the amazing Ludovico Einaudi, one of the biggest selling composers in the world. more  book now

The multi-award winning comedian and star of ‘For one Night Only’, ‘Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow’, ‘Skins’, ‘The Late Late’, '8 Out of 10 Cats', performs his exciting and hilarious show that will have audiences begging for more.  book now

The Festival is taking part in POLSKA! YEAR...a year of contemporary everything from Polska! 2009-2010. POLSKA! YEAR comprises over 200 projects presenting the most interesting achievements of Polish culture and showcasing works of the most outstanding Polish artists. more info

The Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen’s contribution to the Northern Ireland economy has grown to almost £8m a year, figures released today reveal. Ticket sales have doubled since 2005.  In 2008 43,500 tickets were sold making it the festival’s most successful year to date. more info