About the BUF…
The Belfast Ukulele festival came about from a conversation between a couple of keen uke enthusiasts from the Belfast Ukulele Jam.
From that small spark, through countless emails and calls, we launched our very first festival in 2022. It was magical, thanks to some amazing artists who believed in us from the start.
We're all about community here, and our fantastic BUF crew can't wait to welcome you to this year's festival.
It’s been an incredible journey shaping the BUF programme for three years, and it’s so exciting to bring you a line-up filled with both local and international talents. Get ready for an unforgettable experience and dive into the best of Belfast’s vibrant scene. We hope you enjoy every moment and the wonderful craic Belfast has to offer!
Rho McClure
Belfast Ukulele Festival Director
Group of people on an indoor stage holding guitars, many raising their guitars in the air, with a small audience seated nearby in a shopping mall.
A woman with glasses, smiling and laughing, holding a ukulele and maracas during a musical performance or practice session.
People dancing in front of a street band performing on a sidewalk.
Two musicians performing on stage, one with a guitar and the other with a double bass, illuminated by purple stage lighting.
A woman smiling and holding a glass of beer standing next to a large sign that reads "The Deer's Head Music Hall presents Belfast Ukulele Festival."
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A woman with curly hair sings into a microphone while playing a ukulele on stage, with blue and purple stage lighting and a curtain backdrop.
Four smiling people standing in front of a large illuminated sign that reads 'The Deer's Head Music Hall Presents Belfast Ukulele Festival'. The group includes two men and two women, all wearing casual clothes and accessories like leis.
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