BUF ‘26 — WEEKEND SCHEDULE

(please note, events may be subject to change of time / venue…but we hope there won’t be too many changes!)

FRIDAY 14th AUGUST

3PM - 5PM — Meet & Greet @ Mandela Hall (+jam) - Upstairs in the Student’s Union Bar Venue
Collect your weekend passes, say hi, mingle with the artists, BUF crew and fellow ukers. Share a tune in a jam session. Weekend Pass holders only.

7:30PM–Late — Ukulele Cabaret @ Mandela Hall (£20 or free with weekend pass)
Big Jam, open mic, silly games, prizes & MC Lucy Morgan keeping the chaos flowing. Bring your uke, your pals & your best party mood! (Songbook coming soon)

SATURDAY 16th AUGUST

11AM–4PM — Battle of the Uke Bands @ Mandela Hall (£10+bf or free with weekend pass)
Whether you’re stepping on stage or just there to soak it all in, you’ll need a ticket to be in the room – and trust us, you’ll want to be there.
Expect big energy, bold performances, and plenty of moments that’ll have the crowd cheering, laughing, and maybe even joining in. This isn’t just a competition – it’s one of the highlights of the whole weekend.

7:30PM–Late — Big Saturday Night Show @Mandela Hall (£25 or free with weekend pass)
The main event! Winner of Battle of The Bands, Claire Hastings, Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq., Opera-lele and maybe a bit of dancing! Hosted by Emer Maguire.

SUNDAY 17th AUGUST

9.30AM–10.30AM — Ukulele Breakfast
Come join us for breakfast bap and kick off the day in style! - Location TBC

10AM - 2PM - WORKSHOPS - All workshops are at The Store House (Temple Court, 39 North St, Belfast BT1 1NA - just across the road from The Deer’s Head)
10AM - 10.45 Opera-lele
11AM-11.45 Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq.
12PM-12.45 Claire Hastings
1PM-2PM Mike Yip

1PM-2PM - Beginners Workshop - Location TBC

2PM - 3.30PM - THE BIG JAM - Location TBC

3.30PM - 5PM - The final Jam - Outside The Deer’s Head

💙 Keep an eye on the website for updates & ticket links. Bring your uke, your mates, and buckets of craic — let’s make this the best BUF yet!