🎶 Belfast Ukulele Festival — Weekend Schedule
(please note, events may be subject to change of time / venue…but we hope there won’t be too many changes!)
FRIDAY 15th AUGUST
3PM - 3.30PM VIP Meet & Greet @ Library Cocktail Lounge at The Watson
Mingle with artists, BUF crew & fellow VIPs. VIP Weekend Pass holders only.
3.30PM - 6PM — Meet & Greet @ Library Bar at The Watson (+jam)
Collect your weekend passes, say hi and share a tune in a jam session. Weekend Pass holders only - No VIP needed!
7:30PM–Late — Ukulele Cabaret @ The Black Box (£15+bf 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
9:30AM — Big Breakfast @ Library Bar at The Watson
Relaxed brekkie to fuel your day. (Tickets coming soon)
10AM–3PM — Workshops @ The Black Box
From beginner to pro — check the workshops page for times.
12:10PM — Belfast Mela Parade @ Writers Square
Join the Belfast Ukulele Jam & strum through the city. Gather at 12:10PM, march off at 12:30PM. (Songbook coming soon)
3.30–5.30PM — Matinee Special @ The Black Box (£12+bf or free with weekend pass)
Dance & sing with the Dublin Ukulele Collective & Kieran Devlin. Doors 3.15PM.
7:30PM–Late — Big Saturday Night Show @ The Black Box (£20+bf or free with weekend pass)
The main event! Emilie Lierre, Chris Hough, Mersey Belles & Biskee Brisht. Hosted by Emer Maguire. Bring your dancing shoes!
SUNDAY 17th AUGUST
10:30AM–3:30PM — Battle of the Uke Bands @ 2 Royal Avenue (FREE!)
11 groups, 10 mins each — come cheer, clap & pick your champion!
3PM - 4.30PM — ‘Leading with Heart’ Workshop with Una McCann @ Upstairs at The Deer’s Head ( £20+bf)
Learn to lead your uke group with confidence & craic. Limited spaces!
3:30–4.30PM — Kids’ Ukulele Workshop with Ukulele Saz @ 2 Royal Avenue
BUF’s first ever workshop for kids lead by the marvellous Ukulele Saz! Register interest by email — ticket info coming soon.
3PM–Home Time — Afterparty @ The Deer’s Head
One last jam! Fingers crossed for sunshine. If it rains, we’ll take it back to The Watson.
💙 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!