The Duncairn (the Duncairn Centre for Culture & Arts) is an arts centre, concert venue, theatre space and art gallery on Duncairn Avenue in North Belfast (BT14 6BP), putting arts at the heart of North Belfast since 2014. It specialises in live folk, acoustic and traditional Irish music, with a steady programme of ticketed concerts — its 2026 calendar already features acts such as Lōwli & Laura Ampersand (19 June) and Jeffrey Martin, Carsie Blanton and Conor Mallon across the season. A respected listening-room venue that champions singer-songwriters and traditional players in an intimate, seated setting.
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The Duncairn Open Mic
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Last checked 3 Sept 2026.
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The Duncairn (the Duncairn Centre for Culture & Arts) is an arts centre, concert venue, theatre space and art gallery on Duncairn Avenue in North Belfast (BT14 6BP), putting arts at the heart of North Belfast since 2014. It specialises in live folk, acoustic and traditional Irish music, with a steady programme of ticketed concerts — its 2026 calendar already features acts such as Lōwli & Laura Ampersand (19 June) and Jeffrey Martin, Carsie Blanton and Conor Mallon across the season. A respected listening-room venue that champions singer-songwriters and traditional players in an intimate, seated setting.
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Duncairn Ave,
Belfast BT14 6BP
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Duncairn Ave, Belfast BT14 6BP
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AreaBelfast
PostcodeBT14 6BP
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