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PA system
Drum kit
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Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About Accidental Theatre
Accidental Theatre is a grassroots music venue in Shaftesbury Square, Belfast with a standing capacity of approximately 100. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Accidental Theatre books Experimental, Folk, Acoustic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Belfast venue directory.
Accidental Theatre is an independent arts venue at 12–13 Shaftesbury Square in central Belfast (BT2 7DB) — a refuge for collaborative work spanning theatre, music, art, dance and unclassifiable live performance. The main theatre seats around 100 (plus a 30-capacity Book Bar), and the venue runs a monthly experimental music night of short sets with room to chat and move, alongside gigs, comedy and theatre. A flexible, artist-led black-box space welcoming to original and emerging performers.
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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Belfast venues by backline.
Accidental Theatre books Experimental, Folk, Acoustic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Accidental Theatre has a standing capacity of approximately 100 (100 seated), classed as a small venue. See all Belfast venues for size comparisons.
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12-13 Shaftesbury Square, Shaftesbury Square, Belfast, BT2 7DB. See the map below for directions. Browse more Belfast venues nearby.
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