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Mandela Hall

QUB Students' Union main concert hall.

Mandela Hall — Quick Facts

QUB Students' Union main concert hall.

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The Details

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Capacity~1150 standing
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
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Where

Mandela Hall 1 Elmwood Ave
Belfast
Belfast BT9 6AZ

Genres

Rock Alternative Rock

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

About Mandela Hall

Mandela Hall is a grassroots music venue in Belfast, Belfast with a standing capacity of approximately 1150. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

Mandela Hall books Rock, Alternative Rock acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Belfast venue directory.

Mandela Hall, nestled in Belfast, stands out as a versatile hub for rock and alternative rock enthusiasts. With a spacious standing capacity of around 1150, it invites a vibrant crowd to experience both original and cover performances. Bands must bring their own PA, adding a unique DIY element to each show. As the main concert hall of the QUB Students' Union, it remains a staple in the local music scene.

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1 Elmwood Ave, Belfast, Belfast, BT9 6AZ

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Mandela Hall books Rock, Alternative Rock. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Mandela Hall has a standing capacity of approximately 1150, classed as a large venue. See all Belfast venues for size comparisons.
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1 Elmwood Ave, Belfast, Belfast, BT9 6AZ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Belfast venues nearby.
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