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About The Duncairn
The Duncairn is a grassroots music venue in Belfast, Belfast with a standing capacity of approximately 150. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Duncairn books Folk, Acoustic, Traditional Irish, Singer-Songwriter acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Belfast venue directory.
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, Belfast, BT14 6BP
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The Duncairn books Folk, Acoustic, Traditional Irish, Singer-Songwriter. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Duncairn has a standing capacity of approximately 150, classed as a medium venue. See all Belfast venues for size comparisons.
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Duncairn Ave, Belfast, Belfast, BT14 6BP. See the map below for directions. Browse more Belfast venues nearby.
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