Belfast · grassroots venue · Verified open
Cathedral Quarter arts hub with two theatre spaces for intimate shows
Capacity to be confirmed.
Nearby venuesUpdated 12 November 2026
Here is The MAC in Cathedral Quarter, Belfast at a glance. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres. We check these details and update them when the venue changes.
capacity
| Live music | Varies |
| TodayClosed | 09:00–17:00Opens in 1h 14m 17s |
| Backline | TBC |
| Books | Mixed |
4 photos show the inside of The MAC. Tap any photo to open it at full size. Venue owners can claim this page and add their own photos.
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| Capacity | – |
| Live nights | Contact venue |
| Curfew | – |
| Sound limiter | – |
| Website | themaclive.com |
| Status | Verified open |
| Last checked | 2 Aug 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
You will find The MAC at 10 Exchange Street West, Cathedral Quarter, Belfast, BT1 2NJ. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 77 rooms in our Belfast venue directory.
Cathedral Quarter, Belfast BT1 2NJ
The MAC for artists: The MAC has not joined GigXchange yet, so acts vote here to bring it on - to hire the venue for a private event, choose Private hire.
| Booking email and phone | Locked |
| Fee range per act | Locked |
| How far ahead to book | Locked |
| Payment terms | Locked |
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The MAC publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times. Check the venue's own website before travelling on a bank holiday.
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 09:00–17:00 |
| Wed | 09:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 09:00–17:00 |
| FriToday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 09:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 09:00–17:00 |
The stage kit at The MAC is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
Here is the story of The MAC in Cathedral Quarter, Belfast so far. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.
The MAC is a grassroots music venue in Cathedral Quarter, Belfast.
Listing notesThe MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre) is a multidisciplinary cultural hub in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter, opened in 2012 and hosting local and international theatre, visual arts and music of all genres. Two theatre spaces suit intimate seated performances and are available to hire. Fully accessible, with lifts to all levels and a trained front-of-house team. A Musicians' Union Fair Play venue.
It keeps this page true for the next act through the door.
Nothing is listed at The MAC on GigXchange right now. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Belfast gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight.
No upcoming gigs listed yet. Browse the wider Belfast gig directory.
The Belfast league ranks live music venues by the gigs listed over the next 30 days. It refreshes every night, so a busy month moves a room up.
live rooms
| 01 | Limelight | 32 gigs |
| 02 | Empire Music Hall up2 | 11 gigs |
| 03 | Oh Yeah Music Centre down1 | 10 gigs |
| 04 | The Telegraph Building down1 | 10 gigs |
| 05 | Mandela Hall up1 | 7 gigs |
| 06 | Ulster Hall Belfast up2 | 7 gigs |
| 07 | Ulster Sports Club | 7 gigs |
| 08 | Voodoo down3 | 6 gigs |
| 09 | The Belfast Barge up1 | 2 gigs |
| 10 | The Black Box New | 2 gigs |
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The MAC
Cathedral Quarter arts hub with two theatre spaces for intimate shows
- –
- Capacity
- Varies
- Live music
- 09:00
- Open today
- –
- Backline
- Mixed
- Books
- Verified
- Directory status
Last updated: 12 November 2026
The MAC — Quick Facts
Cathedral Quarter arts hub with two theatre spaces for intimate shows. Here are the key facts on The MAC at a glance. They cover its size, live nights, kit, hours and how to get there.
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Inside The MAC
The stage kit at The MAC is not confirmed yet. Below: the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about and what we know about the room.
The MAC is a grassroots music venue in Cathedral Quarter, Belfast. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
This listing is part of the Belfast venue directory.
The MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre) is a multidisciplinary cultural hub in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter, opened in 2012 and hosting local and international theatre, visual arts and music of all genres. Two theatre spaces suit intimate seated performances and are available to hire. Fully accessible, with lifts to all levels and a trained front-of-house team. A Musicians' Union Fair Play venue.
The MAC doesn't list fixed live-music nights, so look at what is booked in the rail below to see when it runs shows. Its kit is not confirmed yet, so ask what is on stage before you load in. The MAC isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first. More rooms, open mics and what they pay: getting gigs in Belfast.
Find The MAC
You will find The MAC at 10 Exchange Street West, Cathedral Quarter, Belfast, BT1 2NJ. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 77 rooms in our Belfast venue directory.
The MAC is in Cathedral Quarter, Belfast — use BT1 2NJ for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. 9 other venues sit in Cathedral Quarter too, if you want to make a night of it. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Belfast this week, or see which Belfast bands are free this weekend if you book the music.
The Maverick, The Northern Whig, The Spaniard and The Sunflower
What's On at The MAC
Nothing is listed at The MAC on GigXchange right now. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Belfast gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight. Or browse the wider Belfast venue directory.
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The Belfast League
The MAC is #60 of 77 Belfast venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.
- #1 – Limelight 32 gigs
- #2 ▲2 Empire Music Hall 11 gigs
- #3 ▼1 Oh Yeah Music Centre 10 gigs
- #4 ▼1 The Telegraph Building 10 gigs
- #5 ▲1 Mandela Hall 7 gigs
- #6 ▲2 Ulster Hall Belfast 7 gigs
- #7 – Ulster Sports Club 7 gigs
- #8 ▼3 Voodoo 6 gigs
- #9 ▲1 The Belfast Barge 2 gigs
- #10 NEW The Black Box 2 gigs
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Common Questions
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The MAC in brief. Set in Cathedral Quarter, Belfast, The MAC is a live music room. Nearby rooms: The Maverick, The Northern Whig and The Spaniard - or browse the full Belfast venue directory.
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More rooms near The MAC: 39 Gordon Street, Harp Bar, The Black Box, The Dirty Onion, The Duke of York, The Nelson Arms, The Parlour, The Pavilion Bar, The Points, The Reporter, The Second Fiddle, Limelight, Empire Music Hall, Oh Yeah Music Centre, The Telegraph Building, Mandela Hall, Ulster Hall Belfast, Ulster Sports Club, Voodoo and The Belfast Barge.
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