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About The Sunflower
The Sunflower is a grassroots music venue in Cathedral Quarter, Belfast with a standing capacity of approximately 60. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
The Sunflower books Folk, Bluegrass, Traditional Irish, Acoustic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Belfast venue directory.
The Sunflower Public House is a beloved Cathedral Quarter institution at 65 Union Street, Belfast (BT1 2JG) — instantly recognisable by the green security cage on its front door, a relic of the Troubles. It is one of the city's hardest-working music pubs, with live music in the main bar every night spanning traditional Irish sessions, Appalachian tunes, gypsy swing, folk and bluegrass, plus an upstairs room (around 60 capacity) hired for gigs, album launches and parties. The long-running Sunflower Open Mic on Monday nights from 8pm bills itself as 'the home of unsigned, local acoustic talent'. The venue provides a PA and backline (drums, guitar and bass amps), welcomes originals and covers, and serves Boxing Hare wood-fired pizza alongside the bar.
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Find The Sunflower
65 Union Street, Cathedral Quarter, Belfast, BT1 2JG
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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Belfast venue directory.
The Sunflower books Folk, Bluegrass, Traditional Irish, Acoustic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Sunflower has a standing capacity of approximately 60, classed as a small venue. See all Belfast venues for size comparisons.
Yes — The Sunflower hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Belfast Open Mic Finder.
65 Union Street, Cathedral Quarter, Belfast, BT1 2JG. See the map below for directions. Browse more Belfast venues nearby.
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