| Belfast International Arts Festival | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Arts festival |
| Begins | 5 October 2022 |
| Ends | 5 November 2022 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Location(s) | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Years active | 60 |
| Inaugurated | 1962 |
| Website | http://www.belfastinternationalartsfestival.com |
Belfast International Arts Festival, formerly known as Belfast Festival at Queen’s, claims to be the city’s longest running international arts event.[1]
Originally established in 1962, it was hosted by Queen’s University until 2015, after which a new independent organisation (a company limited by guarantee and registered as a charity) was formed. The event covers theatre, dance, classical and roots music, visual, film and digital arts and literature accompanied by outreach and education events. It takes place every October in venues and locations across Belfast.