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About Belfast Waterfront

Exterior of Belfast Waterfront at night

History and background

Belfast Waterfront opened for business in 1997 and has played a key role in Belfast’s economic and social development since then.

The city is now recognised as a major European destination for conferencing, culture and business investment.

What we offer

We are an award-winning, purpose-built conference, arts and entertainment centre offering a variety of facilities including:

  • Main Auditorium
  • Studio
  • 14 meeting rooms
  • gallery space
  • gift shop
  • restaurant
  • two bars.

As well as hosting events, we serve local residents and provide community groups with access to our world-class facilities.

We now employ 50 full-time employees and more than 100 casual members of staff.

To date, we have:

  • welcomed more than five million visitors
  • hosted more than 2,000 national and international conferences
  • staged more than 3,400 arts and entertainment events
  • sold more than three million tickets
  • attracted more than 90,000 overseas conference delegates.