The Waterfront Hall Logo.
  • Gift Vouchers
  • Account
  • Venues
    • Waterfront Hall
    • Ulster Hall
    • ICC Belfast
  • About
    • Meet The Team
    • Corporate Social Responsibility
    • Vision, Mission & Values
    • Careers
    • Contact Us
    • Accessibility Booking Form
  • What's On
    • Music
    • Comedy
    • Family
    • Theatre
  • Your Visit
    • Waterfront Hall COVID-Secure Venue
    • We're Good To Go
    • How to Book Tickets
    • Gift Vouchers
    • My Visit to Waterfront Hall
    • Refund Protection
    • Accessibility
    • Safety and security
    • Terms & Conditions
    • House Guidelines
    • Seating Plan - Waterfront Hall
    • Upcoming Show Times
  • Media Centre
  • Gift Vouchers
  • Account
  • Venues
  • About
  • What's On
  • Your Visit
  • Media Centre
  • Home ›
  • Media Centre ›
  • Waterfront Hall and Ulster Hall welcomes indicative reopening date

Waterfront Hall and Ulster Hall welcomes indicative reopening date

     Send it to a friend
Article image for Waterfront Hall and Ulster Hall welcomes indicative reopening date

Date

20th May 2021

The iconic Waterfront Hall will once again set the stage to create #IWasThereWhen moments when it reopens.

American rockers The Strokes were one of the last bands to take to the Main Auditorium stage in February 2020, joining a galaxy of global predecessors including U2, local legends Snow Patrol and former US Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.

Visitor safety remains our priority at the AEV member venue that has been awarded the ‘We’re Good To Go’ industry standard as well as the ‘Safe Travels’ stamp. Waterfront Hall has been operating in a COVID secure way since August 2020, providing the Ulster Orchestra with a socially distanced rehearsal and broadcast space. Sister conferencing venue, ICC Belfast, has also been in use as a COVID secure Nightingale venue by the Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service since January 2021.

These events have equipped the team with the knowledge and experience to return to the safe delivery of live events; ensuring best practice is followed and public health guidance is adhered to at all times.

Robust risk assessments, enhanced cleaning protocols and appropriate provision of PPE and signage to direct people flow are among the mitigation measures in place to provide peace of mind. Matching Waterfront Hall and Ulster Hall’s platinum standards, our providers of hospitality, security and maintenance are working with us to facilitate a seamless and safe event experience.

Julia Corkey, ICC Belfast | Waterfront Hall | Ulster Hall Chief Executive commented on the announcement saying, “We are delighted to have received an indicative date for the reopening of Waterfront Hall and Ulster Hall. This greatly assists the team in finalising plans to welcome visitors back to our venues. It provides our team and clients with the confidence that the industry will thrive once again. We are looking ahead to a positive future and are excited that we will now be able to bring back great live entertainment and business events that drive economic impact for Belfast and Northern Ireland."

During the period of venue closures, the Ulster Orchestra recorded and streamed live from the Main Auditorium at the Waterfront Hall. This imaginative solution enabled their many world-wide supporters to continue to enjoy the Orchestra’s much-loved music safely.

Preparations to welcome live audiences back are well underway and details of upcoming shows can be found here.


Related Articles

Article image for From Killer Queens to Dancing Queens - The Best Tribute Acts Belfast has to offer!

News

From Killer Queens to Dancing Queens - The Best Tribute Acts Belfast has to offer!

After 18 long months events are back with a bang and we have some incredible acts lined up to take to the stage in both the Waterfront Hall and Ulster...

Article image for Welcoming back Live Music with a special performance by Westlife at the Ulster Hall

News

Welcoming back Live Music with a special performance by Westlife at the Ulster Hall

The last year has been difficult for live entertainment. The empty halls, silent stage, and unfilled seats have acted as a stark reminder of the memories made in one of...

Article image for Waterfront Hall & Ulster Hall shortlisted in Digital Event Awards

News

Waterfront Hall & Ulster Hall shortlisted in Digital Event Awards

Waterfront Hall & Ulster Hall have been shortlisted in the Best Venue offering Digital Event Facilities category at the Digital Event Awards 2021.It was the year the world turned upside...

Article image for #WeMakeEvents

News

#WeMakeEvents

When faced with a global pandemic in March this year, several trade bodies and companies in the live entertainment and business events sector found themselves navigating their way in an...

Article image for The Waterfront Hall is alive with the sound of the Ulster Orchestra

News

The Waterfront Hall is alive with the sound of the Ulster Orchestra

The doors of Waterfront Hall and Ulster Hall were closed on 18 March 2020 which marked the beginning of the world going into lockdown. We’ve all since changed our ways...

Article image for Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott are coming to Belfast next April

News

Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott are coming to Belfast next April

Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott are going on tour and stopping off at Belfast's most iconic venue, Ulster Hall, on 03 April 2021.The duo have kept ties since their Beautiful...

Article image for Ant Middleton brings Mind Over Muscle Tour to Belfast

News

Ant Middleton brings Mind Over Muscle Tour to Belfast

Ant Middleton, former Royal Marine, is coming to Belfast on 02 November & 03 November 2021 with his tour Mind Over Muscle.Born in Portsmouth and raised in rural France, Ant...

Article image for It's time to talk Christmas

News

It's time to talk Christmas

Christmas cups are out in abundance and the smell of gingerbread lattes is in the air. It can mean only one thing: it’s time to talk Christmas! Whether you’re searching...

Article image for Hospitality Belfast Awarded Catering Contract for Iconic Venues

News

Hospitality Belfast Awarded Catering Contract for Iconic Venues

Four year deal for joint venture between Mount Charles and Yellow Door. BWUH Ltd, the private company founded in 2016, responsible for the management of the ICC Belfast | Waterfront...

Article image for Andy Irvine and Paul Brady return to Belfast in 2021

News

Andy Irvine and Paul Brady return to Belfast in 2021

Following multiple sell-out tours, Andy Irvine and Paul Brady are on the road again and stopping off in Belfast for their rescheduled show on 31 March 2021! The tour will...

The Belfast Waterfront Logo.
The Ulter Hall Logo.

BWUH Ltd is registered as a company in Northern Ireland

Registration Number: NI635764
Registered address: 2 Lanyon Place, Belfast, BT1 3WH

  • What's On
  • Events this week
  • Events this month
  • Proms at Belfast
  • The Illegal Eagles
  • Whitney - Queen of the Night
  • Teresa Livingstone
  • Your Visit
  • Waterfront Hall COVID-Secure Venue
  • We're Good To Go
  • How to Book Tickets
  • Gift Vouchers
  • My Visit to Waterfront Hall
  • Refund Protection
  • Accessibility
  • Safety and security
  • Terms & Conditions
  • House Guidelines
  • Seating Plan - Waterfront Hall
  • Upcoming Show Times
  • About
  • Meet The Team
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Vision, Mission & Values
  • Careers
  • Contact Us
  • Accessibility Booking Form
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookies
  • Disclaimer
  • Copyright
  • Sitemap

© Waterfront Hall 2022

Box Office 028 9033 4455

  • Trip Advisor LogoTrip Advisor.
  • Instagram LogoInstagram.
  • Instagram LogoYouTube.
  • Instagram LogoTwitter.
  • Instagram LogoFacebook.
X