Welcome to Taking Up Space, an all-day festival taking over Belfast’s Accidental Theatre to champion the fierce, fresh talents of artists from the North of Ireland.

This isn't just another festival, it’s a movement dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices, with a sharp spotlight on incredible artists who identify as FLINTA.

Expect an eclectic, high-octane lineup delivering fresh sounds, innovative styles, and boundary-pushing performances. We’re breaking down barriers and building a thriving community where creativity, inclusion, and raw authenticity take center stage.

Taking Up Space is more than a gig; it’s a celebration of equality, representation, and the future of Irish Arts. Come through, celebrate diversity, and support the next generation of artists who are rewriting the rules.

Featuring:
• Sara-Jade Davidson • Ceili Rae Minogue • Hester Ectomy • Julie Julie • Final Thirteen •Ciara Sands • Anthony Layde • Lee Harrison • Liz Byrne •Neave Wright • Alex Cregan • Garrett Laurie• Lauren Martin • Beckie Stew • Kaya Gleeson Plus a closing set from DJ Popper Cherry

LINE UP

2pm Beckie Stew, Lee Harrison, Alex Cregan

3pm Kaya Gleeson

3.30pm Lauren Martin

4pm Neave Wright

4.30pm Liz Burn

5pm Hester Ectomy

6pm Sara- Jade Davison

6.30pm Céilí Rae Minogue

7.30pm Anthony Layde

8pm Ciara Sands

8:30 pm Garrret Laurie

9pm Final Thirteen

9:30pm Julie Julie

10pm DJ Popper Cherry

Sponsored by Palestine Drinks 

Show Info

In-Person

Venue: 12-13 Shaftesbury Square, Belfast, BT2 7DB

Access: Directly from Shaftesbury Square

Performance(s): Check above for options

Doors: All Day Pass. 1:30pm Evening only 5:30pm (Book Bar* will not be open BYOB)

Age Guidance: 16+

Run Time: 10 hours+

Disabled Access: Theatre (ground floor) is fully accessible. Toilets & Book Bar (1st floor) are accessible via a wheelchair platform lift. Carer tickets available: Call 028 9032 5881 to book.

Online Access for the live stream will be emailed out on the day of the event, please check junk/spam folders.

*The Book Bar is our charity bar, run to help support Accidental & the new building.

Ticket Info

Please book a ticket per person watching to avoid viewing issues.

£30 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ALL DAY COME & GO IN-PERSON TICKET- ALL DAY IN-PERSON TICKET - The all day pass that gives you in-person access to watch all shows across the Book Bar & Theatre (

£20 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT EVENING ONLY FROM 6PM IN-PERSON TICKET- a standard ticket that gives you in-person access to watch shows from 6pm

£35 - ALL DAY COME & GO IN-PERSON TICKET - The all day pass that gives you in-person access to watch all shows across the Book Bar & Theatre

£25 - EVENING ONLY FROM 6PM IN-PERSON TICKET- a standard ticket that gives you in-person access to watch shows from 6pm

£20 - WATCH ONLINE LIVE & LATER- a standard ticket that gives you access to the live stream on the day

£50- DONATION TICKET - a special ticket that gives a little extra to the exceptional and hardworking artists creating the show and you can choose to watch in-person or online.