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

2:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Afternoon Showcase (Poetry & Acoustic): Beckie Stew, Lee Harrison, Alex Cregan, Kaya Gleeson, Lauren Martin, Neave Wright.

5:30 PM – 10:00 PM | Evening Live Acts (Indie, Spoken Word & Comedy): Liz Byrne, Hester Ectomy, Sara-Jade Davidson, Céilí Rae Minogue, Anthony Layde, Ciara Sands, Garrett Laurie, Final Thirteen, Julie Julie.

10:00 PM – 1:00 AM | Late Night Party: DJ Popper Cherry.

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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.