ON STAGE
All the in-person shows coming up at Accidental
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In an exciting breach of NI societal norms, dictating only one woman may exist on a comedy line up (if they’re lucky).
The Bitter Fringes gladly presents a three woman show; Edel Carey, Jessie Fletcher and Oonagh McGinn share a stage to showcase some of the best comedy from women in NI.
Everyone claims to be “obsessed” with everything these days…A wanky new hairstyle. A seasonal latte. Some average TV show they’ll forget about next week.Are you really?Nah....
But Dave Elliott actually is.
A follow-up to A Tale Told by An Idiot, Adam Laughlin’s one man comedy version of Macbeth, Laughlin explore’s more of the Bards work, but this time the net is cast much wider.
Moving beyond a single play, An Idiot's Guide to Shakespeare wanders through the plays, sonnets and poems of Shakespeare, exploring both the famous passages everyone knows and the hidden gems that rarely get a look in.
The Electric Age is a narrative deep-dive into the technical and emotional evolution of the guitar by teenage virtuoso Miabella and her band. Moving with architectural precision, the set will trace the six-string lineage from the birth of the heavy riff in the 60s to the atmospheric peaks of modern progressive rock, with a few extra songs specially chosen for this one-off event.
Mia and her band have been stunning audiences up and down the country with sold-out shows, earning the support of BCC’s ‘Teenage Kicks’ program for this gig. So this is your chance to catch an incredible young musician on their way up!
Four Comic's One Country.
These four Belfast based comics tear up any idea you have about who the Irish women is.
Disabled, foreign, queer and whatever the hell is going on with the ginger one, they bring wildly different voices, backgrounds and perspectives to their post-conflict city.
An hour of comedy that should have stayed inside thoughts.
Bunny Martinez and Neave Wright bring their respective works in progress to the Accidental stage. The two blend absurd silliness, dry cynicism, and jokes with questionable morals. Rough around the edges, delightfully unpolished, and almost certainly in poor taste.
Gloriously Unhinged. Ridiculously Funny. Brutally Honest.
The first Friday of every month.
Tired of safe comedy nights where every punchline feels like it’s been filtered through HR? Good. So are we.
Welcome to Accidental’s Comedy Club — the monthly meltdown of madness, where the misfits own the mic, the weirdos rule the room, and no topic is too taboo. It’s comedy turned up to eleven, where awkward is a compliment and WTF is part of the charm.
Louder. Bolder. Unapologetic.
Get ready for a full day of groundbreaking art, radical inclusion, and unforgettable music. Hosted at the Accidental Theatre, Taking Up Space is a vibrant all-day festival staging the North of Ireland’s most exciting talents, with a dedicated focus on uplifting and amplifying FLINTA artists.
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 centre stage
After 11 years in stand-up comedy, William Callahan is a looking back on what made him and how he got here.
Born in New Jersey, raised in Newry, and now living in Derry, this show is about coming from America to Ireland and finding my place somewhere between the two.
Following on from their amazing support slots at the SSE arena these NI stand up legends are coming to Accidental.
Enjoy the stand up of Ro Boyle, Fintan Harvey and Eamon McElwee and in one night.
Open mic at Accidental Theatre with a full backline of instruments & mics. For performers or audiences interested in diverse & experimental music & jamming.
Performers, scroll to ‘PERFORMERS SIGN-UP HERE’ box to send us details of your act and express an interest in performing - performers also need to buy a ticket to reserve their slot!
Most performers find they have 10-12mins of actual performance time as slots are 15mins long total, including set-up and take-down time.
Scratch is opportunity for artists to get involved to display their work-in-progress. Audiences will have a chance to give their feedback on what they think about each piece. Helping us understand how to shape and build new work and improve practice.
Monthly experimental music night in Belfast. Short sets, time to chat, space to move.
Horizon and Line 512 are amongst the most exciting teen newcomer bands in the country. With sets spanning iconic indie anthems, through to alt rock classics and bedroom pop, they’ve already sold out shows in Belfast and been delighting audiences as far as Letterkenny. They’ve been picked for youth programs both north and south of the border, opened for established bands and have their first festival slots under their belts already - ones to see on their way up!
Mind Bender’s The Experience is a thrilling blend of magic, mind-reading, comedy, and a signature daring escape. Seen on Canada’s Got Talent and performed for Princess Cruises, this high-energy show mixes illusion and audience interaction for a night you won’t forget. The tour hits Belfast on September 19th 2026 one show only so get ready to witness the impossible. Buy your tickets now.
This Autumn, Hollow Reed are proud to launch our inaugural New Writing Celebration, ‘Whispers from the Reed’. A project that exists with the sole purpose of assisting local writers to have their work realized and performed.
From a strong field of 40+ submissions by emerging writers and creatives across Belfast and Northern Ireland, our panel of local theatre-makers has selected four outstanding plays for production. These works will bridge the gap between a rehearsed reading and a fully realised show — staged on a tight budget yet elevated by the talent and creativity of a dedicated team of artists.
PERNILLE HAALAND IS BACK with a brand-new hour as part of her European tour!
Award winning comedian Pernille Haaland (HBO Max, Netflix, Discovery, NRK, TV2) returns with a brand-new hour of stand-up — cool, cutting, and unapologetically Nordic.
Impressionist, Comedian, Actor, Host and Voice Over Artist. Cal Halbert is also one half of 'The Mimic Men'. The UK's only impressionist double act! Performing on Britain's Got Talent in 2016 and gaining four yeses accompanied by a standing ovation by the judges, audience and Ant and Dec.
“A Work in Progress” is a comedy show about work, progress, and the endless pursuit of perfection.