ON STAGE
All the in-person shows coming up at Accidental
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A stand up comedy show about Identity in a land where the populace can't agree on the name of the country and everyone's sense of self is determined by an algorithm.
Buck Wild!
Half comedy show, half game show, with custom games for each comic.
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.
Current is back, we welcome you to our next edition on Saturday 10th October in The Accidental Theatre. We are pleased to be hosting Cian and DJ Schema as our guests for this show, they will be joined by MKB, Aimee Kennan and SUBKULT.
Eclectic rock night!
Von Loop presents a night of live music featuring support from Crude Vernacular and Consolers. Join us for a wonderful evening of good craic and good vibes!
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.
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.
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.