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Support Accidental & get all our streaming content as thanks.
Accidental memberships come at whatever level works for you, with different perks to remind you how thankful we are all the time.
Get ready to unleash your creativity in the creative atmosphere at Writers Corner. Say goodbye to the distractions of noisy cafes and kitchen tables, and immerse yourself in a dedicated space with writers just like you.
Monthly experimental music night in Belfast. Short sets, time to chat, space to move. First Thursday each month!
Three of Belfast's finest original acts play a one night stand only at the Accidental Theatre! It’s BYO and so roll up for an evening of great rock n' roll, Americana, blues, country and folk from three of the finest original acts from Belfast.
Atomic Cabaret is a one-woman musical cabaret starring Lynda Williams, The Physics Chanteuse, that blends science, political satire, and song to explore the existential implications of living in an Atomic world—from the Big Bang to Nuclear Armageddon.
See Atomic Cabaret before it heads to the Edinburgh Fringe.
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.
Get ready to chuckle, chortle, and cheer at Accidental's Comedy Club, where the extraordinary meets the hilarious every month! Our comedy nights are an eclectic mix of the weird, the wonderful, and the wildly entertaining.
A Stage for Legends and Newcomers!
Experience a vibrant tapestry of talent with our line-up featuring the crème de la crème of alternative acts, revered legends of the comedy scene, and fresh faces daring to make their mark. Expect the unexpected as these diverse performers take the stage, promising an evening filled with unapologetic quirkiness.
Bad Marketing present a 30-minute set of tones & tunes, with refreshments of jam & scones.
BYOB and enjoy some snacks, fuelling your feelings and tone in with Bad Marketing for some of their current jams.
The Never Seen It Film Club is a special subscription membership for those who have never seen some of the classics of cinema and for those who’d love to see them one more time!
Payments are automatic after first sign-up and subscriptions are rolling but can be changed via your account here at any time.
An 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.
A live podcast where 5 comedians have to convince each other they’re not waffling! .
Five comedians submit stories and play against each other to work out who’s the biggest waffler. The game’s simple, if it’s not your story you have to waffle your way into convincing everyone else that it’s not your story and if it’s not your story you have to work out who the waffler is!
Featuring Matthew Dinsmore, Ciaran Franco, Jack Magee, Luke McGibbon and Adam Byrne.
Drag Race Down Under star, Ivanna Drink, is taking UK by storm and what better way to meet the new girl on the block than with a drag show?
'The most renowned sketch troupe of them all' (Independent) embark on their annual tour once again! The Cambridge Footlights are back with five of Cambridge's best student comedians putting on a brand-new show featuring their funniest sketches!
The Night With…is dedicated to presenting contemporary classical music in informal and accessible settings while developing composers and performers. Since our founding in 2018, we have delivered 76 concerts, 67 premieres, and 20 commissions, working with ensembles such as United Strings of Europe, Garth Knox, Red Note Ensemble, Ensemble Offspring, Wooden Elephant, and the Hebrides Ensemble. Our work supports artists through performance and recording opportunities, commissioning, and composer development schemes. We have recorded and released 10 albums on our label TNW Music.
Serial Pest Lewis Spears has been creating fake stories to trick his way onto mainstream media outlets his entire career. These are his stories
"Echoes of elegance — the golden age of jazz, reborn.": With a voice that echoes the golden age of jazz and a style that breathes new life into swing, The Midnight Citizen is a timeless storyteller draped in velvet tones and smoky sophistication. Whether it’s the sparkle of a big band or the intimate hush of a late-night ballad, this enigmatic performer delivers music that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly current—a cinematic journey through sound that captures hearts, stirs memories, and turns every stage into a smoky speakeasy.
Join the cult comedy misfits of Voicebox Comedy as they hijack Accidental for one glorious night of chaos, character bits, and offbeat brilliance. Expect the unexpected: surreal stand-up, experimental sketches, and the kind of oddball energy you won’t find anywhere else in Belfast. There may be a cowboy. There may be a clipboard. It’s alternative, it’s anarchic, it’s Voicebox. Fancy dress optional. MC’d as ever by Marcus Keeley.