Thursday 24 September 2026, 11am

Exploring Art Deco Architecture in Belfast

Learn about the origins, characteristics and evolution of the ever-popular Art Deco architectural style. And discover Belfast’s Art Deco gems, from our very own Strand Cinema to banks, shops and glamorous dance halls! This richly illustrated talk will be presented by the Strand’s Heritage and Education Manager, Rosie.

Part of our ‘Heritage Talks’ programme:  free talks about the heritage of the local area, followed by a cuppa and a chat. Hosted by the Strand at our ‘pop-up’ venue at Belmont Bowling Club.  Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Comedy/Musical



2026 marks 100 years of Marilyn Monroe, celebrating the timeless grace, magnetism and cultural imprint of Hollywood's most enduring icon through exhibitions, activations and collaborations spanning the globe



Showgirls Lorelei Lee and Dorothy Shaw travel to Paris, pursued by a private detective hired by the suspicious father of Lorelei's fiancé, as well as a rich, enamoured old man and many other doting admirers.



Starring Marilyn Monroe, Jane Russell and Charles Coburn

At our new home for our Silver Screenings is the Belmont Bowling Club during Strand's refurbishment!

Getting to Belmont Bowling Club

Address:  27 Belmont Park, Belfast BT4 3DU

Parking – free car park on site!

Buses: G1 or 4c/d/e 5 min walk from Ballyhackamore stop, enter via Kincora Av. 

3 b/g/f 3 min walk via Belmont  Park

1st and 8th of October 2pm

Noir / Crime 

A San Francisco private detective is swept up in the hunt for a priceless 16th-century statuette after his partner is murdered in a seemingly ordinary tailing job. With Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Gladys George.

At our new home for our Silver Screenings is the Belmont Bowling Club during Strand's refurbishment!

Getting to Belmont Bowling Club

Address:  27 Belmont Park, Belfast BT4 3DU

Parking – free car park on site!

Buses: G1 or 4c/d/e 5 min walk from Ballyhackamore stop, enter via Kincora Av. 

3 b/g/f 3 min walk via Belmont  Park

15th & 22nd October, 2pm

With socialite Tracy Lord about to remarry, her ex-husband - with the help of a sympathetic reporter - has 48 hours to convince her that she really still loves him.

Starring Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra

At our new home for our Silver Screenings is the Belmont Bowling Club during Strand's refurbishment!

Getting to Belmont Bowling Club

Address:  27 Belmont Park, Belfast BT4 3DU

Parking – free car park on site!

Buses: G1 or 4c/d/e 5 min walk from Ballyhackamore stop, enter via Kincora Av. 

3 b/g/f 3 min walk via Belmont  Park

Thursday 22 October 2026, 11am

Schools of East Belfast

Explore the diverse range of historic schools scattered about east Belfast. Learn how schools in this part of Belfast evolved from the small national schools of the 19^th century to the ‘modern’ elementary schools of the 1920s and ‘30s. The talk will also reflect on how these schools were affected by World War Two and broader social changes over the 20^th century. The talk is richly illustrated with maps and photos, complemented by vivid oral history recollections.

Part of our ‘Heritage Talks’ programme:  free talks about the heritage of the local area, followed by a cuppa and a chat. Hosted by the Strand at our ‘pop-up’ venue at Belmont Bowling Club.  Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Get into the spooky spirit at our Halloween Crafternoon & Cartoons on Saturday 24th October at 11am and 1.30pm is SOLD OUT! Enjoy a fun-filled day of spooky arts and crafts and retro cartoons.



EXTRA DATE - MONDAY 26TH OCTOBER 11am

Activities include:

• Vintage cartoons


• Free popcorn


• Make spooky ghost bunting


• Make halloween bunting


• Make your own witches wand


• Lantern decorating


• Halloween face stencils


• Prize for best-dressed

Tickets are £12 per child, adults free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Spaces are limited, so be sure to book in advance and join us for a frightfully fun day!

Location: The Strand offices are now based in Strand Studios, Studio 1 (Ground Floor next to the Strand) and is accessible.

5th & 12th November, 2pm



Crime / Romance

Bored waitress Bonnie Parker falls in love with an ex-con named Clyde Barrow and together they start a murderous cross-country crime spree stealing cars and robbing banks.  With Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway. 

At our new home for our Silver Screenings is the Belmont Bowling Club during Strand's refurbishment!

Getting to Belmont Bowling Club

Address:  27 Belmont Park, Belfast BT4 3DU

Parking – free car park on site!

Buses: G1 or 4c/d/e 5 min walk from Ballyhackamore stop, enter via Kincora Av. 

3 b/g/f 3 min walk via Belmont  Park

This nostalgic talk will celebrate the showbands that dominated the Belfast music scene back in the 1950s and 60s. It will highlight the characteristics of showbands from this period -from the music to the snazzy suits – and explore how they evolved and adapted in later years.

The talk will celebrate some of the key figures and groups that shaped the showband scene here. It will also highlight various venues across Belfast that would have hosted showband performances, from the large city centre halls like the Plaza to the smaller east Belfast venues. It will also reflect on the Strand’s days as a Variety Theatre, when showbands from across the country graced our stage. 

This richly illustrated presentation, by our Heritage Manager Rosie, will also draw upon fascinating archive footage alongside new interviews.

Part of our ‘Heritage Talks’ programme:  free talks about the heritage of the local area, followed by a cuppa and a chat. Hosted by the Strand at our ‘pop-up’ venue at Belmont Bowling Club. Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund

One week only: 19th November, 2pm



Comedy / Musical 



Starring Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire.  An impromptu fashion shoot at a book store brings about a new fashion model discovery in the shop clerk.

Getting to Belmont Bowling Club

Address:  27 Belmont Park, Belfast BT4 3DU

Parking – free car park on site!

Buses: G1 or 4c/d/e 5 min walk from Ballyhackamore stop, enter via Kincora Av. 

3 b/g/f 3 min walk via Belmont  Park

Relive the sound, the stars and the style from the fabulous 50s and swingin' 60s in this spectacular tribute to your favourite jukebox legends with Ireland's No.1 Rock'n'Roll band, the Soda Popz! 

This brilliant show has sold out the Black Box for several years but this year, we're bringing it to Harland & Wolff Social Club.

Get ready to dance the night away with a fun night of vintage Rock’n’Roll! Paying an authentic tribute to the hottest hits from the fabulous 50s and swinging 60s, this nostalgic show featuring a live, seven piece band, will have you singing along and dancing in the aisles with music from iconic artists such as Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, The Drifters, Connie Francis, Elvis and more plus of course some of the best Christmas classics!

So put your glad rags on and enjoy a Rock’n’Roll Christmas treat with the best retro experience around. 50s attire encouraged!

Tickets £22

Harland and Wolff is a social club and will have much cheaper drinks than city centre bars!

 

Getting to Harland and Wolff:



Address: 8-10 Dundela Ave, BT4 3BQ (not far from the Strand)

Buses:  G1 10 min walk.  3 c/f/b 5 min walk.

Parking - no parking on Dundela Ave, park on Newtownards Road - less than 5 min walk

Get into the Christmas spirit with a special screening of Elf in the magical setting of the Ulster Transport Museum.

Follow Buddy as he leaves the North Pole and heads to New York in search of his family, bringing plenty of Christmas cheer with him along the way.

Your ticket includes entry to the Railway Gallery at the Transport Museum, so make sure to arrive when doors open and give yourself time to check out the vintage trains before the film.

You’ll also receive a complimentary hot chocolate or mulled wine, and there will be a festive choir performing before the screening.

Christmas jumpers very much encouraged!

FRIDAY: Doors open 4.15pm | Film starts 5.00pm

SATURDAY: Doors open 6.30pm | Film starts 7.15pm

We’re settling the debate early: Die Hard is a Christmas film.

Join us at the Ulster Transport Museum for a special big-screen showing of the action classic, as John McClane finds himself caught up in a hostage situation at Nakatomi Plaza on Christmas Eve.

Your ticket includes entry to the Railway Gallery at the Transport Museum, so make sure to arrive when doors open and give yourself time to check out the vintage trains before the film.

You’ll also receive a complimentary hot chocolate or mulled wine, and there will be a festive choir performing before the screening.

Christmas jumpers are encouraged!

Doors open 7.15pm | Film starts 8.00pm

It wouldn’t be Christmas without Home Alone!

Join us at the Ulster Transport Museum for a special screening of the festive classic made for all ages, as Kevin McCallister finds himself accidentally left home alone at Christmas and faced with two very determined burglars.

Your ticket includes entry to the Railway Gallery at the Transport Museum, so make sure to arrive when doors open and give yourself time to check out the vintage trains before the film.

You’ll also receive a complimentary hot chocolate or mulled wine, and there will be a festive choir performing before the screening.

Christmas jumpers are highly encouraged!

Doors open 3.15pm | Film starts 4.00pm

Celebrate the festive season with a special screening of the much-loved classic White Christmas at the Ulster Transport Museum.

Starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen, this festive classic is full of wonderful songs, dancing, romance and old-school Christmas charm.

Your ticket includes entry to the Railway Gallery at the Transport Museum, so make sure to arrive when doors open and give yourself time to check out the vintage trains before the film.

You’ll also receive a complimentary hot chocolate or mulled wine, and there will be a festive choir performing before the screening.

Christmas jumpers always encouraged!

Doors open 6.45pm | Film starts 7.15pm

Thursday 10 December 2026, 11am

Strand: Our Past, Present and Future UPDATED!

A freshly updated talk, which will reveal the progress of the Strand’s extensive renovation. 

Learn about recent discoveries both on and off site, which reveal more about the rich history of our iconic building. And hear more about our exciting plans for the future. The talk will also be a chance to celebrate some of the skilled craftspeople who are helping to restore some of our beloved heritage features!

Part of our ‘Heritage Talks’ programme:  free talks about the heritage of the local area, followed by a cuppa and a chat. Hosted by the Strand at our ‘pop-up’ venue at Belmont Bowling Club. Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund

For one week only, 10th December - Christmas Special

1.30pm - Songs by Eddy Moore

2pm film starts 

Musical/Romance 

A successful song-and-dance team become romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save the failing Vermont inn of their former commanding general.  Starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney

At our new home for our Silver Screen the Belmont Bowling Club during Strand's refurbishment!

Getting to Belmont Bowling Club



Address:  27 Belmont Park, Belfast BT4 3DU

Parking – free car park on site!

Buses: G1 or 4c/d/e 5 min walk from Ballyhackamore stop, enter via Kincora Av. 

3 b/g/f 3 min walk via Belmont  Park