@ImagineBelfast

Annual festival based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, returning from 23-29 March 2026. Check us out at https://xitter.cf/t.co/pBqZTpKaIF

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📣 IMAGINE! BELFAST 2026 (Mar 23-29) Earlybird Announcement! 🎟️ First 5 highly anticipated shows are LIVE: Adam Kay, Tom Mayhew, Len Pennie, Will Sebag-Montefiore, & Dan Donnelly! 👉 Tickets here: imaginebelfast.com/2026-adva… Secure your tickets before the full festival drop. Perfect stocking filler! 🎁
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Just over one week to go! Submit your idea for our 2026 edition by 7 November - info at imaginebelfast.com/2026-call…
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We're sorry! Our website is temporarily down for maintenance. 📷 We're working hard to get everything back up and running smoothly as fast as we can. Thanks for your patience. We'll post an update here as soon as we're back online!
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CALL FOR IDEAS: IMAGINE! BELFAST FESTIVAL 2026 Find out more and submit your event idea here: imaginebelfast.com/2026-call… Imagine returns 23-29 March 2026. Submit your engaging and creative proposals (talks, performances, workshops, etc.) by 7 November 2025 to shape the programme. Themes will likely include social justice, climate crisis, and migration - but this isn't a prescriptive list. Got a brilliant idea that sparks conversation and challenges the status quo? We want to hear it!
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CALL FOR IDEAS: IMAGINE! BELFAST FESTIVAL 2026 Find out more and submit your event idea here: imaginebelfast.com/2026-call… Imagine returns 23-29 March 2026. Submit your engaging and creative proposals (talks, performances, workshops, etc.) by 7 November 2025 to shape the programme. Themes will likely include social justice, climate crisis, and migration - but this isn't a prescriptive list. Got a brilliant idea that sparks conversation and challenges the status quo? We want to hear it!
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Calling all creatives, thinkers, and changemakers... Imagine 2026 open submissions are just around the corner, launching on 10 October. We'll also be releasing a step-by-step video guide to walk you through the application process. Get your ideas ready!
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120 events across 50 Belfast venues in 7 days - and countless unforgettable moments. See if you can spot yourself in our highlights video - and thanks so much for supporting Imagine Belfast 2025! ✨
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Wow, what an event with @RubyFree8 and Bethany Dawson at @ImagineBelfast on Sunday! Head over to their instagrams to find out more 👇 instagram.com/p/DH25UkEszTs/…

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Bring your mother (and anyone else you love!) to this fun #quiz on this evening in the lovely @The_AmericanBar #belfast for lots of laughs, unusual prizes, and friendly people! A few tables left imaginebelfast.com/event/the…
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So inspired by the words being shared by young poets at @HeaneyCentre presents: LAND. Congratulations to Shirley McMillan and the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen's team for such a wonderful event!
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Engaged audience for the Politics and Poetry Pub Tour as part of @ImagineBelfast . Thanks to participating pubs , Sunflower, The Reporter, McCrackens.
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Lemn Sissay, author, poet and activist, at The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics @ImagineBelfast
Lemn Sissay, author, poet and activist, at The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics

ALT Lemn Sissay, author, poet and activist, at The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics

Lemn Sissay, author, poet and activist, at The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics

ALT Lemn Sissay, author, poet and activist, at The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics

Lemn Sissay, author, poet and activist, at The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics

ALT Lemn Sissay, author, poet and activist, at The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics

Peter O'Neill, former Director of Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics, at The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics

ALT Peter O'Neill, former Director of Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics, at The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics

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A lovely afternoon with @QuintinOliver @acallan87 & @markdevenport discussing how to lose a referendum as part of @ImagineBelfast A rich debate on how international examples might guide future votes in Ireland; citizen engagement, clear information & relevancy all critical.
Emma wearing a pink shirt and speaking in a closer shot

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The 4 speakers from the panel laughing

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The four speakers of the panel next to a tv monitor that has results of a question on referendums

ALT The four speakers of the panel next to a tv monitor that has results of a question on referendums

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People at The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics @ImagineBelfast @NUJofficial
The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics

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The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics

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The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics

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The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics

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Professor Charlie Beckett, Journalism AI Programme, LSE, spoke on a pre-recorded zoom from London, at The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics @ImagineBelfast
Professor Charlie Beckett, Journalism AI Programme, LSE, spoke on a pre-recorded zoom from London, at The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics

ALT Professor Charlie Beckett, Journalism AI Programme, LSE, spoke on a pre-recorded zoom from London, at The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics

Professor Charlie Beckett, Journalism AI Programme, LSE, spoke on a pre-recorded zoom from London, at The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics

ALT Professor Charlie Beckett, Journalism AI Programme, LSE, spoke on a pre-recorded zoom from London, at The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics

Professor Charlie Beckett, Journalism AI Programme, LSE, spoke on a pre-recorded zoom from London, at The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics

ALT Professor Charlie Beckett, Journalism AI Programme, LSE, spoke on a pre-recorded zoom from London, at The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics

Professor Charlie Beckett, Journalism AI Programme, LSE, spoke on a pre-recorded zoom from London, at The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics

ALT Professor Charlie Beckett, Journalism AI Programme, LSE, spoke on a pre-recorded zoom from London, at The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics

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Kathryn Johnston, NUJ National Executive Member, reading the ‘ceasefire babes’ by Lyra McKee RIP at The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics @ImagineBelfast
Kathryn Johnston, NUJ National Executive Member, reading the ‘ceasefire babes’ by Lyra McKee RIP at The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics

ALT Kathryn Johnston, NUJ National Executive Member, reading the ‘ceasefire babes’ by Lyra McKee RIP at The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics

Kathryn Johnston, NUJ National Executive Member, reading the ‘ceasefire babes’ by Lyra McKee RIP at The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics

ALT Kathryn Johnston, NUJ National Executive Member, reading the ‘ceasefire babes’ by Lyra McKee RIP at The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics

Kathryn Johnston, NUJ National Executive Member, reading the ‘ceasefire babes’ by Lyra McKee RIP at The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics

ALT Kathryn Johnston, NUJ National Executive Member, reading the ‘ceasefire babes’ by Lyra McKee RIP at The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics

Nichola McKee Corner, Lyra McKee’s sister, with Kathryn Johnston, NUJ National Executive Member, at The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics

ALT Nichola McKee Corner, Lyra McKee’s sister, with Kathryn Johnston, NUJ National Executive Member, at The @NUJBelfast ‘Lyra McKee Symposium AI and Journalism – Threats or Opportunities?’ in Crescent Arts Centre at Imagine! Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics

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Join us for this fun #quiz on Sunday evening in the lovely @TheAmericanBar for lots of laughs, unusual prizes, and friendly people! A few tables left so getting booking @whatsonNI @BelfastQuiz @secretbelfast @SluggerOToole #imaginebelfast #Belfast imaginebelfast.com/event/the…
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