Grand Opera House, Belfast

Name: Grand Opera House
Address: Belfast, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 28 9024 1919

#49 among attractions in Belfast

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Facts and practical information

The Grand Opera House is a theatre in Belfast, Northern Ireland, designed by the most prolific theatre architect of the period, Frank Matcham. It opened on 23 December 1895. According to the Theatres Trust, the "magnificent auditorium is probably the best surviving example in the United Kingdom of the oriental style applied to theatre architecture". The auditorium was restored to its former glory, and the foyer spaces and bars were reimagined and developed as part of a £12.2 million project in 2020/2021, generously supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 2006 (18 years ago)Architectural style: Art NouveauCapacity: 1063Coordinates: 54°35'43"N, 5°56'7"W

Address

ShaftesburyBelfast United Kingdom

Contact

+44 28 9024 1919

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Day trips

Grand Opera House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: City Hall, CastleCourt, Kelly's Cellars, Crown Liquor Saloon.

~1150 ftNE
Grand government building with gardens
City Hall, Belfast
6 min walk • Belfast City Hall stands as a grand testament to the city's rich history and architectural heritage. This prominent building, located in the heart of Belfast, Northern Ireland, serves as the headquarters of Belfast City Council.
0.4 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
CastleCourt, Belfast
12 min walk • CastleCourt is a prominent shopping centre located in the heart of Belfast, United Kingdom. Nestled on Royal Avenue, this bustling retail hub has been a cornerstone of Belfast's shopping scene since its doors first opened in 1990.
~1630 ftNE
Nightlife
Kelly's Cellars, Belfast
8 min walk • Kelly's Cellars is a historic public house nestled in the heart of Belfast, United Kingdom. Established in 1720, this timeless tavern is not only one of Belfast's oldest pubs but also a significant cultural landmark. The pub is situated at 30-32 Bank Street, a stone's...
~380 ftSE
Nightlife
Crown Liquor Saloon, Belfast
2 min walk • The Crown Liquor Saloon stands as a jewel of Belfast's historic social scene, exuding an ambiance of Victorian grandeur. Nestled in the heart of the city at 46 Great Victoria Street, this Grade A listed building is not only a bustling public house but also a treasured...
~1060 ftE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Ulster Hall, Belfast
6 min walk • The Ulster Hall is a concert hall and grade A listed building in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Situated on Bedford Street in Belfast city centre, the hall hosts concerts, classical recitals, craft fairs and political party conferences.
~960 ftE
Memorial
Belfast Cenotaph, Belfast
5 min walk • The Belfast Cenotaph is a war memorial in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in Donegall Square West, to the west of Belfast City Hall. Like the City Hall, it was designed by Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas. The cenotaph was unveiled in 1929. It became a Grade A listed building in 1984.
~1660 ftN
Church
St Mary's Church, Belfast
9 min walk • St. Mary's Church, Belfast is a Roman Catholic church located in Chapel Lane/Smithfield area of Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is mother church for the city and a mensal parish and was opened on this site in 1784.
~1690 ftE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Architecture
St Malachy's Church, Belfast
9 min walk • Saint Malachy's Church is a Catholic Church in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is located in Alfred Street, a short distance from Belfast City Hall, though it precedes that building by over 60 years. The Church is the focal point of the local parish community, also Saint Malachy's, one of the 88 parishes in the Diocese of Down and Connor.
0.5 miNE
Nightlife
The Northern Whig, Belfast
12 min walk • The Northern Whig is a bar housed in a historical building in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is in the Cathedral Quarter, just to the north of the Belfast City Centre. At various times during its history it has been a gentleman's club and a newspaper and is currently a bar owned by the Horatio Group.
0.4 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Peter's Cathedral, Belfast
12 min walk • Saint Peter's Cathedral, Belfast. is the Roman Catholic cathedral church for the Diocese of Down and Connor, and is therefore the episcopal seat of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Down and Connor.
~1280 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Limelight, Belfast
7 min walk • Limelight in Belfast, Northern Ireland is mid-sized live music and night club venue complex, which initially opened in 1987. The complex on the city's Ormeau Avenue consists of Limelight 1 & Limelight 2, as well as a bar called Katy's Bar. The outdoor terrace is called The Rock Garden.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Grand Opera House open?

Grand Opera House is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Grand Opera House?

Nearby attractions include Monument to the Unknown Woman Worker, Belfast (1 min walk), Great Victoria Street, Belfast (2 min walk), Sandy Row, Belfast (3 min walk), Belfast Cenotaph, Belfast (5 min walk).

How to get to Grand Opera House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Grand Opera House:

Bus

Belfast • Lines: X1, X2A (2 min walk)
Europa Bus Centre (2 min walk)

Train

Belfast - Great Victoria Street (3 min walk)
Botanic (13 min walk)