18th May 2022
Belfast One BID is bringing a pop of colour to Belfast City Centre this summer as part of their Belfast One Summer Days campaign. The campaign, part of a year-long programme of initiatives and events, will help to enhance the look and feel of the City Centre as well as showcase the wide retail and hospitality offering.
This summer, visitors to Belfast City Centre can enjoy:
City Centre Dressing
A specially designed 11m ‘Belfast’ floral installation located in the grounds of Belfast City Hall until the end of July. A great setting for that perfect photo moment. Also, brightly coloured lanterns will decorate trees along Donegall Place, Royal Avenue, Corn Market and Fountain Street.
The return of Belfast Summer Cinema
Belfast One in association with Belfast Film Festival will host a free pop-up cinema experience in the grounds of Belfast City Hall on Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th July. Movie-lovers will be treated to a programme of family film across two days including The Goonies and the award-winning film Belfast, by Belfast native Sir Kenneth Branagh. Tickets and show times available from 10am on Friday 24th June at www.belfastone.co.uk and www.belfastfilmfestival.org
The Belfast One Way Edit
Hosted by fashion stylist and radio personality Rebecca McKinney, the Belfast One Way Edit will take place at Belfast City Hall on Sunday 14th August. Showcasing over 50 retailers throughout Belfast City Centre, the fashion show will reveal the vast amount of fabulous style on offer in the City Centre, as well as hair and makeup demos from top beauty brands and an all-important goodie bag! Tickets are limited and will go on sale Friday 29th July via www.belfastone.co.uk.
Announcing details of the Belfast One Summer Days campaign, Clare Maguire from Belfast One said:
“We are delighted to reveal details of our fantastic summer campaign – Belfast One Summer Days. We are very excited to bring a pop of colour to Belfast City Centre through the unique experiences of the Floral City Dressing, Belfast Summer Cinema and the Belfast One Way Edit. Belfast One Summer Days is part of our ongoing work with businesses and alongside key partnerships, which supports with increasing footfall as well as enhancing the look and feel of the City Centre. It is also the perfect opportunity to showcase the amazing range of retail, hospitality, and leisure on offer in the City Centre. We would like to take this opportunity to thank those who have supported Belfast One Summer Days and we look forward to seeing visitors enjoy all the City Centre has to offer this summer.”
Michele Devlin, Festival Director of Belfast Film Festival, commented:
“Belfast Film Festival is delighted to be back and to partner, once again, with Belfast One to present a unique weekend of great films in the open air this July as part of Belfast One Summer Days. We will be filling the grounds of Belfast City Hall with big screen delights, props from the films and cos play. There will be something for everyone so, why not join us and enjoy seeing your favourite films in this beautiful outdoor setting!”
Belfast One Way Edit host, and radio personality, Rebecca McKinney said:
“ Make it a date for your diary – Belfast One Way Edit, Sunday 14th August in the stunning Belfast City Hall. This not to be missed event will feature over 50 retailers, from across Belfast City centre, showcasing a mix of fashion trends and styles for all ages, budgets and body shapes. It is going to be a fantastic evening of fashion and I hope to see you there.”
Tag us in your photos using the hashtag #BelfastOne to be in with the chance of winning a £150 Belfast City Centre Gift Card*
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