Robin Ince: The Universe and the Neurodiverse

Robin Ince: The Universe and the Neurodiverse

The Black Box

Friday 23 January, 8.00pm 

£14.00/£12.00 (Unwaged)

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A journey through the minds that populate the planet and may populate the universe beyond.

An hour of joy and curiosity with the presenter of the multi award-winning Infinite Monkey Cage.

Expect stories of chimpanzees and astronauts, of starlight and falcons. We are the neurodiversity of the universe, a place of many minds and many imaginations.

This new show is a celebration of our possibilities in a time when we’ve given too many platforms to the mean and the bullying, let us elevate those who strive for beauty and camaraderie.

This event takes place in a licensed venue; therefore, admission to the 8pm performance is limited to guests aged 18+.

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Mary Dillon, Dónal O’Connor & Neil Martin

Mary Dillon, Dónal O’Connor & Neil Martin

The Black Box

Friday 9 January, 8.00pm

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John Prine’s German Afternoons: Presented by All the Best

John Prine’s German Afternoons: Presented by All the Best

The Black Box

Saturday 10 January, 2.00pm & 8.00pm

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Therapy Sessions Belfast

In association with The Duncairn & First Fortnight

Therapy Sessions Belfast

The Duncairn

Saturday 10 January, 8.00pm

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Historic Pubs of the Cathedral Quarter

Historic Pubs of the Cathedral Quarter

Leaves Kellys Cellars

Sunday 11 and Sunday 25 January, 2.00pm

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Hiraeth: Yearning for Home? With Michael Smiley and Miranda Sawyer

Hiraeth: Yearning for Home? With Michael Smiley and Miranda Sawyer

The Black Box

Sunday 11 January, 2.00pm

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Keith James: The Songs of Nick Drake

Keith James: The Songs of Nick Drake

The Black Box

Sunday 11 January, 8.00pm

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Work is the Curse of the Drinking Classes

Work is the Curse of the Drinking Classes

The Black Box

Tuesday 13 January, 1.00pm and 8.00pm

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Simply Streisand

Simply Streisand

The Black Box

Wednesday 14 January, 1.00pm, Thursday 15 January, 1.00pm

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‘A Little Cloud’ and ‘Counterparts’ from Joyce’s Dubliners

‘A Little Cloud’ and ‘Counterparts’ from Joyce’s Dubliners

The Black Box

Wednesday 14 January, 8.00pm

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Michael Palin in Conversation

Michael Palin in Conversation

The Whitla Hall

Wednesday 14 January, 8.00pm

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Hal Cruttenden: Can Dish It Out But Can’t Take It

Hal Cruttenden: Can Dish It Out But Can’t Take It

The Black Box

Thursday 15 January, 8.00pm

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Clifton Street Cemetery Tour

Clifton Street Cemetery Tour

Leaves Clifton House

Friday 16 January & Friday 23 January, 2.00pm

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Arts Across Belfast Bus Tour

Arts Across Belfast Bus Tour

Leaves from the MAC foyer, 10 Exchange St, West, Belfast BT1 2NJ

Sunday 18 January, 10.25am - 2.30pm 

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Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993) on VHS

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993) on VHS

The Sunflower

Sunday 18 January, 4.00pm

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Out To Lunch with Vincent Price

In association with the Harrison Hotel

Out To Lunch with Vincent Price

The Harrison Hotel

Sunday 18 January, 7.00pm

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Rosie Wilby: The Breakup Monologues Live Podcast

Rosie Wilby: The Breakup Monologues Live Podcast

The Black Box

Sunday 18 January, 8.00pm

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Ulster Orchestra at Out to Lunch: Mendelssohn and More!

Ulster Orchestra at Out to Lunch: Mendelssohn and More!

The Black Box

Tuesday 20 January, 1.00pm & 7.30pm

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Tex9: Money

Tex9: Money

The Black Box

Wednesday 21 January, 7.30pm 

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Rachel Parris ‘Introducing Mrs Collins’

Rachel Parris ‘Introducing Mrs Collins’

The Black Box

Thursday 22 January, 1.00pm

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Celtic Utopia (Utoipe Cheilteach)

Celtic Utopia (Utoipe Cheilteach)

The Deer’s Head

Thursday 22 January, 8.00pm

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Red Sky July

In association with Music Capital

Red Sky July

Oh Yeah Centre

Friday 23 January, 7.30pm

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Robin Ince: The Universe and the Neurodiverse

Robin Ince: The Universe and the Neurodiverse

The Black Box

Friday 23 January, 8.00pm 

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It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley

It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley

The Black Box

Saturday 24 January, 8.00pm

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Celebrating 50 Years of Bob Dylan’s Desire

Celebrating 50 Years of Bob Dylan’s Desire

The Oh Yeah Centre

Saturday 24 January, 8.00pm

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Don Letts DJ Set + Explosion Sound System Selectors

Superfly Funk and Soul & CQAF present

Don Letts DJ Set + Explosion Sound System Selectors

Ulster Sports Club 

Saturday 24 January, 10.30pm 

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The Darkling Air with special guests Arco String Quartet

The Darkling Air with special guests Arco String Quartet

The Black Box

Sunday 25 January, 2.00pm 

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NI Opera presents ‘Cabaret for Lunch’ & ‘Evening Cabaret’

NI Opera presents ‘Cabaret for Lunch’ & ‘Evening Cabaret’

The Black Box

Tuesday 27 January, 1.00pm and 7.30pm

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Menolicious authors Mariella Frostrup and Belles Berry in Conversation

Supported by Ulster Presents

Menolicious authors Mariella Frostrup and Belles Berry in Conversation

McCracken Building (Lecture Theatre 1), Ulster University

Tuesday 27th January 2026, 7.00pm

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Classic Country for Lunch featuring The Boondocks

Classic Country for Lunch featuring The Boondocks

The Black Box

Wednesday 28 January, 1.00pm

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Belfast and The Age of The Enlightenment

Belfast and The Age of The Enlightenment

Clifton House

Wednesday 28 January, 7.00pm

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Dani Larkin: ‘next of kin’ Listening Party

Dani Larkin: ‘next of kin’ Listening Party

Oh Yeah Centre

Thursday 29 January, 7.00pm

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‘Political Girl – Life and Fate in Russia’ Maria Alyokhina

‘Political Girl – Life and Fate in Russia’ Maria Alyokhina

The Black Box

Thursday 29 January, 8.00pm 

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Bluegrass for Lunch feat. Broken String Band

Bluegrass for Lunch feat. Broken String Band

The Black Box

Friday 30 January, 1.00pm

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Einaudi for Lunch featuring Ruth McGinley

Einaudi for Lunch featuring Ruth McGinley

The Black Box

Saturday 31 January, 2.00pm & 8.00pm

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20 Years of Crilli DNB feat Calibre/SP:MC/Crilli Residents/PMCC/Rory Rudimentry

20 Years of Crilli DNB feat Calibre/SP:MC/Crilli Residents/PMCC/Rory Rudimentry

Ulster Sports Club 

Saturday 31 January, 10.00pm 

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Supported By

Arts Council of Northern Ireland
Belfast City Council
Tourism Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Executive
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