Saturday May 3
Departs John Hewitt 12.00 noon


The Van Morrison tour of Belfast has become an established feature of the festival, quickly selling out in the past two years. Starting in the city centre, our bus journey plots the early career of Belfast’s most enduring singer, with a visit to the site of the Maritime hotel, where Van cut his reputation with Them, followed by a trip to the east of Belfast, where he was born and raised.

Using some of his greatest songs as a guide, we’ll discover the inspiration behind ‘On Hyndford Street’, ‘Cyprus Avenue’, ‘Connswater’, ‘Orangefield’ and many more places that have been touched by the Morrison mythology.

Your tour guide is Stuart Bailie, music journalist and BBC Radio Ulster broadcaster.

Tickets for the bus trip are £5, Available from the Festival Office on 028 9023 2403

Profits from the event will go to the Ulster Cancer Foundation.