Event Series Drink and Draw

Drink and Draw

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

Drink and Draw is back at Banana Block!

This time Exploring creativity through collage-making techniques! Discover the joy of making unique mid-century and folk-style flower collages. We'll play with paper cutting, experiment with shapes, and create beautiful textures. Unleash your artistic side and leave with your own stylized floral masterpiece!

£12

Event Series East Block Bazaar

East Block Bazaar

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

The East Block Bazaar is our resident monthly market made up of local artisan producers, makers, growers, vintage and curios. Produced in partnership with Little Fox Events- the brains behind the Belfast Flea and Bazaar markets at St Anne's Cathedral- this market breathes life into Sundays in the East. Think Sunday markets in East London… Continue reading East Block Bazaar

Event Series Rendr Festival

RENDR Festival

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

RENDR Festival is a unique nocturnal experience, celebrating creative craft and artistry in a fully immersive two-day festival exploring the space between Creativity and Technology.
Ignite your imagination with inspiring speakers from the worlds of Film, Gaming, Animation, Immersive, and more! Learn from the best, with 30+ creatives from the likes of Netflix, Pixar, Walt Disney Studios and Epic Games among others.

£55

Event Series Rendr Festival

RENDR Festival

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

RENDR Festival is a unique nocturnal experience, celebrating creative craft and artistry in a fully immersive two-day festival exploring the space between Creativity and Technology.
Ignite your imagination with inspiring speakers from the worlds of Film, Gaming, Animation, Immersive, and more! Learn from the best, with 30+ creatives from the likes of Netflix, Pixar, Walt Disney Studios and Epic Games among others.

£55

DM Sessions – Digital Culture

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

We're back with the first dm session of 2024! You know the drill - pizza and networking 6-6.30pm and a great talk from 6.30-7.30/8pm. This time we're joined by two absolute pros in the field of AI - John Bustard of Ulster University and Ciaran Connolly from Profile Tree. This will be a great interactive… Continue reading DM Sessions – Digital Culture

Seanchoiche

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

Seanchoíche (pronounced Shanna-Key-Huh) our storytelling night is coming BACK to Belfast in March. The event is taking place on Friday March 15th @ Banana Block, Belfast. The theme of the night is Firsts and Lasts. All stories told will revolve around this theme. Stories can be personal anecdotes based on your own experience, or the… Continue reading Seanchoiche

Banana Brunch March

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

Banana Brunch is back! Hosted by the hot lips themselves The Only Sassy, Elle Vosque and Miz Tasty. Come down, watch the stunner queens perform, sink as much Prosecco as possible and enjoy a choice of delicious food by Bodega Bagels or Arcade Pizza. First hour is bottomless Prosecco, then bar will open.

Drink and Draw March

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

This March,  immerse yourself  into the mesmerizing world of drawing ink as we explore its unique qualities and endless possibilities. From classic dip pens to unconventional tools like bamboo dip pens and wooden forks, you'll experiment with various implements to create stunning artworks. Through a series of engaging exercises, you'll develop a tactile understanding of… Continue reading Drink and Draw March

Semi Hydroponics and Wine Workshop

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

Love plants, wine and want to learn something new? Why not try semi-hydroponics? Hydroponics is an alternative method of growing plants without a substrate to use moisture and water, which can be applied to different types. In this workshop, we will look at how to correctly choose a plant suitable for hydroponic cultivation, how to… Continue reading Semi Hydroponics and Wine Workshop

The Mill presents Jungle (DJ set)

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

The Mill is an all-new dancefloor experience coming to Banana Block. For our opening night we welcome legendary, BRIT Award-nominated, UK dance act JUNGLE who will debut their DJ show at the Mill, with Mood Talk and KEM on support. See you there!

The Mill presents – Prospa

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

Following their last outing with AVA at the 2022 Festival where they made their Boiler Room debut at the Nomadic Stage and a highly energetic and seriously memorable live set at AVA London - their first ever, Prospa are back in Belfast. They bring their raw unique sound to The Mill at Banana Block this… Continue reading The Mill presents – Prospa

Event Series East Block Bazaar

East Block Bazaar

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

The East Block Bazaar is our resident monthly market made up of local artisan producers, makers, growers, vintage and curios. Produced in partnership with Little Fox Events- the brains behind the Belfast Flea and Bazaar markets at St Anne's Cathedral- this market breathes life into Sundays in the East. Think Sunday markets in East London… Continue reading East Block Bazaar