Drag Bottomless Brunch

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

Don't miss our final drag bottomless brunch of the Summer!

Hosted by the hot lips themselves The Only Sassie and Elle Vosque with special guest Venus is the New Black.

Come down, watch the stunner queens perform, sink as much prosecco as possible and eat all of the delicious breakfast treats by Bodega.

£35

Top Shelf : Ricky Chong at Sound Advice

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

TOP SHELF returns with Ricky Chong.

TOP SHELF is a series of intimate late-night parties at record store Sound Advice Belfast running from April to October. Each event is limited to 50 spots, 8pm-12pm, Banana Block bar will be open throughout.

£10

Mossariums with The Green East

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

Come and relax in the lovely, leafy Banana Ring at Banana Block and try something new. 

We will show you the process of making mossariums. Mossariums are closed eco-systems used to specifically grow different types of moss. We will also add some leafy You’ll have the chance to landscape your own magical mossy world in a jar, and learn all about mosses and the important role they play in our environment. 

All materials will be provided and you’ll have your own mossarium to take home with you on the day. 

£45

Postponed-Wine and Velo Cheese

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Monthly wine club is postponed until September. Come join our own Sommelier Amy and our resident cheese maker Davide for a couple of hours and talk all things wine and cheese with a couple of glasses along the way! The sixth instalment kicks off by understanding the concept of what Orange wine is, matched with award-winning Italian cheeses.

£40

Festival of Asia

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

The Festival of Asia returns to Banana Block on Saturday, September 2nd. Bring the whole family for a day of revelry as we celebrate all Asian cultures in Northern Ireland! Over 25 vendors and live cultural performances. Free entry.

Free

Irish Language Taster Session

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

Join Turas for a two hour Irish Language Taster Session in Banana Block. 

“Turas” meaning journey or pilgrimage in both Irish Gaelige and Scots Gàidhlig is an Irish language project which aims to connect people from Protestant communities to their own history with the Irish language. Turas is based on the belief that the language belongs to everyone and that it can be a mechanism of reconciliation.

Late Night Art: Creative Exchange Presents Works in Progress

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

Creative Exchange presents Works in Progress at Banana Block.

Works in Progress is an exhibition of work by studio artists from Creative Exchange for Late Night Art Belfast.

Thursday 7th September, 6-9pm.

Banana Block Bar and tenants will be open throughout. 

KBS Presents: VESELI, THELMA + more

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

KBS takeover the Banana Block Warehouse for a night of fast-paced techno sure to leave Belfast on edge. Joining the line up is massive headliners, VESELI & THELMA.

£16.75

Medicinal Mushrooms and Tincture Making

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

Join us on this immersive workshop that will introduce you to the amazing world of Medicinal Mushrooms. Your hosts for the day are Urban Mushroom Farmer Terry Vaz from Hearty Growers and Registered Nutritional Therapist and Herbalist Sarah Hawkins from Fox & Hawk’s Botanicals.

£75

Sunday Social Silent Disco

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

Silent Disco Sundays are back at Banana Block with a Live DJ set from Conleth Forde.

Fancy a wee boogie but don't want to have to suffer the hangover? Want to throw some serious shapes? You can have that dance battle you’ve been planning, without compromising your moves! Come down and listen to some disco, have a wee dance and be home for a nice Sunday roast!

£10

AVA Connections

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

Following the success of their Boiler Room debut at AVA festival Belfast 2023 German duo DJ Heartstring bring their contemporary blend of trance and eurodance to East Belfast’s iconic warehouse venue, Banana Block. Local heroes Inside Moves and Caoimhe on support.

£20