Drink and Draw is back at Banana Block! Inspired by the enchanting world of theatre sets, we are set to construct a vibrant Christmas cityscape entirely crafted from cardboard. Enjoy a mulled wine or drink of choice (beer, prosecco or wine) along the process and all the materials are included for just £12.
EAST BLOCK FASHION is back on Wednesday 29th November with all things fashion; vintage, pre-loved, streetwear, local makers and designers, jewellery and cosmetics.
The Grinch is landing at Banana Block! Over that standard Christmas party s****? Get ready for Grinchmas, the ultimate alternative festive party.
Fungify Me Workshop - An Immersive Fungi Experience! Step into the world of fungi with our 'Fungify Me' workshop! Join urban farmer Terry and team as they unveil the mushroom lifecycle, from spore to harvest.
Join us for a session of festive paper crafting at Banana Block.
We'll be making paper strip baubles, garlands and decorations. All materials provided.
Take your decorations home with you or display them on our Christmas tree! Free but ticketed.
Fungify Me Workshop - An Immersive Fungi Experience! Step into the world of fungi with our 'Fungify Me' workshop! Join urban farmer Terry and team as they unveil the mushroom lifecycle, from spore to harvest.
Banana Block is pleased to welcome AWARE for a pop-up on Sunday 3rd December. AWARE is the depression charity for Northern Ireland - and the only charity working exclusively for people with depression and bipolar disorder. Speak to an AWARE NI representative to find out more about their work in Banana Block on December 3rd, 12-3pm.
The Grinch is landing at Banana Block! Over that standard Christmas party s****? Get ready for Grinchmas, the ultimate alternative festive party.
Fungify Me Workshop - An Immersive Fungi Experience! Step into the world of fungi with our 'Fungify Me' workshop! Join urban farmer Terry and team as they unveil the mushroom lifecycle, from spore to harvest.
Join Guide Dogs NI at Banana Block to have your dog's ‘paw-trait’ taken with Santa Claus himself, and even take home a printout to remember the occasion. The Guide Dogs NI team will be on hand for you and your family to experience some sighted guiding, dog demos, sensory story time, music, fun and games.
Join us for a session of festive paper crafting at Banana Block.
We'll be making paper strip baubles, garlands and decorations. All materials provided.
Take your decorations home with you or display them on our Christmas tree! Free but ticketed.
Fungify Me Workshop - An Immersive Fungi Experience! Step into the world of fungi with our 'Fungify Me' workshop! Join urban farmer Terry and team as they unveil the mushroom lifecycle, from spore to harvest.
Join Guide Dogs NI at Banana Block to have your dog's ‘paw-trait’ taken with Santa Claus himself, and even take home a printout to remember the occasion. The Guide Dogs NI team will be on hand for you and your family to experience some sighted guiding, dog demos, sensory story time, music, fun and games.
Drink and Draw returns to Banana Block. This is a theatrical "Drink and Draw!" Join us for a fun time of disguising, posing, and sketching. Short-time poses will sharpen your sketching skills, and bizarre disguises will help you practice your acting skills. Materials will be provided, along with a cup of hot and spicy mulled wine or any other drink for just £12!
Recommended level of training: having drawn from life at least once.
Discobeard's Christmas Spectacular is back! A fun-filled, musical evening for everyone to enjoy!
The Grinch is landing at Banana Block! Over that standard Christmas party s****? Get ready for Grinchmas, the ultimate alternative festive party.
Fungify Me Workshop - An Immersive Fungi Experience! Step into the world of fungi with our 'Fungify Me' workshop! Join urban farmer Terry and team as they unveil the mushroom lifecycle, from spore to harvest.
We are excited to be back again with the Portview Christmas Market in Banana Block and the stunning top floor room in the historic Portview linen mill which are transformed into a magical festive shopping extravaganza.
Fungify Me Workshop - An Immersive Fungi Experience! Step into the world of fungi with our 'Fungify Me' workshop! Join urban farmer Terry and team as they unveil the mushroom lifecycle, from spore to harvest.
We are excited to be back again with the Portview Christmas Market in Banana Block and the stunning top floor room in the historic Portview linen mill which are transformed into a magical festive shopping extravaganza.
SEANCHOÍCHE (pronounced Shanna-Key-Huh) our storytelling night is coming back to Belfast on Monday, December 18th as part of their Ireland Christmas Tour with the theme Togetherness. The idea is that you come to the event if you want to hear a good story. You can come just to listen and be a spectator, or if you feel like telling a story, you can volunteer to do so.
Drink and Draw returns to Banana Block. This is a theatrical "Drink and Draw!" Join us for a fun time of disguising, posing, and sketching. Short-time poses will sharpen your sketching skills, and bizarre disguises will help you practice your acting skills. Materials will be provided, along with a cup of hot and spicy mulled wine or any other drink for just £12!
Recommended level of training: having drawn from life at least once.
MINCE 005 // THE FESTIVE ONE
We are back with our 5th & last party of the year on Saturday 23rd December!!
The one with the show momma. The queens are back, back, back again! If you made Mince 002 you'll recall the gaggery the queens served up on the ruway. So get ready Mincers as the girls are coming in hawt!
Drag Bottomless Brunch is back!
Hosted by the hot lips themselves The Only Sassie and The Only Nina and Elle Vosque.
Come down, watch the stunner queens perform, sink as much prosecco as possible and enjoy a delicious charcuterie board.
AVA have teamed up with Inside Moves to return to Banana Block for part 1 of our festive celebration and who better to get you in the Christmas spirit than Belfast’s very own Sally C.
Sally has consistently delivered standout performances throughout the years at AVA Belfast. From a huge pumping Boiler Room littered with her signature hip house and acid selections to a high-energy set at the Grasses featuring tracks considered nothing short of anthemic in Belfast. Early bird already sold out.
New Year’s Eve is a big date in every party goers social calendar and at AVA it’s no exception. Who better to host part 2 of our Techno Christmas takeover/farewell to 2023 than X CLUB.
The Brisbane-born, London-based duo will be joining us at Banana Block to bring in the new year with a heavy thumbing bang like only they know how to. The pair consisting of Ben Clarke and Jesse Morath delivered a relentless barrage of groove-laced techno at the Nomadic stage for their Boiler Room debut at AVA Belfast earlier this year.