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Banana Block Banana Block is a living museum and event space set within a historic linen mill in East Belfast.

After the dust settling, we would love to congratulate the winner and runner up of the first Banana Block Film Festival!...
05/10/2026

After the dust settling, we would love to congratulate the winner and runner up of the first Banana Block Film Festival!! 👇🏽

Well done to Rachel Dixon for winning the first prize of £250 and a recorded podcast interview with the The Spinners Mill Podcast Studio for her stunning animation, Stan By Me!
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And our runner up Robert Ripley who won vouchers and merch from soundadvicebelfast and free tickets from Base Arcade Belfast 🕹️ for his thought provoking film, Environmental Factors 👏🏽👏🏽

Thanks again to our very generous sponsors, also including our Niall Rí Rá Irish L***r who very soundly provided free pints of their new delicious stout, our event and bar being the very first to debut it 🔥

Big thank you to Keiron Hallatt for being the absolute host with the most 🌟🩷

And the rest of the Banana Block team for all their hard work and support - big shout out to the main woman Terri Boyd for making this dream possible 🪄💗

Well done to all our filmmakers who were brave enough to make these films, nevermind sharing them! It's not an easy thing to do 🤟🏽

Our Spring submissions will be opening soon enough so keep your eyes peeled and keep filming 👀🌱

Shout out to S***t for taking these gorgeous photos for us 📸 🌟



October at Banana Block 🍌 🎃We’re as confused as everyone on whether it’s full coat, sort of cardigan or light jacket sea...
30/09/2026

October at Banana Block 🍌 🎃
We’re as confused as everyone on whether it’s full coat, sort of cardigan or light jacket season….either way, come down and see us 👻

We have a mix and match of our monthly regular favourites, including Base Arcade Belfast 🕹️ , Gogi Belfast | Korean BBQ Restaurant and eastblockbazaar

-Our first ever Film Festival will take place Thursday 1st! Tickets for this FLEW out and is now sold out, so big thanks for the support to everyone! 🍿

belfast kpop society will be here over the weekend too , a wonderful exhibition showing on Tuesday 20th with Paes directed by

And Ralphs Recyclables will be holding a Haunted Tails evening for all the dogs, pups and their humans 🐶

And as always, our lovely tenant heroes the.greeneast | Plant design , Bodega Bagels , The Spinners Mill Podcast Studio and soundadvicebelfast

We have a few more halloween trick or treats to be announced shortly too….stay tuned

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(Ticketed events can be found via the link in our bio or our website!)

***INFORMATION FOR TOMORROW EVENING'S EVENT***We are now at full capacity so no more tickets are available The doors are...
30/09/2026

***INFORMATION FOR TOMORROW EVENING'S EVENT***

We are now at full capacity so no more tickets are available

The doors are opening at 6.30pm

Intro speech at 6.50pm and screenings kicking off at 7pm sharp 🌟

We have local filmmaking legends Stephen Mullan and Cheryl Gault as our judges ✨

There is a first prize and a runner up!

BIG THANK YOU to Base Arcade Belfast 🕹️ The Spinners Mill Podcast Studio and soundadvicebelfast for donating some amazing gifts to give to our winners 🏆

Also, a HUGE thanks to our other amazing sponsors Rí Rá Irish L***r for providing a free pint of stout/lager to the first lot of attendees who arrive! There will also be some free popcorn 🍿🍻

See you all tomorrow night for an exciting evening showcasing some stellar work from our indie filmmakers 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽





The last installment of our finalists for Thursday nights Film Festival!!1. Whispers on the prairie - Jonny Gray2. Go ho...
29/09/2026

The last installment of our finalists for Thursday nights Film Festival!!

1. Whispers on the prairie - Jonny Gray

2. Go home Girl - Gavin Keenan

3. The Betrayal of Deirdre - Aoife Neeson

4. Environmental Factors - Robert Ripley

5. The Painter - Julia Hadlo

6. The Static Mind - Che McCaughey

7. The Case - Josh McConkey

8. Writing to Death - Damon Corbett

9. Fight Like A Girl - Yasmin Janahi

There are officially no tickets left for this event, thank you so much to the filmmakers for sharing this beautiful range of work from documentary, thrilling fiction and poetic experimental films!! EXCITED ✨🎬

See you all Thursday 📽️📽️ 📽️


Announcing the first half of the shortlisted filmmakers who shall be screening their work this Thursday 1st October 🌟Con...
28/09/2026

Announcing the first half of the shortlisted filmmakers who shall be screening their work this Thursday 1st October 🌟

Congratulations to these guys for making these outstanding films and sharing them 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Big thank you to the folks grabbing their tickets, you're all in for a treat 📽️

***tickets are running very low so please grab your free ones from our website asap***

From left to right:

1. Vandal by Michael Morrissey

2. Cedar & I - John C. Chambers

3. Home, Sweet Home - Scarlett Morrow

4. The Oath - Andrew Barnes

5. Bootlickers - Stacey Burns

6. Stan By Me - Rachel Dixon

7. Keep An Eye On That One - Omar Gunno

8. Measure of A Man - Conor Kelly

9. Feud - Craig Gibson

The rest of our finalists will be announced tomorrow 🎬



JUNE at Banana Block 🍌 ✨Barber battles, East Broadway, live music from the Rock Choir, wedding fairs, Korean BBQ and soc...
27/05/2026

JUNE at Banana Block 🍌 ✨
Barber battles, East Broadway, live music from the Rock Choir, wedding fairs, Korean BBQ and social nights, retro gaming and a pile of brilliant local businesses all under one roof, plus the usual good stuff from all our amazing folk based here at the mill every day

Whether you’re popping in for an event, a feed, a wander about or just escaping the house for a while to get some of that good sun, there’s always something here for ya 🧡

As always, ticket links and more details can be found via our website and linktree in our bio

Hope to see you soon!

🍌 APRIL AT BANANA BLOCK 🍌We have a gorgeous month under our roof incoming (now that we’ve thawed out), a little bit of e...
01/04/2026

🍌 APRIL AT BANANA BLOCK 🍌

We have a gorgeous month under our roof incoming (now that we’ve thawed out), a little bit of everything as always

Gigs, gatherings, immersive experiences, workshops, markets and everything in between…and of course, all the usual goodness from our in-house crew 🫶

We’re also welcoming our new Artist in Residence in our wee house down back, who will be hosting workshops throughout the weeks for igniting your creative spark. Keep an eye out for further details!

Hope to see you soon!

The December schedule?Festive. Beautiful. All things merry✨We’ve got live music, pups-meet-Santa photoshoots (iconic), m...
25/11/2025

The December schedule?

Festive. Beautiful. All things merry✨

We’ve got live music, pups-meet-Santa photoshoots (iconic), markets, some bingo and retro arcades

And of course don’t forget about all the good stuff from our in-house legends—for all things bagels, burgers, vinyl, plants, we’ve got you covered!
(Please see individual shop pages for information on their opening hours over the season)

Come down to explore, shop local, listen, dance, play, and snack your way through the season with us to see out 2025🎄💃🎊

(All tickets for events can be found via our linktree or website links)

🍌 NOVEMBER AT BANANA BLOCK 🍂There’s so much happening this month in the Block!🎮 Base Arcade– your monthly dose of retro ...
31/10/2025

🍌 NOVEMBER AT BANANA BLOCK 🍂

There’s so much happening this month in the Block!

🎮 Base Arcade– your monthly dose of retro gaming and good vibes

🛍️ East Block Bazaar – local makers, vintage finds, and all the best bits from Belfast’s creative scene.

🍗 GoGi Belfast– Korean BBQ goodness all month long!

🎶 The Jazz Room – smooth sounds + cool nights = perfect combo.

🧘‍♀️ The Studio by GoGi - our newest monthly addition bringing food, creativity, and community.

🍻 Belfast B**r & C***r Festival– we’re raising a glass to the best brews around.

🎄 Wreath Making Workshops with The Green East – get festive and craft your own Christmas wreath, ready to kick off the festive season!

It’s shaping up to be a big month, come join the fun, explore something new, and make Banana Block your November hangout.

📍 Banana Block, East Belfast

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The Jazz Room is a journey back in time to the birthplace of this iconic genre! Located in a street-style venue that rec...
05/10/2025

The Jazz Room is a journey back in time to the birthplace of this iconic genre! Located in a street-style venue that recreates 1920s New Orleans, this live jazz show promises a night of soul, passion, and rhythm. Grab yourself a cocktail from the bar, and watch talented musicians light up the stage. Enjoy a selection of the finest ‘hot jazz’ tunes, a unique blend of ragtime, brass, and blues, plus moments of spontaneous improvisation, a hallmark of true jazz.

Be part of jazz’s living legacy, where every note tells a story of freedom, creativity, and camaraderie. Get your tickets now for The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans in Belfast!

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🎵 Enjoy a live music performance from talented jazz musicians and vocalists

✈️ Be transported to the heart of New Orleans, the birthplace of this iconic genre

🤩 Enjoy a mix of setlist tunes and improvisation that captures the free spirit of jazz

General Info
📅 Dates and times: October 10th and 23rd. select your preferred date and which session, there are two per night!
⏳ Duration: 1 hour
📍 Location: Banana Block
👤 Age requirement: 18+
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis within each zone

TICKET LINK - https://feverup.com/m/380749

Address

Banana Block, Portview Trade Centre, 310 Newtownards Road
Belfast
BT41HP

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

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