Belfast Grand Central Station turns one!
On 8 September 2025, we celebrated the first anniversary of Belfast Grand Central Station.
With a 96% user satisfaction rating, it has welcomed over 8 million people over the past year. This success has contributed to more than 4 million additional journeys across the wider public transport network, reflecting a significant modal shift.
Beyond transport, the station has also become a focal point for community engagement, hosting artistic performances, launches, and special events. This reflects Translink’s commitment to connecting people, celebrating local culture, and enriching the communities it serves.
The T Zone' swings into action!
In July 2025, Translink transformed the station's mezzanine into a free, family friendly golf fan zone to celebrate the return of The Open Championship to Northern Ireland. Station visitors enjoy mini-golf, a big screen showing live golf and plenty of prize giveaways for a memorable and unique experience at Belfast Grand Central Station.
Stuff a Bus
Translink’s annual Christmas food drive, Stuff a Bus, in partnership with FareShare, U105, and Belfast Live, successfully reached its target of 30,000 meals which were delivered to individuals and families in need across Northern Ireland for Christmas.
Festive Film Screening
Belfast Grand Central Station transformed for a festive cinema screening of the beloved holiday classic Elf. This unique event supported two important local causes: Translink’s Stuff a Bus appeal on behalf of FareShare NI and Air Ambulance NI.
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Grand Pianist Final
Translink's GRAND Pianist Final took place following a Northern Ireland-wide competition that attracted more than 100 entrants.
Brew Monday
Belfast Grand Central Station welcomed the Samaritans for Brew Monday as part of a nationwide initiative aimed at encouraging conversations and promoting mental well-being.
Chinese New Year
Gravity defying acrobatics helped welcome Chinese New Year with a spectacular performance by the Guizhou Acrobatic Troupe.
Poetry in Motion
Together with Ulster University, we launched our Poetry in Motion booklet with a series of poetry readings. The poetry campaign encouraged passengers to share their poems celebrating the rich literary history and connections between people, places and things across the country.
Belfast Children’s Festival
Following a series of dance workshops in schools, Belfast Grand Central Station welcomed local school children from Fane Street Primary, St Josephs and Donegal Road Primary School, to enjoy a special Belfast Children's Festival Performance of Pop!, an energetic, uplifting and vibrant dance duet which encouraged the children to get up and dance too.
