Since opening in Autumn 2024, Belfast Grand Central Station has hosted a wide range of special events and celebrations. Enjoy our snapshot of all the action!
Celebrating Saltwater Square Completion
The completion of Saltwater Square, a new public space in Belfast’s Linen Quarter, was recently celebrated as Translink launched its ‘Summer at Saltwater’ programme with a free, family-friendly open-air cinema weekend.
‘Stories at Saltwater’, a new series of free, guided walking tours also kicked off , celebrating the art, heritage and stories woven through Saltwater Square and Belfast Grand Central Station. The tours give people the chance to learn about the area’s industrial heritage, the public art within the Square, the local communities and the role of Belfast Grand Central Station as a new gateway for the city.
Taking place outside the transport hub, ‘Screenings at Saltwater’ welcomed hundreds of film lovers, passengers and visitors for a weekend of feel-good films, free popcorn and summer activity in the heart of Belfast.
It was the first major public event within Saltwater Square as part of ‘Summer at Saltwater’, a new programme of activity designed to bring the space to life and encourage people to meet, gather and spend time in the city.
The weekend events also supported Translink’s new charity partner, Northern Ireland Hospice, raising awareness of its work for people and families across Northern Ireland.
Further ‘Summer at Saltwater’ activity will continue over the coming weeks, including ‘Sounds at Saltwater’, which will bring live music into the Square, and a special Ulster Orchestra performance planned for September.
Christmas Connected
Following the reopening of Durham Street/Boyne Bridge Place in November, families and passengers joined us for our 'Christmas Connected Celebration' - complete with music, crafts, treats, and a very special visitor in a big red suit.
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.
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.
