Crescent Arts Centre, Arts centre in University Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland
The Crescent Arts Centre is an arts centre on University Road that occupies a four-story building with multiple studios, workshop spaces, and a performance venue called The Cube. The facility houses eight resident arts organizations that share the space, offering a wide range of creative activities and classes throughout the week.
The centre was established in 1979 as a hub for artistic practice and community involvement in Belfast. It grew from a vision to create a space where different creative disciplines could flourish together.
The center hosts the annual Belfast Book Festival, bringing together authors and readers while promoting literature through readings and discussions.
The centre opens on weekdays from 9:30 until 22:00 and on Saturday from 9:30 until 18:00, with over 200 classes running each week. The range of offerings spans from beginner classes to advanced workshops across different creative disciplines.
The annual Belfast Book Festival brings together readers and authors at this venue for readings and literary discussions. This event has become a notable gathering for book lovers visiting the city.
Location: Belfast
Address: Crescent Arts Centre, 2 University Road, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT7 1NH
GPS coordinates: 54.58780,-5.93520
Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:42
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