The Limelight, Music venue on Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, United Kingdom.
Description
The Limelight is a music venue on Ormeau Avenue featuring two separate performance spaces and multiple bars, accommodating up to 750 guests across the complex. The layout allows for different concert formats and creates varying atmospheres within a single integrated space.
History
The venue opened in 1987 in a converted industrial building that had previously manufactured springs. This transformation of an old factory into a live music space marked a turning point for Belfast's cultural landscape.
Culture
The space plays a central role in Belfast's music culture and continues to attract artists from many genres who perform here regularly. Visitors experience the shared enthusiasm of local audiences who gather to support both emerging and established acts.
Practical
The venue is easily accessible by public transport and has nearby parking for those arriving by car. Check arrival routes before events, as traffic conditions can vary depending on the time and size of the show.
Did you know?
The building incorporates two originally separate structures connected by a passage that now forms the complete facility. This architectural detail often goes unnoticed by visitors but shapes how the space flows and how events are experienced.
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