2 Royal Avenue

2 Royal Avenue We are hosting a range events at our new venue, 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast. A key feature is the beautiful, circular dome over an octagonal arcade.
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Stay tuned for a variety of exciting events, everything from music and art to workshops and markets! 2 Royal Avenue was designed by prolific Irish architect WJ Barre between 1864 and 1869 (best known works include the Albert Memorial Clock and Ulster Hall). Originally the Gothic Revival style building was the head office of the Provincial Bank of Ireland. When Barre died following a short by illne

ss in 1867 at the age of 37, architecture firm Turner and Williamson completed the building. The impressive seven-bay façade is missing an elaborate sculpture that was intended for the pediment. It is supported by corbelled columns that lead up to a Gothic gallery. In the 1990s, the building was converted into a Tesco Metro store, with architects from the firm WDR and RT Taggart restoring the building.

22/03/2026
01/03/2026

Our next One Stop Shop will be open tomorrow, 2nd March from 10:30am-12:30pm at 2 Royal Avenue

Come and have a chat with us💜

Belfast & Lisburn Women's Aid
Belfast PCSP

24/02/2026

Are you looking for employment? Why not come along to 2 Royal Avenue next Thursday 5th March between 10am - 7pm. All details are in the photo Belfast City Council

11/01/2026

As we now approach our time to bid farewell to the special place that is 2 Royal Avenue we reflect on our time serving the community and cultural sector right in the heart of the city. Since we began operating the space in April 2022 ,as of today we have welcomed 842,655 visitors, hosted 3311 events, worked with 1667 community groups/schools/charities and engaged 1817 artists/facilitators/makers. Wow, we have been busy!

We will always be proud of what we have delivered and achieved during this time and look forward to maintaining a high standard of service and care during our last few months. We would love to bookend our time here by welcoming one million visitors so please call in and see us by the summer! 🤞🏼

Belfast City Council are now seeking new financially sustainable expressions of interest for future use of the building. If you would like more information or to express an interest please email [email protected]

https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/InvestInBelfast/Investment-property-search/2-Royal-Avenue-expressions-of-interest

"Interested businesses, individuals, groups or collectives will be asked to complete a brief proforma outlining how thei...
07/01/2026

"Interested businesses, individuals, groups or collectives will be asked to complete a brief proforma outlining how their proposal meets the following four requirements:

1. The long-term use should retain elements of the public facing, civic, third space that currently exists within the building.

2. The long-term use should be financially sustainable – i.e. require no recurring operational funding from Belfast City Council.

3. Uses that maximise the benefit of this key heritage asset for economic, place and social outcomes will be welcome.

4. The long-term use should be complementary and compatible with the LGBTQIA+ Hub proposed for the first floor of the building.

The call for expressions of interest will close in early February 2026 and will inform a second stage to this process."

https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/News/Council-seeks-Expressions-of-Interest-for-use-of-2

Belfast City Council is inviting Expressions of Interest for the long term, sustainable use of the ground floor of the iconic 2 Royal Avenue building located in the core of the city centre, and extending to c14,250 ft².

05/12/2025
04/12/2025
19/11/2025
19/11/2025

We’re delighted to be taking part in Carers Northern Ireland's first ‘Together We Care Roadshow’ tomorrow (Thursday, 20th November) on Carers Rights Day 2025!

Pop down to the event space at 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast between 10am and 1pm to meet our amazing Young Carers Northern Ireland team and find out what support is available for young carers aged 8-18 ❤️

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