2009 marks a new partnership with Belfast Waterfront who will be selling tickets for all festival events.

Many events sold out in last year’s festival, so book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Belfast Waterfront Box Office
Telephone: 028 9033 4455
In Person: Belfast Waterfront, 2 Lanyon Place
Or Ulster Hall, Bedford Street

Tickets for events at OMAC also available at the

Old Museum Arts Centre Box Office
Telephone: 028 9023 3332
In person: Old Museum Arts Centre, 7 College Square North

A ticket handling charge will apply for telephone bookings. Charges for card payments and postage charges may also apply. Charges may vary.

Ticket prices and booking policy

Prices are detailed with each event. For many events, there are discounts available for families, groups of friends and also school and youth/play groups.

Standard ticket - applies to both adults and children
Family & Friends ticket - admits 4 with discount
Family & Friends Plus ticket - admits 6 with discount

For most events, you must book one ticket for each child and each adult. Adults go free to most workshops. Babes in arms (under 1s) go free to all events, except Baby Rave & Concertos para bebes. Some free events require advance booking so please check. Festival tickets are priced to be accessible to all and we direct special help to communities in need through our Community Ticket Scheme. See website for details.

No refunds or exchanges after purchase. Latecomers cannot be admitted. All information is correct at time of print. Young at Art reserves the right to change or cancel events and refuse admission.

Schools and Groups

Young at Art helps schools and groups attend with special discounts, advance booking and the friendship fund for those experiencing hardship. Free-to-download teachers’ resources are available for festival trips and teachers can also access the free online resource, Toolbox, all year-round.
See website for details.

School/Group discounts – up to 40% off full price tickets available to all schools and groups with no minimum number required
Friendship Fund – tickets as low as £1 for groups experiencing hardship
Free teachers tickets – one free for every ten tickets purchased.
Free Carers tickets – available only to group bookings with patrons with special needs. Maximum 5 per group.

Check the website for information on special projects running for schools, groups and young people throughout the festival and year-round.

Things to note

• Please respect the age guidelines set for each event. A ‘+’ beside the age means the event has no upper limit.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult, except where otherwise stated.
• Adults don’t have to bring children to come but it makes it much more fun
• No eating, drinking or using cameras/mobiles are allowed during performances.
• If you have any special requirements, please tell us when booking.
• Please respect the enjoyment of others.
• Most of all enjoy the festival!