City Sensations
6th & 7th September
11am–6pm
City Quays Gardens, Corporation Square, BT1 3AJ.
Open Arts and Belfast City Council proudly present City Sensations — a FREE vibrant, inclusive, and accessible experience at this year’s Belfast Maritime Festival.
Explore Four Inclusive Spaces
- Festival Space
- Workshop Space
- Sensory Space
- Accessible Tours
Booking is free but required for many activities and spaces are limited. This is to make sure that our workshop leaders and tour guides can provide everyone with the most accessible and enjoyable time possible. There is further information on the booking page of each activity on our Eventbrite.
Feel free to reach out via WhatsApp, voice notes are welcome!
You can download Access Information for each of the workshops and a video guide of City Sensations.
- University of Atypical, Sounds Atypical – Bold performances by d/Deaf, disabled & neurodivergent musicians
- The Black Box, Black Moon DJs – High-energy sets by DJs with learning disabilities — dance, express & celebrate!
- Giant Games – Accessible fun with Connect 4, Snakes & Ladders & sensory support items
- Arts & Crafts with Open Arts
- Talia McDowell Dance
- Streetwise Community Circus
- Takeaway Theatre – Create your own story through props & play (booking required)
- Songs & Gongs – Indonesian gamelan, storytelling & sound baths (booking required)
- Mae Murray Calming Corner – A sensory-friendly retreat for all ages (no booking required)
- BSL Titanic Quarter Tour with BSL Tours Belfast
- Audio-Described City Quay’s Garden Tour with NI Sightlines
Spaces for activities are limited – so don’t forget book via Eventbrite
Thanks to all of our delivery partners:
