Promoted & Vibrant

Introducing Promoted & Vibrant 

Promoted & Vibrant aims to brand the Linen Quarter as a high-quality visitor destination. LQ BID focuses on bringing new events as well as expanding existing city-wide events into the district. Current marketing initiatives include the City Centre Gift Card and Belfast Restaurant Week.

Regular social events such as our Inter-company Pétanque Tournament make the district a more exciting place to work and visit.

Latest News and Projects

News

6 May 2026

Vault Artist Studios launches new Linen Quarter artist workspaces & gallery with ‘Mayday Mayday’ show celebrating workers rights

News

20 April 2026

Meet the employees from across Linen Quarter preparing to take part in the Belfast City Marathon and Relay

Festival of Fools unveils a dazzling array of International and local artists to fill Belfast City with laughter, silliness, and the tallest Unicycle in Ireland!

News: 15 April 2026

Festival of Fools unveils a dazzling array of International and local artists to fill Belfast City w...

Over 50 free performances to descend on Belfast city centre from 2-4 May with world-class circus, street theatre and spectacular silliness for all ages

BELFAST CELEBRATES THRIVING NIGHT-TIME ECONOMY AS PURPLE FLAG STATUS RENEWED FOR SIXTH YEAR IN A ROW

News: 16 March 2026

BELFAST CELEBRATES THRIVING NIGHT-TIME ECONOMY AS PURPLE FLAG STATUS RENEWED FOR SIXTH YEAR IN A ROW

Chris McCracken departs as Chair of Purple Flag Steering Group after seven years

Linen Quarter Mural Showcase

News: 5 March 2026

Linen Quarter Mural Showcase

This video showcases the stories and inspirations between nine of the vibrant and contemporary murals in the Linen Quarter

6 Ways To Watch The 6 Nations In The Linen Quarter

News: 5 February 2026

6 Ways To Watch The 6 Nations In The Linen Quarter

Including special promos and offers available during matches

LQ BID Invests £160k Into 2026 Events Programme

News: 2 February 2026

LQ BID Invests £160k Into 2026 Events Programme

A number of new events and festivals will take place in LQ for the first time

Belfast Nightlife Boosted by a record surge in late-night festive bus and train journeys

News: 7 January 2026

Belfast Nightlife Boosted by a record surge in late-night festive bus and train journeys

The year long bus pilot scheme for late-night services will continue to operate every Friday and Saturday night during 2026

Nicola Sturgeon amongst speakers at the 2026 Belfast Summit, Sponsored by LQ BID

News: 5 January 2026

Nicola Sturgeon amongst speakers at the 2026 Belfast Summit, Sponsored by LQ BID

The Summit, now in its third year, takes place on Thursday 29 January 2026 at the Belfast Harbour Commissioners Office

Linen Quarter BID Health Club 2026

Events:
Wednesdays from May through August

Linen Quarter BID Health Club 2026

Linen Quarter Business Improvement District Health Club for Members wishing to participate in a healthier lifestyle

BodyScape GVS, Bankmore Square and LORAG (Shaftsbury Community Recreation Centre)

Jog Belfast Comes to Linen Quarter

Services:

Jog Belfast Comes to Linen Quarter

As part of our Healthy District commitment, we’re proud to partner with Active Belfast to bring the hugely successful Jog Belfast into the heart of the city.

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Promoted & Vibrant News

Promoted & Vibrant News

Latest news and happenings acrossPromoted & Vibrant initiatives in the Linen Quarter.

Promoted & Vibrant Projects

Promoted & Vibrant Projects

Projects past and present across Promoted & Vibrant initiatives in the Linen Quarter.

Promoted & Vibrant Services

Promoted & Vibrant Services

Services past and present across Promoted & Vibrant initiatives in the Linen Quarter.