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

Events

July 1 and 2, 2026

The Wellbeing Continues… Health Week 2026 2.0

News

15 June 2026

TAKE A SEAT: CITY CENTRE’S FIRST WELLBEING BENCH INSTALLED

Health Week 2026 – STONGER, HEALTHIER, TOGETHER

News: 15 June 2026

Health Week 2026 – STONGER, HEALTHIER, TOGETHER

Linen Quarter BID's Health Week 2026 was a huge success, with hundreds of employees taking part in wellbeing activities across the district.

4th Annual Pétanque Tournament

Events:
July & August 2026

4th Annual Pétanque Tournament

LQ BID member organisations will compete in our 4th Annual Pétanque Competition

Blackstaff Square

BELFAST’S EUROPEAN CITY OF SPORT DESIGNATION INSPIRES LQ BID HEALTH WEEK PROGRAMME

News: 28 May 2026

BELFAST’S EUROPEAN CITY OF SPORT DESIGNATION INSPIRES LQ BID HEALTH WEEK PROGRAMME

The annual event will return to the Linen Quarter this June highlighting the importance of health to successful cities 

Ormeau Labs becomes the first Living Wage Hub in the Linen Quarter

News: 27 May 2026

Ormeau Labs becomes the first Living Wage Hub in the Linen Quarter

Based in the historic Ormeau Baths building, Ormeau Labs has created more than a hub for innovation and collaboration.

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

News: 6 May 2026

Vault Artist Studios launches new Linen Quarter artist workspaces & gallery with ‘Mayday Mayday...

A new gallery and project space opens in Belfast’s Linen Quarter with an exhibition in honour of International Workers Day

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

News: 20 April 2026

Meet the employees from across Linen Quarter preparing to take part in the Belfast City Marathon an...

Can you help us hit our £5000 fundraising goal for NICHS?

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

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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.