We are constantly writing about upcoming events in Belfast. In other words, if you want to find out what’s going on in Belfast, click the link. But, all the articles we have written about upcoming events, concerts, running competitions, and exhibitions in Belfast will once become history, meaning that the event takes place, and it can no longer be found on the list of upcoming events in Belfast. Where can you find it then?
You are in the right place. Here you can read about big and important happenings in Belfast that has happened in the past. Maybe you are curious about when Bryan Adams visited Belfast the last time? Or maybe you want to read about a temporary exhibition in the Titanic Museum that we featured here earlier? You will find everything you need to know about previous happenings in Belfast here.
If you’d rather read about five important historical events for the city of Belfast, you will not find such articles below. But, if you scroll further down (beneath the list of previous events in Belfast), we have included (just for fun) a short list giving you information about five happenings that have been essential to life in Belfast in general.
Previous happenings in Belfast.
Belfast Vital
Sting Belfast 2024
Chris Tomlin Belfast
André Rieu Belfast
Bruce Springsteen Belfast
Five important historical events for the people of Belfast.
Once again, these are not concerts, or running competitions, as such can never impact the history of a city. Instead, here you can read about five events that has influenced the city in such a great way, that they still impact the city today.
Founding of Belfast (1600s): Belfast started as a small settlement in the early 17th century. It grew when settlers from England and Scotland arrived, turning it into an important town for trade.
Industrial Revolution (1800s): During the 19th century, Belfast became a major industrial city. It was known for shipbuilding, linen production, and other industries. The famous ship Titanic was built here in 1912.
Partition of Ireland (1921): In 1921, Ireland was divided into Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Belfast became the capital of Northern Ireland, which remained part of the United Kingdom.
The Troubles (1960s-1990s): This was a period of conflict in Northern Ireland between nationalists (mainly Catholic) who wanted to join Ireland and unionists (mainly Protestant) who wanted to stay part of the UK. Belfast saw many violent incidents during this time.
Good Friday Agreement (1998): The Good Friday Agreement was a peace deal that helped end the violence of The Troubles. It brought political stability to Northern Ireland, and Belfast has since developed as a peaceful city with a focus on tourism and culture.
These events shaped Belfast into the city it is today.
