Belfast Book Festival

    The Crescent is a hub for Festivals and a platform for showcasing talent, ideas and conversations. Throughout the year we host some stellar conversations highlighting new work by both established and debut talent.

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    Mairtín Crawford Awards

    The shortlisted and placed entrances of the 2021 Awards for Short Story and Poetry has been revealed. Many congratulations to all those who submitted work. 

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    Online via Zoom
    Other / Poetry

    Of Mouth: Lorna Shaughnessy and Colette Ní Ghallchóir

    This December join us for this online event as we welcome to The Crescent Ruth Carr and Natasha Cudd
    Tuesday 07 December 2021
    7:30 PM
    Online via Zoom
    In-person at The Crescent
    7th June / Poetry

    Purely Poetry Open Mic Night

    Join Poetry NI and The Crescent as we present Purely Poetry Open Mic Night.  
    Friday 10 December 2021
    6:30 PM

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