Belfast is a brilliant city, full of great things to do.
New cafés open every month. Festivals pop up throughout the year. Family events fill weekends. Independent businesses are constantly creating something new.
Belfast Brief is a free weekly newsletter that helps you discover the very best of Belfast —without the endless scrolling.
Why We Started
If you’re anything like us, you’ve often said “I wish I’d known about that.”
The problem isn’t that Belfast lacks things to do — it’s that the information can be scattered everywhere.
One event is on Instagram.
Another is buried on Facebook.
A great new café announces itself on one website, while a fantastic community event appears on another you've never heard of.
Keeping up can feel hard work.
So every week, we do the searching for you.
We gather the best events, places and local discoveries into one short, easy-to-read email — so you never miss the best of Belfast.
What You'll Find Every Week
✔️ Family days out
✔️ Food & drink recommendations
✔️ Live music and local events
✔️ New openings worth visiting
✔️ Hidden gems across the city
✔️ Community initiatives
✔️ Seasonal guides
Who We Are
I’m helping to put together Belfast Brief alongside my teenage daughter. We’re exploring our own city and figuring out how to share it well. It’s become a great chance for us to learn together — research, writing, design, marketing & digital skills”
How We Help
This isn't about covering every news story or listing every event.
It's about helping you discover the places and experiences you'll genuinely enjoy.
Some recommendations come as we explore Belfast ourselves. Others come from local businesses, community groups and, most importantly, readers who share their favourite discoveries with us.
If Belfast Brief helps you...
discover a new favourite café
spend a brilliant afternoon outdoors with your family
support an independent local business
or find an event you would otherwise have missed…
...then we've done exactly what we set out to do.
Join the Journey
We're only just getting started, and we'd love you to be part of it.
Welcome aboard—we're glad you're here.
— Belfast Brief Team
Join hundreds of Belfast locals discovering the city's best cafés, events, family days out and hidden gems—every week, completely free.