Ireland Guide
Belfast
Classical music and opera
1 Grand Opera House Great Victoria St 
028/9024 1919 
www.goh.co.uk Belfast's most prestigious venue, featuring regular operatic performances as well as many of London's West End productions.
2 Ulster Hall Bedford St 028/9032 3900 www.ulsterhall.co.uk Most of the city's classical-music performances are given by the Ulster Orchestra; the hall is also used for big rock and pop concerts. At the time of writing the hall was closed for major refurbishment.
3 Waterfront Hall Lanyon Place, Laganside 028/9033 4400 www.waterfront.co.uk Hosts classical music and ballet, mainstream jazz and occasional big names from the moribund world of middle-of-the-road pop and rock.
4 Whitla Hall Queen's University 028/9027 3075 Stages some professional and amateur classical concerts.