Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
The Limelight
In or near Belfast.
The Limelight in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Belfast Grand Central · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Limelight is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Limelight is a live music and night club venue complex in Belfast, Northern Ireland, which initially opened in 1987. The complex, located on the city's Ormeau Avenue, consists of Limelight 1 & Limelight 2, as well as a bar called Katy's Bar. The outdoor terrace is called The Rock Garden. Limelight has strong associations with new bands, homegrown talent, and indie/rock/metal club nights.
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Background
History
band Sons and Daughters performing in 2005]] Limelight nightclub and adjoining Dome bar were first opened in 1987 by Patrick Lennon, who had previously owned the Harp Bar in Hill Street, Belfast. Growing over the years, it eventually took over the adjoining building, which was a premises owned by a spring and airbrake business (hence the "Spring and Airbrake" venue name). In late 2012, following a major refurbishment, the individual bars were rebranded, with the Spring and Airbrake being renamed to Limelight 1, Katy Daly's becoming Katy's Bar and the original Limelight venue becoming known as Limelight 2.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5973, -5.9301
- District
- Belfast
- Postcode
- BT1 5GS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Belfast South and Mid Down
- Phone
- +44 28 90320202
- Established
- 1987
- Nearest railway station
- Belfast Grand Central — 0.7 km
- Official site
- limelightbelfast.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7747366 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Limelight (Belfast) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Limelight?
- The Limelight is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT1 5GS).
- What is The Limelight?
- The Limelight in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Limelight?
- The nearest railway station is Belfast Grand Central, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT1 5GS.
- When was The Limelight built?
- Built or established in 1987.
- Who owns The Limelight?
- The Limelight is owned by MCD / Shine Productions.
- Is The Limelight free to visit?
- Yes, The Limelight is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Limelight?
- The nearest railway station is Belfast Grand Central, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT1 5GS.