Grand Opera House, Belfast

Frank Matcham, an architect famous for his theatre building designs, conceived this Victorian masterpiece in 1894. It was meticulously restored during the late 1970s.

Outstanding features of the Grand Opera House include intricately detailed plasterwork, red plush furnishings, and fine gilt mouldings. On the ceiling, visitors become engrossed in the breathtaking fresco of angelic beings, created by Cherith Mc Kinstry, a contemporary Irish Artist.

The best way to enjoy the experience of the Grand Opera House is to attend a performance. Plays, operas, and concerts are held regularly by a host of talented artists. The venue is famous as the setting for Van Morrison’s Live Album, recorded here in 1984.