06/11/2026
A massive thank you to MayWe for having us at lots of their events, also thank you for providing a much needed sensory space for children who just need a pause in the city centre. Also loved the sense of community they managed to create, people from a walks of life.
On 31st December 2026 we’ll be closing 2 Royal Avenue's first chapter following a pilot that spanned five fantastic years and led to over one million visits.
With the help of Belfast City Council’s vision and investment, 2 Royal Avenue has shown what can happen when a vacant city centre building becomes a place for everyone. A space to meet, rest and play. To try something new, find familiar faces and feel part of the city. Together, you have made this magnificent building a welcoming and vibrant community.
2027 and beyond will bring an exciting new era for the building, with Belfast City Council progressing proposals with a new occupier to deliver a not-for-profit civic and cultural space on the ground floor, alongside Belfast's first dedicated LGBTQIA+ Hub on the first floor. The doors will close to allow essential building work to take place that will preserve this beautiful building for many more generations.
A message from MayWe:
“It has been an incredible privilege to care for this building over the past four and a half years. We’ve watched it flourish, bringing together people from across Belfast and beyond, creating connections and building communities.
“From monthly tea dances to Royal visits, there has never been a dull day. But just as special have been the everyday moments: conversations over coffee, friendships formed and people finding a place where they belong.
“To our brilliant staff, artists, facilitators, partners and everyone who has visited, taken part or made something happen here we want to say thank you. We are immensely proud of what we have built together.”
We remain open and fully operational until 31st December, with plenty still to enjoy. Come along, join in and help us make these final weeks a celebration to remember!
