The Braid Arts Centre

04/09/2026

We are down to our remaining few tickets for

Neil Delamere - Reinventing the Neil
Saturday 19th September 2026

Tickets Available via the Braid Box Office on 028 256 35077 or online here
https://www.shapedbyseaandstone.com/whats-on/neil-delamere-reinventing-the-neil-p1038921

Our comedic adventurer returns with a brand new standup show, packed to the brim of tall tales and hilarious stories. Join the star of the Blame Game, Live at the Apollo, QI and Celebrity Chase as he ponders the eternal question, if it ain't broke should he fix it?

“A wryly brilliant live performer” ***** - Sunday Times

"No TV camera could accurately measure the lightning speed of Delamere’s wit… breezily elicits belly laughs from each and every exchange” - The Irish Times

Approximate Run Time - 2 Hours

Show Suitable For - 16yrs+

03/09/2026

September 26th 7pm
QFT Belfast's hit show "Say Yes to VHS" debuts in Ballymena with Brian Henry Martin and Dr. Sam Manning from The Wonder Cinema Podcast celebrating 40 years of Ferris Bueller's Day Off. A evening of 80's excitement! We will play retro trailers as if you were watching the movie after renting it from your local video rental store and welcome former Xtra-Vision staff to reminisce!

Book @ https://www.shapedbyseaandstone.com/whats-on/say-yes-to-vhs-ferris-buellers-day-off-p1090891

October 26th 6:30pm
Fright Club NI present "The Flesh and The Fiends" with Alternative Ulstours (fresh from the Edinburgh Festival's sell out appearance) talking about notorious serial killers, which is followed by a screening of the 1960 movie classic.

Book @ Flesh and Fiends Tickets
https://wegottickets.com/f/25956?fbclid=IwY2xjawUDdi5wZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMGhWN2E0RlhMTnN2RkxkaGpzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeAoElp9LQmt3GXYsDDn_tFC_yNHs_MXtKU8-sby5NmWnHp_xPG528oGbM4EM_aem_3s42Y-eim-llQ7CiOwHfag

December 18th 7:30pm
Steven Spielberg's "DUEL" (1971) - on the day of his 80th Birthday we present Spielberg's first film which is a solid reminder of his gift for drama, suspense and tension. Biographer Steven Awalt will introduce the movie and each ticket holder will receive a special limited edition Spielberg themed keepsake by poster artist Paul Shipper.

Book @ Spielberg's Duel Tickets
https://www.shapedbyseaandstone.com/whats-on/braid-film-theatre-presents-steven-spielbergs-duel-1971-p1094681

01/09/2026

Concert by the Bugles, Pipes and Drums of the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment accompanied by the Regimental Folk Group ‘Caubeen’

Tickets available via the Braid Box Office on 028 256 35077 or online here
https://www.shapedbyseaandstone.com/whats-on/concert-by-the-bugles-pipes-and-drums-of-the-2nd-battalion-royal-irish-regiment-accompanied-by-the-regimental-folk-group-caubeen-p1085001

Proceeds from this event will go to the Mark Lynn CHD Foundation

The Mark Lynn CHD Foundation is a local charity that supports children living with life-limiting Congenital Heart Decease and chronic illness both locally and across Northern Ireland by providing emotional support, mental well being resources to help alleviate everyday social needs and the costs of caring for a severely sick child.

Founded by Mark's parents in memory of their young son they established this Foundation to help and ensure that other families facing similar serious medical journeys can receive the care, joy and practical support they so desperately need with the challenges of looking after a chronically sick child and to provide resources to help put a smile on a sick child's face and support their family.

Approximate Run Time - 2 hours 30 minutes including interval

Show Suitable For - All Ages

31/08/2026

May 2027. The Force will be Strong in Ballymena

The Fright Club NI presents QUI-CON: A CELEBRATION OF A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY

A brand new fan convention with a Star Wars twist.
Vendors.
Special Guests.
Cosplay.
Artists.
Exhibitions.
Talks.

Tickets and more details coming soon! Stay on target!



The Fright Club NI

28/08/2026

Think Twice
Wednesday 23rd September

Tickets available via the Braid Box Office on 028 256 35077 or online here
https://www.shapedbyseaandstone.com/whats-on/think-twice-celine-dion-tribute-concert-p1013681

Europe’s No. 1 Celine Dion Tribute Show – Think Twice

Featuring the acclaimed Angie Lang with full live band

Audiences are invited to relive the magic, emotion, and vocal brilliance of one of the greatest performers of our time, as Think Twice—Europe’s number one tribute to Celine Dion—takes to the stage.

Fronted by the sensational Angie Lang, whose powerhouse vocals and commanding stage presence have won critical acclaim across Europe, this dazzling live concert experience celebrates Celine Dion’s timeless catalogue. With a full live band, soaring arrangements, and stunning performances of Celine’s biggest hits, this is a night that promises to stir hearts and lift spirits.

From unforgettable ballads like Think Twice and Because You Loved Me, to anthems such as It’s All Coming Back to Me Now and My Heart Will Go On, audiences will be taken on an emotional journey through the music of a true legend.

Promising passion, power, and pure musical brilliance, Think Twice captures the very essence of Celine Dion’s artistry, ensuring an evening of entertainment that will leave audiences spellbound.

Don’t miss your chance to relive the voice, the emotion, and the magic of Celine Dion – live on stage!

Check out the show here -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Oa9AlWtZ-c

Think Twice Promo Video "Think Twice" is Europe's number one Celi...

11/08/2026

✍️ Ballymena 400 Poetry Workshop ✍️

📅 31 August 2026

⏰Adult sessions 11am-1pm 👥 Ages 18 +
⏰ Teens Sessions 2pm–4pm 👥 Ages 12–18 years
💷 £5 per person

Join author and poet Angeline King for a creative poetry workshop inspired by the collections at Mid-Antrim Museum. Explore local history, objects and stories to create your own original poem celebrating Ballymena 400.

No previous writing experience needed. Just bring your imagination!

✨ Part of the Ballymena 400 Celebrations.

To book go to https://thebraid.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows

10/08/2026

🎨 Acrylic Painting Day – Ballymena Scenery 🎨

📅 11am–4pm
💷 £35 per person
👩‍🎨 Suitable for ages 16+ | All abilities welcome

Join Trisha Campbell for a relaxed acrylic painting workshop inspired by Ballymena's beautiful scenery. Learn essential techniques including colour mixing, brushwork and layering, then create your own guided local landscape painting in the afternoon.

🥪 Please bring a packed lunch.

✨ Part of the Ballymena 400 Celebrations.



To book go to
https://thebraid.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173673243

03/08/2026

Bach, Bows and Arrows! - An Audience with Julian & Jiaxin Lloyd Webber

Friday 28th August

Tickets available via the Braid Box Office on 028 256 35077 or online here
https://www.shapedbyseaandstone.com/whats-on/bach-bows-and-arrows-an-audience-with-julian-and-jiaxin-lloyd-webber-p1072261

Julian Lloyd Webber and his wife Jiaxin invite audiences to join them for an evening of music, stories and celebration, as Julian returns to Ireland, having just published his candid and widely acclaimed autobiography Bows and Arrows.

Together, Julian and Jiaxin explore the extraordinary story behind Bach’s sublime Cello Suites, how Bach influenced their careers as musicians and how these masterpieces lay undiscovered for nearly two hundred years.

Audiences are treated to a richly illustrated musical journey through Julian’s own remarkable career which features over 60 recorded albums including Variations, Lloyd Webber plays Lloyd Webber and his Brit Award winning recording of Elgar’s Cello Concerto.

Julian is an ambassador of the King’s Trust and a patron for Young Lives versus Cancer, both positions he is proud to have held over thirty years and counting. Julian was the London Underground’s First Official Busker and the only classical musician chosen to perform at the Closing Ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games.

Bach, Bows and Arrows! includes live performances from both Julian and Jiaxin, alongside reflections and video clips from Julian’s own personal archive.

Audiences will have a once in a lifetime chance to question both Lloyd Webbers, as they recall working with musical greats including Elton John, Philip Glass, Yehudi Menuhin, Stéphane Grappelli, Joaquín Rodrigo and Julian's brother Lord Andrew Lloyd-Webber.

This is a unique and intimate and insightful evening with two of Britain’s most distinguished musicians.

Approximate Run Time - 2 Hours

Show Suitable For - All Ages

Bach, Bows and Arrows! Join Julian and Jiaxin Lloyd Webber for an intimate evening of live music, stories, archive footage and audience questions.