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Waterfront Hall is a premier multi‑purpose venue housed within the ICC Belfast complex at 2 Lanyon Place, Belfast BT1 3WH. Known for its versatility, the hall hosts concerts, conferences, and large‑scale events in the heart of Belfast. The venue blends modern design with strong acoustics, making it a reliable choice for performers and audiences alike. Whether you’re catching a headline concert or attending a conference, we’ve got you covered with practical seating, parking, and nearby lodging and dining options.
Waterfront Hall comprises a main auditorium and a studio, each with distinct seating capacities and configurations. Use our seating info to secure the right seats, and check the interactive seating plan or the downloadable PDF for the latest layout updates (updated 2024). When you’re ready to attend, consider convenient transit options and trusted nearby hotels and dining options, with affiliate partner recommendations to streamline your plans.
Located on the River Lagan, Waterfront Hall sits alongside other ICC Belfast facilities, placing it at the center of Belfast’s business and cultural scene. The venue’s renaming in 2018 reflects its role within the ICC Belfast complex while preserving the familiar Waterfront Hall identity for the hall itself. For travelers, the area offers quick access to train, bus, and light rail routes, plus a selection of nearby hotels and restaurants to suit a range of preferences. If you’re organizing an event or simply planning a night out, we can help you navigate seating, parking, and accommodations with reliable options and insider tips.
Key details at a glance: main auditorium capacity around 2,241 seats, studio around 380 seats, adjacent parking at Lanyon Place and Oxford Street (with Oxford Street currently closed). Transit options include Lanyon Place rail station (within a 5‑minute walk) and nearby Laganside Bus Centre, with Glider routes accessible for easy city travel. Nearby hotels include Hilton Belfast (adjacent to ICC Belfast), Grand Central, Europa, and Fitzwilliam Hotel. For dining and stays, we’ve highlighted vetted affiliate partners to streamline your visit.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 2 Lanyon Place, Belfast BT1 3WH
- Venue type: Multi‑purpose conference and entertainment centre (part of the ICC Belfast complex)
- Main Auditorium capacity: ~2,241 seats; Studio capacity: ~380 seats
- Seating plan: Interactive online seating plan plus a downloadable PDF (updated 2024)
- Parking: Adjacent car parks (Lanyon Place and Oxford Street); Oxford Street car park currently closed; nearby Hilton car park options
- Transit: Lanyon Place train station within a 5‑minute walk; Laganside Bus Centre nearby; Glider routes accessible
- Nearby hotels: Hilton Belfast adjacent to ICC Belfast; other nearby options include Grand Central, Europa, Fitzwilliam Hotel
- Notable events: U2 'Yes' concert (1998); Atomic KittenRight Here Right Now DVD recorded (2002); Carrie Underwood (2013); Belfast Festival at Queen’s; Sinn Féin Ardfheis (2011)
- Renaming/renovation: Repositioned as ICC Belfast for conferencing in 2018; Waterfront Hall name retained for the hall