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Festival of Fools

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Festival of Fools

Cost: Free

With more than 120 comedy street shows and 50 walkabout performances free of charge across Belfast's City Centre and Cathedral Quarter over the Bank Holiday weekend 2-5th May, this year's Festival of Fools is set to be the best yet.

The shows include slapstick from San Francisco; tumbling from Tanzania; Bicycle acrobatics from Belgium; Candy floss from Kansas; Mime from Mexico; and Stiltwalking from Scotland! Supporting everything that is best about Belfast the festival will also have 17 restaurants, bars and cafes taking part in the Festival of Foods with great offers such as free food for children. 

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Location

Belfast City Centre
Cathedral Quarter
BT1 2LD
United Kingdom

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Contact Details

Festival of Fools

info@foolsfestival.com
02890236007

More Information

http://www.foolsfestival.com/

Festival of Fools

Festival of Fools

Belfast City Centre
Cathedral Quarter
BT1 2LD
United Kingdom

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