The comedy bill looks particularly tasty, featuring as it does a stellar array of performers from Ireland and the UK. Among those lined up to appear are Trigger Happy star Dom Joly, Jimmy Carr, Mark Thomas, Ross Noble and Kevin McAleer.
The Divine Comedy will do the opening concert and other acts lined up for the following fortnight include Rufus Wainwright, Polyphonic Spree, Dizzee Rascal, Mundy, The Zutons, The Bees and more.
For more info, check out www.belfastfestival.com