A free city-centre Artist Alley featuring local nerdy artists, makers and creators selling anime, gaming and pop-culture goods.

Belfast Nerd Market is coming back to Belfast city centre on Sunday 8th November 2026, and it's completely free to attend.

Organised by the team behind Belfast Nerd Pub Quiz and Belfast Anime Disco, this special Creators Edition is a relaxed, community-driven indoor market celebrating local nerd culture and the artists and makers behind it. Think anime, gaming, pop culture, handmade crafts, plushies, jewellery, apparel, charms, stickers, original artwork and more, all from local and Northern Irish artists and creators who actually care about this stuff.

This isn't a convention. There are no stages, no panels, no wristbands. It's essentially our own city-centre Artist Alley, designed to feel welcoming whether you're deep into anime and gaming or just nerd-curious. Drop in, have a look around, grab a coffee, and support some brilliant local creators ahead of the Christmas rush.

What to Expect

📍 Where: 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast City Centre (beside CastleCourt, near the old Primark building)

📅 When: Sunday 8th November 2026

🕛 Doors: 12pm – 4pm

🎟️ Entry: Free

Belfast Nerd Market: Creators Edition brings together approximately 15–20 handpicked artists and creators covering:

Anime and gaming artwork

Original artwork and original IP

Prints, stickers, badges and acrylic charms

Handmade crafts and jewellery

Crochet and plush creations

Apparel and accessories

Comics, zines and stationery

Alternative, kawaii and niche nerd culture creations

The venue is a large, open indoor space: step-free, accessible, and easy to navigate. Seating is available if you need a rest, and Yallaa Café is located inside the building, serving hot drinks, cold drinks, lunch options, and snacks throughout the day.

This is a family-friendly event. All creators have been asked not to display or sell 18+ material, and AI-generated artwork is not permitted.

Accessibility

We want Belfast Nerd Market to be genuinely accessible and comfortable for everyone.

The venue at 2 Royal Avenue includes:

Step-free access and ramps throughout

Wheelchair-accessible entrances and walkways

Accessible toilets on site

Seating areas available inside the venue

A large, open indoor floor plan, easy to move through

If you have specific accessibility requirements or questions before attending, please feel free to get in touch via our social channels.

Food & Drink

There's no need to leave the building to refuel.

Yallaa Café is located inside 2 Royal Avenue and serves hot drinks, cold drinks, light lunches, and snacks. Perfect for a sit-down break between browsing.

Stay Connected

Belfast Nerd Market is organised by NerdyNI, the Belfast team behind Nerd Pub Quiz, Belfast Nerd Disco, and a growing roster of nerd culture community events across Northern Ireland.

Stay up to date on all our upcoming events, sneak peeks, and special announcements!

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Register Your Free Place

Belfast Nerd Market is free, it's local, and it's built for the community.

Whether you're an anime fan, gamer, artist supporting other local creators, a parent looking for something different to do, or someone hunting for a genuinely nerdy Christmas gift, you're welcome here!

Register your free place above and we'll see you on 8th November.

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