Fifth Annual Day of Reflection to Take Place at Belfast City Hall

Belfast City Hall will host the fifth annual Day of Reflection on Sunday 21 June, giving people across the city a quiet space to remember the hurt caused by the conflict in and about Northern Ireland. The event runs from 11am to 1pm and no booking is required.

Belfast City Hall to Host Day of Reflection

The fifth annual Day of Reflection at Belfast City Hall will take place on Sunday 21 June, offering people and communities across Belfast a quiet space to reflect, remember and look towards the future.

The annual event was previously agreed by Belfast City Council as an opportunity to acknowledge the deep hurt and pain caused by the conflict in and about Northern Ireland.

This year’s programme will run from 11am to 1pm inside City Hall, with everyone welcome to attend.

What Will Happen During the Day of Reflection?

The event will include a range of reflective activities designed to give people time and space to remember in a personal way.

The programme will include:

• A short film screening by local organisation Healing Through Remembering
• Prose and poetry readings
• A Thought Tree, where attendees can share their hopes for the future
• Time for quiet personal reflection

Day of Reflection at Belfast City Hall Offers a Quiet Space

Party Group Leaders on Belfast City Council said the council would once again take part in the annual Day of Reflection and provide a space in City Hall for the event.

They said: “As a Council, we will once again participate in this year’s Day of Reflection and offer a space in City Hall for this to take place.

“We acknowledge that many people throughout the city suffered deeply as a result of conflict.

“As Civic Leaders, we hope that by hosting this annual event and providing a quiet, safe space, it will give people an opportunity to reflect and remember in a way which is personal to them.”

No Booking Required

No booking is required to attend the Day of Reflection at Belfast City Hall.

The event is open to everyone and will take place between 11am and 1pm on Sunday 21 June.

City Hall will also be illuminated in yellow on the evening of Sunday 21 June to mark the occasion.

Why the Day of Reflection Matters

The Day of Reflection gives people across Belfast an opportunity to pause and acknowledge the lasting impact of conflict.

For many families and communities, the legacy of the past remains deeply personal. Therefore, events like this provide a respectful setting for remembrance, reflection and hope.

By hosting the event at City Hall, Belfast City Council aims to support a shared civic space where people can reflect in their own way.

Event Details

Event: Day of Reflection
Location: Belfast City Hall
Date: Sunday 21 June
Time: 11am to 1pm
Booking: No booking required
Cost: Free to attend

For more information, visit Belfast City Council’s website

Call to Action

Anyone who wishes to take time for quiet reflection is welcome to attend the Day of Reflection at Belfast City Hall on Sunday 21 June.

Everyone is encouraged to come along, take part in the programme and share their hopes for the future.