Frequently asked questions

ISLAND is a triumph of design, technical development and construction, offering arts presenters and the people of Northern Ireland a choice of venues and services to suit every need.

ISLAND has established itself as a superb venue for a wide range of cultural and commercial events. With an award-winning reputation for innovation and style, ISLAND has a great atmosphere helped by excellent professional technical support and expert hospitality services.

Located within walking distance of Lisburn City Centre and strategically located beside public and road transport networks, ISLAND Arts Centre is easily accessible to guests both within and outside Lisburn.

For venue-hiring enquiries or to arrange to view ISLAND'S facilities email arts.admin@island.lisburn.gov.uk or telephone 028 92 509509

For ISLAND's room hire charges, please click here and for ISLAND's Facilities Terms & Condition click here .

LOOP the LOOP Festival

LOOP the LOOP Festival offers something for all ages – tiny tots, kids and teenagers – plus events the whole family can enjoy together. ISLAND Arts Centre will be transformed BY children FOR children.

Festival Highlights

Here at the ISLAND we know every parent wants their child to have an enjoyable summer. So get set for the LOOP the LOOP Arts Weeks (with optional Extended Hours). Children will work with ISLAND’s inventive artists to unlock their imaginations. It’s their opportunity to pick up heaps of brilliant skills, make some friends and have fun every day.

Unable to commit to full weeks? No problem we’ve the Loop the Loop Mini Festival events including workshops and film screenings with a difference, community outreach and much more.

Experience festival fun in 3D with The LOOP the LOOP interactive Children’s exhibition. Fun–filled, hands–on, even adults will be entertained too.

Festival Fringe at Bow Street Mall

Shopping with the children in tow can be a bit of a challenge. ISLAND Arts Centre and our Festival Partner, Bow Street Mall, have joined forces to create the perfect solution. Drop your children off at the ISLAND Pop Up Festival after arriving at the mall – and make a dash for your favourite stores and eateries, content in the knowledge your children are well looked after and enjoying themselves as much as you are.

We look forward to seeing you on the ISLAND and at Bow Street Mall. And remember, whichever festival activities you choose we recommend you dress for mess!

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Frequently asked questions

I am visiting Lisburn City where can I get further information on What’s On.

www.lisburncity.gov.uk/news-and-events/whats-on is an essential monthly guide to classes, clubs, events and activities in the Lisburn area, also you can log onto www.visitlisburn.com for a detailed round-up of events, places to stay as well as places to go in Lisburn.

Where can I download a map to the ISLAND Civic Centre?

By visiting www.lisburncity.gov.uk, clicking onto Lagan Valley Island Conference Centre, then selecting Location map you can view and download a location map of the ISLAND Civic Centre.

Does ISLAND Civic Centre have parking?

ISLAND Civic Centre offers complimentary parking, available on-site for up to 300 vehicles.

What facilities are there on site at ISLAND Civic Centre?

Lagan Valley Island boasts the magnificent Island Hall, Studio Theatre, choice of meeting and conference facilities, wedding ceremonies and receptions, the Island Arts Centre and Lighters Restaurant. The building is fully accessible including loop systems, Braille signage, disabled parking and a disabled access lift.

What time does ISLAND Civic Centre open to?

ISLAND Civic Centre is open Monday – Friday 9.30am – 10pm and Saturdays 9.30am – 5pm, the centre is closed on Sundays except for special events.

I want to have dinner does ISLAND Civic Centre have a restaurant? What time does the ISLAND Restaurant open to? Is there a sample menu or website I can visit, or a contact telephone number?

Located in the Lagan Valley Island complex and overlooking the River Lagan, the stylish and versatile Lighters Restaurant offers mouth-watering meals throughout the day. Opening hours are Monday – Friday: 9.00am – 4.00pm (or later for all theatre events) and Saturday: 10.00am – 3.00pm. You can download the restaurant menu by visiting www.lisburncity.gov.uk, clicking onto Lagan Valley Island Conference Centre, then Lighters Restaurant and selecting the menu button. To make your restaurant booking, please call +44 (0)28 9250 9253 or email: mountcharles@lisburn.gov.uk.

I have children, what I can do in Lisburn?

For a list of family and children’s events visit the following websites www.islandartscentre.com

www.lisburncity.gov.uk/lagan-valley-leisureplex

http://www.lisburncity.gov.uk/news-and-events/whats-on

www.visitlisburn.com

Where is the nearest bus stop or train station to ISLAND Civic Centre?

Most convenient Bus Stops to Lagan Valley Island are within 5 mins walking distance at Wallace Park & Market Square. Translink operate regular NIR Rail services to and from Lisburn City. For an up-to-date timetable and Journey Planner log onto www.translink.co.uk/nir.asp or, alternatively phone Translink Call Centre T: 028 90 66 66 30 (Seven Days - 7am to 8pm).

I have restricted mobility where can I park at ISLAND Civic Centre? Is there assistance when I get inside the Civic Centre?

There are 15 disabled bays located throughout the Council's car parks: 9 bays at the front of the building, 2 bays in the restaurant car park and 4 bays at the Arts Centre car park.

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