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The Helicon at Seamus Heaney HomePlace

Main Street, Bellaghy, County Londonderry, BT45 8HT
A group of musicians in the Helicon performance space at Seamus Heaney HomePlace

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The Helicon, situated in Seamus Heaney HomePlace, is our intimate 190-seater theatre and performance space, designed with a nod to the Greek theatre which Seamus Heaney so loved, and where you can enjoy theatre, music, song, poetry, readings and talks inspired by his life and literature on the traverse stage.

Seamus Heaney HomePlace is an award-winning purpose-built arts and literary centre.  Not only do we have an award winning Exhibition and superb Arts Programme, visitors can also avail of our modern Meetings and Events spaces, the unique Gift Shop stocking handmade, local items and our delicious HomePlace Café.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • All areas accessible to disabled visitors

Children & Infants

  • Baby changing facilities

Establishment Features

  • Accept coach parties
  • Toilets
  • Wifi
  • Wi-fi available

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Payment Methods

  • All major credit/debit cards accepted

Events

Sunday, 1st February 2026 - Sunday, 1st February 2026

Sunday, 1st March 2026 - Sunday, 1st March 2026

Sunday, 12th April 2026 - Sunday, 12th April 2026

HomePlace Book ClubThe HomePlace Book ClubThe HomePlace Book Club
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Saturday, 7th February 2026 - Saturday, 7th February 2026

Saturday, 7th March 2026 - Saturday, 7th March 2026

Niamh McNallyPoetry Book Club with Niamh McNallyPoetry Book Club with Niamh McNally
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Wednesday, 11th February 2026 - Wednesday, 11th February 2026

Dr Marie CassidyDr Marie Cassidy In Conversation with Hugh Odling-SmeeDr Marie Cassidy In Conversation with Hugh Odling-Smee
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Thursday, 12th February 2026 - Thursday, 12th February 2026

Charles ThomsonCharles Thomson: Irish Emigrant, American FounderCharles Thomson: Irish Emigrant, American Founder
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Saturday, 14th February 2026 - Saturday, 14th February 2026

Sinead Willox in concertSinéad Willox In ConcertSinéad Willox In Concert
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Thursday, 19th February 2026 - Thursday, 19th February 2026

Stuart BailieStuart Bailie In Conversation with Stephen McCauleyStuart Bailie In Conversation with Stephen McCauley
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Saturday, 21st February 2026 - Saturday, 21st February 2026

Sunday, 22nd February 2026 - Sunday, 22nd February 2026

Leather SatchelTwo-day Workshop: Hand-stitched Leather SatchelTwo-day Workshop: Hand-stitched Leather Satchel
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Saturday, 28th February 2026 - Saturday, 28th February 2026

Nicholas Allen, Neil Hegarty and Iarla Ó LionáirdNicholas Allen In Conversation with Neil Hegarty with music by Iarla Ó LionáirdNicholas Allen In Conversation with Neil Hegarty with music by Iarla Ó Lionáird
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Opening Times

* Monday – Saturday: 11am – 5pm
Sunday: 1pm – 5pm

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