Van Morrison, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Buena Vista Social Club are among acts to play this year's Belfast Festival.

Van Morrison will play two shows as part of the festival: 'An Evening With Van Morrison' on October 20th and an intimate 'Supper Club' on November 2nd. Both shows take place at the Europa Hotel. 

Van is expected to preview tracks from his new album ‘Born to Sing: No Plan B’.

Grammy-award winning South African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, currently performing as part of Paul Simon's Graceland tour, play Waterfront Hall, Belfast on October 21st.

Buena Vista Social Club are also set to perform at the Ulster Hall, Belfast on October 30th.

The Belfast Festival at Queens celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Full line-up details can be found at https://www.belfastfestival.com/.