Shared Roots

Bringing Communities Together, One Story at a Time

At ArtsEkta, we believe that Belfast’s true beauty lies in the stories we share and the heritage we celebrate together. Through the Shared Roots project, supported under the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan, we’re bringing people from all walks of life together to explore the rich cultural tapestry of our city—past, present, and future.

What’s Happening?

Civic Voices Theatre Programme
Step into the spotlight! In partnership with Kabosh, our Civic Voices programme invites you to co-create powerful, original performances inspired by Belfast’s diverse communities. Whether you’re a first-time performer or a seasoned storyteller, there’s a place for you on our stage.

Discovering Our Roots: Heritage Tours
Join us as we uncover Belfast’s hidden gems—from historic alleyways and iconic rivers to places rich in immigrant histories. Our guided tours offer fresh perspectives on the places we pass by every day.

Training New Tour Guides
Passionate about storytelling? We’re offering free Level 2 OCN qualification for new tour guides in partnership with the Belfast Mela, with a focus on Belfast’s shared built heritage. Learn the ropes and share our city’s stories in your own voice.

Faith in Focus City Trail
Experience Belfast’s faith heritage like never before! Co-created with young people across the city, this immersive trail brings the stories of Belfast’s diverse faith communities to life.

Shared Spaces, Shared Stories Events
Celebrate Belfast’s industrial past in beautiful, underused heritage buildings. From music to storytelling and art, each event brings a new chapter of our city’s history to life.

Rituals of Remembrance Burial Traditions
Join Cairde na Cille to explore ancient burial grounds and rediscover forgotten traditions. Join us in reflecting on Belfast’s rich and varied rituals of remembrance.

Want to get involved? Our full programme will be announced soon. You can register your interest by joining our mailing list

Shared Roots is part of the From Multiculturalism to Interculturalism led by ArtsEkta, Kabosh and Cairde na Cille under the Belfast Local Community Action Plan, supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body.