Larry Dean: Hellbent at Limelight Belfast

Larry Dean, the Glasgow stand-up known to television audiences from Taskmaster, Mock the Week and Live at the Apollo, brings his new show Hellbent to Limelight in Belfast on Friday 16 October 2026. Dean has been a fixture of the Edinburgh Fringe for well over a decade, picking up multiple award nominations along the way, and built his reputation on sharp, fast-paced material about growing up gay in a working-class Glasgow family.

What to Expect

Expect quick, punchy stand-up with a strong Glaswegian voice, mixing personal storytelling about family and identity with sharper, more cynical social observation. Dean’s delivery is fast and confident, built for a room that is ready to keep up, and the show runs as a solo touring hour.

Dean’s Fringe run and multiple award nods over the years have built him a loyal following well beyond Scotland, and his Taskmaster appearance introduced him to a wider TV audience who may not have caught him live before. A Friday night slot at a mid-sized venue like Limelight suggests promoters expect a strong turnout rather than treating this as a quiet midweek try-out date.

Good to Know

• Friday 16 October 2026, doors 8:00pm
• Limelight, Ormeau Avenue area, Belfast city centre
• Check the venue directly for the exact ticket price
• Part of Dean’s UK and Ireland stand-up tour
• Book at limelightbelfast.com

Getting There

Limelight sits close to Belfast city centre, within easy walking distance of the Europa Bus Centre and Great Victoria Street train station, and on several Metro and Glider routes. City centre multi-storey car parks on Alfred Street and Clarence Street are the nearest options for drivers.

There is more to see in Belfast and across Co. Antrim.