Breaking of Ground Ceremony Marks Exciting Step in New Mac Centre

The new MAC will be six stories high and will boast two theatres, a large visual space, dance and rehearsal studios, cafe and public access areas. This multi-million pound arts venue, which is due to open in 2011 has been planned to keep pace with the artistic expectations of a modern society; and designed to make a real contribution to the social, economic and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Having recently achieved the Arts Council's long-term ambition of providing access to an arts facility within 20 miles of every person living in Northern Ireland, the Arts Council and the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure have turned their focus on improving facilities in Belfast.