Event which were due to take place at the Waterfront Hall and the Ulster Hall within the next month have officially been cancelled this afternoon.
The news comes after the Belfast City Council agreed to call for the temporary closure to 14 public leisure centres not already closed, as well as the Waterfront and the Ulster Hall.
In a statement, the ICC Belfast and Ulster Hall said:
"On 16 March 2020 a Special Meeting was held and Elected Members of Belfast City Council agreed to close Waterfront Hall | Ulster Hall in response to COVID-19. BWUH Senior Management have agreed these measures will remain in place until 17 April 2020, with a review of this decision in light of emerging information scheduled for 06 April 2020.
"Events will be rescheduled to future dates where possible.
"This is not a decision that has been taken lightly and has been done in order to protect public health. Belfast City Council and BWUH Senior Management have been in consultation daily as the situation has developed and the measures implemented are in response to business demand and forecasts as well as client and customer sentiment.
"The welfare of our teams and our customers is our priority at this very difficult time and we would urge you to follow the official Government guidance to keep you, your families and communities safe throughout this very challenging time.
"Lead bookers that have purchased tickets for events scheduled to be held between 17 March 2020 and 17 April 2020 will be contacted by email to confirm whether the event is cancelled or rescheduled.
"Lead bookers that have purchased tickets for events scheduled to be held after 17 April 2020 will be contacted by email following the review on 06 April 2020.
"For the most up-to-date information and a full list of impacted events, please visit our Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs web page. " Waterfront Hall
