Shorts Sports & Recreation Club

What an absolute cracker of a day we had yesterday! ☀️🍻 It was brilliant seeing everyone out and about, and the energy was just electric.
But don’t think the fun stops there—we are just getting warmed up! Another big day is officially here, and the bar is prepped, the drinks are chilled, and the atmosphere is set to be even better than yesterday.
Whether you’re looking to keep the momentum going or just want to soak up the best vibes in town, you need to be with us today. Come down, grab a drink, and let’s make it a day to remember! 🥳✨

🚨 REMINDER – THIS WEEKEND AT THE SHORTS CLUB! 🚨

If you haven’t made plans yet, this is your sign! ☀️🍔🍕

Join us for TWO fantastic days of family fun, great food, live music and plenty of sunshine!

🎉 Saturday
⚽️ Watch England in their HUGE World Cup Quarter-Final live with us! The perfect place to cheer on the Three Lions with a pint in hand and a great atmosphere. 🍻🏆

🎈 Sunday – Family Fun Day
🍕 Official opening of our brand new POCO restaurant
🔥 BBQ served all day
🎶 Music
🍺 Outside Beer Garden
🎈 FREE Bouncy Castle
🔥 Family Bonfire
☀️ 24°C forecast

🎉 Monday
🔥 BBQ
🎶 Music
🍺 Outside Beer Garden
🎈 FREE Bouncy Castle
🥁 Our annual Lodge returns to the ballroom (all other areas remain open as normal)
☀️ 22°C forecast

🕛 From 12pm until late
🎟️ FREE ENTRY – Everyone welcome!

📍 The Shorts Club
366a Holywood Road

Tag your friends, share this post and we’ll see you all this weekend! 🍻☀️🎉

🎉 SHORTS BIG WEEKEND: THREE DAYS OF NON-STOP FUN! 🎉
Get ready for an epic weekend at The Shorts Club! We have an incredible lineup of music, food, and family entertainment that you won’t want to miss.
🗓 FRIDAY 10th JULY: SUMMER KICKOFF RAVE
Kick off the weekend with DJ Kye! 🎧
Tickets are strictly limited and selling fast at just £5. Don't wait—secure your spot now: https://buytickets.at/sbi/2197318
🗓 SUNDAY 12th JULY: FAMILY FUN DAY & POCO OPENING
Join us for a massive day of family fun! We’re celebrating the official opening of our new restaurant, POCO, alongside a bouncy castle, BBQ, beer garden, music, and a family bonfire. 🍕🍔🍻🔥
🗓 MONDAY 13th JULY: FAMILY FUN DAY CONTINUES
The celebrations keep going! Bring the whole family down for another day of sunshine, BBQ, bouncy castle fun, and great music. ☀️🏰🎶
📍 366a Holywood Road | The Shorts Club
Everything is open to all—bring your friends, bring your family, and let’s make it a weekend to remember! 🥳

👑🎤 𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐄𝐍 𝐈𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒! 🎤👑
The Ulitmate Celebration to Queen ⚡️
🎟 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐫!

Get ready for an unforgettable night as Queen Forever brings the music, energy and spectacle of one of the greatest rock bands of all time to Shorts Recreational Club.

This is much more than a tribute show – expect an electric live performance packed with Queen's biggest hits, incredible vocals, massive singalongs and a party atmosphere from the first song to the last! 🎸🎶

With venues regularly selling out, don't leave it too late...

📅 Saturday 22nd August 2026
📍 Shorts Recreational Club
🕢 Doors Open: 7:45pm
🎟 Tickets: Only £10

Bring your friends, enjoy a fantastic night of live entertainment and get ready to sing your heart out to all the Queen classics! 🍻🎤

𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭, 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞..! 👑⚡

⚽🏆 WHAT A WEEKEND WE’VE GOT AT SHORTS! 🏆⚽

The football doesn’t stop…

🥇 TODAY (Friday) – Our Youth Awards Night kicks off at 6PM, celebrating our:
🏅 Boys 2015s
🏅 Boys 2014s
🏅 Boys 2013s
🏅 Girls U14s
🏅 Girls U16s

Then…

🥇 TOMORROW (Saturday) – It’s our Mini Football Awards Night from 1PM, celebrating our:
🏅 2020s
🏅 2019s
🏅 2018s
🏅 2017s
🏅 2016s

Let’s give every player the celebration they deserve after another fantastic season! 💙🤍

And when the presentations are over… the football continues! 👀

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England are back in World Cup action tomorrow night, taking on Panama in their final group game, with kick-off at 10PM (UK time). We’ll have it live on the big screens, so why not make a full day of it? ⚽🍻

💙 One Club. One Family. One Future.

👑🎤 QUEEN IS COMING TO SHORTS 🎤👑

Known for recreating the energy, atmosphere and biggest hits of one of the greatest bands of all time, this is far more than just a tribute act – it’s a full night of live entertainment, massive singalongs and an electric party atmosphere from start to finish.

With many venues selling out well in advance, GET IN EARLY! Secure your spot🍾

🎟 Tickets are just £10 and will be available from the club from Wednesday onwards.

📍 Shorts Recreational Club
📅 Saturday 22nd August
⏰ Doors Open 7:45pm

⚡ Expect huge singalongs, great craic and an atmosphere that will have the whole room on its feet👑 Gather your friends, get the date in the diary and get ready for a fantastic night celebrating the music of Queen!

🏆⚽ ENGLAND VS CROATIA ⚽🏆

The World Cup action continues tonight as England take on Croatia in a massive Group Stage clash! 🔥

Can the Three Lions get the job done, or will Croatia spoil the party? 👀

Join us at Shorts Recreation Club and watch every minute LIVE on the big screens.

🍺 Cold pints
📺 Live coverage
⚽ Unmissable atmosphere

🕘 Kick-Off: 9PM

Get down early, grab your seat, and cheer on England with us! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

🎶🎉 THIS SATURDAY AT SHORTS RECREATIONAL CLUB! 🎉🎶

The countdown is on! Join us this Saturday night for our Cultural Night at Shorts Recreation Club, Aircraft Park.

🎵 Live entertainment from Pride of Ballybeen FB
🎧 Music from DJ Clarkey
🎁 Ballots & prizes to be won throughout the night
🍻 Great atmosphere, great company and a fantastic night guaranteed!

📅 Saturday 13th June
⏰ 7:30PM
💷 £5 Entry
📍 Shorts Recreational Club, Aircraft Park, Holywood Road, Belfast

Whether you came last year or it’s your first time attending, come along and enjoy a night of music, community spirit and entertainment.

Pay at the door – everyone welcome!

See you all on Saturday! 🍻🎶🎉

THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER🚨🔥👀

You’ve asked for it. You’ve talked about it. You’ve waited long enough…

🎾 LET’S GO PADEL IS COMING TO SHORTS! 🎾

For months we’ve been asked when padel is arriving, and we’re now one step closer to bringing one of the world’s fastest-growing sports right here to Shorts Recreation & Football Club.

Fast-paced. Social. Addictive. Competitive.

Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, a new sport, or just an excuse to get your mates together, padel is for everyone — and trust us, once you play it, you’ll be hooked.

The excitement is building, the plans are moving forward, and we can’t wait to welcome you onto the courts.

This isn’t just another facility…
This is set to be one of the biggest additions to Shorts in years. 🔥

Keep your eyes peeled for updates, announcements and opening details coming soon.

The countdown has officially begun… 👀🎾

‼️‼️UPDATE‼️‼️
We have made the decision to stay closed tonight due to ongoing protests and public transport being withdrawn this evening.
Sorry for any inconvenience.