Belfast has a huge range of breath-taking music events coming up; from small gigs to epic arena concerts and musical theatre shows. Here’s a list of the top events you don’t want to miss.
Music Events
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Music and Concerts
Nick Cope’s Family Show
0.82 KMSun, 09 Jun 2024, 11:00amNick Cope has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families…
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Music and Concerts
Lady Gaga Tribute Night at Stormont Hotel
9.97 KMFri, 01 Nov 2024, 9:00pmHead to the Stormont Hotel for a fabulous night of entertainment with Northern Ireland’s best Lady Gaga Tribute…
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Music and Concerts
Disney Drag Bottomless Brunch
0.36 KMSat, 18 May 2024, 11:30amWelcome All Qweens & Kings, Beauties & Beasts To 'Wish Upon A Star' And Attend The Booziest Brunch…
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Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
Zoe Conway & John Mcintyre
Wed, 08 May 2024, 1:00pmZoe Conway and John McIntyre bring to the stage sympathetic arrangements of traditional Irish music, compositions and songs,…
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Music and Concerts
A Joyful Noise
0.55 KMSat, 28 Sep 2024, 7:30pmFollowing previous successful events in 2019 and 2022, the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland are pleased to announce…
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Spring
May At Custom House Square
24 - 26 May 2024May at Custom House Square brings BOYZLIFE, Brian Kennedy, Jake Carter and more to the stage!
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Music and Concerts
Ulster Sports Club Open Mic with Ria Timkin
0.68 KM29 May - 18 Dec 2024Join the Ulster Sports Club Open Mic, hosted by Ria Timkin every last Wednesday of each month, for…
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Music and Concerts
Jazz Sundays at Castle Ward
46.19 KM02 Jun - 01 Sep 2024Enjoy a live jazz event at Castle Ward, where you will be hosted by the Easy Swing Jazz…
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Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
Oisin Leech
0.56 KMTue, 07 May 2024, 8:00pmOisin is delighted to play his Belfast solo debut gig at The Deers Head on May 7 as…
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Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
The Bonnevilles
0.56 KMSat, 11 May 2024, 2:00pmThe Bonnevilles are a no-frills guitar-and-drums two-piece from Ireland who play hard-hitting roots music they call “garage punk…
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Pubs and Clubs
90’s Baby Bottomless Brunch
0.13 KMSat, 07 Sep 2024, 11:30amThe Bottomless 90s Baby Brunch Is Coming To BELFAST! All the greatest 90s hits and big sing alongs…
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Music and Concerts
Pet Shop Boys
1.87 KMTue, 11 Jun 2024, 6:30pmThe iconic pop duo are set to take to the stage at The SSE Arena, Belfast in June…
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Music and Concerts
Women’s Work Presents: Ciara O’Neill
0.27 KMFri, 24 May 2024, 7:30pmThe Linen Hall Library and Women's Work are delighted to launch the brand new EP ‘Woman’ by Belfast…
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Summer
Let’s Go Girls! A Shania & Dolly Tribute Night
9.97 KMFri, 19 Jul 2024, 7:30pmLet’s Go Girls! A Shania & Dolly Tribute Night at the Stormont Hotel.
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Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
My Darling Clementine
0.56 KMSun, 12 May 2024, 3:00pmA labour of love on multiple levels, My Darling Clementine began as a homage to classic country duets…
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Music and Concerts
Journey
1.87 KMMon, 04 Nov 2024, 6:30pmLegendary American rock band JOURNEY will be bringing their 50th Anniversary Freedom Tour to the UK & Ireland…
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Pubs and Clubs
I Wanna Be a Cowboy, Baby!
09 May - 28 Dec 2024Live Country Music every Friday night at Filthy McNastys with a full band! Expect Tyler Childers, Luke Combs,…
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Music and Concerts
Scotts Jazz Club Presents – Phil Robson Organ Trio
6.72 KMFri, 28 Jun 2024, 9:00pmNo stranger to Scott’s Jazz Club, guitarist Phil Robson returns to this stage with his incredible organ trio…
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Music and Concerts
Ken Haddock’s Sunday Supper Club
0.99 KM12 - 27 May 2024Live music from a fantastic band of players led by one of Belfast’s most renowned singer-songwriters Ken Haddock…
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Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
Katherine Priddy
0.56 KMSat, 11 May 2024, 8:00pmSince emerging with her debut EP Wolf, UK singer-songwriter Katherine Priddy has quickly become one of the most…
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Music and Concerts
The Bjorn Identity: A Tribute to ABBA
0.66 KM03 - 18 Jan 2025Back due to popular demand! Join for the most popular night out with all your favourite sing-a-long ABBA…
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Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
A.N.J.A
Fri, 10 May 2024, 8:00pmHorror Garage Punk! A.N.J.A. is a German-born, Belfast based singer and songwriter who performs with her 4-piece live…
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Music and Concerts
United Kingdom Pipe Band Championships
30.67 KMSat, 18 May 2024, 10:00amThe largest pipe band and drum major contest to be held in Northern Ireland this year! This event…
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Food and Drink
GIMME! GIMME! GIMME! ABBA Inspired Bottomless Brunch
0.13 KMSat, 05 Oct 2024, 11:30amThe Bottomless ABBA Brunch Is Coming To BELFAST! All The Greatest Hits And Big Sing Alongs With Bottomless…
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Music and Concerts
The Highstool Prophets Live
0.82 KMFri, 28 Jun 2024, 7:45pmAfter a successful sold out appearance in 2023, The Highstool Prophets return to The MAC for what is…
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Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
Niall McCabe
Sun, 12 May 2024, 8:00pmWith self-effacing humour and stories told of growing up on a remote Irish Island Niall McCabe possess an…
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Christmas
Cakes and Carols at the Culloden
15.74 KMSun, 01 Dec 2024, 1:30pmIndulge in scrumptious cakes and sing along to your favourite carols in the luxurious atmosphere of the Culloden…
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Music and Concerts
Girls Aloud
1.87 KMTue, 21 May 2024, 6:30pmGirls Aloud return to The SSE Arena, Belfast to celebrate their 21st anniversary huge arena tour for 2024.
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Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
TVAM
0.68 KMWed, 08 May 2024, 8:00pmTVAM is both visceral and melancholic, drifting wonderfully across dream pop, shoegaze and synth-pop without ever permanently calling…
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Music Tours
Belfast Traditional Music Trail
11 May - 28 Sep 2024The Belfast Traditional Music Trail is a unique way to experience Irish music.
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Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
0.61 KM06 - 12 May 2024An 11 day festival of the best local, national and international arts held in the historic Cathedral Quarter…
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Music and Concerts
Scotts Jazz Club Presents – Rohan Armstrong Quartet Plays the Music of Charles Mingus
6.72 KMFri, 10 May 2024, 9:00pmThis week, Scott’s Jazz Club resident double bassist brings the bass front and centre to celebrate the oeuvre…
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Pubs and Clubs
Off The Record
0.86 KM12 May - 29 Sep 2024Head to The Reporter with host and record spinner Brian Coney, for a night of appreciation for some…
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Comedy
Michael McIntyre: MACNIFICENT
1.87 KM31 May - 01 Jun 2024Michael McIntyre is back on stage with his brand new show MACNIFICENT at the SSE Arena, Belfast.
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Music and Concerts
Empire Blues – The Chris Taplin Band
0.99 KM09 - 31 May 2024Belfast’s own weekly live Blues club. The Chris Taplin Band transport us from Belfast to the Mississippi Delta…
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Music and Concerts
Scotts Jazz Club Presents – Free For All: A Tribute to the Music of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers
6.72 KMFri, 17 May 2024, 9:00pmFormed by drummer Art Blakey in the 1950s as a collective, The Jazz Messengers occupies a special place…
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Free Events
David Browne Murray
0.86 KM11 May 2024 - 23 Feb 2025Local legend David Browne Murray is taking over as your new headliner for your Saturday night!
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Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
Chasing Amy: A Celebration of the Life and Songs of Amy Winehouse
Tue, 07 May 2024, 1:00pmChasing Amy is a compassionate exploration of the creative influences and development of the celebrated vocalist and songwriter.
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Music Tours
Belfast Punk Music Walking Tour
11 May - 14 Dec 2024Come explore the story of punk music in Belfast, a city where punk meant more! Take this walking…
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Ards & North Down Experiences
Trad and Tide Bangor Bay – Experience AND 2024
Sun, 16 Jun 2024, 11:30amStep aboard the Ocean Crest, Skipper Brian Meharg will navigate Bangor's beautiful coastline while telling you some salty…
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Shows and Displays
One Night of Elvis: Starring Lee Memphis King
0.27 KMFri, 24 May 2024, 7:30pmLee Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist is coming to the Ulster Hall, Belfast on…
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Spring
Essentially Cher- Live In Concert
15.01 KMFri, 10 May 2024, 7:30pmTrisha McCluney, renowned from BBC1’s “I Can See Your Voice,” embodies Essentially Cher, the rapidly ascending LIVE Cher…
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Music and Concerts
The Abba X-Perience – Outside in The Tipsy Garden!
0.83 KMSat, 10 Aug 2024, 1:00pmPrepare to groove, sing, and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of ABBA at the sensational Abba X-Perience,…
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Music and Concerts
Ulster Orchestra Summer Concert
29.11 KMFri, 14 Jun 2024, 7:00pmMusicians from the Ulster Orchestra make a welcome return to Bangor Abbey to perform at another delightful evening…
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Pubs and Clubs
The Tipsy Garden Opening Party
0.83 KM31 May - 01 Jun 2024Join and open up Belfast's Coolest Beer garden, the Tipsy Garden for the summer in style!
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Pubs and Clubs
Workers Club
0.86 KM10 May 2024 - 28 Feb 2025Join the Reporter for weekend vibes with £3.80 pints 5-8pm followed by live music for established local legends…
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Music and Concerts
Peaceline Perspectives: Voices from a Divided City
Sun, 12 May 2024, 5:00pmHard Rain SoloistEnsemble have been chosen from over 200 hopefuls to perform a showcase concert in Berlin at…
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Music and Concerts
Ulster Orchestra: Resurrection
1.05 KMFri, 24 May 2024, 7:45pmJoin the Ulster Orchestra in the Waterfront Hall for their Season Finale!
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Music and Concerts
Stripped Down at The Crescent: PiNKSLiPS | Esmeralda Road | Donal Scullion
1.14 KMSat, 11 May 2024, 8:00pmStripped Down at The Crescent is a series of gigs that brings together some of the most talented…
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Music and Concerts
An Evening with Belfast Rock Choir and the Swing Gals
5.03 KMSat, 11 May 2024, 7:30pmSwing Gals is Northern Ireland’s original and leading vocal harmony trio - catch them at Belvoir Studio Theatre…
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Music and Concerts
EA Music (Dundonald Office) Showcase Concert
0.55 KMSat, 18 May 2024, 2:45pmFeaturing the SE Youth Orchestra with bands and orchestras from North Down/Castlereagh and Lisburn/Down areas.
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Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
Scott Flanagan Plays Electric
12 - 13 May 2024Pianist, composer and founder of Scott’s Jazz Club Scott Flanigan brings his exciting electric band to CQQF.
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Tours
Belfast Music Walking Tour
18 May - 21 Dec 2024Take a leisurely walking tour to explore Belfast's rich music scene, taking in some off the beaten track…
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Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
Baxter Dury
Fri, 10 May 2024, 8:00pmCQAF is delighted to welcome Baxter Dury our Festival Marquee as part of his I Thought I Was…
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Free Events
Trad Thursday
0.86 KM09 May 2024 - 27 Feb 2025Join The Reporter Bar for a good ol'trad session on a Thursday night with local musicians and drinks…
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Music and Concerts
Karaoke Night
0.83 KM09 - 10 May 2024Sing your heart out at The Tipsy Bird at their Karaoke Night!
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Dance
Salsa Social
0.24 KM07 May - 24 Sep 2024Experts Carolina & Tony together put on Belfast's BIGGEST Salsa party every Tuesday at Revolucion de Cuba, Belfast!
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Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
Jane Weaver
0.68 KMSun, 12 May 2024, 8:00pmJane Weaver returns with brand new single ‘Love In Constant Spectacle’, evoking spectacular images.
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Free Events
Free Bodhrán Lessons
07 May - 31 Dec 2024Enjoy free Bodhrán lessons every Tuesday Night at Grace O’Malley’s (The Points) on Dublin Road!
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Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
Ibibio Sound Machine
Sat, 11 May 2024, 8:00pmPull the Rope, the new record by Ibibio Sound Machine, casts the Eno Williams and Max Grunhard-led outfit…
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International Arts Festival
Blues & Ballads: An Evening with Paul Jones and Dave Kelly, and Freddie White
0.66 KMTue, 29 Oct 2024, 7:30pmBelfast International Arts Festival presents blues legends Paul Jones and Dave Kelly, & the incomparable Irish singer-songwriter Freddie…
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Music and Concerts
AVA Festival 2024
2.68 KM31 May - 01 Jun 2024AVA mark a decade as pioneers in the electronic music world, with their flagship Belfast festival.
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Music and Concerts
Taylor Swift Bottomless Brunch
0.13 KMSat, 01 Jun 2024, 11:30amDive into Taylor Swift's world at the ultimate Swifties Boozy Brunch. Expect Live Tay Tay Performances & DJ's…
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Music and Concerts
Ulster Orchestra: The Sun Still Shines
0.27 KMFri, 10 May 2024, 7:45pmThe name Sophie Scholl is not widely known outside Germany, but her extraordinary story is the inspiration for…
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Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
Blue Whale (‘Last Immediate Images’ Album Launch)
Sat, 11 May 2024, 8:30pmBelfast quartet Blue Whale make their highly-anticipated return with their forthcoming second LP, Last Immediate Images.
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Autumn
Spice Girls Drag Bottomless Brunch
0.36 KMSat, 21 Sep 2024, 11:30amThe SPICE GIRLS DRAG Bottomless Brunch Is Coming To BELFAST! Enjoy Spice Girls drag, bottomless booze and brunch…
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Music and Concerts
Scotts Jazz Club Presents – Paul Dunlea Quartet
6.72 KMFri, 24 May 2024, 9:00pmTrombonist Paul Dunlea brings an innovative and hard-hitting ensemble to Scott’s Jazz Club, featuring Derek O’Connor on saxophone,…
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Pubs and Clubs
Open Mic Night at Filthy McNastys
08 May 2024 - 30 Jan 2025Calling all Musicians! Filthy McNastys wants you to get involved at their weekly Open Mic Night.
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Music and Concerts
Elvis Spectacular at The Europa Hotel
0.66 KM28 - 30 Dec 2024Come along for a great night of all your Elvis songs performed by Ciaran Houlihan and his band…
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Music and Concerts
Motown Sensations
0.66 KMSat, 11 Jan 2025, 7:30pmEnjoy a great night of all your favourite Motown classics, performed live by the incredible Motown Sensations, set…
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Belfast 2024
Sound Links – Consultation Event
Tue, 14 May 2024, 4:00pmSound Links will transform Townsend Street for a one-day festival of dance, song and fun for all ages!
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Belfast 2024
Little Amal: The Big Dream
Fri, 17 May 2024, 8:00pmA dreamy night of music and celestial celebration featuring some of Northern Ireland’s most exciting musical talent.
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Music and Concerts
Scotts Jazz Club Presents – Julian Costello Quartet
6.72 KMFri, 31 May 2024, 9:00pmJulian Costello is a saxophonist, composer and teacher from London. He writes the music for various ensembles and…
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Theatre
Raise You Up
5.03 KM17 - 18 May 2024Nismat Theatre School proudly presents their end of year showcase Raise You Up, featuring the very talented students…
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Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
DJ Format
0.68 KM10 - 11 May 2024DJ Format will blend his favourite funk, soul, and even elements of hip hop for an unforgettable experience…
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Music and Concerts
Rhythms and Tales of Belfast
3.57 KM11 May - 29 Jun 2024"Rhythms and Tales of Belfast" is an authentic Irish showcase nestled within Culturlann, the Irish language centre in…
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Pubs and Clubs
Here’s to the Craic ‘n’ Ceol
0.7 KMSun, 19 May 2024, 4:00pmHere’s to the Craic ‘n’ Ceol, an exhilarating Belfast pub experience where attendees become immersed in the music,…
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Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
Kimmie Rhodes
Fri, 10 May 2024, 8:00pmKimmie Rhodes from Austin, Texas returns with a rare and intimate solo performance to celebrate the release of…
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Music and Concerts
Chris Tomlin Holy Forever World Tour
1.87 KMMon, 27 May 2024, 6:00pmTIME magazine heralded Chris Tomlin as the “most often sung artist in the world” as his music has…