Music Events Not to Miss in Belfast

AVA Festival 2025

AVA returns to Titanic Slipways with a huge lineup featuring Underworld, Overmono, Ewan McVicar, KI/KI, VTSS, Funk Tribu,…

Empire Blues – The Chris Taplin Blues Band

Belfast’s own weekly live Blues club. The Chris Taplin Band transport us from Belfast to the Mississippi Delta…

Late Night Lobby

Every Friday and Saturday night Bullit Hotel welcomes their resident music head JC & friends. Expect only the…

Sing-a-Long-a: Beauty and the Beast

It couldn’t be easier or more fun! The first rule of Sing-a-long-a is THERE ARE NO RULES! Fancy…

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before…

Ulster Orchestra: Grand Masters

Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky and Rachmaninoff are three giants of Russian music, and this concert foregrounds all their exceptional talents.

Steve Wynn + guests Our Man in the Field

Steve Wynn, leader and founder of the Dream Syndicate, will be touring the UK in May in support…

BONDED with Joshua Burnside

Bonded an evening in honour of the recording craft. The request is simple; sit back and listen to…

Ulster Orchestra: Take the Stage

Daniele Rustioni returns to the conductor's podium for a concert shines a spotlight on music filled with sumptuous…

Darius Rucker

South Carolina born singer, guitarist, songwriter & Hootie & the Blowfish frontman Darius Rucker has announced a return…

The Belfast International Tattoo

The Belfast International Tattoo is proud to announce its return to The SSE Arena, Belfast on 5 and…

Bodhran Lessons

Come along every Thursday for Bodhran Lessons in The Second Fiddle.

Disney Drag Bottomless Brunch

Welcome all Qweens & Kings, Beauties & Beasts to 'Wish Upon A Star' and attend the booziest brunch…

Ulster Orchestra: Act of Defiance

The blockbuster end to the season opens with Walton’s lyrically romantic Cello Concerto, performed by guest soloist Nicholas…

Off The Record

Head to The Reporter for a night of appreciation for some of the most iconic albums about on…

Réalta

Réalta, the dynamic Ulster-based Irish traditional group, will be performing on home ground for a special concert of…

Camille O’Sullivan: All Souls

A love letter in song, Camille’s new show celebrates her dear friend Shane MacGowan, plus the work of…

Belfast Music Walking Tour

Take a leisurely walking tour to explore Belfast's rich music scene, taking in some off the beaten track…

Belfast Traditional Music Trail

The Belfast Traditional Music Trail is a unique way to experience Irish music.

The Choral Pilgrimage 2025: Belfast

The Sixteen’s 2025 Choral Pilgrimage tour ‘Angel of Peace’ brings together music spanning six centuries, offering moments of…

Anika

Anika a.k.a Annika Henderson is a hybrid artist.

Seven Drunken Nights

Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners returns to Belfast's Waterfront Hall on 29 May 2025…

Bluegrass Omagh Music Festival

Bluegrass Omagh returns to the Ulster American Folk Park over the May Bank Holiday weekend, Saturday 24th and…

John Shuttleworth: Raise the Oof!

Radio 4 favourite and comedy legend John Shuttleworth is back with more hilarious stories and songs performed on…

A Night at the Musicals

Join for an evening of the best songs from your favourite West End and Broadway shows.

Belfast Trad Session

The very best of Belfast’s Traditional Music Community collaborate for a night of tunes and craic every Wednesday…

Sharon Shannon, Frances Black and Mary Coughlan in Concert

Iconic Irish folk singers Sharon Shannon, Frances Black and Mary Coughlan reunite at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on…

Paul Dunlea’s International Sextet

Scott's Jazz Club are thrilled to welcome back Cork trombonist Paul Dunlea to Scott’s Jazz Club with yet…

Belfast Summer School of Traditional Music

The Summer School’s team of tutors is made up of internationally renowned performers with proven track records as…

Vinyl Sessions

Check into the lobby early with the legendary Ghost’s “Vinyl Session”.

The Night With…Emma Lloyd

The Night With…is dedicated to presenting contemporary classical music in informal and accessible settings while developing composers and…

Eclectic Love Festival Belfast

A dance classics “marathon” music festival from 1-11pm featuring some of the UK, Ireland and continental Europe’s biggest…

Meryl Streek

Dublin’s avant-garde punk sensation Meryl Streek brings his hard-hitting mix of protest, spoken word, and electronic influences to…

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical

West End mega-hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, comes to Belfast as part of its first ever…

GIMME! GIMME! GIMME! ABBA Inspired Drag Bottomless Brunch

You heard it here first… The Brunch Club are combining ABBA, DRAG And BRUNCH to bring you an…

90’s Baby Bottomless Brunch

Get ready to party like it’s 1999 at this totally rad 90s-themed brunch!

Belfast Punk Music Walking Tour

Come explore the story of punk music in Belfast, a city where punk meant more! Take this walking…

Music in the Chamber: Cua

Cua are musicians John Davidson, Shane Booth & Ros O'Meara. They bring together dynamic and contrasting instrumentation and…

Bluegrass Omagh Family Day

Keep the Bluegrass Omagh magic going with this fun filled family day on the last May Bank Holiday…

The 25th Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival returns for the 25th time - from the 1st – 11th May -…

Arthur Kell Speculation Quartet

The Arthur Kell Speculation Quartet's current European tour highlights music from its latest recording, "Live at LunÀtico" on…

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before…

Sunday Sessions

Come along to The Dirty Onion every Sunday for a live trad session and live folk bands!

Bryan Adams: Roll With The Punches Tour

Bryan Adams has the reputation of being one the most exciting live musicians in the world.

Sing-a-Long-a: Bohemian Rhapsody

It couldn’t be easier or more fun! The first rule of Sing-a-long-a is THERE ARE NO RULES! Fancy…

Lisa Hannigan, Gemma Hayes & Paul Noonan

Lisa Hannigan, Gemma Hayes and Paul Noonan have always individually danced between genres as artists.

Ulster Orchestra presenting: Epic Film Scores Hans Zimmer and John Williams

Hans Zimmer and John Williams are two of the greatest film music composers of all time, creating epic…

Scissor Sisters

Scissor Sisters Return To Celebrate The 20th Anniversary Of Their No.1 Album 'Scissor Sisters'.

The Sinking of the Titanic

HRSE joins Ulster Youth Orchestra and Limerick School of Music for a performance of Gavin Bryars ‘The Sinking…

Steve Welsh Quartet

Longtime New Yorker Steve Welsh is an ebullient newcomer to the Irish jazz scene.

Scott Flanigan Trio Plays Duke Ellington

Scott and the trio will explore some of the popular Duke tunes…but also some of the hidden gems…

Paddy Godfrey Live at The Reporter

Paddy Godfrey playing country classics and his own originals every Friday from 9pm

Legend: The Music of Bob Marley

Legend: The Music of Bob Marley is back at Belfast's iconic Ulster Hall on 23 May 2025!

A Joyful Noise

A Joyful Noise, is back with some of their best loved hymns.

Steve Steinman’s Anything For Love The Meatloaf Story

The highly acclaimed show producer and No.1 recording artist, Steve Steinman, brings you his brand-new production.

Lionel Richie

Say Hello To The Hits’ kicks off at The SSE Arena in Belfast on 31 May, visiting 16…

Russ Spiegel / Scott Flanigan Organ Trio

Groovy, swinging, and sophisticated at the same time, versatile guitarist and composer Russ Spiegel hits all the right…

Pour Out Your Heart – The Reporter Open Mic Night

Join The Reporter Bar every Thursday at the Reporter from 8-10 PM for Open Mic Night, hosted by…

Melodies of Spring: An Evening at Castle Ward

Celebrate the beauty of spring with an enchanting evening of poetry, music, and history at Castle Ward.

Katie Tupper

Beneath the painted hues and infinite prairie skies of Saskatoon — a city in the heart of Canada…

Springsteen Acoustic Sessions

To the Springsteen Fan, this will be a show you don't want to miss!

Jerron Paxton

Growing up in Los Angeles, Jerron Paxton would sit with an ear by the radio, eagerly absorbing the…

Seven Drunken Nights

Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners returns to Belfast's Waterfront Hall on 29 May 2025…

Twenty One Pilots

Twenty one pilots will be bringing their Clancy World Tour to The SSE Arena, Belfast on 8 May…

The Rocky Horror Show

Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, The Rocky…

Father John Misty

Father John Misty is playing his first Belfast headliner in 10 years as he visits the Ulster Hall…

May Day 25: Sound Festival

Join in Larkin’s Square for a family fun day celebrating international solidarity for workers’ rights.

Candlelight: Hans Zimmer’s Best Works

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for…

Sam Braysher Trio

A regular performer at jazz clubs across Europe, he has received international critical acclaim for his warm, delicate…

Sing-a-Long-a: The Greatest Showman

It couldn’t be easier or more fun! The first rule of Sing-a-long-a is THERE ARE NO RULES! Fancy…

Workers Club

With £4 pints of their regular favourites and rotating craft beer tap 5-8pm it’s the best way to…

Garth Brooks: Thunder Rolls

Stephen Butler is bringing his tribute to Garth Brooks back to Crumlin Road Gaol!

After Hours!

Lock-in sessions at The Dirty Onion! Continue the craic until 3am every Saturday!

Lock-in Sessions

The Second Fiddle are open until 3am every Thursday, Friday & Saturday, with live music until 2:30am!