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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Pubs and Clubs
Workers Club
0.86 KM02 Aug 2024 - 27 Jun 2025With £4 pints of their regular favourites and rotating craft beer tap 5-8pm it’s the best way to…
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Music and Concerts
Acoustic Afternoons
26.95 KM28 Jul - 01 Sep 2024Relax and let the Acoustic Afternoons soundtrack your Sunday afternoon at Castle Espie.
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Féile an Phobail
Féile Country Fest
Fri, 09 Aug 2024, 4:00pmHead down to Falls Park, Belfast for the Way Out West Féile Country Fest!
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EastSide Arts Festival
ParkFest
4.25 KMSun, 28 Jul 2024, 12:00pmParkFest is back! Come and enjoy a whole host of activities, performances and pop-ups for the whole family.
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Music and Concerts
Lush! Classical
1.87 KMSat, 12 Oct 2024, 7:00pmThe countdown is on for the biggest indoor classical dance event in Northern Ireland -LUSH! Classical - The…
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Music and Concerts
Derek Ryan
0.66 KMSat, 25 Jan 2025, 7:30pmHold onto your hat because Irish country phenomenon Derek Ryan is performing at the Grand Opera House!
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Music and Concerts
Big Love: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
5.03 KM08 - 09 Nov 2024Big Love return with their brilliant tribute to the legendary Fleetwood Mac!
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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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Clandeboye Festival
Barry Douglas Piano Recital
Thu, 22 Aug 2024, 7:30pmJoin world-renowned pianist Barry Douglas for a solo piano recital featuring music by Schubert and Prokofiev.
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Music and Concerts
Belfast Ukelele Jam
0.56 KM31 Jul - 18 Dec 2024Enjoy the Belfast Ukulele’s live jamming session every Wednesday evening from 7pm in The Deer’s Head.
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EastSide Arts Festival
Beats & Bites
4.09 KMSun, 04 Aug 2024, 12:00pmDance and sway around the Holywood Arches, while listening to music on silent disco headsets.
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Féile an Phobail
Féile’s Flagship Carnival Parade
Sat, 03 Aug 2024, 1:00pmFéile again invites the community to participate in our annual carnival parade with this years’ theme of ‘Our…
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Music and Concerts
Ulster Orchestra: Symphonic Storytellers
0.27 KMFri, 04 Oct 2024, 7:45pmOpening with Lutosławski's Little Suite with its driving energy inspired by Polish folk songs to Rimsky-Korsakov's decidant Scheherazade.
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Music and Concerts
Ulster Orchestra: More than Mozart
0.27 KMFri, 15 Nov 2024, 7:45pmAn evening in the company of Michael Collins where he brings his musicality and mastery of both the…
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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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EastSide Arts Festival
Jazzie B
3.85 KM02 - 03 Aug 2024There are few names in the UK better-loved or more legendary than Trevor Beresford Romeo, aka Jazzie B.
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Féile an Phobail
Rhythms and Tales of Belfast
3.57 KM02 - 10 Aug 2024Join for an unforgettable evening of where the essence of Ireland is brought to life through traditional Irish…
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Clandeboye Festival
Irish Flute & Guitar
Thu, 22 Aug 2024, 1:00pmJoin renowned Irish flautist Eimear McGeown and Tim Edey (guitar) for a lively selection of traditional music.
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Dance
Salsa Social
0.24 KM30 Jul - 24 Sep 2024Experts Carolina & Tony together put on Belfast's BIGGEST Salsa party every Tuesday at Revolucion de Cuba, Belfast!
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Music Tours
Belfast Punk Music Walking Tour
17 Aug - 14 Dec 2024Come explore the story of punk music in Belfast, a city where punk meant more! Take this walking…
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Dance
Giovanni: The Last Dance
1.05 KMSun, 09 Mar 2025, 5:00pmDance the night away with Strictly Legend Giovanni Pernice as he returns to the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on…
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Christmas
Christmas Party Nights at Clandeboye Lodge
23.79 KM06 - 22 Dec 2024At Clandeboye Lodge, they have everything you need for your big Christmas night out, with no city centre…
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Summer
Hillsborough Castle Summer Fair
23.1 KM24 - 26 Aug 2024In the stunning grounds of Northern Ireland's Royal Residence, this 3 day event - formerly known as the…
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Féile an Phobail
Féile an Phobail 2024
01 - 11 Aug 2024Féile an Phobail is Ireland’s Biggest Community Arts Festival. Féile provides a programme of inclusive arts, cultural and…
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Food and Drink
DJ Rodger in Rattlebag
27 - 28 Jul 2024Rodger returns to Rattlebag this Saturday 27th July from 10pm. Expect obscure gems, underground treasures and immaculate vibes.
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International Arts Festival
Les Amazones d’Afrique
Mon, 28 Oct 2024, 7:00pmLes Amazones d'Afrique are a collective of supremely talented female musicians from West Africa.
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Music and Concerts
Ulster Sports Club Open Mic with Ria Timkin
0.68 KM31 Jul - 18 Dec 2024Join the Ulster Sports Club Open Mic, hosted by Ria Timkin every last Wednesday of each month, for…
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Summer
The Black Parade Emo Anthems
0.99 KM17 - 18 Aug 2024Black Parade – 00’s Emo Anthems is coming to The Belfast Empire on Saturday 17th August for a…
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Féile an Phobail
80s & 90s Night
Sat, 03 Aug 2024, 4:00pmEnjoy all your favourite throwback classics at the Féile 80s & 90s night taking place in Falls Park.
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Music and Concerts
UB40 & Soul II Soul
1.87 KMSat, 23 Nov 2024, 6:30pmThe world’s biggest selling reggae group will hit the road with Grammy-award winning R&B legends for special UK…
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Belfast Mela
Citadels of the Sun
0.82 KMThu, 22 Aug 2024, 7:00pmCitadels of the Sun is a coming together of diverse but connected voices, the result of which is…
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Music and Concerts
Ulster Orchestra: Elijah-The Power of Sound
0.27 KMFri, 29 Nov 2024, 7:45pmUlster Orchestra's regular performance partners Belfast Philharmonic choir are celebrating their 150th birthday.
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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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Music and Concerts
The Adventures + Special Guests PROTEX & DJ Johny Hero
0.99 KMSat, 04 Jan 2025, 8:00pmBelfast band The Adventures featuring the brilliant song writing talents of Terry Sharpe and Pat Gribben, come to…
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Music and Concerts
AVA presents: Jungle (DJ Set), Groove Armada (DJ Set) + Support TBA
Fri, 13 Sep 2024, 5:00pmAVA make their debut at Custom House Square. Following Jungle’s sell-out event earlier this year, they return joined…
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Music and Concerts
Ken Haddock’s Sunday Supper Club
0.99 KM28 Jul 2024 - 26 May 2025Belfast’s best Sunday night, a band you’ll find difficult to better on any day or night of the…
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EastSide Arts Festival
Jozef Dani Trio
Sun, 04 Aug 2024, 3:00pmThe trio are excited to continue at the EastSide arts festival with passion and flare.
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EastSide Arts Festival
Belfast Tales and Tunes
Thu, 01 Aug 2024, 2:30pmJoin storyteller Sharon Dickson and musician Geoff Hatt for an afternoon of tales and tunes of Belfast.
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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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Clandeboye Festival
Tuesday Lunchtime Concert
Tue, 20 Aug 2024, 1:00pmThe Clandeboye Festival takes place from 17th-24th August in the historic surroundings of the Clandeboye Estate Co. Down.
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Music and Concerts
Jazz Sundays at Castle Ward
46.19 KM28 Jul - 01 Sep 2024Enjoy a live jazz event at Castle Ward, where you will be hosted by the Easy Swing Jazz…
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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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EastSide Arts Festival
EastSide Arts Festival
27 Jul - 04 Aug 2024An 11-day celebration of the creative people, places and spaces of east Belfast; packed with 60+ inclusive, fun…
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Comedy
The Horne Section’s Hit Show
0.27 KMSat, 05 Oct 2024, 7:30pmFollowing their own Channel 4 TV show and chart-topping podcast, The Horne Section's Hit Show are bringing their…
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Music and Concerts
Rhythms and Tales of Belfast
3.57 KM27 - 31 Jul 2024"Rhythms and Tales of Belfast" is an authentic Irish showcase nestled within Culturlann, the Irish language centre in…
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EastSide Arts Festival
Down the Road – Songs about Places and Journeys
Fri, 02 Aug 2024, 8:00pmOne of the highlights of last year’s festival was the ‘In at the Deep End’ evening at the…
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Family Friendly
Sailortown Festival 2024
27 - 28 Jul 2024Sailortown Festival, Belfast's most intimate and unique community arts festival returns with a vibrant array of activity from…
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EastSide Arts Festival
A Night of Classic Country Music with The Boondocks
Thu, 01 Aug 2024, 8:00pmEnjoy a night of Classic Country Music with The Boondocks at the Harland & Wolff Staff Club as…
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Music and Concerts
The Bon Jovi Experience
0.99 KM27 - 28 Jul 2024Immerse yourself in a phenomenal celebration of Bon Jovi’s timeless classics as the official band to Bon Jovi…
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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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Clandeboye Festival
Young Musicians’ Showcase
Tue, 20 Aug 2024, 6:30pmThe Clandeboye Festival takes place from 17th-24th August in the historic surroundings of the Clandeboye Estate Co. Down.
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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
Beleville
6.72 KM02 - 03 Aug 2024Co-founded by French guitarist Nicolas Deschatrettes, Manouche have been the ambassadors of gypsy jazz in Belfast and Northern…
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Music and Concerts
Sundays on the Maritime Mile
28 Jul - 25 Aug 2024Sundays on the Maritime Mile are back offering free music performances at various locations along Belfast's waterfront.
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Pubs and Clubs
I Wanna Be a Cowboy, Baby!
01 Aug - 28 Dec 2024Live Country Music every Friday night at Filthy McNastys with a full band! Expect Tyler Childers, Luke Combs,…
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Free Events
David Browne Murray
0.86 KM27 Jul 2024 - 23 Feb 2025Local legend David Browne Murray is taking over as your new headliner for your Saturday night!
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Food and Drink
Disney Villains Drag Bottomless Brunch
0.13 KMSat, 02 Nov 2024, 11:30amPrepare to Enter the Wickedly Wonderful World of 'Curse Upon a Star' for the Most Diabolically Delicious Brunch…
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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
The Paul Weller Experience
0.56 KMSat, 19 Oct 2024, 8:00pmThe Paul Weller Experience announce their return to Northern Ireland later this year with a headline show in the Deer’s…
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Pubs and Clubs
Off The Record
0.86 KM28 Jul 2024 - 29 Jun 2025Head to The Reporter for a night of appreciation for some of the most iconic albums about on…
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Clandeboye Festival
Camerata Ireland and Barry Douglas
Sat, 24 Aug 2024, 7:00pmJoin all-island orchestra Camerata Ireland for the closing concert of the 2024 Clandeboye Festival as they celebrate their…
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Theatre
NOW That’s What I Call A Musical
0.66 KM19 - 23 Nov 2024Celebrating 40 years of the iconic and chart-topping compilations brand NOW That’s What I Call Music.
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Music Tours
Belfast Traditional Music Trail
27 Jul - 28 Sep 2024The Belfast Traditional Music Trail is a unique way to experience Irish music.
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Féile an Phobail
The Worst Cafe in the World
03 - 11 Aug 2024Book a table at Big Telly’s Worst Café in The World - not a meal in sight, but…
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Belfast Mela
Baba Bollywood
0.66 KMWed, 21 Aug 2024, 10:00amEnjoy dancing with a DJ and sensory activities that are guaranteed to have everyone wiggling their fingers and…
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Pubs and Clubs
Open Mic Night at Filthy McNastys
31 Jul 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
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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Clandeboye Festival
Lady Dufferin Opening Concert
Sat, 17 Aug 2024, 7:30pmThe Clandeboye Festival takes place from 17th-24th August in the historic surroundings of the Clandeboye Estate Co. Down.
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Free Events
Free Bodhrán Lessons
30 Jul - 31 Dec 2024Enjoy free Bodhrán lessons every Tuesday Night at Grace O’Malley’s (The Points) on Dublin Road!
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Music and Concerts
Ulster Orchestra: Rhythm and Romance
0.27 KMFri, 18 Oct 2024, 7:45pmBernstein’s Three Dance Episodes from On The Town open the night with a celebration that continues with Joe…
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Féile an Phobail
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Ireland?
Mon, 05 Aug 2024, 7:30pmImagine it’s 2032. The people have spoken. Ireland is United! There’s a new flag. A new anthem. There’s…
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Music and Concerts
White Noise
0.93 KMSat, 10 Aug 2024, 7:00pmFor the first time ever the Dublin based doom folk group White Noise are going on tour to…
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Music and Concerts
Ulster Orchestra: New Beginnings
0.27 KMFri, 20 Sep 2024, 7:45pmMahler’s First Symphony embodies ‘rebirth’ and a journey forward- A fitting start to the new Ulster Orchestra season!
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Music and Concerts
ÄTSCH
6.72 KM16 - 17 Aug 2024ÄTSCH is mixing the aesthetics of open post-rock soundscapes with the exiting freedom of Jazz improvisation.
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Clandeboye Festival
Family Concert
Mon, 19 Aug 2024, 1:00pmJoin Festival artists Ailish Tynan (soprano), Richard Watkins (French horn), Michel Lethiec (clarinet) and Michael McHale (piano) for…
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Shows and Displays
Belfast International Tattoo
1.87 KM06 - 07 Sep 2024The Belfast International Tattoo will take place on 6th and 7th September 2024 at The SSE Arena, Belfast.
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Clandeboye Festival
Clandeboye Festival 2024
17 - 24 Aug 2024This year, the Clandeboye Festival will take place from 17-24th August, with 13 incredible concerts taking place over…
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EastSide Arts Festival
Forge24 Hip-Hop Afterparty
03 - 04 Aug 2024HotBox Entertainment presents a night of Hip-Hop featuring a line-up of 3 of Belfast’s finest local artists, including…
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Féile an Phobail
Ireland For Palestine Massive Solidarity Concert
Sun, 04 Aug 2024, 2:00pmIreland For Palestine Massive Solidarity Concert will take place at Falls Park Belfast as part of Féile an…
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Clandeboye Festival
Wednesday Lunchtime Concert
Wed, 21 Aug 2024, 1:00pmThe Clandeboye Festival takes place from 17th-24th August in the historic surroundings of the Clandeboye Estate Co. Down.
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Clandeboye Festival
Wednesday Evening Concert
Wed, 21 Aug 2024, 7:30pmEnjoy an evening recital which features the stunning Brahms Sextet no. 1 along with Brahms Viola Sonata in…
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Clandeboye Festival
Monday Evening Concert
Mon, 19 Aug 2024, 7:30pmThe Clandeboye Festival takes place from 17th-24th August in the historic surroundings of the Clandeboye Estate Co. Down.
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Tours
Belfast Music Walking Tour
03 Aug - 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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Free Events
Trad Thursday
0.86 KM01 Aug 2024 - 26 Jun 2025Join The Reporter Bar for a good ol'trad session on a Thursday night with local musicians and drinks…
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Clandeboye Festival
Camerata Ireland with Barry Douglas (piano) and Aisling Agnew (flute)
Fri, 23 Aug 2024, 7:30pmAll-island orchestra Camerata Ireland continue their 25th anniversary celebrations with an exciting concert.
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Films
Autumn Equinox: Film Screening with Live Score from Róis
15.65 KMSat, 21 Sep 2024, 7:00pmCelebrate the Autumn Equinox with an evening screening of a specially commissioned archive film alongside a live score…
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Summer
Pleasuredome 80’s Summer Party
0.99 KM10 - 11 Aug 2024It’s the big Summer Party for the PLEASUREDOME 80’S tribute band and DJs, with all the greatest sunshine…
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Summer
Qween UK
0.99 KM24 - 25 Aug 2024Bohemian Rhapsody to Don’t Stop Me Now, It’s A Kind of Magic to Radio Gaga, Qween UK cover…
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Féile an Phobail
Dance Night
Thu, 08 Aug 2024, 3:00pmGet ready to party at the Féile an Phobail Dance Night at Falls Park!
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Music and Concerts
Ulster Orchestra: Soaring Spirits
0.27 KMFri, 01 Nov 2024, 7:45pmThis concert explores the wide range of emotions that humans are capable of.
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Music and Concerts
Katharine Timoney
6.72 KM09 - 10 Aug 2024Katharine Timoney is a singer-songwriter from Northern Ireland.
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Clandeboye Festival
Music and Poetry
Fri, 23 Aug 2024, 1:00pmJoin Richard Allen (harp) for a recital with poetry readings by Jake Douglas in the atmospheric setting of…
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Music and Concerts
Ulster Orchestra: Star Cross’d Lovers
0.27 KMFri, 06 Dec 2024, 7:45pmAn evening of romance, tragedy and drama. Prokofiev’s ballet depicts the most infamous ‘star-cross’d lovers’, Romeo and Juliet.
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Belfast 2024
Sound Links by Ulster Orchestra and Zeppo Arts
Sat, 21 Sep 2024, 2:00pmThe Ulster Orchestra, Zeppo Arts and Townsend Street Enterprise Park are thrilled to announce an exciting community party…
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Music and Concerts
Jonas Brothers
1.87 KMMon, 09 Sep 2024, 6:30pmThe Jonas Brothers take THE TOUR global! The new leg marks their first time headlining at The SSE…
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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 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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Food and Drink
Country Superstars Bottomless Brunch
0.36 KMSat, 19 Oct 2024, 11:30amWelcome to Country Superstars Brunch – where the heart of Nashville meets your brunch table!
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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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Music and Concerts
Scott Flanigan Plays The Beatles
6.72 KM30 - 31 Aug 2024A Belfast native, Scott Flanigan is one of the foremost keyboard players on the Irish jazz scene.
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Belfast TradFest
Belfast TradFest 2024
27 - 28 Jul 2024Belfast TradFest, Northern Ireland’s premier traditional music, song, and dance festival, is back for its much-anticipated 6th edition…
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Clandeboye Festival
Sunday Afternoon Concert
Sun, 18 Aug 2024, 3:00pmThe Clandeboye Festival takes place from 17th-24th August in the historic surroundings of the Clandeboye Estate Co. Down.
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Dance
Dreamboys – Stripped Back
1.05 KMThu, 21 Nov 2024, 8:00pmDreamboys are returning to Waterfront Hall, Belfast with their brand-new tour 'Stripped Back' on 21 November 2024!
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Music and Concerts
Music in the Parks 2024
28 Jul - 08 Sep 2024Enjoy live music in various parks featuring brass, concert, flute and silver bands.