Belfast has some incredible live music venues, so whether you’re looking for an intimate gig or bagging tickets to international artists you’ll find yourself in the perfect surroundings. Check out our list of Belfast’s most iconic music venues, hosting live shows throughout the year. Remember it’s not just about the music, but how you experience it.

 

Large Venues

Belfast Waterfront Hall
Arts and Entertainment

Waterfront Hall

1.05 KM

Waterfront Hall is one of Belfast's most iconic venues. Sitting right at the heart of the city's vibrant entertainment scene, the venue has it all - laugh until you cry comedy, monumental gigs, fantastic family shows and must-see sports and entertainment.

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SSE Arena, Belfast
Arts and Entertainment

The SSE Arena, Belfast

1.87 KM

Northern Ireland's premier entertainment venue, where world class entertainment comes alive!

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ulster hall
Arts and Entertainment

Ulster Hall

0.27 KM

Ulster Hall is one of Belfast's most iconic venues. Sitting right at the heart of the city's vibrant entertainment scene, the venue has it all - laugh until you cry comedy, monumental gigs, fantastic family shows and must-see sports and entertainment.

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Smaller Venues

Belfast Empire interior
Pubs and Clubs

Belfast Empire

0.99 KM

One of the country’s premier live music bars, the Empire is one of Belfast’s best loved drinking establishments. Outdoor beer garden, pub-grub menu, big-screen sports, comedy and live music.

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oh yeah
Arts and Entertainment

The Oh Yeah Music Centre

0.68 KM

A dedicated music centre in the heart of Belfast, visit the Oh Yeah Music Centre to see the NI Music Exhibition and hop onboard the Belfast Music Tour Bus.

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Duncairn Centre for Culture & Arts
Arts and Entertainment

Duncairn Centre for Culture & Arts

1.93 KM

Duncairn Centre for Culture and Arts, Belfast's most beautiful and coolest arts and cultural venue.

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Cultrlann McAdam o Fiaich
Arts and Entertainment

Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich

3.57 KM

Cultúrlann produces a vibrant arts programme that promotes Irish language and culture and provides a meeting place for visitors and locals alike.

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Accidental Theatre
Arts and Entertainment

Accidental Theatre

0.93 KM

Accidental Theatre is a collision of perspectives, art forms and unusual collaborations – curious stories told through vibrant, ambitious performances.

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Hotels

Crowne Plaza Belfast

5.55 KM

A 10 minute drive from the City Centre, this hotel offers 153 bedrooms with complimentary car parking, leisure facilities and restaurant onsite.

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Belfast Cathedral
Attractions

Belfast Cathedral

Belfast Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral Church of St. Anne, has stood for over 100 years as a place of Christian worship in the heart of Belfast.

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Hotels

Hastings Europa Hotel

0.66 KM

Superbly located in the heart of Belfast City Centre, the world-famous four-star Europa Hotel simply epitomizes indulgence.

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Voodoo Bar
Pubs and Clubs

Voodoo

0.35 KM

Voodoo is well established as a Belfast hotspot, adding a bit of spice for those who like things a little different.

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Deer's Head Exterior
Pubs and Clubs

The Deer’s Head & Bell’s Brewery

0.56 KM

The Deer’s Head is Belfast city’s original brewpub with a fully functional on-site craft brewery, Bell's Brewery, on full display inside this newly refurbished saloon bar.

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Scotts Jazz Club Bass
Arts and Entertainment

Scott's Jazz Club

6.72 KM

Scott's Jazz Club is a purpose designed Jazz Club Theatre with amazing sound and lighting.
"The finest jazz club in the UK outside of Ronnie Scott's”- Rob Luft
"As good as Birdland in New York" - Hugh Buckley

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The Bowery (1)
Pubs and Clubs

The Bowery

4.35 KM

Lisburn Road’s neighbourhood bar and gastropub.

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The Reporter (1)
Pubs and Clubs

The Reporter Bar

0.86 KM

Located in the district which was once home to many of the city’s press offices, The Reporter Bar honours Belfast’s newspaper printing and publishing heritage, while supporting local produce from all over Northern Ireland.

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