Traditional Music in Belfast

Whites Tavern & Garden is located on Winecellar Entry, which was named after the many wine and spirit merchants located there. Whites Tavern always has a full weekend line up of Irish traditional sessions, singers and bands.

Nestled along a narrow, cobbled alleyway in the historic Half Bap area, The Duke offers a traditional Belfast welcome of craic, music and humour in contrast to the modern, fashionable establishments currently blowing into the surrounding streets. The Duke of York always has a fantastic lineup of live music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The Second Fiddle is home to some of Belfast’s best Irish trad and folk musicians who regularly play four times a week from Thursday to Sunday. The venue hosts a wealth of Irish culture events including weekly bodhran lessons, Irish language classes and local art events.

A former spirit warehouse, The Dirty Onion is said to be Belfast’s oldest building, with low ceilings supported by exposed wooden beams and original brick walls throughout. The Dirty Onion offer entertainment 7 nights a week, with a strong focus on contemporary live bands and acoustic acts… Oh, and it is also free entry every night! Find out more here.

The Garrick Bar is a traditional pub in the heart of the city centre serving food every day from 12pm. Well known for it’s famous trad music sessions and showing sport regularly.

For music enthusiasts, enjoy live music sessions in the bar every week from the best local talent. There is traditional music every Saturday at The Deer’s Head! Enjoy live music sessions in the bar every week from the best local talents, from ukulele jams to trad sessions.

Upstairs, you’ll find The Deer’s Head Music Hall; a 200-capacity venue showcasing everything from local blues artists to popular touring bands from the UK, Ireland and beyond.

Head to traditional Irish pub, The Points, situated in the heart of Dublin Road Belfast for a night full of stout, craic and traditional music! Enjoy live traditional music 7 nights a week, from talented musicians from all over the island! The Points Irish dancers will join you every Friday & Saturday evenings and put on a show.

The Errigle Inn is known as one of Ireland’s most famous traditional pubs with a great reputation for excellent food, music and atmosphere. Weekly The Errigle Inn host ‘Traditional Tuesdays’ at 10pm!’

Live Traditional Music Sessions every Tuesday night, Trad is Back! Free Entry.

Granny Annies is one of the renowned venues in Belfast for live music seven days a week. Kicking off the weekend with a traditional band on a Friday at 12 noon and continuing throughout the weekend with traditional and modern music sessions.

The Belfast Traditional Music Trail is a unique way to experience Irish music. With two professional musicians as your guides, walk through cobbled alleyways, past famous landmarks and on to private bars in some of the city’s oldest buildings. At each of the three stops you will be treated to a performance of traditional tunes, songs and stories, all of which make up your own personal ‘session’. Enjoy a local beer, cider, whiskey or Guinness while learning about the instruments, language, customs and history that make up Ireland’s vibrant musical tradition.