Belfast’s music scene has unforgettable energy that will ensure you have a great night out. Listen to traditional music, head out for a boogie or sing along to your favourite band. Find a venue, pub, or club right for you and your music taste.
Live Gigs
In Belfast there is always a venue or bar with a fantastic line up of live music sessions any day of the week. Enjoy a night out with your friends and immerse yourself in local musical talent.
The Reporter Bar
- 3 Union Street
Located in the district which was once home to many of the city’s press offices, The Reporter Bar…
White’s Tavern & Garden
- 2-4 Winecellar Entry
Refurbished in 2019, White's Tavern, Garden & BeerHall is located on Winecellar Entry, just off…
Duke of York
- Commercial Court
Nestled along a narrow cobbled alleyway in the historic Half Bap area, the Duke offers a traditional…
Dirty Onion and Yardbird
- 3 Hill Street
The Dirty Onion is Belfast's oldest building, with real Irish music and craic seven nights a week…
The Deer’s Head & Bell’s Brewery
- 1-3 Lower Garfield Street
The Deer’s Head is Belfast city’s original brewpub with a fully functional on-site craft…
Errigle Inn
- 312-320 Ormeau Road
Serving fabulous food and drink, The Errigle Inn features five bars, roof gardens, a beer garden and live…
Granny Annies
- 81 Chichester Street
Oozing rustic charm, ‘home’ to traditional and modern live music, and just five…
Parlour Bar
- 2-4 Elmwood Avenue
The ultimate student haunt in the Queen's Quarter, The Parlour Bar is renowned for fantastic…
Cutters Wharf
- Lockview Road
Belfast's best riverside bar. Enjoy stunning views of the Lagan or watch live sports and bands. Great…
Horatio Todd’s
- 406 Upper Newtownards Road
Visiting East Belfast? Then you have to dine or have a drink in the award-winning Horatio Todd's Bar…
The Bowery
- 701 Lisburn Road
Lisburn Road’s neighbourhood bar and gastropub. Set in the heart of the Lisburn Road, The Bowery is…
The Chelsea
- 346 Lisburn Road
The Chelsea is situated in the heart of the Lisburn Road, amongst the fine boutiques, art galleries and…
Doyen Belfast
- 829 Lisburn Road
A stylish and traditional bar on Belfast's Lisburn Road, boasting live music, cocktails, sport and a…
Brennans Bar
- 48-50 Great Victoria Street
A traditional bar with an open fire and snug seating in Belfast city centre. Brennans Bar is in a…
Fountain Lane
- 16 – 20 Fountain Street
Fountain Lane has been feeding and watering Belfast since 1901. With a wealth of history as a tavern for…
Margot
- 18 Donegall Square East
The city's most stylish new venue in the heart of Belfast. With an impeccable atmosphere, a carefully…
Novelli at City Quays
- AC Hotel Belfast
Novelli at City Quays offers relaxed all-day dining from an authentic Mediterranean menu matched only by…
Lavery’s Belfast
- 12 - 18 Bradbury Place
Lavery's: Belfast's Oldest Family-Owned Pub Established in 1918, Lavery's proudly…
Sunflower Public House
- 65 Union Street
Sunflower Public House opened in December 2012 on the corner of Kent Street and Union Street, a site on…
Concerts & DJs
Dance your heart away to the mixes spun by different DJs or sing your heart out to a band. Whether it is a tribute band or the real deal Belfast has a show for you.
Voodoo
- 9-11 Fountain Street
Voodoo is well established as a Belfast hotspot, adding a bit of spice for those who like things a little…
Belfast Empire
- 42 Botanic Avenue
One of the country’s premier live music bars, the Empire is one of Belfast’s best loved…
The O2 Belfast
- 2 Queen's Quay
Northern Ireland's premier entertainment and leisure destination. Located in Belfast’s iconic…
Waterfront Hall
- 2 Lanyon Place
Waterfront Hall is one of Belfast's most iconic venues. Sitting right at the heart of the city's…
Ulster Hall
- 34 Bedford Street
Ulster Hall is one of Belfast's most iconic venues. Sitting right at the heart of the city's…
The Black Box
- 18-22 Hill Street
Belfast’s favourite grassroots venue, attend live gigs, alt performances & enjoy craft beer in…
Limelight Belfast
- 17 Ormeau Avenue
Established as one of the city's main venues for live music, hosting international touring acts, sell…
Oh Yeah Music Centre
- 15-21 Gordon Street
A dedicated music centre in the heart of Belfast, visit the Oh Yeah Music Centre to see the NI Music…
Something Different
From live samba music at Revolución de Cuba to classic jazz at Bert’s or Scott’s, or the glitz of AMPM’s Cabaret Supper Club, there’s a night out to suit every mood.
Revolucion De Cuba
- 25-39 Arthur Street
This is Revolución de Cuba, the ultimate Cuban food, cocktail and fiesta experience. At long last…
Scott’s Jazz Club
- Ballyhackamore Club
Scott's Jazz Club is a purpose designed Jazz Club Theatre with amazing sound and lighting…
Cabaret & AMPM
- 38-44 Upper Arthur Street
Serving casual French, Irish and European dishes in the most beautiful, bohemian setting. AMPM has…