Selected Highlights
Belfast Trad Session
Description
The very best of Belfast’s Traditional Music Community collaborate for an evening of tunes and craic every Sunday at The Empire, showcasing authentic session musicians and celebrating the cultural heritage that makes Belfast so special.
From local musicians to trad enthusiasts from across the world, and everyone in between, the Belfast Trad Session at the Empire Bar shares the joy of Irish traditional music every Sunday night, brought to you in association with Belfast Session Guide.
Open to everyone, and new players always welcome.
Admission Free.
Tickets & Pricing
About The Venue
Sun, 22 Jun 2025 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 20 Jul 2025 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 27 Jul 2025 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 03 Aug 2025 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 10 Aug 2025 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 17 Aug 2025 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 24 Aug 2025 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 31 Aug 2025 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 07 Sep 2025 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 14 Sep 2025 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 21 Sep 2025 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 28 Sep 2025 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 05 Oct 2025 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 12 Oct 2025 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 26 Oct 2025 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 02 Nov 2025 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 30 Nov 2025 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 14 Dec 2025 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 04 Jan 2026 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 7:00 - 9:00pm
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 7:00 - 9:00pm
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