Belfast Trad Session
Description
The very best of Belfast’s Traditional Music Community collaborate for a night of tunes and craic every Wednesday 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 Wednesday night.
Open to everyone, and new players always welcome.
Admission Free.
Tickets & Pricing
About The Venue
12-13 Feb 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
19-20 Feb 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
26-27 Feb 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
05-06 Mar 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
12-13 Mar 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
19-20 Mar 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
26-27 Mar 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
02-03 Apr 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
09-10 Apr 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
16-17 Apr 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
23-24 Apr 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
30 Apr-01 May 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
07-08 May 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
14-15 May 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
21-22 May 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
28-29 May 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
04-05 Jun 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
11-12 Jun 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
18-19 Jun 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
25-26 Jun 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
02-03 Jul 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
09-10 Jul 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
16-17 Jul 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
23-24 Jul 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
30-31 Jul 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
06-07 Aug 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
13-14 Aug 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
20-21 Aug 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
27-28 Aug 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
03-04 Sep 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
10-11 Sep 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
17-18 Sep 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
24-25 Sep 2025 10:00pm-12:00am
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